[213] Rethinking the Workflow: How Radhika Parashar-Narain Sees Architecture’s Digital Future
This week, we’re joined by Radhika Parashar Narain, Head of Marketing at Arcol, a software company reimagining how architects design and collaborate.
[212] Investing in the Built World: A Venture Capitalist’s View on AEC Innovation
About the Episode About the Episode What does it take to build and fund the companies that are truly transforming the built environment? This week, we are joined by Jesse Devitte, co-founder and General Partner of Building Ventures and a pioneer who has spent over three decades at the intersection of architecture, construction, and technology. […]
[211] Architect, And: Leslie Sydnor on Shifting from Practice to Design Management
About the Episode About the Episode How do you build a career with intention, navigate unsupportive environments, and find the mentors who will champion your growth? This week, we are joined by Leslie Sydnor, an architect and design manager whose journey offers a masterclass in resilience, self-advocacy, and the power of networks. Leslie shares her […]
[210] Architecture, Technology, and the Future of Cities
How can architects remain relevant in a world where cities are as digital as they are physical?
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Bryan Boyer, Co-Founder of Dash Marshall and Faculty Director of the Urban Technology Program at the University of Michigan.
[209] Digital Twin Cities, My Town AI
About the Episode About the Episode What happens when a public servant becomes a tech founder to solve the problems they face every day? This week, we’re joined by Nichole Sterling, the Mayor Pro Tem of Nederland, Colorado, and the founder of MyTownAI. Her journey offers a unique perspective on how technology can reshape civic […]
[208] Architecture, And: Building Across Disciplines with Mikael Avery
How can a career in architecture be more than a single path, but a foundation for a multifaceted professional life?
This week, we welcome back Mikael Avery, a designer, educator, and healthcare professional, for a deep dive into his own remarkable journey. Mikael’s story is one of continuous exploration, starting with a degree in landscape architecture before moving through urban design, a traditional architectural apprenticeship, and a solo digital fabrication practice.
[207] Architecture, And: Mark Chambers on Designing Systems for Change
What happens when an architect’s skillset is applied not just to buildings, but to the complex systems that shape our cities, policies, and climate?
This week, Evelyn is joined by co-host Larry Fabbroni and his longtime friend and Carnegie Mellon classmate, Mark Chambers, an environmental policy leader and architect who has taken his training from design studios to city halls and the White House.
[206] Architecture, And: Chief Strategy Officer, Laura Sachtleben
This week, we are joined by Laura Sachtleben, a leader who spent two decades in practice, rising to Vice President and Global Sector Leader at Stantec, before making the courageous decision to step away and redefine her path.
[205] Cove, Redefining Architecture for a Smarter Future
This week on Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee is joined by Patrick Chopson, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Cove Architecture (formerly Cove Tool). What began as a mission to provide architects with performance analysis tools has evolved into Cove Architecture, the first AI-driven practice reimagining how buildings are conceived, coordinated, and delivered.
[204] Understanding True Innovation in Practice
About the Episode About the Episode How can architecture firms move beyond the traditional consultant model to foster truly deep, interdisciplinary collaboration? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee is joined by Dr. Simone Ahuja, keynote speaker, innovation strategist, bestselling author, and founder of Blood Orange. Simone’s path from dentistry to advising Fortune 500 […]