[056] – Leading with Finance & Entrepreneurship

About the Episode About the Episode How can architecture firms focus on elevating their financial management? This week we explore our love/hate relationship with numbers and discover tips and tricks that help keep projects and their budgets financially sound. Bolanle Williams-Olley is a CFO and partner at Mancini, but also an incredible entrepreneur managing multiple […]

[055] – Architecture, And: MBA

This week’s episode is a group discussion between our co-hosts and two fellow MBAs in the profession. Each participant has a foundation in architecture education and training, and is at a different stage in the process of pursuing an MBA.

[054] – Architecture, And: EDI+J

What is the role of a firm leader focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion?

As we continue to expand our exploration of diversity in practice, we’ve invited Yiselle Santos Rivera back to the podcast so she can share what she’s learned after two years of serving HKS as their Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.

[053] – Immigrant Architects

Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on equity and architecture.

Expanding our diversity series, this week we learn about the lived experiences of individuals who immigrated to the United States.

[052] – Managing a Virtual Practice

What does it take to manage an architecture studio virtually? We speak with two firm owners who have been managing their design studios in a 100% virtual capacity since before the pandemic hit. Leah Bayer returns to Practice Disrupted and is joined by Jennifer Kretschmer.

[051] – Designing a Culture of Mentorship

How can architects rethink studio culture through conversations on mentorship

Je’Nen shares her vision for helping her clients assess and redesign their talent development strategies. She explains why this is critical at the individual level to support better project work.

[049] – The Ultimate Building Configurator

About the Episode About the Episode How are architects leveraging new technology to expedite the design process? This week we interview Clifton Harness, a former University of Texas at Austin architecture student turned CEO. Together with his college roommate, Clifton Harness and Ryan Griege co-founded TestFit in 2017. The team has been on a trajectory of growth […]

[048] – Architecture, Identity, & Culture

How are architects exploring identity and culture through practice?

An architect at Vines Architecture, Vershaé has dedicated her career to the exploration of culture in the built environment.