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Defining the Pillars of Success – an interview with Tom Braham of Braham, Inc.
In this episode of the Architect’s Possibility Podcast, host David Bradley interviews Tom Braham, FAIA, who recently launched his consultancy, Braham Inc. The conversation begins with a warm exchange, highlighting their long-standing professional relationship, including shared experiences on the AIA Illinois board and Bradley’s coaching impact on Braham’s career. Braham shares his lifelong passion for…
From Burnout to Burning Passion – an interview with Laurie McGinley of Via Lucent
Most architects love what they do, but sometimes a traditional career in architecture isn’t the right vehicle for their creativity and passion. Laurie McGinley’s career trajectory is a testament to the transformative power of aligning passion with purpose. Formerly an architect in Minnesota, Laurie transitioned from traditional practice to founding Via Lucent, a pioneering coaching…
Perspectives 8: Transformation Sucks…But It’s Worth It
A recent round of chemotherapy to treat a pre-cancerous skin condition put me through the ringer – and the experience got me thinking about the process of transformation and how it often requires that we go through a really uncomfortable process in order to achieve new growth. From diagnosing the thing that’s in our way…
The Future of Hospitality Design – an interview with Rashana Zaklit of Gensler
COVID-19 has upended everything about how we live. And for many architects, it’s completely impacted how we design. Especially in the hospitality industry architects and their clients are re-thinking how we congregate, socialize, recreate and travel. Circumstances demand that we design and work with new health and safety paradigms in mind. Rashana Zaklit is on…
Perspectives: What Are You Waiting For?
I’ve noticed in my conversations with people recently that everyone seems to be waiting. Waiting for a vaccine for coronavirus. Waiting for a promotion. Waiting for a deal to come through. Waiting to make any plans. Waiting for 2020 to end. Unfortunately, all this waiting leaves one feeling pretty helpless. It’s a convenient way to…
Perspectives: 10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Architecture Firm
Thinking about starting your own architecture firm? It’s a daunting proposition, fraught with doubts and uncertainty. Where do you start? How can you succeed? What challenges will you run up against and how can you avoid the pitfalls. I know this well – because I went through the process myself when I started my design…
Perspectives: 5 Ways to Combat Procrastination
Tired of being stuck? Finding all sorts of creative ways to avoid doing the one thing that will move your business forward? I hear ya. I got myself to a place last week where I was procrastinating so much that I got fed up with myself! I finally broke the log jam and got into…
Architecture on a Global Scale – an interview with Thomas Vonier, FAIA RIBA
In a rapidly changing world and in the face of a global pandemic, architects are finding their skills and creativity even more essential and in demand. Luckily, they have architect Tom Vonier on their side and representing their interests through the International Union of Architects (UIA), the global organization representing the world’s 3.2 million architects.…
Perspectives: 3 Key Questions to Determine if You’re Playing a Small Game
As architects we often feel we’ve hit our capacity. Short on time, resources, energy, we operate on the edge of efficiency. But consider that, outside of the “doing” of life, we might still be playing a small game. I recently had the epiphany that what I THOUGHT was my big game was still me just…
Regenerating Architecture – an interview with Bill Reed
Buildings don’t exist in a vacuum. But we have often thought of them that way – independent objects plunked down on a piece of land with little or no regard for the impact they have on the surrounding environment or the communities they house. Efforts to mitigate the consequences of that mindset have given rise…
Perspectives: 5 Tips To Avoid “Starving Architect Syndrome”
According to conventional wisdom architects who strike out on their own are destined to fall victim to “Starving Architect Syndrome”. They will inevitably be overworked and underpaid. It’s a fact, right? Absolutely not. It’s definitely a challenge to run your own design firm, but there are some simple things you can do to make sure…
Perspectives: 5 Steps to Mastering Mindset
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