[079] – Increasing Black Women in Architecture
How can we elevate and celebrate Black Women Architects?
FIRST 500 was founded with this mission in mind. Founder Tiara Hughes set out with the goa of elevating and celebrating Black Women Architects to raise awareness about their distinction through an excellent central community. FIRST 500 inspires Black women and girls to infinitely increase our licensed representation in the industry to better reflect the environments we serve.
[078] – Leading on Climate Action for a Positive Future
How can architects address the challenge of global warming?
Planetary warming is one of the biggest disruptions of our time. In this special crossover episode focused on climate action, our friends from Design the Future podcast will join us to discuss the evolution of the sustainable design movement and where it is heading.
[077] – Urban Intervention with Groundcycle
What can we learn from a former architectural designer turned sustainable entrepreneur?
At the peak of COVID-19 in New York City, farmers were struggling to distribute their produce and the city had suspended all composting options. An architectural designer saw an opportunity to make a difference in her community.
[076] – Practice Applications Digital Architecture, Blockchain, and NFTs
What are practice applications of digital architecture, block chain, and NFTs?This week on Practice Disrupted we are going deeper into technology talk about all the buzzwords around the metaverse, cyber currency, blockchain, and NFTs to talk expert Wendy W Fok on the potential implications these technologies have on practice and the fabric of our communities.
[075] – Growing an AEC Startup, The Evolution of a Company
Why is everyone talking about Monograph?
Founded in 2018 by Robert Yuen, Alex Dixon, and Moe Amaya, the initial agency called Dixon & Moe has grown into a 50-person team, now known as Monograph.
[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 […]