[074] – Exploring the Evolution of Computational Design
What should architects understand about the influence of computational design in practice? Technology has prompted massive change to the way we practice architecture. This week we’ve invited Andrew Heumann to the show to help us take a deep dive into the world of computational design and coding.
[073] – Architecture, And: Civic Leadership
How are individuals using their training in architecture to explore diverse career paths in government and public service? This week we’ll interview Trinity Simons, the Executive Director of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design, and Jake Day, the Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. Trinity and Mayor Day both started their careers in architecture. We’ll interview them to learn more about their current leadership responsibilities, the path from architecture to civic leadership, and how their foundational education informs their work.
[072] – Finding Your Voice as a Leader
About the Episode About the Episode What lessons on leadership and career growth can we learn from Practice Disrupted co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain? To celebrate the last day of Women’s History Month, Evelyn and Je’Nen sit down to have an open and honest discussion about their career paths as industry leaders. They’ll discuss […]
[071] – A Case Study for Practice: Shepley Bulfinch
About the Episode About the Episode What workplace policies and recruitment strategies actually attract talent? This week is both a case study for practice management and firm leadership, featuring two CEOs working in partnership to help their firm grow and navigate this pivotal moment of industry transformation. Shepley Bulfinch is a national architecture firm that […]
[070] – SheBuilds Crossover in Three Acts
About the Episode About the Episode What lessons on change and disruption can we learn from the women who have influenced the industries of building design and construction? To celebrate the 70th episode of Practice Disrupted we’ve teamed up with our friends at She Builds Podcast to create a very special AEC podcast crossover episode. Tune in […]
[069] – A Case Study on Leadership: Expanding Established Design Practice to New Locations
What does it take to help an established firm set up a new office in a new location?
This week we host a panel interview featuring three architects representing three award-winning design firms to learn about their individual experiences of helping each of their practices expand into a new location.
[068] – 2022 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Winners: RIDING THE VORTEX
What lessons on architecture, practice, and change can we learn from AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Recipients Kathryn Prigmore, Kathy Dixon, Katherine Williams, and Melissa Daniel?
[067] – Architecture And: The Future of Workplace
How can technology simplify workflows for both clients and designers?
As CEO of CANOA, Federico Negro is building the first end-to-end platform for designing, procuring, and managing low-carbon, reconfigurable interiors in the workplace. What does that mean in simple terms? Clients and designers can design, purchase, and completely furnish the office space without touching CAD or going through a dealer.
[066] – Architecture And: Technology
This week, we revisit our conversation on tech, diving further into the career of someone who has dedicated their career and craft to technology. In our conversation with Libo Li, we discuss his current role as a Chief Technology Officer at KatalystDI.
[065] – Training Confidence in Technical Detailing
Many emerging professionals struggle to find their confidence in the more technical aspects of practice. This week, we sit down and have a candid conversation with Christine Williamson, founder of the Building Science Fight Club..