[064] – A Case Study for Practice: Stayner Architects
In this week’s episode, we interview Christian Stayner to learn more about his process for designing his projects and the business model for his firm. Stayner Architects is a case study firm bridging the role of the architect, developer, designer, builder, strategist, and even expanding into the role of operator.
[063] – DAC Leadership Series: From Team Member to Office Leader
How can midcareer architects successfully transition from project work into more senior roles dealing with staffing and operations?
Traditional architectural training does not often prepare us with the business leadership and people management skills required to successfully lead an office. On top of that, office leadership comes with a variety of challenges that differ from everyday project leadership.
[062] – 2022 AIA Gold Medal Winners, Brooks + Scarpa
What lessons on architecture, practice, and change can we learn from AIA Gold Medal winners Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa?
In this episode, we welcome Angela Brooks, FAIA and Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA of Brooks + Scarpa to talk about their careers together from undergrad to the 2022 AIA Gold Medal.
[061] – S4 Launch, Leading Change Through Entrepreneurship
Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB joins us to share his story of becoming an architect and entrepreneur through the creation of EntreArchitect and Gābl Media.
[060] – Disruption and the Season 3 Finale
How has Practice Disrupted grown and evolved over 60 episodes?
This week show creators regroup to celebrate 60 episodes. Dimitrius Lynch, Chief Creative Officer at Gābl Media, rejoins Practice Disrupted co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain to reflect on the 20 new conversations that happened during season 3.
[059] – Building the Pipeline Through K-12 Education
How are architects increasing representation in architecture through early educational outreach?
Project Pipeline was born at the 2002 NOMA conference. Then-president Paul Taylor asked Drake Dillard and David Kirk to research and establish a plan for the camp that would introduce minority students with a focus on black students to architecture with the ultimate goal of creating more licensed black architects.
[058] – A Case Study Practice: RIOS
The Practice of Architecture was founded on the basis that for architects to remain relevant, we must seek opportunities to increase our careers and firms beyond traditional services. RIOS is a firm that is doing just that, collectively working beyond boundaries and not only seeking out but diving head-first when it comes to embracing the moment to try and pursue something new.
[057] – Southeast Asian American Architects
Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on race, equity, and architecture. Building from prior diversity conversations, this week we learn about Southeast Asian Architects.
[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.