Displaying episodes 61 - 82 of 82 in total
Olson Kundig: How to Foster Design Culture in the Firm (w/ Alan Maskin and Jerry Garcia)
There are many ways to grow an architecture firm, and many values that can guide you along the way. But one quality in particular will allow your firm to grow and evol...
OJK Architecture: How To Transition Firm Ownership (w/ Leah Bayer and Kate Conley)
For an architect hoping to own their own firm one day, there are two paths available. One is the traditional path: starting your own firm from scratch. The other is to...
Rossmann Architecture: How to Run the Business Side of Architecture (w/ Shane Balcom)
Shane Balcom joined Rossmann Architecture in July 2020 and hasn’t looked back. Since Balcom’s arrival, the Ottawa-based firm has seen its revenue triple and the size o...
Saltmine/Harvard GSD: How to Design an Architecture Firm Today (w/ Jacob Reidel)
The common issues that architects struggle with -- getting paid, project control, long hours -- have been around since the dawn of the profession. There are traditiona...
ARCHITECTUREFIRM: How to Lead the Design of Award-winning Projects (w/ Adam Ruffin)
Your firm can’t deliver incredible projects without a great team working in the wings. Building and leading a team is an art form in and of itself. It requires transpa...
Randy Deutsch FAIA: How to Think and Adapt like an Architect
Buildings are more than a design made real. They are a collection of data. Firms that leverage that data in their organization will be able to adapt and grow and thriv...
Building Science Fight Club: How to Manage Technical Risks (w/ Christine Williamson)
Building science isn’t a hot topic in architecture school. It’s something most architects learn from years on the job site. But learning about the technical processes ...
Voyansi: How to Build a Teaching and Learning Culture (w/ Libo Li)
Imagine your company’s operations working so smoothly that it’s like you’re a hive mind. Sharing data and knowledge. Anticipating next steps. Solving problems with sur...
Idan Naor Workshop: How To Run a Boutique Architecture Firm in NYC (w/ Idan Naor)
When you start your own architecture firm, you’re in for the ride of your life. You quickly need to learn how to put together a successful team, partner with the right...
Black Spectacles: How to Build a Business with a Mission in Architecture (w/ Marc Teer)
There is a saying that you don’t become a good architect until you’re 60. But what if it doesn't have to take that long to acquire major skills and hit career mileston...
HKS: How to Design a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion (w/ Yiselle Santos Rivera)
Do you want to be a JEDI? At HKS Architects, the acronym stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. From defining shared vocabulary to setting benchmarks for...
H+O Structural Engineering: How to Run an Operationally Efficient Organization (w/ Rens Hayes)
Architecture and engineering are careers that offer a lot of autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit. But these industries also breed chaotic organizations and burnout. Re...
Airtable: How a Focus On Operations Can Improve Your Business (w/ Jackie Park)
How can architects benefit from a collaborative platform like Airtable? If you’re interested in getting organized, it’s a no-brainer. Airtable’s own Jackie Park joined...
Common: How to Design a Design Organization (w/ Jenn Chang)
Common is the nation’s leading co-living brand operator. That means it’s two things at once: a housing company and a tech startup. It's a company where designers bridg...
UpSpring PR: How to Build a PR Strategy (w/ Tiffany Rafii)
PR can seem complicated. But Tiffany Rafii knows that the right marketing strategy is a game-changer for every industry. The CEO and co-founder of UpSpring PR, Tiffany...
SHoP Architects: How To Structure Innovative Project Teams (w/ Luisa Mendez)
Few architecture firms can be seen as true trailblazers. But SHoP Architects is defying convention on everything from design to fabrication to installation. Luisa Mend...
ZGF: How To Win Projects with Great Storytelling (w/ Matthew Keeshin)
How can you turn your architecture business into a PR machine? By telling incredible stories about the services you provide and the projects you’ve completed. Matthew ...
HOPEWORKSDESIGN: How To Market Your Architecture Firm (w/ Hope Trory)
When architecture firms collapsed during the ‘08 recession, Hope Trory realized that the traditional architecture industry desperately needed better online marketing. ...
Hassell: How To Run a Data-driven Architecture Firm (w/ Dr. Daniel Davis)
How does technology influence architecture? How does architecture influence people? Those are the questions that consume Dr. Daniel Davis, senior researcher at Hassell...
Slack & Practice of Architecture: How To Empower Your Team Beyond Projects (w/ Evelyn Lee, FAIA of AIA)
Evelyn Lee is a pillar of the architecture industry. Currently a senior internal experience designer for Slack, over the last two decades she has also played a role in...
Archmark: How To Find Clients By Building A Brand (w/ Bryon McCartney)
Architects don’t learn about marketing in design school - and few learn about it after. When Bryon McCartney and his wife discovered just how many architects were miss...
EntreArchitect: How To Build A Successful Architecture Firm (w/ Mark LePage)
Are you a small firm architect? Then you’re also a businessperson. The problem is that architecture school is all about design, with very little training on the day-to...