[234] Build the Future You Want: A Builder’s Path with German Aparicio
About the Episode About the Episode How can architects transition from being passive users of technology to the master builders leading the next wave of industry innovation? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with German Aparicio, a licensed architect who operates at the intersection of architecture, software development, and venture capital. […]
[226] From the Inside Out: Larry Sass on Digital Fabrication, AI, and Architecture’s Next Chapter
About the Episode About the Episode How can architects move beyond the traditional service model and embrace a future where they build products instead of just selling hours? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee is joined by Larry Sass, a Professor of Architecture at MIT and lead of the Design Fabrication Group. Larry […]
[218] A Founder’s View on AI and the Next Era of Architecture
Brandon brings a unique blend of two decades in technology leadership and a lifelong connection to construction through his family’s business.
[217] Designing the Future: How Etch Built a Practice That Embraces AI + Autonomy
This week, we’re joined by Jessica Nelson and Stephanie Lindsay, the co-founders of Etch Design Group and the new venture AI for Interiors. They share their 10-year journey of building Etch into a celebrated Austin-based studio, driven by a “yin and yang” partnership and a desire to create a firm culture centered on autonomy, trust, and a sustainable work-life rhythm.
[216] The Art of Drawing in the Digital Age with Mark Collins
Mark shares the origin story of Morfolio, born from a group of architects at Columbia who saw the revolutionary potential of the iPad as a creative tool.
[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.
[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 […]
[201] Season 11 Opener with the Most Podern Podcast
To kick off Season 11, we welcome the three hosts of the Most Podern Podcast: Alex Yuen, Minkoo Kang, and Libo Li. They are three friends who, since their architectural education, have forged distinct, non-traditional careers that challenge the conventional definition of practice. The episode delves into their journeys as an architect-developer, an OMA designer turned developer and MIT instructor, and a self-proclaimed “career job changer” now working as a data engineer at Meta.
[199] Architecture, And: Niknaz Aftahi on Tech, Equity, and Transformation
About the Episode About the Episode How can architects build more equitable, accessible, and tech-forward tools for the profession? This week on Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Niknaz Aftahi, architect, technologist, and founder of AEC+Tech, to explore how design and technology intersect, and how a background in architecture can lead to reimagining the […]