[233] Methods and Mindsets: Navigating Practice Transformation in a Shifting Market
About the Episode About the Episode How do we manage the rapid transformation of the AECO industry without losing the human systems that make the work possible? In this first-ever live recording of Practice Disrupted, captured at the NASCC Steel Conference in Atlanta, Evelyn Lee is joined by Shelby Morris and Emily Schickner to discuss […]
[232] The Five Conversations That Drive Growth in Creative Organizations
About the Episode About the Episode Why does the architecture profession’s investment in human capital development still lag so far behind its investment in technology and tools? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee is joined by Laura Weiss, an architect who stepped away from traditional practice thirty years ago to focus on […]
[224] The Architecture of Systems: Building a Self-Running Firm
How can better business systems protect your firm’s profitability and your sanity?
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee is joined by Darguin Fortuna, founding principal of Flow Design Architects and chair of the AIA Small Firm Exchange. Darguin shares his incredible journey from moving to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 2010, learning English while working night shifts at Wendy’s, to passing all six ARE exams in just over a year and earning his license the same day his daughter was born.
[215] From Pay Transparency to Shared Leadership, Erin Agdinaoay on WPA’s Model
Erin shares her journey to WPA, drawn initially by their community-focused work and then captivated by their commitment to radical transparency.
[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.
[192] Architecture Needs Radical Transparency
How can radical transparency redefine leadership in architecture? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee reconnects with Robert Yuen, CEO and co-founder of Monograph, to explore what he calls radical transparency – a bold leadership approach that challenges firm owners to rethink how they share information, build trust, and lead with clarity.
[190] Running a Regenerative Business Practice
What does it truly mean to run a regenerative business, not just design regenerative buildings? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Matthew Broderick, President and CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects, Susanne Angarano, Principal at Ashley McGraw and Founder of Vaysen Studio, and Josie Plaut, Associate Director of the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University.
[184] Lattice over Ladder, A New Model for Leadership in Design
How can firms rethink leadership to create more equitable career paths? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we explore a new approach to leadership development in architecture with the team from FIFTEEN Architecture & Design.
[182] Rethinking Firm Structure & Sustainable Home Design
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Carina Coel, Founder and Principal Architect of Restructure Studio, and Alexandra Chaves, Project Manager at the firm.
[180] Architectette takes on Practice Disrupted
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee takes the guest chair as Caitlin Brady, AIA, flips the script for a reflective and thought-provoking season finale.