[051] – Designing a Culture of Mentorship
How can architects rethink studio culture through conversations on mentorship
Je’Nen shares her vision for helping her clients assess and redesign their talent development strategies. She explains why this is critical at the individual level to support better project work.
[048] – Architecture, Identity, & Culture
How are architects exploring identity and culture through practice?
An architect at Vines Architecture, Vershaé has dedicated her career to the exploration of culture in the built environment.
[044] – Leveraging Tech to Solve Challenges in AEC
How do technologists view the opportunities to disrupt the AEC industry?
Last season we met with architects and designers who stepped into the world of tech to find solutions for the architecture industry. In today’s episode, we flip the script and ask a technologist how they view these same opportunities. Jen Carlile, co-founder and CTO at Outer Labs joins us to discuss what makes the architecture industry prime for tech.
[041] – Season 3 Launch with Design Voice Podcast
About the Episode About the Episode Welcome back to Practice Disrupted! To celebrate the launch of season 3 we’ve organized a special crossover episode between the Design Voice Podcast and Practice Disrupted. Guest moderator Catherine Meng will interview Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain to discuss podcasting, the practice of architecture, and more. The Design Voice Podcast seeks to elevate and […]
[040] – Disruption and the Season 2 Finale
What do the disruptors have to say about it?
This week co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with the Chief Creative Director at Gābl Media, Dimitrius Lynch to reflect on the creation of 40 episodes.
[038] Designing a Service-Based Practice
What are lessons learned from building a successful building information and technology consultancy for the AEC industry?
David Fano joins us to share the story of the creation of CASE, Inc., the building information consultancy later acquired by WeWork. CASE found it’s momentum by identifying a need in the industry.
[035] – Asian American Architects
Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on race, equity, and architecture.
[033] – Building & Running a Successful Hybrid Practice
How can architects adapt their studios into a hybrid practice model?
Evelyn Lee has been researching and writing about workplace trends throughout her career. As architects rapidly shifted from studio environments into all remote teams in 2020, she led the development of resources aimed at supporting firm leaders making the transition.
[031] – Balancing Operations Management & Firm Culture
We interview Michael Bernard, an architect, and management consultant who works with design-first architecture firms in the Bay Area. Michael shares his perspective on operations management and the evolving business model of architecture.
[027] – Techniques for Effective People Management
What’s the difference between managing and leading? And, what is effective management?
In this episode, we interview Foram Sheth, Co-Founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Ama La Vida to discuss management training with new and mid-level managers. Learn about the 12 year trap and why it’s important to start leadership training sooner rather than later.