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Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture

Evelyn Lee
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Architectural Practice
Community Engagement
Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Women In Architecture
Architectural Education
Affordable Housing
AI In Architecture
Community Building
Innovation
Architecture Practice
Work-Life Balance
Climate Change
Intellectual Property
Technology
Employee Wellness
Organizational Culture

The evolution of architectural practice has been relatively slow towards change, yet modern shifts in business and design management have prompted today's leading architects to rethink how they work. On Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, an architect, angel investor, fractional COO, and Founder of Practice of Architecture, sets out to illuminate the future of the profession to help archit... more

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How can personal narratives and letters to future generations dismantle systemic barriers and pave the way for the thousandth Black female architect?

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How can real-time cost data, web-based massing tools, and early contractor collaboration eliminate traditional value engineering and elevate architectural judgment?

In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee explores what happens when ar... more

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How can architects leverage their lateral thinking beyond traditional design practice to drive value in construction technology, entrepreneurship, and business leadership?

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Why does venture capital flow heavily into construction and development, and what will it take for architectural firms to capture real value?

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Andy Wise
Design Phase Manager with i4 Innovation at Mortenson
Mortenson
Episode: Bonus Episode: Making the Invisible Visible: Cost, Design and Client Trust
Daron Pardine
COO of Primera Works, multidisciplinary reality capture company
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Episode: 250: Architecture, And: From the Design Studio to the Operations Seat
Mayra Arntz
Principal at Building Ventures, early-stage investor in technology for the built environment
Building Ventures
Episode: 249: Someone Else's Clock: Mayra Arntz on Where the Money Goes and Why
Sarai Williams
Vice President of Housing Strategy and Partnerships at BDP Impact Real Estate
BDP Impact Real Estate / Community Solutions
Episode: 248: Unruly Practices: Navigating Non-Traditional Careers in Design and Social Impact Real Estate
Natalia Bakaeva
Co-founder and CEO of ARKI, architect by training
ARKI
Episode: 247: Architecture’s Memory Problem | The Profession That Keeps Forgetting
Lee Schneider
Founder of Red Cup Agency; adjunct assistant professor at USC School of Architecture
Red Cup Agency; USC School of Architecture
Episode: 246: Getting Chosen: How Storytelling Changes the Way Firms Win Work
Stacy Thorwart
Former Steelcase executive; global AI strategist; founder of The Intelligent Designer
The Intelligent Designer / Steelcase
Episode: 245: The Intelligent Designer: Navigating the Realities of AI Adoption
Michael Caton
Founder of Lumi; former technologist/architect at WeWork and Juno
Lumi; WeWork; Juno
Episode: 244: Architecture, And: From Mass Timber to Behavioral Health, with Michael Caton
Lisa Sauve
Founder of Synecdoche, Detroit
Synecdoche
Episode: 243: Stop Waiting in Line: Lisa Sauve on Owning the Risk

Host

Evelyn Lee
Host of Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture; architect, investor, fractional COO.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Excellent Inspiration

    I discovered this podcast while looking for interviews with Pascal Sablan. This episode did not disappoint and I’m excited to listen to all other episodes. I am a furniture maker who finds great inspiration in architecture. This is the podcast I have been looking for!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kwadwo89
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you for your amazing content!

    As a practicing culture consultant, and someone also in service of leaders in the architecture and design space, I so appreciate all the insight and wisdom you have to share! I especially love your focus on equity and mental health. Thanks for all of the work you share!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Hughes_Enlivened
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    As a female architect, I love hearing from two accomplished women in the field. I love learning about all the advancements in architecture and the business side as well. Great podcast to learn about the profession and new ideas in it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma J. Greenberg
    United States4 years ago
  • Something I've been searching for awhile!

    Thank you for creating this podcast! I've been searching for podcasts around architecture and design for awhile and thinking about starting one too! So glad found this! Absolutely love it and very inspiring!!! Thank you!!! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qweihv
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic and insightful

    Fantastic and insightful podcast that looks at the practice in a different way - something that is desperately needed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blake Rhinehart
    United States6 years ago

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Industry-leading guests and practical insights for architecture firms.
Thoughtful, future-focused conversations.
Positive emphasis on equity and mental health in leadership.

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#6
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#34
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#63
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#75
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249: Someone Else's Clock: Mayra Arntz on Where the Money Goes and Why
Q: What are alternative funding paths for founders in this space besides traditional VC?
Founders can bootstrap or seek CBC/angel-style funding from architectural firms, or aim for acquisitions that create a new line of business within a larger corporation, rather than relying solely on VC rounds.
249: Someone Else's Clock: Mayra Arntz on Where the Money Goes and Why
Q: Why is money often not flowing to architects or architectural firms even when technology exists to help them?
The money tends to flow more to owners and construction firms due to larger wallet sizes and the scale of spending in those segments; investors are looking for opportunities with enough revenue potential and market size to deliver a 10x return, and architectural firms generally don't present the same scale, so the investment math is harder to justify.
247: Architecture’s Memory Problem | The Profession That Keeps Forgetting
Q: So there's a lot of architects that are listening that may or may not be interested in starting a product. What would you tell anyone who is on your path and seeing things in firms who may or may not be interested in following you down your path and trying to figure out what path to take?
Trust your own intuition and pursue what aligns with your Ikigai, the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for; be bold about self-actualization and seek a path where you feel you belong, even if it means leaving traditional practice for tech-enabled opportunities.
246: Getting Chosen: How Storytelling Changes the Way Firms Win Work
Q: What are the three core stories architects should learn to tell?
Origin story explains why the firm exists; testimonial story provides social proof that resonates with the client; case study targets a specific client need and demonstrates how the firm can help.
244: Architecture, And: From Mass Timber to Behavioral Health, with Michael Caton
Q: But before we jump in, why don't you start from the beginning and what made you so interested in pursuing architecture and design in the first place?
I was an artsy kid from Brooklyn who leaned into architecture from early on, studying abroad and seeing how technology, design, and global exposure intersected, which laid the groundwork for a career that blends architecture with scalable, tech-enabled practice.

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The series centers on transforming architectural practice through technology, data-driven collaboration, and evolving business models. Several episodes explore AI-native operations, live client engagement early in projects, and new governance structures that enable distributed studios. Guests range from firm leaders and technology experts to educators and industry pioneers, with a strong emphasis on equity, interdisciplinary work, and practical frameworks that listeners can apply in real firms. A standout element is the tendency to pair hands-on case studies with forward-looking strategies—embracing AI as augmentation, rethinking the role of architects, and spotlighting diverse voices and pathways within the profession.

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