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Nearly One-FourthEsther Sperber, Chapter with a Legend, Balancing Architecture + Business, Psychoanalysis, Culture and Religions Intersection with ArchitectureSummary
Esther Sperber, an architect and founder of Studio ST Architects, shares her journey and experiences in the field of architecture. She discusses her time working for IM Pei and the challenges and rewards of starting her own firm.
Esther also talks about the balance between architecture and business, the challenges faced by Studio ST Architects, and the impact of the pandemic on their work.
Additionally, she explores her diverse interests in psychoanalysis, culture, and religion and how they intersect with her approach to design and architecture. In this conversation, Esther Sperber discusses the fluidity of spaces and the challenges...
2024-04-2347 min
Nearly One-FourthTracie Reed, Gender Dynamics in Architecture, Can Women have Kids in Architecture? and the Value of Design and the ProfessionSummary
Tracie Reed, an architect with her own firm, shares her journey in the architecture industry and the challenges she has faced. She discusses the importance of interdisciplinary design and collaboration, as well as the need for representation and diversity in the field. Tracie emphasizes the value of hand-drawn work and the understanding of how people experience spaces through technology. She also highlights the importance of listening to clients and designing for their needs and aesthetics. Tracie believes that success in architecture is measured by client satisfaction and the ability to create functional and impactful spaces. This part of the...
2024-04-231h 45
Nearly One-FourthHallie Crouch, Career Pathways in Architecture, Mentorship, and a Purpose Outside of Architecture
Hey There! On this week's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming Hallie Crouch to the show!
Hallie Crouch, a partner at Bialosky, shares her journey in the architecture industry and the importance of women in leadership roles. She discusses her experience working at Skynear Designs and the transition to Bialosky.
Hallie also talks about the Coffee with Fellows program, which aims to connect young professionals with experienced architects. She emphasizes the need for planning and diversifying project types to prepare for economic downturns.
Hallie reflects on her role as a...
2024-04-2243 min
Nearly One-FourthStephanie Aranda, AIAS, AI in Architecture, Being a Citizen Architect, and the Power of WritingSummary
Stephanie Aranda shares her experience running for Quad Director and the lessons she learned from the process. She also discusses her move from Texas to Philadelphia for school and how it shaped her perspective on architecture. Stephanie highlights the importance of being involved in organizations like AIS and NAB and how it has influenced her professional life. She also emphasizes the significance of the learning and teaching culture policy in creating a healthy studio environment. Lastly, Stephanie explores the role of AI in architecture and the potential benefits it can bring to the...
2024-04-081h 27
Nearly One-FourthGabriella Bermea, The Importance of K-12 Architecture, Empowering Women in Male Dominated Professions, Accessibility to Architecture, Mentors, and Professional GrowthSummary
Gabriella Bermea, a design architect and associate with VLK Architects, discusses her journey into architecture and her passion for K-12 architecture. She shares her early interest in architecture, the challenges she faced in architecture school, and the importance of K-12 facilities. Gabriella also talks about budget constraints in K-12 architecture and the concept of having all grade levels in one facility. She emphasizes the need for school funding and advocacy.
Additionally, she highlights her involvement in the Pflugerville Education Foundation and the importance of empowering women in male-dominated professions. The conversation...
2024-03-251h 04
Nearly One-FourthKaterina Burianova, Challenge of Licensure Exams, Transition to Starting a Practice, Residential Architecture and 'From the Honeycomb'Hey There and Welcome back to Nearly One-Fourth!
In this conversation, Katerina shares her journey in architecture, from her early interest in the field to becoming a licensed architect. She discusses the influences that sparked her passion for architecture and led her to pursue it as a career. Katerina also highlights the cultural differences between the US and the Czech Republic, where she is originally from. She talks about the transition from school to the profession and the challenges she faced during the licensure exams.
Finally, she shares her experience of completing the exams and...
2024-03-111h 09
From the HoneycombEp. 115 - Bridging Academia and Practice A Journey in Architecture with Haley DugginsJoin Katerina in this enlightening episode as she sits down with Haley Duggins, host of the Nearly One Fourth Podcast. Haley delves into her journey through architecture, from the spark that ignited her passion to her experiences in undergraduate and graduate studies.
She shares insights into the transition from academia to the professional world, touching on the challenges of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical design projects. Haley discusses the evolution of her study habits, emphasizing the importance of balance and self-care to avoid burnout during during architecture school and ARE exams.
Haley shares what inspired h...
2024-03-0141 min
Nearly One-FourthCaitlin Brady, Podcasting, Representing Women in Architecture, Connection and Transition from School to the ProfessionHey there and Welcome back to Nearly One-Fourth!
In this conversation, Caitlin Brady, host of the Architectette Podcast, shares her journey in architecture and the inspiration behind starting her podcast.
She discusses the challenges of remote work during the pandemic and the importance of connecting with others in the industry.
Caitlin also talks about the unexpected benefits of hosting the podcast and the opportunities it has brought her, including speaking at conferences.
She shares her experiences with different design software and the transition from school to practice.
Finally, Caitlin...
2024-02-2653 min
Nearly One-FourthMy Self Advocacy Journey and What to Expect from Season 02!Hey there!
Welcome back to Season 2 of Nearly One-Fourth! On this weeks episode, I am sharing a professional story of mine highlighting a job change at the beginning of my career. This story shares challenges I faced and emphasizes moments of self-advocacy that landed me in a more confident and fulfilling roll.
I also will chat about what to expect from Season 2 of Nearly One-Fourth! The next episode of Nearly One-Fourth will be available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts on February 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm est.
2024-02-1222 min
Nearly One-FourthHaley Duggins, Nearly One-Fourth Season 001 + Who is Haley?This week on Nearly One-Fourth, I am welcoming... MYSELF! I finally buckled down to do a monologue style episode and I am super excited to share a tiny bit more about myself and the future of Nearly One-Fourth!
2023-11-2014 minNearly One-FourthMary-Margaret Zindren, DEI, The Profession and AIAOn this weeks episode, I am so excited to welcome Mary-Margaret Zindren to Nearly One-Fourth.
For more than 20 years, Mary-Margaret Zindren, CAE, has worked to further equity, diversity, and inclusion in city government, the law, the profession of architecture, and the built environment. Since 2015, she has held the position of EVP/Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Minnesota, AIA Minneapolis, AIA St. Paul, and AIA Northern Minnesota, and the Minnesota Architectural Foundation.
Mary-Margaret is a frequent speaker and panelist on organizational leadership, gender equity, and racial justice, and was a convening speaker...
2023-11-131h 02Nearly One-FourthSarah Kleiner and Wendy Klepcyk, Owning your own firm, Mom + Architect, and a Community of WomenWendy Klepcyk:
Wendy graduated from Miami University’s architecture program in 1988 when women only made up 4% of registered architects. Even though half of architecture students today are women, only 17% of registered architects are women. Wendy was determined to become a registered architect because she truly believes that the spaces she creates benefits people’s lives and livelihoods. By breaking barriers and showcasing the work we do, we can inspire more young women to enter the profession.
Sarah Kleiner:
A UC DAAP graduate, Sarah is a registered architect and LEED accredited professional with 20 years of expe...
2023-11-061h 07Nearly One-FourthMicaela Lindemann, Emerging Professionals, Academic Preparation, Teaching, and ToolsAfter receiving her MArch from Kansas State University in 2021, Micaela moved to Phoenix, Arizona to begin her architectural career in the healthcare sector. While in this role, she has been involved in many organizations and programs, including Onboarding & Revit Training, Sustainability Initiative, Young Professionals Committee, Technology Specialists, and the Biophilic Design Team. Outside of her full-time job, she teaches an Intro to SketchUp class at a local community college and is in training to become a yoga teacher.
2023-10-3058 minNearly One-FourthMonica Lowry, Working through large firms + Architecture CommunitiesMonica Lowry, AIA, NCARB is a disciplined leader for Burgess & Niple Architecture team in Cincinnati, OH. Monica plays an integral role in the design and execution of various projects from conception to completion. She possesses the ability to see the ‘big picture’ and the acumen to focus on and fine tune the smallest of details. This combination results in her ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and at outstanding quality. With her strong leadership skills, she manages multiple cross-functional teams, projects, and clients. She was recognized as an ICSC CenterBuild Leader Under 40 in 2018 and is active with AIA Cincinna...
2023-10-1640 minNearly One-FourthAmy Rosen_ AIAS, Inaccessible Licensure + The Mold of the ArchitectAmy Rosen is a Sociospatial Designer at PLASTARC in New York City. They recently served as the 2018-2019 AIAS National President, the 2019 Student Director on the AIA National Board of Directors, and a 2020-2021 At-Large Representative on the AIA Strategic Council, where they served as a Co-Convener for the Mental Health and Architecture Incubator. They were born and raised in Los Angeles, and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2012, where they received a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from Carnegie Mellon University.
Amy applies integrated design methodologies to everything they do - seeking opportunities to...
2023-10-091h 04Nearly One-FourthAlex Oetzel, Academia, Food + FranchisementAlex is a licensed architect in the State of Ohio with experiences in retail, mixed use, higher education, and single family projects. She has taught courses at Rice University during her tenure as a graduate student, and she continues to teach at The Ohio State University's Knowlton School. Her research focuses on the intersection of form, food, and franchisement. Occasionally, she reports to the New York Review of Architecture's Skyline section regarding events of national and global import. Alex actively engages in workshops for the Architecture Lobby's ABC School as well, taking on roles such as participant, organizer, and f...
2023-10-021h 07Nearly One-FourthHappy Honeymoon Pt.02Hey There! I have exciting news! I got married :) I am currently on my honeymoon, so for this week we will be taking a break this week! I will see you guys next week in October for some great conversations!
2023-09-2500 minNearly One-FourthHappy Honeymoon!Hey There! I have exciting news! I got married :) I am currently on my honeymoon, so for this week we will be taking a break this week! I will see you guys next week in October for some great conversations!
2023-09-1800 minNearly One-FourthHaley Evans, Multi-disciplinary tracks, Struggles with Pursuing Leadership Roles, Academic GrievancesWelcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome one of my great undergraduate friends, Haley Evans to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Haley is an Architecture and Urban designer based in New York City. She holds a Master's of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis (Wash U) and a Bachelor's of Science in Architecture from Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Throughout her studies, her passion for advocacy led her to hold several leadership positions, including President...
2023-09-1149 minNearly One-FourthHappy Labor Day! See you next week!Happy Labor Day from Nearly One-Fourth! We will be taking this holiday week off and will continue with regular episodes next week, September 11.
2023-09-0400 min
Nearly One-FourthKatherine Aida Serrano Sosa, Path to Licensure, Starting a Firm, Credibility at a Young Age
Welcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Katherine Aida Serrano Sosa to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Katherine is a NYS licensed architect who is native to El Salvador. Coming to the USA at the age of seven, she has set her roots in New York with a sense of respect and appreciation to her Salvadorean roots, as well.
Katherine graduated from the Spitzer School of Architecture in the...
2023-08-2858 min
Nearly One-FourthKristie Stanfield, Involvement in Small Communities, Collaboration in the Built EnvironmentWelcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Kristie Stanfield to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
As the leader of Champlin’s Toledo office, Kristie uses her creative design solutions to convey clear concepts to clients and lead them through the design process by sharing options that can be quickly evaluated. By taking the time to understand the needs of each client and project, Kristie is able to collaborate and lead the team with a...
2023-08-2136 min
Nearly One-FourthIshwariya Rajamohan, Confidence in your work, Career Changes, and Work-life-balanceWelcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Ishwariya Rajamohan to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Ishwariya Rajamohan is a former architect, now certified coach practicing in London, UK and working with clients all across the globe. She supports female leaders in Architecture in rising above challenges that range from confidence in the workplace to work life balance. Her work as a coach affirms what she has always known - that even though a coachee brings a very huma...
2023-08-1444 min
Nearly One-FourthGabriella Spatz, Friendships in Architecture School, Changing Careers, and What is Nearly One-FourthWelcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome one of my greatest friends of all time, Gabriella Spatz to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Gabby Spatz is Project Engineer at Danis and currently works within the Marketing and VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) departments at the main office in Miamisburg. She recently graduated from Bowling Green State University with her Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration degrees. Her education grants her a unique perspective on the development...
2023-08-0747 min
Nearly One-FourthYiselle Santos Rivera Pt.2, Failure Community, Self Assessment + Growth, the Caricature of the ArchitectWelcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Yiselle Santos Rivera to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, NOMA, LSSYB, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Principal and the Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS. Yiselle is an activist architect that works to dismantle barriers and bring visibility to underrepresented designers by creating inclusive workplaces. As medical planner, Yiselle amplifies...
2023-07-3143 min
Nearly One-FourthYiselle Santos Rivera Pt.1, Architecture Leadership, JEDI ImplementationWelcome to Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Yiselle Santos Rivera to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, NOMA, LSSYB, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a Principal and the Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS. Yiselle is an activist architect that works to dismantle barriers and bring visibility to underrepresented designers by creating inclusive workplaces. As medical planner, Yiselle amplifies...
2023-07-2447 min
Nearly One-FourthTara Brown, Defining Your PlaceWelcome to the first episode of Nearly One-Fourth, the podcast dedicated to being a space for women in architecture sharing their experiences in the profession. On today's episode I am happy to welcome Tara Brown to the Nearly One-Fourth Community.
Tara Brown is the head consultant for TL Brown Consulting, an Ivy-League graduate who has helped dozens of entrepreneurs over the last 8 years generate millions of dollars in revenue. Tara uses her extensive background as an architect and coach to help entrepreneurs who don't know what to do next build successful businesses, get a clear vision and...
2023-07-1756 minNearly One-FourthNearly One-Fourth Intro
Hey there, welcome to Nearly One-Fourth, a podcast dedicated to women that are exploring or are in the field of architecture. I am Haley and I'm so excited to share my journey with you as I learn about the architecture profession and how to navigate it as a woman and an emerging professional.
As an architectural designer/aspiring architect myself, I'm eager to chat with female architects and women in the profession who have already paved the way and hear about their experiences. We'll dive into a variety of topics, from design inspiration to career d...
2023-04-2101 min