021: Season 2 Launch

Episode 021: Season 2 LaunchWelcome back to Practice Disrupted! Hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain launch season 2 with guest moderator Wanda Lau.In 2020 Evelyn and Je’Nen set out to explore the evolution of architectural practice in a changing world. In the six months between the start of the podcast to the end of season 1, the world experienced rapid transformation into a post COVID world. In 2021 they’ll continue to investigate practice shifts in the architecture profession while discussing how the pandemic has prompted additional change. Together they’ll find new solutions to current challenges while elevating the value of architects.Hosts:Evelyn M. Lee, AIA, MBA, MPA is a licensed architect in the state of California, with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and companies that are looking to reshape their future. She is the founder of Practice of Architecture, the first-ever Senior Experience Designer at Slack Technologies, and the first female Treasurer to AIA National‘s Board of Directors.Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA is the founder of Apostrophe Consulting, a management consultancy serving professionals in architecture. With 10 years of experience working in the field, she is known for content creation of programs, research, and resources that support next generation leaders. She frequently collaborates with the Practice of Architecture and the AIA.Moderator:Wanda Lau is an editor, writer, and podcaster covering technology, practice, and op-eds at ARCHITECT magazine, the journal of the AIA . She is an award-winning editor and writer who has covered everything from building codes to firm culture. She is also a host and producer of the ARCHITECT Podcast Network. Prior to joining ARCHITECT, she worked for a decade in the AEC industry as an owner’s representative, engineer, and communications director—but not all at once.Show Links:  practicedisrupted.comhttp://practiceofarchitecture.com/ https://apostrophe.consulting/  https://www.architectmagazine.com/author/wanda-lau Follow us on social media: @practiceofarch

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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, an architect, design strategist, and Senior Experience Designer at Slack, and architecture business strategy consultant, Je’Nen Chastain, set out to illuminate the future of the profession to help architects remain relevant and valuable in a changing world. They will explore how technology, cultural shifts, and emerging best practices are prompting firm owners to assess their business models and make adjustments in their studios. Each episode features an industry leader, and together our hosts will explore the new frontier of architectural practice.