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Melissa Daniel

A podcast where black and brown folks have a conversation about architecture.

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Patterns of Displacement and Low-Income Concentration In Montgomery County, Maryland

In this episode, we explore the findings of a recent study on Neighborhood Change in the Washington DC metropolitan region, with a focus on Montgomery County, Maryland. The research, conducted by the Montgomery County Planning Department, a part of the The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), found that the most pressing issue in the county is low-income concentration, rather than displacement. Additionally, the study revealed that new housing construction is associated with inclusive economic growth in diverse neighborhoods. This research was based on a methodology developed by the University of Minnesota and was advanced by the Research and Strategic Projects Division at Montgomery Planning. The findings were presented to the Montgomery County Planning Board on May 19, 2022, and an interactive map showing low-income concentration, inclusive growth, and displacement in the region is available on the department's website. The Purple Line Corridor Coalition’s Housing Action Plan also in place, and the department's long-term vision for the county, Thrive Montgomery 2050, is also discussed. Casey Anderson, the Montgomery County Planning Board Chair, Tanya Stern, Deputy Director and former DC planner, and Ben Kraft, a researcher at Montgomery Planning and the author of the neighborhood change analysis, provide insight on the study's key findings.

42:0722/01/2023

Conversation with Jonathan Moody, AIA

Intersections: Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet is a Fall 2022 Series at The National Building Museum. It brings together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Mabel Wilson about researching anti-black spaces, the mental toll it can bring and the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers. In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan Moody, AIA, shares his personal journey and the lessons he learned about the power of possibility. Jonathan learned from his father that success in the field of architecture was attainable, despite the challenges and biases he faced. He reflects on the impact of President Obama's visit to the 2022 AIA convention, the story behind Moody Nolan receiving the AIA Firm Award and the highs and lows of his journey as a college athlete and architecture student. His story serves as an inspiration for anyone seeking to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Launching September 16th and running through December 14th, Intersections engages nationally recognized Black architects, designers and artists in conversations focused on social justice in the built environment. Through interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, this series is designed to provoke new thinking, spark conversation, enlighten and empower. Nov 29 LARGE FIRM ROUND TABLE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF EQUITY, ADVOCACY AND INDUSTRY Dec 14 CORY HENRY...AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY Born into a family legacy of architecture, Jonathan grew up hearing his father—a Black architect— speak about discrimination and a lack of diversity in the profession. Nearly two decades later, Jonathan faced similar struggles in higher education while pursuing both architecture and athletics. As a Black athlete, he leveraged football to pursue architecture, an opportunity to test whether architecture was his passion or family inheritance. Upon arriving at Cornell University, Jonathan was advised that the demands of playing football and completing his B.Arch would not be possible— he could not do both successfully. Jonathan ventured to prove he could overcome adversity and model a new way of being a student-athlete of color. He played football all four years of his eligibility and became Cornell’s Scholar Athlete of the Year. He later won Cornell’s Bronze Alpha Rho Chi Medal, which recognizes graduating architecture students for leadership and service to the future of the profession. In 2020, Jonathan became CEO of Moody Nolan, championing the firm’s growth and service to the community. Through Jonathan’s leadership, Moody Nolan has expanded to 12 locations nationwide with 250 professional staff. More significant to Jonathan than the firm’s growth, is the firm’s impact on diverse urban communities. Jonathan believes focused efforts in these communities propel the profession toward empowering and uplifting diverse populations. Through his career, Jonathan’s work is shaped by his commitment to serving the underserved. He regularly mentors at-risk youth and serves on local boards leading community development projects for low income neighborhoods. In all he does, Jonathan strives to create a more just and equitable future for all. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis! 🎧 Looking for your next favorite podcast? Join Architecture is Political as we dive deep into conversations with black and brown folks about architecture. 🔔 Don't forget to hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! And if you enjoy what you hear, please consider leaving us a review. 🌟 Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠!

47:5206/01/2023

At the Intersection of...Dr. Mabel O. Wilson

35:2801/12/2022

Conversation with Dr. Hazel Edwards, FAICP

In this episode, we talk about Dr. Edwards’ educational career in architecture and planning, why she stepped down as Chair at Howard University's Department of Architecture and the love she has for her students. Dr. Hazel Ruth Edwards, FAICP, is an educator and planner whose career combines place-based research with planning and urban design practice and teaching. She currently serves as a professor in the Department of Architecture of the College of Engineering and Architecture of Howard University in Washington, D.C. When she joined the faculty in 2016, she became the first female department chair since architecture education was established in 1911. She began her professional career at Howard University, where she undertook research on the development of the campus that led to the university’s 1998 Central Campus Plan, as well as publication of the history The Long Walk: The Placemaking Legacy of Howard University, co-authored with University Vice President Harry G. Robinson III; she then served as the principal planner for both the West Campus and Central Campus. She has been on the faculty of the graduate program in City and Regional Planning at the Institute of Architecture and Planning of Morgan State University in Baltimore and the faculty of the School of Architecture and Planning at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where she was the founding director of the school’s Master of City and Regional Planning program. Edwards, the granddaughter of the first Black registered architect in North Carolina, was raised in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Howard University, a Master of Architecture in Urban Design degree from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Regional Planning from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She was a Carolina Minority Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and was elected to its College of Fellows in 2018; she was appointed to its Fellows Committee in 2021. She has served on the Harvard University Graduate School of Design’s Alumni Council since 2020. Her teaching was recognized with the 2009 Lankford Giles Vaughn Award for Professor of Architecture of the Year by the Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. She is the 2022 recipient of Architectural Record’s Women in Architecture Design Leadership Educator award.

01:15:0119/11/2022

At the Intersection of... BLACKSPACE

BlackSpace…at the Intersection of Diversity, Agency and Design is a series of workshops, two virtual and one in-person, at the National Building Museum’s Fall Series, INTERSECTIONS. At the second workshop, Vanessa Morrison (along with other cohorts), introduced the importance of culturally relevant and affirming design principles and how these can be used as a tool to create and preserve inclusive spaces. Vanessa Morrison is a social impact planner who’s dedicated to supporting people’s ability to thrive while exploring how the built environment plays a role within those experiences. Vanessa’s professional and academic opportunities have led her to design and lead approaches to address inequity challenges for marginalized groups, domestically and internationally consult development projects, and activate both spatial and social environments. She is also highly experienced in leading teams while developing culturally responsive engagement strategies that reach into a diverse range of communities; including but not limited to: Black communities, business spaces, the nonprofit sector, and state and local governments. Additionally, Vanessa is the Associate Director at the Institute for Quality Communities at the College of Architecture, co-founder of BlackSpace Oklahoma, and is the co-founder and CEO of Open Design Collective; a non-profit organization that supports the social and spatial needs of marginalized communities. twitter: @vinthecityy Oct 18 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Oct 21 AMANDA WILLIAMS...AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND SOCIAL COMMENTARY Nov 10 GERMANE BARNES...AT THE INTERSECTION OF STORYTELLING, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURAL NARRATIVE Nov 19 BLACKSPACE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK FUTURES, AGENCY, AND DESIGN Nov 29 LARGE FIRM ROUND TABLE...AT THE INTERSECTION OF EQUITY, ADVOCACY AND INDUSTRY Dec 14 CORY HENRY...AT THE INTERSECTION OF DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY

01:00:1106/11/2022

Politics of the AIA

Let’s get political! AIP talks to Evelyn Lee, FAIA and Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA from Practice Disrupted Podcast about the politics of AIA (American Institute of Architects). We discuss a brief governing history as well as the elections process. Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA is the founder of Apostrophe Consulting, a practice focused on helping architects and next-gen leaders strengthen their teams and businesses. In addition to consulting with firm leaders on practice management issues, she mentors architects on career development, leadership, and strategy. She specializes in facilitating conversations that engage multi-generational teams and has designed, developed, and presented dozens of training programs that inspire next-gen leaders. She is currently working on several in-house training solutions with award-winning firms that provide support to their teams on leadership development, mentorship, and communication. Je’Nen is a co-host on the podcast Practice Disrupted, a show that explores the evolution of architectural practice through conversations with industry thought leaders. Through this work she’s transformed her expertise in marketing and communication into a passion for telling the stories of leaders who are moving the practice of architecture forward. Common themes discussed on the show include business strategy, operations, technology, cultural shifts, entrepreneurship, and professional development. Je'Nen earned both her MBA and BArch, and has trained in architecture. She has received several awards for her leadership in the profession, including the 2017 AIA Associates Award. Evelyn Lee, FAIA, is the first-ever Global Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies, Founder of the Practice of Architecture, and Co-Host of the Podcast, Practice Disrupted. Lee integrates her business and architecture background with a qualitative and quantitative focus to build better experiences for the organization's employees, clients, and guests. She is widely published, wrote a monthly column for Contract magazine for over three years, and now is a frequent contributor to Architect Magazine. Evelyn has received numerous industry awards, including 2016 40 Under 40 award for Building Design + Construction and the 2014 AIA National Young Architects Award. She recently served as the first-ever female Treasurer to the AIA National Board in 2020-2021. Evelyn has been a featured Keynote Speaker, Invited Guest, Panelist, and Moderator at national design and architecture conferences, including AIA National Convention, Dwell on Design, and Women in Green. Her topics focus on developing knowledge leadership, organizational change management, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and strategic approaches to implement design thinking.

58:1223/10/2022

Black Girl Interior Design Magic w/ Kia Weatherspoon

The design voice of impact and change—Kia Weatherspoon, NCIDQ, ASID, D.F.A (h.c) has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging—interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice, advocacy for Design Equity™, and design practice have shifted the narrative, making interior design a standard for all. Kia is challenging the lack of these standards in economically challenged communities. Her presence and leadership have created ripples, prompting housing developers, agencies, and industry partners in economically challenged communities to not just take notice of her work—but to do better. A design industry advocate and educator in business leadership, equity, and diversity. Kia is the most decorate black interior designer of her time having been recognized as ICFF Design of the Year, has an Honorary Doctorate from New York School of Interior Design, and ASID National Design for Humanity recipient, a HIP Designer for Good by Interior Design Magazine, CREW Washington, DC Raise Your Voice Awardee, a part of the Washington Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Class and the International Interior Design Association Luna Textile/Anna Hernandez Visionary Award recipient, and among many others. Kia is adamant change is possible when difficult conversations happen. She has them every day as a female leader of color, speaker, educator, and mentor who exemplifies what’s possible for those who are determined by design.

01:07:3405/10/2022

The Architect’s Project (TAP) w/ Juliet Sakyi-Ansah

Juliet Sakyi-Ansah is an architect experimenting with architecture as a tool for driving social and environmental change using participatory and collaborative approaches. Invested in the potential of collective action, Juliet’s explorative work and approach  often centres on people and place identity and how that manifests in the practice, process and production of architecture and the built environment. Juliet's emerging Studio OASA is her creative space for her research and design practice, process and production. Juliet has taught at the Birmingham School of Architecture and Design as a Visiting Tutor. She has co-organised architecture conferences and symposiums including The Production of Place at UEL School of Architecture and Ecology theory forum 09 at the Sheffield School of Architecture. She recently collaborated with the Place, Culture and Identity research group on the inaugural Black in Architecture symposium on Race in Architectural Education: Decolonising the Curriculum at Oxford Brookes School of Architecture. Juliet founded and spearheads The Architects’ Project. Here, she conceived and developed Narratives, a semi- academic publication space for projects exploring new and emerging ways of practice, writings on planning, politics and policy in architecture, the built environment and related subjects. As part of The Architects’ Project, Juliet is creating /tap Collective platform as a collaborative and creative lab that addresses complex social and environmental challenges and opportunities. Juliet’s current work on this platform includes Black in Architecture research unit, a change initiative addressing race and equity in UK Architecture. She also works on Learn/Play, a place-based design initiative that explores design opportunities for underused and abandoned outdoor spaces. Through the /tap Exchange platform at The Architect's Project, Juliet convenes interdisciplinary experts and communities for dialogue. For this, she currently coordinates the /tapTakeoverWeekends. She uses /tap Reach platform for community outreach projects. Juliet received her BA Architecture and M.Arch from the Sheffield School of Architecture and completed her RIBA Part 3 at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. She is currently completing her PhD in Architecture and the Built Environment at Oxford Brookes University.

32:1322/09/2022

Remix with Demar Matthews... INTERSECTIONS Series

In partnership with the National Building Museum, AIP Podcast hosts a series of deep dive conversations from the Intersections series. This is a re-broadcast of a conversation with Demar Matthews. Founder of OffTop Design, Matthews will open the season with a presentation that addresses how architecture amplifies or silences perspectives and narratives and question if and how buildings, streets and landscapes serve to affirm identity and define community. Matthews’ practice investigates the power of architecture as a cultural signifier and vehicle of traditions, values and identity.  In this episode, we explore the question,“What if Black neighborhoods were defined by the beauty of the architecture that represents Black culture?” In Fall 2022, the National Building Museum is bringing together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for INTERSECTIONS, a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design. Launching September 16th and running through December 14th, Intersections engages nationally recognized Black architects, designers and artists in conversations focused on social justice in the built environment. Through interactive lectures and hands-on workshops, this series is designed to provoke new thinking, spark conversation, enlighten and empower. Born in Moreno Valley, California, Demar received his Bachelor’s from HBCU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and completed his Master of Architecture at Woodbury University where he was awarded the Graduate Thesis Prize for his project Black Architecture: Unearth-ing the Black Aesthetic. His introduction to the field was through his article ‘A Black Architecture Education Experience’. Demar believes architecture and good design should not only be for the privileged. Every community deserves to be proud of the built environment around them, and the built environment around them should be based on the cultures of the people who live there; regardless of income, race, and gender.

01:09:0015/09/2022

At the Intersection of... A SERIES AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM

38:0702/09/2022

BLACK STUDENTS IN DESIGN @ U OF T DANIELS FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

Black Students in Design (BSD) was created in recognition of the many barriers faced by Black students in the design and architecture fields. Clara James is a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at the Daniels Faculty of Architecture Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto, Canada. In 2020 Clara founded Black Students in Design, a student-led community for Black students at Daniels. And with the support of the Daniels outreach office and her all Black executive team, Clara successfully developed and executed Building Black Success through Design – a mentorship program for Black high school students interested in design. During her time as a student she worked with the Student Equity Alliance and Equity Committee within the Daniels Faculty, fighting to address anti-Black Racism and equity. Since then, she’s worked in the school as an Assistant Studio Technologist helping students with any issues they might have. She is currently the Interim Coordinator of Public Programing and Outreach in the Outreach Office at Daniels. And when she can find the time, she is also a free-lance graphic designer.

44:5517/08/2022

ARCHITECTS AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS W/ JORDAN KRAVITZ AIA AND LORI A. BROWN FAIA

In this episode, AIP talks to Lori A. Brown FAIA, an architect and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture at Syracuse University and Jordan Kravitz, AIA, LEED Green Assoc, WELL AP, a healthcare architect and medical planner at Smithgroup, about TRAP (Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers) Laws and the call to action to mobilize a list of architects who can assist in design and construction of new clinics in states where abortion is still legal. If you are an architect and are willing to be included on the list, please contact Lori Brown lbrown04(at)syr(dot)edu As a healthcare architect, and medical planner, Jordan Kravitz believes we can bolster community healthcare practices by creating a strong pillar of health and wellness by designing without bias but with dignity, compassion, and sustainable thinking towards our future. With projects across the entire care continuum from medical office buildings to complex hospital projects she can effortlessly execute the duties of both project architect and medical planner, playing an essential role in integrating the programmatic and spatial demands of a project with its technical requirements. Jordan is known as a leader in her place of work and community through her activism in justices, equity , diversity, and inclusion (J.E.D.I) initiatives and involvement with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Women in Healthcare Organization. Lori Brown FAIA is an architect and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. Her creative research practice examines relationships between architecture and social justice and seeks to create political engagement. Links: https://www.routledge.com/Contested-Spaces-Abortion-Clinics-Womens-Shelters-and-Hospitals-Politicizing/Brown/p/book/9781138271623 https://www.averyreview.com/issues/54/legal-houdini http://www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/issues/41/zoned-out-buildings-and-bodies https://unladylike.co/bonus-episodes/24/lori-brown-clinic-design https://www.curbed.com/2022/07/abortion-roe-architect-list.html https://metropolismag.com/viewpoints/architectures-role-in-a-post-roe-world/ Sarah Wesseler, "The Abortion Clinic Next Door," The Architectural League of New York, July 7, 2021 https://archleague.org/article/the-abortion-clinic-next-door/

54:3508/08/2022

Conference Chat w/ Tiffany Brown, MBA, NOMA, Assoc. AIA

At the AIA Conference on Architecture 2022, Architecture is Political Podcast joined Tangible Remnants host Nakita Reed AIA, to chat all things NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) with Pascale Sablan FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP and Tiffany Brown MBA, NOMA, Assoc. AIA. In this episode, Tiffany talks about how she was offered the position as Executive Director and the benefits of joining NOMA. To listen to Pascale’s interview, please check out the Tangible Remnants podcast. Tiffany D. Brown is the Executive Director of the National Organization of Minority Architects. Brown is a co-founder of the Urban Arts Collective, a nonprofit focused on increasing underrepresented groups in careers in science, technology, engineering, art and architecture, and mathematics. Brown is a passionate leader within NOMA and the architecture industry, recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with 2020 Associates Awards for outstanding leadership and creative thinking in her communities and the architecture profession. She was awarded the AIA Detroit and Michigan honors in 2019. Brown held national NOMA board leadership positions and is also a founding member of NOMA Detroit. Brown created 400 FORWARD, which aims to seek the next 400 women architects with an underlying focus on African American girls through access to education on design through provided programming and scholarships. Her work with the organization was recently featured in a new documentary in partnership with Target, “Design for All.” Previously, she worked at SmithGroup and Hamilton Anderson Associates in Detroit. Brown earned her B.Arch, M.Arch and MBA from Lawrence Technological University.

15:0923/07/2022

Conversation w/ Karina Ruiz

Karina Ruiz has over 20 years of experience and has managed over $1 billion in educational projects throughout her career. Her belief that education shapes the future of this world, drives Karina to ensure that teaching and learning objectives remain the team’s focus throughout each project. She is actively engaged in the national dialogue on the intersection between pedagogy and design innovation. As principal, she brings an innate ability to inspire educational planning, build community engagement and design efforts that exceed expectations of clients and users. Personal Socials Twitter -@ruizpdx - https://twitter.com/Ruizpdx Instagram - @ruizpdx - https://www.instagram.com/ruizpdx/?hl=en BRIC Socials Twitter - @bric_arch - https://twitter.com/bric_arch Instagram -@bric_arch - https://www.instagram.com/bric_arch/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bric-arch/ Arquitina Book - https://www.arquitina.org/our-book

40:3102/07/2022

Segregated By Design w/ Adam Paul Susaneck

Segregated By Design is a personal project of Adam Paul Susaneck. His Instagram posts visually depicts the destruction of black and brown communities due to redlining, urban renewal and freeway construction with aerial photographs and maps. Through various social media channels, Adam is able to bring awareness to the erasure of local black and communities to the forefront. Adam Paul Susaneck recently received his Masters of Architecture from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. His work focuses on addressing historic inequity and ongoing climate issues through urban planning, architecture, and transportation infrastructure. In his professional work he has been involved in the retrofitting and upgrading of New York City Subway, commuter rail, and Amtrak stations for ADA accessibility. Hailing from West Palm Beach, FL, originally, Adam received his B.A. in political science at UC Berkeley. Support Segregated by Design here.

56:3509/06/2022

YIMBY Action with Laura Foote

Laura Foote became a housing activist in 2014, when she became one of the key founders of the YIMBY movement. As Executive Director of YIMBY Action, Laura has grown the organization into a thriving grassroots political organization of thousands of volunteers. As of 2021, YIMBY Action has over 3000 supporters nationwide and is made up of nearly 20 chapters in cities across the country. Laura is widely recognized as an authority on effective housing activism in the US. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Hamilton College. YIMBY Action started out as a group advocating for housing in San Francisco, one of the worst cities in the U.S. in terms of housing cost and availability. Since then, they teamed up with people in other growing cities and towns across the U.S. who saw housing become more expensive and scarce in their communities. Now, YIMBY Action has chapters from coast to coast of the US. Through our network, chapters get access to training, tools, and a community of other people passionate about housing. Support YIMBY Action here.  Check out their Impact Report here.

42:5601/05/2022

TIKTOK, ARCHITECTURE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Isabella Segalovich is a Philadelphia-based artist, designer, writer, and TikTokker. Her work focuses on anti-authoritarian art history, on topics such as cultural appropriation and erasure, the racism ingrained in modern design, and underappreciated art forms such as folk art, embroidery, and graffiti. Follow her on TikTok and on Instagram @interstellar_isabellar Article : https://hyperallergic.com/712418/searching-for-a-more-inclusive-history-of-ornament/

54:4228/03/2022

National Public Housing Museum

Tiff Beatty (she/her) is a cultural organizer, arts administrator, performance poet, and host.  She is the current program director of arts, culture, and public policy at National Public Housing Museum in Chicago. Tiff Beatty was a 2019-2021 Chicago United for Equity Fellow and Senior Fellow and received the additional distinction of the 2019 Field Leader Award from the Field Foundation of Illinois. Her work has been covered by The New York Times, Crain's Chicago Business, Ebony Magazine, Chicago Tribune and several other local and national media.  @tiff_beatty on IG. @thenphm on IG. Legally Stolen is a 3-episode podcast produced by the National Public Housing Museum and Artist as Instigator Tonika Lewis Johnson as part of her project, ‘Inequity for Sale’, a virtual and physical exploration of homes sold on Land Sale Contracts in the 50s and 60s. In 2020, the National Public Housing Museum began sharing audio from its archive of oral histories in a podcast called Out of the Archives. Each episode includes a diverse range of stories told by public housing residents. The episodes feature different themes that respond to the NPHM mission to preserve, promote and propel the right of all people to a place where they can live and prosper—a place to call home. Stories make up the backbone of any culture; they tell us where we are from and who we are. OOTA episode mentioned. OUT OF THE ARCHIVES EPISODE 1— SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN PUBLIC HOUSING: STORIES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIVE ECONOMIES (Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page)

38:1926/02/2022

EGDE (Emergent Grounds in Design Education)

In this episode, we speak to Michelle Barrett and Chris Daemmrich from Emergent Grounds in Design Education (EGDE) , a cogenerated catalogue of ongoing student and alumni practitioners organizing for antiracist, anticolonial, feminist education in the built environment design professions. This group was originally organized in June 2020 as the Alumni Collective in Solidarity/New Grounds for Design Education, and renamed Emergent Grounds in Design Education (EGDE) in August 2020. Their new name reflects the historical truth that demands for justice and equity in design education are not new but deeply rooted, and that their success will come through decentralized, networked organizing that author adrienne maree brown names ‘emergence’.  For more info email: [email protected] Michelle Barrett, a 2019 M.Arch graduate of Tulane University's School of Architecture, is located in Kansas City, Missouri. In her role as a designer at Gould Evans, she contributes to the entire project process from initial programming, research and schematic design all the way through construction documentation and administration. In her role as a design activist, she advocates for equity and justice within the built environment for marginalized communities and within the architectural profession. Michelle co-founded the Tulane Black Arch Alumni Coalition (TBAAC) and co-facilitates Emergent Grounds for Design Education (EGDE). She has served as a National Student Representative on the NOMA National Executive Board, founding president of NOMAS at Kent State University, and current NOMA KC Student Outreach board member and Project Pipeline coordinator. Chris Daemmrich was born and raised in Austin, Texas, on Tonkawa land. He studied architecture and political science on Chitimacha, Choctaw and Houma land at Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, graduating with an M.Arch and a B.A. in political science in 2017. Chris has worked in a wide range of architectural, development, advocacy, political and research organizations including Wisznia, Colloqate, the American Institute of Architects and the US Census Bureau. He serves on the boards of NOMA Louisiana and the Association for Community Design, is a co-facilitator of the Architecture Lobby’s Racial Justice Working Group and a co-facilitator of Emergent Grounds in Design Education. In his teaching at the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University and through the Collaborative Design Workshop, his design justice research, advocacy and education practice, Chris participates in reparative, queer, feminist space-making. Chris’ work has been featured in Architectural Record, ARCHITECT, Archinect and Curbed. References: https://www.arch.columbia.edu/events/459-when-ivory-towers-were-black http://www.nomala.org/ascent

57:2713/02/2022

Architecture and Politics with Chris Daemmrich

Chris Daemmrich was born and raised in Austin, Texas, on Tonkawa land. He studied architecture and political science on Chitimacha, Choctaw and Houma land at Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, graduating with an M.Arch and a B.A. in political science in 2017. Chris has worked in a wide range of architectural, development, advocacy, political and research organizations including Wisznia, Colloqate, the American Institute of Architects and the US Census Bureau. He serves on the boards of NOMA Louisiana and the Association for Community Design, is a co-facilitator of the Architecture Lobby’s Racial Justice Working Group and a co-facilitator of Emergent Grounds in Design Education. In his teaching at the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University and through the Collaborative Design Workshop, his design justice research, advocacy and education practice, Chris participates in reparative, queer, feminist space-making. Chris’ work has been featured in Architectural Record, ARCHITECT, Archinect and Curbed. Recommended readings: Silencing the Past

01:15:3725/01/2022

Archimoms Part P2

In this episode, we catch up with #archimoms Anta Miranda AIA, NOMA, ARB (UK) and Veronica Elizalde-Molina on balancing architecture and parenting in the pandemic. Listen to the original Season 1 episode on our website here or on your favorite podcast app.

01:07:4716/01/2022

Holiday Chat with Nakita Reed, AIA

Nakita Reed, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, is an Associate at Quinn Evans. Her career has focused on the preservation and revitalization of historic buildings, restoring them to new purpose and economic vitality while also incorporating cutting-edge design strategies for sustainability. Nakita’s portfolio includes a wide range of architectural accomplishments, from the restoration of abandoned, historic buildings to major new construction and expansion projects. Her clients have included local and federal agencies and private-sector organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Nakita’s commitment to preservation and sustainable design is reflected in her many professional and community volunteer activities. She serves on a number of non-profit boards and is a gubernatorial appointee and chair of the Maryland Green Building Council in 2019. Tangible Remnant Podcast. A podcast that explores the interconnectedness of architecture, historic preservation, sustainability, race & gender.

45:2119/12/2021

Legacy of Barry Farms and Hillsdale Community

Barry Farms and Hillsdale community is one of Washington, DC’s most historic black communities. Originally founded after emancipation by the Freedmen’s Bureau, the legacy of this community included the development of public housing.  Designated as a historic landmark, an advisory committee was formed to integrate the original architecture and preserve residents’ stories. In this episode, Sabiyha Prince  (a visual artist, cultural anthropologist and founding director of AnthroDocs) and Sarah Jane Shoenfeld (co-founder of the digital public history project Mapping Segregation in Washington DC) talks about the upcoming documentary and history of this community. Amber Wiley Podcast Sarah Shoenfeld Podcast

57:3008/12/2021

Slave Memorials and Black Firms

Kelly Beamon has spent 18 years producing architecture and design content, with focuses on historic house styles, building materials, and kitchen and bath trends for Architectural Record, This Old House, Interior Design, Surface and HD magazine. An additional area of constant research and curiosity has been the impact of the A&D community on such issues as affordable housing, building decarbonization, design education, and the schools-to-practice pipeline. Ms. Beamon’s work has been referenced by the New York Times, ABC News, and USA Today. She is currently senior editor for Metropolis magazine. Why Aren’t Black Firms Working on Memorials to Slavery? IG: https://www.instagram.com/architectural_material_girl CORRECTION: Ahoskie is in North Carolina, not Virginia. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis!

50:2718/11/2021

Tyler House & Gentrification w/ Rev. Chris Tobias

Reverend Christopher Tobias is the Executive Director of Hands Up Outreach Ministry (HUOM), a faith-base organization that is meeting the needs of individuals living in underserved communities.  Guided by a servant’s heart, HUOM seeks to empower and strengthen their journey towards an improved quality of life. Hands Up Outreach Ministry has worked extensively with Tyler House through social engagement as well as hosting holiday meals and provide financial literacy programs for the Northwest One neighborhood. Support Hands Up Outreach Ministry by making a donation at https://www.handsupministry.org/

39:1308/11/2021

Unearthing the Black Aesthetics with OffTop Design's Demar Matthews

“What if Black neighborhoods were defined by the beauty of the architecture that represents Black  culture?” This question is on the ‘About’ page of the OffTop Design website. In this episode, we explore answers to this question with Demar Matthews, a Los Angeles based architectural designer, founder/Principal of OffTop Design, as well as the benefits and challenges of running a design firm. Born in Moreno Valley, California, Demar received his Bachelor’s from HBCU Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and completed his Master of Architecture at Woodbury University where he was awarded the Graduate Thesis Prize for his project Black Architecture: Unearth-ing the Black Aesthetic. His introduction to the field was through his article ‘A Black Architecture Education Experience’. Demar believes architecture and good design should not only be for the privileged. Every community deserves to be proud of the built environment around them, and the built environment around them should be based on the cultures of the people who live there; regardless of income, race, and gender.

01:14:2628/09/2021

Architects, Displacement and Housing

Earlier this year, Architecture is Political Podcast had the opportunity to present at Pyatok's Skull Session, a weekly meet-up where various guests come to discuss topics related to architectural practices, emerging innovations, and everything in between. Pyatok is an architecture and urban design firm in Oakland, California. Topics discussed in this episode include displacement, housing and gentrification. https://www.facebook.com/PyatokArch

01:06:0618/08/2021

NOMAS at SPITZER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Gabriela Gonjon and Nicole Bass are undergraduate B. Arch students and NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architecture Students) chapter members at City College of New York. Together, they are host/producer of Talks at NOMAS CCNY, a podcast about architecture school, professionalism and entrepreneurship.

01:04:5625/07/2021

CONVERSATION W/ ANNA BARBOUR, AIA

Anna earned her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from The Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and a Masters in Architecture from The Virginia Polytechnical Institute. She is Senior Project Manager at Beyer Blinder Belle in Washington, DC.  She has worked on complex projects, focused on design, documentation, and construction for multi-family residential, commercial, and public space projects in the metropolitan DC area. She is an active member of the AIA Northern Virginia, serving on the Board of Directors in 2008, a past chair of the Young Architects Forum from 2008-2015 and organizer of the ARE Prep series since 2007.  She is currently the Co-Chair of the Women in Architecture Committee.  She is a scholar from the 2011 Virginia Emerging Leaders in Architecture class and the 2016 Christopher Kelly Leadership Development Program.

54:4819/06/2021

CONVERSATION W/ MARKETING MANAGER & DESIGNER

Christina Schaller is a passionate and ambitious project designer currently pursuing licensure in the state of Massachusetts. At her role at Flansburgh Architects, her work focuses on designing K-12 schools that encourage a desire for learning as well as address the needs of the greater community. She holds a B.S in Architecture and Environmental Design from Morgan State University and a M.Arch from the Rhode Island School of Design. Christina also teaches an introduction to architecture course during the summers at RISD as apart of their Pre-College/Advanced Program for High School Students Program and is actively involved in the architectural community in Boston, serving as a co-chair of the Emerging Professionals Network (EPNet) at the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA). Rosalie Shen is a visual storyteller. She has a passion for creative marketing and media, telling stories through imagery & design. Her interests lie at the intersection of art, commerce, and culture. Rosalie currently works as a Marketing Manager for Flansburgh Architects, headquartered in Boston. She is also the founder of an apparel e-commerce website, WhiteElephantCollective.org, dedicated to elephant conservation. You can find her at rosalieshen.com. For job opportunities: http://www.flansburgh.com/people/careers/

57:3606/06/2021

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE W/ KEVIN SNEED, FAIA, FIIDA

THE PROPINQUITY OF EQxD: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

Architecture is a Peace Of Mind w/ Portia Strahan, AIA

Reparations, Housing & Architecture

BUILDING CULTURE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Aesthetics, Equity and Craig L Wilkins, PhD

Confronting Privilege in Design

The 233rd Black Female Architect

Every Corner Has a Neighborhood Architect

Inspiring the Next-Gen Architect W/ Garfield Peart, AIA

REINVENTING ARCHITECTURE W/ WANDILE MTHIYANE

From Persistence to Progress: Wyn Thomas Jr.'s Design Journey

SOCIAL EQUITY IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: A DEEP DIVE INTO SEAM

... AT THE INTERSECTION OF ATELIER WITH CORY HENRY

Beyond the Filter: Navigating Architecture, Design & Journalism

MLK, Rihanna, and the Evolving Landscape of Design Discourse

NAVIGATING ACADEMIA WITH CAMILLE SHERROD, RA

The Desiree Cooper Memorial Scholarship: Paving the Way for Aspiring Architects

THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSISTENCE W/ ROCHELLE MILLS, CEO

ARTISTRY IN ARCHITECTURE: THE MOTHERS OF GYNECOLOGY

Patterns of Displacement and Low-Income Concentration In Montgomery County, Maryland

Conversation with Jonathan Moody, AIA

At the Intersection of...Dr. Mabel O. Wilson

Conversation with Dr. Hazel Edwards, FAICP

At the Intersection of... BLACKSPACE

Politics of the AIA

Black Girl Interior Design Magic w/ Kia Weatherspoon

The Architect’s Project (TAP) w/ Juliet Sakyi-Ansah

Remix with Demar Matthews... INTERSECTIONS Series

At the Intersection of... A SERIES AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM

BLACK STUDENTS IN DESIGN @ U OF T DANIELS FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTS AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS W/ JORDAN KRAVITZ AIA AND LORI A. BROWN FAIA

Conference Chat w/ Tiffany Brown, MBA, NOMA, Assoc. AIA

Conversation w/ Karina Ruiz

Segregated By Design w/ Adam Paul Susaneck

YIMBY Action with Laura Foote

TIKTOK, ARCHITECTURE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

National Public Housing Museum

EGDE (Emergent Grounds in Design Education)

Architecture and Politics with Chris Daemmrich

Archimoms Part P2

Holiday Chat with Nakita Reed, AIA

Legacy of Barry Farms and Hillsdale Community

Slave Memorials and Black Firms

Tyler House & Gentrification w/ Rev. Chris Tobias

Unearthing the Black Aesthetics with OffTop Design's Demar Matthews

Architects, Displacement and Housing

NOMAS at SPITZER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

CONVERSATION W/ ANNA BARBOUR, AIA

CONVERSATION W/ MARKETING MANAGER & DESIGNER