Beste JeNen Chastain Podcasts (2024)

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164: Architect, And: Construction BD Manager Laura Wake-Ramos 41:24

5d ago41:24

41:24

How can architects think broadly about their career options and the various ways they can contribute to and grow within the built environment? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we're joined by Laura Wake-Ramos, a business development manager at Mortenson. As an architect and real estate developer with experience in design-build construction, s…

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163: Practice of Architecture’s New CIO, Larry Fabbroni 50:15

12d ago50:15

50:15

How can architecture firms grow alongside the future of the practice by exploring other business models and embracing opportunities for innovation? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we’re excited to introduce Lawrence Fabbroni as our new Chief Innovation Officer at The Practice of Architecture. Larry is an architect with over twenty years of e…

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162: 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner, Quinn Evans 50:33

19d ago50:33

50:33

How is Quinn Evans embracing sustainability, historic preservation, and equity in their practice to positively impact the future of architecture, environments, and communities? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we're joined by the next generation of leaders from Quinn Evans, the 2025 AIA Firm of the Year Winner: Julia Siple, Principal and Dire…

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161: Season 9, Architect My Business Podcast 57:44

26d ago57:44

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How can architects thrive within the future of architecture by embracing the professional business development aspects of the practice? Welcome to Season 9 of Practice Disrupted! In this episode, we are joined by Aya Shlachter, the CEO and owner of MGS Global Group and the host of the "Architect My Business" podcast, where she provides valuable ins…

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Bonus Replay: Addressing Mental Health in Architecture 45:10

1M ago45:10

45:10

How do we expand mental health support to professionals across the industry of architecture? Peter Exley, FAIA, RIBA, NOMA, a former AIA National President, Gregg A. Garmisa, J.D., Principal and General Counsel at Studio Gang, and Korey D. White, AIA, NCARB, Senior Associate at DLR Group and a member of the AIA Strategic Council join us to address …

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Bonus Replay: Exploring the Evolution of Computational Design 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

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What should architects understand about the influence of computational design in practice? Technology has prompted a massive change in the way we practice architecture. This week we’ve invited Andrew Heumann to the show to help us take a deep dive into the world of computational design and coding. This episode aims to bridge the gap between those n…

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Bonus Replay: Growing an AEC Startup / The Evolution of a Company 57:00

2M ago57:00

57:00

Why is everyone talking about Monograph? Founded in 2018 by Robert Yuen, Alex Dixon, and Moe Amaya, the initial agency called Dixon & Moe has grown into a 50-person team, now known as Monograph. In their search to build tools and websites for startups and architecture firms, they noticed a recurring challenge—architects and project managers kept co…

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Bonus Replay: Understanding the Architecture Labor Movement 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

Who is the Architectural Workers United? The Architectural Workers United is organizing towards making architecture more equitable, the profession more just, and our built environment more resilient. Join us as we interview Andrew Daley and Jess Myers to learn more about the architectural labor movement, unions, and the history of labor practices i…

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160: Practice Disrupted and the Practice of Architecture 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

Episode 160: Practice Disrupted and the Practice of Architecture What’s next for Evelyn, Je’Nen & Practice Disrupted? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we welcome Je'Nen M. Chastain back as we wrap up season 8 of the show! If you don’t already know her, Je’Nen is a business strategy consultant, entrepreneur, and podcaster who helps leaders tra…

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159: Architecture, And: Senior Product Manager at Higharc 34:42

2M ago34:42

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Episode 159: Architecture, And: Senior Product Manager at Higharc How can technology, software, and product management roles transform and expand the traditional architecture practice? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Abe Drechsler, a licensed architect and current product manager at Higharc, to explore the intersection of th…

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158: Architecture, And: Director of Product at Intelligent City 46:54

3M ago46:54

46:54

Episode 158: Architecture, And: Director of Product at Intelligent City How can architects leverage the evolution of technology and the role of architects to enhance sustainability and innovation within the built environment? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we are joined by Kristin Slavin, an architect, developer, and product manager who has…

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157: The Skills Required for a Technology Driven Future 40:06

3M ago40:06

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Episode 157: The Skills Required for a Technology Driven Future What skills do architects need to succeed in a technology-driven future? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we've invited Andy Robert and Mercedes Carriquiry back on the show to talk about the skills architects need to succeed in a technology-driven future. Andy and Mercedes are th…

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156: Architecture, And: The Anti-Racist Hotdog 43:12

3M ago43:12

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Episode 156: Architecture, And: The Anti-Racist Hotdog How can innovative initiatives in the architecture design field and social entrepreneurship foster racial equity, inclusion, and all-encompassing systemic change? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we chat with Wandile Mthyiyane, an architect known for his work in social entrepreneurship an…

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155: The Evolution of Architecture Education at the Boston Architectural College 49:24

3M ago49:24

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Episode 155: The Evolution of Architecture Education at the Boston Architectural College How can architectural education evolve to better prepare students and non-licensed professionals for the challenges and opportunities of the profession? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we have an insightful conversation with Beth Lundell Garver, AIA, NOM…

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154: Being an Archtivist 49:16

3M ago49:16

49:16

Episode 154: Being an Archtivist How can architects embrace activism, innovation, and collaboration to create more inclusive, sustainable, and empathetic environments? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, Nyasha Harper-Michon, an architect, strategist, and advocate for sustainability and inclusion, joins us to discuss the intersection of architec…

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153: AI and Ethics in Architecture 48:58

4M ago48:58

48:58

Episode 153: AI and Ethics in Architecture How can architects responsibly use AI image-generation tools in their practice while considering the ethics and concerns? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we discuss all things AI in architecture and explore the responsible use of AI image generation for design. Joining this conversation is Damon Lev…

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152: Architecture, And: Using Research to tell the Story of Architecture 39:17

4M ago39:17

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Episode 152: Architecture, And: Using Research to Tell The Story of Architecture How can architects use research to advance diversity, equity, and cultural competency within the field while articulating its value to the general public? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, Kendall A. Nicholson, a licensed educator, architectural designer, and Seni…

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151: Built Environment Futures Council 1:01:37

4M ago1:01:37

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Episode 151: The Built Environment Futures Council How can we thoughtfully integrate AI into the architecture practice and collaboratively shape a sustainable and innovative future for all? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we explore the work of the Built Environment Futures Council (BEFC) and its mission to thoughtfully integrate artificial …

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150: Women Defining AI for Architects 49:23

4M ago49:23

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Episode 150: Women Defining AI for Architects How can we bridge the gender technology gap and ensure ethical development of AI while empowering women and non-binary individuals in STEAM fields? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn welcomes Helen Lee Kupp and Nichole Sterling, the co-founders of the Women Defining AI community, to the show.…

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149: Using Data to Create a Better Employee Experience 42:04

5M ago42:04

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Episode 149: Using Data to Create a Better Employee Experience How can organizations use data to enhance the employee experience and drive positive cultural change within their workplace? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, Dr. Serena Huang, a data analytics executive in Fintech, joins us to discuss how organizations can optimize the employee ex…

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148: The Future of Tech within AEC 41:59

5M ago41:59

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Episode 148: The Future of Tech within AEC How can technology, innovation, and sustainable practices transform the architecture, engineering, and construction industry? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, I chat with Dave Lemont, the past CEO of Revit and the Executive Chairman of Acelab with over 30 years of experience in high-tech startup comp…

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147: The Power of Copywriting for Architects 29:51

5M ago29:51

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Episode 147: The Power of Copywriting for Architects How can architects use copywriting techniques to communicate their value, connect with their ideal clients, and improve their marketing? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, I'm excited to share my very special conversation with Nikita Morell, an expert copywriter who specializes in working wit…

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146: Architecture, And: Design Crises, Past and Future 43:57

5M ago43:57

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Episode 146: Architecture, And: Design Crises, Past and Future As architects, how can we adapt to technological advancements like AI and be proactive in the face of disasters and climate change? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, renowned designer, educator, writer, and post-disaster expert Eric J. Cesal discusses being an architecture optimist…

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145: The Psychology of Architecture 44:09

6M ago44:09

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Episode 145: The Psychology of Architecture How can we use architecture and design to address loneliness, promote well-being, and foster inclusive and supportive work environments in the field? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, I am joined by Erin Peavey, an architect with a background in psychology, to explore the importance of connection, th…

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144: Power of Podcasting in Architecture 53:01

6M ago53:01

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Episode 144: Power of Podcasting in Architecture How can architects effectively leverage podcasting as a platform for storytelling, personal branding, and connecting with their clients? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, I am excited to share my conversation with Lauren Popish, founder of The Wave Podcasting, Project Manager at Google, and form…

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143: Architecture And: AI & Head of Digital Marketing 48:36

6M ago48:36

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Episode 143: Architecture And AI & Head of Digital Marketing How can architecture and design professionals embrace technological advancements such as AI, bridge the gap between physical and digital, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing field? On this Practice Disrupted episode, I talked with Ricardo J Rodriguez, the chief marketing officer for M…

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142: Digital Transformation in Practice 41:59

6M ago41:59

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Episode 142: Digital Transformation in Practice How can we change the way we use data and digital tools to help improve our clients' business, internal collaboration, and design development? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, I sit down with Tim Dufault, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of ConcertVDC, and Stefnee Trzpuc, the Director of Operat…

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141: Season 8, Coffee Sketch Podcast 52:15

6M ago52:15

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Episode 141: Season 8, Coffee Sketch Podcast How will the architectural profession adapt and evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of the field? Host Evelyn Lee is back for Season 8 of Practice Disrupted! In this episode, fellow podcasters of the Coffee Sketch Podcast, Kurt Neiswender and Jamie Crawley, join her for a conversation on the current…

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Bonus Replay: Attracting and Retaining Midcareer Women 1:03:00

7M ago1:03:00

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Episode 108: Attracting and Retaining Midcareer Women Why are leadership-track women in architecture leaving their firms? Throughout 100+ episodes of Practice Disrupted, we’ve touched on the missing middle, burnt-out architects, and the challenges in navigating career growth in practice. We wanted to dedicate an entire episode to exploring and unde…

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Bonus Replay: Season 4 Finale with Madame Architect 56:27

7M ago56:27

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Episode 080: Season 4 Finale with Madame Architect Why is visibility of female leadership important in the profession of architecture? While the seeming lack of women in architecture has been well-documented, women are, and have been, making waves in all levels of the field. Madame Architect is an online magazine celebrating the extraordinary women…

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Bonus Replay: Organizational Design, Process, and Innovation 1:10:07

7M ago1:10:07

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Episode 010: Organizational Design, Process, and Innovation How does organizational design support an innovative firm culture? Guest: Andrew Cronin, Principal at KieranTimberlake In over 15 years as an architect, Andrew has focused on a variety of project types including award winning renovations for university clients, an addition and renovation a…

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Bonus Replay: A Large Firm Perspective on Innovation & Transformation: CannonDesign 45:48

7M ago45:48

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Episode 086: A Large Firm Perspective on Innovation & Transformation: CannonDesign How do large firms think about innovation and transformation within the industry, and where are they investing next? Within the last four years, CannonDesign: grew their consulting practice through the strategic acquisition of Blue Cottage Consulting brought new soft…

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Bonus Replay: Architecture And: The Future of Workplace 1:02:53

8M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Episode 067: Architecture And: The Future of Workplace How can technology simplify workflows for both clients and designers? As CEO of CANOA, Federico Negro is building the first end-to-end platform for designing, procuring, and managing low-carbon, reconfigurable interiors in the workplace. What does that mean in simple terms? Clients and designer…

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Bonus Replay: Practice Shifts 48:40

8M ago48:40

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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. Hosts: Evelyn Lee, Founder of Practice of Architecture & Senior Experience Designer for Slack Technologies Je’Nen Chastain, Founder of Apostrophe Consulting Evelyn M. Lee, AIA, MBA, MPA is a…

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140: Season 7 Finale, Behind the Scenes of Practice Disrupted 50:45

8M ago50:45

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Episode 140: Season 7 Finale, Behind the Scenes of Practice Disrupted How has Practice Disrupted grown and evolved since launching in 2020? 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. They discuss …

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139: Bridging the Gap to Diversify Leadership in the AEC Industry 46:26

8M ago46:26

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Episode 139: Bridging the Gap to Diversify Leadership in the AEC Industry How do you bring accomplished leaders and diverse AEC professionals together to increase the diversity of 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 o…

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138: New Realities: Employee Wellness and Organizational Culture in Design Firms 1:00:09

9M ago1:00:09

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Episode 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) insi…

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Bonus Episode: Autodesk AI 52:52

9M ago52:52

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Bonus Episode: Autodesk AI How is AI reshaping the way architects design, collaborate, and innovate? 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 futur…

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137: MASS Design Group Business Evolution 50:19

9M ago50:19

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Episode 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. On this episode of Pra…

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136: Redesigning the Future of Work 50:20

10M ago50:20

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Episode 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 wh…

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135: Architecture, And: Melodie Yashar, Space Architect 51:00

10M ago51:00

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Episode 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 technol…

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134: Architecture, And: Growing a Tech Start-up out of an Architecture Firm 42:16

10M ago42:16

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Episode 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 s…

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133: 2023 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Honoree Robert L Easter, FAIA, NOMAC 47:51

10M ago47:51

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Episode 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…

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132: Architecture, And: Ownership, Mergers, and Tech Startups 50:44

10M ago50:44

50:44

Episode 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 d…

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131: Five Topics on Mental Health for Architects & Designers 59:09

11M ago59:09

59:09

Episode 131: Five Topics on Mental Health for Architects & Designers What are specific strategies architects and designers can implement to support their mental health? For this week’s episode, we’ve selected five mental health topics that commonly relate to the practice of architecture: identity, perfectionism, stress + anxiety, burnout, and copin…

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130: Designing for Inclusion with Olivia Asuncion 44:23

11M ago44:23

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Episode 130: Designing for Inclusion with Olivia Asuncion How do architectural design decisions create physical symbols that tear down social barriers and inequities? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Olivia Asuncion, AIA, a Project Architect at Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and advocate for individuals with disabilities. Even f…

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129: Architecture, And: Waterfront Design 52:16

11M ago52:16

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Episode 129: Architecture, And: Waterfront Design How do you transform interests into a specialized niche and trailblaze a non-linear path? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Dena Prastos AIA, a waterfront architect with a background in civil engineering and Founder and CEO of Indigo River, a women-owned transdisciplinary desig…

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128: CO Architects, Leading the Way Through Change 45:40

11M ago45:40

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Episode 128: CO Architects, Leading the Way Through Change How do you shape the next chapter of an established firm, while leading a “practice into perpetuity”? Tune in for a conversation with Jenna Knudsen, Managing Principal at CO Architects, who we had the pleasure of connecting with at this year’s American Institute of Architects Conference on …

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127: NCARB Scholars of Professional Practice 1:02:12

12M ago1:02:12

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Episode 127: NCARB Scholars of Professional Practice What is the NCARB Scholars of Professional Practice? In this episode, we meet some of the individuals who gathered for the fifth annual NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice at Ball State University CAP:INDY. This event is one of the, if not only, places where professors gather to discuss the s…

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126: Redesigning Professional Practice 49:59

12M ago49:59

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Episode 126: Redesigning Professional Practice How are Professional Practice professors redesigning their coursework to support architecture students entering an industry in transition? Tune in as we kick off a NEW! podcast series centered on Professional Practice. Karen Williams from the University of Oregon School of Architecture & Environment an…

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