Practice Disrupted 17 | Practice of Architecture

[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..

[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.

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