[140] Season 7 Finale, Behind the Scenes of Practice Disrupted
On the Season 7 Finale of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn and Je’Nen reflect on the podcast’s evolution over the last four years, and share a behind the scenes conversation on the creation of the show.
[139] Bridging the Gap to Diversify Leadership in the AEC Industry
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with the team at LeaderFlow: Executive Director Janiece Williams, and John Gavan, CEO of KPFF Consulting Engineers, to discuss their leadership development program and the vision they have to bridge the gap between leadership and professionals of color in the AEC industry.
[138] New Realities: Employee Wellness and Organizational Culture in Design Firms
How do organizational dynamics tie to social and emotional well-being at work?
We sit down with Cameron MacAllister Group thought leaders, Saskia Dennis-van Dijl and Annelise Pitts, who are actively advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) inside of AEC firms and across the industry at large.
Bonus Episode: Autodesk AI
On this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Amy Bunszel, the Executive Vice President of Architecture, Engineering and Construction Design Solutions at Autodesk, and Ryan McNulty, Principal of MBH Architects, to dive into the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to architectural practice — including The Phoenix, one of Ryan’s recent projects recently showcased at AU 2023.
[137] MASS Design Group Business Evolution
Why do we need a non-profit architecture business model? A Model of Architecture for Society (MASS) Design Group was founded in 2008 as a non-profit organization with the mission to research, design, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity.
[136] Redesigning the Future of Work
How do you build a people-first workplace environment that is both innovative and supportive?
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Brian Elliott, a leading expert on workplace flexibility and co-author of How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do the Best Work of Their Lives who spent two decades building companies and leading teams as a startup CEO and leader at Google and Slack.
[135] Architecture, And: Melodie Yashar, Space Architect
How can you merge architecture with space robotics to create a new design language?
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Melodie Yashar, a space architect, technologist, researcher, and Vice President of Building Design and Performance at ICON, a construction technologies company focused on large-scale additive manufacturing.
[134] Architecture, And: Growing a Tech Start-up out of an Architecture Firm
How does architecture support a CEO stepping out and into a specialized tech start-up space? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Zach Soflin, AIA, the Founder and CEO of Layer, the first and only flexible and mobile-friendly building management software.
[133] 2023 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Honoree Robert L Easter, FAIA, NOMAC
How does a desire to make a difference bring visibility to underserved and marginalized students, and future practitioners? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we’re incredibly honored to be in conversation with Robert L. Easter, FAIA NOMAC, an AIA National Award winner, recipient of the 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, whose work broadens diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession.
[132] Architecture, And: Ownership, Mergers, and Tech Startups
How do you utilize technology to make good design efficient and accessible for everyone?
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Alma Lopez, Head of Creative at CANOA, and Elizabeth (Liz) Wert, Head of Brand at CANOA, an AI-assisted collaborative online tool for designers, to learn about their journey from business owners to company mergers, how a tech startup forces efficiency, and the ways CANOA serves as an inspiration point for both its users and an evolving industry.