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Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture

Evelyn Lee
Architecture
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
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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Latest Episodes

How can architecture leaders navigate economic uncertainty, build authentic brand voices, and transform practice operations through live connection and practical AI tools?

In the Season 13 premiere of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee opens the se... more

How can architects expand their role upstream in project decision-making, and what happens when live massing, area data, and cost metrics replace fragmented, slow feasibility workflows?

In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee explores... more

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What does the data tell us about the real path to becoming an architect, and how is NCARB shifting its model to build a more adaptable, modular roadmap for future candidates?

In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee breaks down the 15t... more

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How can architecture firms unlock decades of buried institutional knowledge, and what happens to the apprenticeship model when every detail the firm has ever drawn is just a single query away?

In this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Wagner
Head of Sales at Pirros
Pirros
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Xander Ellenbogen
Architect, BIM/Practice Technology leader at Clark Nexsen
Clark Nexsen
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Herman Aparicio
Executive/Partner at Trimble Ventures, trained architect, runs 0-60
Trimble Ventures
Episode: Bonus Episode: Closing the Gap Between Sketch and Build with Trimble 0-60 and Formas.AI
Yiping Goh
Co-founder and CEO of Formas, serial entrepreneur
Formas
Episode: Bonus Episode: Closing the Gap Between Sketch and Build with Trimble 0-60 and Formas.AI
Carlos Banon
Architect, professor, co-founder of Formas
Formas
Episode: Bonus Episode: Closing the Gap Between Sketch and Build with Trimble 0-60 and Formas.AI
Federico Cavasos
Principal leading design in San Antonio
LPA
Episode: 239: AIA Architecture Firm Award Winners: The Next Generation at LPA
Jake Junge
Shaping LPA's digital design path, building firm's data infrastructure
LPA
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Rachel Nasland
Senior design researcher in San Diego with environmental psychology background
LPA
Episode: 239: AIA Architecture Firm Award Winners: The Next Generation at LPA
Gaby Espinosa
Architect at HKS Architects, Senior Living Design specialist and Out in Architecture Volume 2 contributor
HKS Architects
Episode: 238: Out In Architecture Volume II: Gestures of Love

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 States10 months 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 States5 years ago

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Valued for real-world business and scaling guidance in AECO
Broadly praised for practical, leadership-focused take on architecture
Noted for equity and mental health emphasis in discussions

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#49
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#4
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#14
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#25
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#40
Singapore/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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Bonus Episode: Closing the Gap Between Sketch and Build with Trimble 0-60 and Formas.AI
Q: How does Formas view adoption and trust in new software among architects?
The team emphasizes democratizing design through natural-language interfaces while preserving creative intent, arguing that the easier and more human-centric the tool is, the faster adoption will be, provided guardrails and authorship are maintained.
Bonus Episode: Closing the Gap Between Sketch and Build with Trimble 0-60 and Formas.AI
Q: What makes Formas an attractive participant for the 0-60 accelerator?
Formas brings a unique AI-native approach to design that can dramatically shorten the design-to-build cycle, aligns with Trimble's data-centric ecosystem, and offers strong GTM potential through integration with SketchUp and Trimble's distribution network.
240: From Innovation to Transformation: Building an AI-Native Practice with Evelyn Lee
Q: What is the practical Monday-to-Friday experience of working with AI in your operation?
On a typical Tuesday, the system reconciles calendars, Notion content, emails, and project management; the executive assistant and specialists draft communications, prepare meeting briefs, and route tasks to the right agents, all while the human supervisor reviews and finalizes everything.
240: From Innovation to Transformation: Building an AI-Native Practice with Evelyn Lee
Q: How do guardrails function in your AI system, and why are they critical to AI literacy?
Guardrails specify what each agent can do, include voice guidelines, and prevent the system from devolving into a generic chatbot; they ensure precision, accountability, and the ability to scale without losing the human touch in communications.
240: From Innovation to Transformation: Building an AI-Native Practice with Evelyn Lee
Q: What does AI-native mean inside Practice of Architecture, and what are the limits you've drawn?
AI-native means every workstream uses AI agents with human-in-the-loop oversight, governed by guardrails and clearly defined roles, allowing a single practitioner to run a multi-stream business while maintaining control over client relationships and outcomes.

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Practices disrupted by architectural leadership, business transformation, and technology are frequent discussion threads. Episodes feature architects-turned-entrepreneurs, firm leaders, and practitioners exploring new models for value creation, collaboration, and delivery—ranging from digital practice, AI-enabled workflows, to community engagement and innovative branding. Noteworthy angles include how startups and accelerators intersect AECO, the shift toward people-centric leadership, and practical frameworks for scaling firms while maintaining design excellence. Listeners likely gain actionable strategies for modernizing practice, attracting talent, and building sustainable, value-driven business models in architecture and design.

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