[049] – The Ultimate Building Configurator
About the Episode About the Episode How are architects leveraging new technology to expedite the design process? This week we interview Clifton Harness, a former University of Texas at Austin architecture student turned CEO. Together with his college roommate, Clifton Harness and Ryan Griege co-founded TestFit in 2017. The team has been on a trajectory of growth […]
[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.
[039] – Architecture, And: Customer Success
Continuing our series “Architecture, And”, we interview Agnessa Todorova about her mid-career transition from architecture into technology.
[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.
[032] – Designing a Technology-First Architecture Practice
This week we look at New York City-based Mancini Duffy as a case study for implementing change over the traditional architecture studio business model. From people, to process, and even technology, this 100-year-old architecture practice is being intentional to lead with change.
[025] – Architecture, And: Tech
Continuing our series on “architecture, and”, we interview Kat Dovjenko who is a former Program Manager at the R+D Lab for the Built Environment. She recently joined Muse & Company as their new Creative Director. She designs physical and digital spaces and transforms emerging ideas into scalable solutions. She works with technologies such as AR/VR, next-gen software, and robotics to drive innovation in the AEC industry. Right now, she is helping craft the future of workplace.
[023] – Finding a New Value Proposition Through Tech
How are architects disrupting the inefficiencies of the design and construction process?
The founders of CONCERT initially set out to design a technology solution to replace documents with digital instruments of service. They quickly realized they were designing a new value proposition of trust and protection in the documentation process.
[006] Retaining the Next Generation of Leaders
A serial entrepreneur and architect by training, Dave Fano has built his career by creating high-growth teams. He founded the successful building information and technology consultancy CASE and ultimately sold it to WeWork, where he served as Chief Growth Officer and increased the unicorn startup’s revenue 100% YoY for four years and grew the team by ~2000%. In 2020, Dave launched his latest passion, Teal, which offers a collective of resources that puts career development back in the hands of the individual so they can pursue a fulfilling career.
[003] – Technology & Change
Listen to Episode 003 In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we begin to explore technology as a disruptor to the industry of architectural practice. Guest: Nels Long, Co-Founding Director of RotoLab Nels Long (SCI-Arc ’14) is a designer, strategist and educator with a passion for projects that seek to improve the world through a relationship […]
Practice Disrupted [001] – Practice Shifts
Welcome to the launch of Practice Disrupted! Meet hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain who will begin to discuss the changing nature of architectural practice.