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"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 84: Interview w/ Stuart Narofsky, FAIA & Jennifer Rusch of Narofsky ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is brought to you by Fleetwood Windows & Doors—the premier Southern California–based manufacturer of luxury aluminum windows and doors. Known for exceptional quality, energy efficiency, coastal performance, fire resiliency, and sustainable design, Fleetwood is proud to support communities in need through their Fire Rebuild Program, now available to those affected by the Pacific Palisades fire. Contact:Fleetwood Windows & Doors1-800-736-7363 sales@fleetwoodusa.comwww.f...2025-07-191h 07

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 83: Interview with Jonathan Segal, FAIA of Jonathan Segal Architects & Development Co.Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY AWAKE DOORS AND WINDOWS" Less Us, More View"Elevate your designs with Awake Window & Door Co.—where precision engineering meets inspired architecture. Awake’s minimal-profile, customizable window and door systems frame views, sculpt light, and deliver stunning aesthetics, all crafted from architectural-grade materials.But Awake’s more than products. It's built on a social mission to create second-chance employment and foster a culture...2025-07-041h 00

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 82: Interview w/ Mani Farhadi, Assoc AIA of Stanford University School of Medicine: Senior PlannerHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This Episode is sponsored by BIBI: Banou in the Building Industry:1. Anosha Zanjani: Mindful Insights Consulting; anosha.zanjani@columbia.edu; https://www.whitehallmfg.com/blog/anosha-zanjanis-design-revolution; 2. Bahi Oreizy: 360 Design Studio; bahi@360designstudio.net; https://www.360designstudio.net/; 3. Marzi Emami: Kohan Group; marzi@kohaninc.com; https://kohaninc.com/;4. Elmira Alamdari: M+A Studio; elmira@mplusa-studio.com; https://www.mplusa-studio.com/; 5. PariSima Hassani: Wes...2025-06-2946 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 80: Interview w/ Nicole Cannon, AIA of NCA Studio Inc.Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is sponsored by "The Grouchy Architect" Opus 2 MBE, LLCLInk to website: https://thegrouchyarchitect.com/This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and EnvironsLink to the Blog for more Images and Resources: LINK TO BLOG: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/06/interview-with-nichole-cannon-aia-of.htmlNicole Cannon, AIA, is the founder of NCA Studio Inc., bringing over twenty years of...2025-06-051h 08

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 78: Interview with Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA NCARB of ArchitektonHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is sponsored by "The Grouchy Architect" Opus 2 MBE, LLCLInk to website: https://thegrouchyarchitect.com/This episode is part of a yearly post on #archimom #architect and #MothersDayLink to the Blog for more Images and Resources: LINK TO BLOG: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/05/interview-with-rachel-green-rasmussen.htmlRachel Green Rasmussen, AIA, NCARB, is an innovative architect with over 17 years of experience, known for creating spaces that balance functionality and...2025-05-111h 11

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 77: Interview with Laurie Fisher, AIA of PHNX HomeHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is sponsored by Sierra Pacific Doors LINK for Sierra Pacific:https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/Link for All Weather Insulated Panelshttps://www.awipanels.com/This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and EnvironsLink to the Blog for more Images and Resources: LINK TO BLOG:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/04/interview-with-laurie-fisher-aia-of.htmlLaurie Fi...2025-04-2050 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 75: interview with Su Addison and Jefferson Schierbeek of Addison Schierbeek ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is sponsored by SIPA (Structural Insulated Panel Association) https://www.sips.org/This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and EnvironsLink to the Blog for more Images and Resources:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/03/interview-with-su-addison-aia-and.htmlAddison Schierbeek Architects: https://addisonschierbeek.com/ Since moving to Los Angeles over 30 years ago, we’ve continued to hold the ide...2025-03-2357 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 73: Interview with Chris Novelli of N3 ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is Sponsored by:Stone Architect, Stone World and Granite Your Planethttps://stonearchitect.org/Phone: 416-303-0655 Email: andrew@stonearchitect.orgThis episode is with architect Chris Novelli AIA of N3 Architecture. Follow the link to the blog to see Images and Text and the YouTube Channel to see the video!https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/02/chris-novelli-aia-of-n3-architecture.htmlChris Novelli, Principal architect of N3 Architecture in Hopedale, MA...2025-02-251h 02

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 72: Interview w/ Becca Roberts, Becca Lee Roberts, Design & Richard Sanford, Dauntless Design CollaborativeHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!Sooooo... this Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday and I wanted to celebrate sports instead of something political right now so I asked The EntreArchitect Facebook Group who was living in the cities of the competing teams and how their city was the better city, it was fairly non-competitive, but they did wear their sports paraphernalia, I was impartial in pale pink and black.Link to the blog for images and recipes!!!!https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/02/interview-w-becca-roberts-becca-lee.html 2025-02-091h 00

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 71: Interview with Jennifer Luce, FAIA of Luce et StudioHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is Sponsored by:Apple for Architects with Neal Pann, Architecthttps://appleforarchitects.com/This episode is with architect Jennifer Luce, FAIA of Luce et Studio. Follow the link to the blog to see Images and Text!https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/01/museums-interview-with-jennifer-luce.htmlJennifer Luce, FAIA of Luce et Studiohttps://www.lucestudio.com/Jennifer Luce is a licensed Architect practicing in California and New York. With a...2025-01-2651 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 68: Interview with Laura DuCharme Conboy, AIA of DuCharme ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is sponsored by:This episode is with Laura DuCharme Conboy, AIA of DuCharme ArchitectureLink to BL?OG with Images here: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2024/12/this-podcast-episode-is-sponsored-by.htmlLaura is a licensed architect, and principal of DuCharme Architecture, which she founded in 1992, specializing in custom residential design.Laura serves as vice-president of the La Jolla Historical Society, and annually conducts their Young Architect Summer Program for middle and high school students. She i...2024-12-161h 02

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 67: #HOLIDAYGIFTLIST and Interview with Nancy Weinman of Weinman Architectural ServicesHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!Interview with Nancy Weinman and the annual "I've never met a woman architect before... Holiday Gift List 2024https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2024/11/interview-podcast-w-nancy-weinman-of.htmlI started following Nancy Weinman on Instagram when I was looking to expand my Arizona connections. I have been licensed in Arizona for almost three years now and I was looking for a new mentor to foster opportunities in the area. I have always liked Arizona's natural features and the desert inspiration, and I want to...2024-11-291h 11

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 66: Interview with Cecilia Ramos, AIA of Lutron KetraHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is an interview with architect and lighting designer Cecilia Ramos, AIA of Lutron Ketra.Link to Blog with images and text:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2024/11/link-to-lutron-ketra-video-i-met.htmlBeautiful. Bespoke. Intuitive.Lutron is the leader in luxury residential lighting, from hand crafted controls, to precision shades, to unrivaled light. This is the Lutron Luxury portfolio.Lighting can transform the mood of a home, all with the touch of a button. Lutron b...2024-11-0746 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 65: Interview with Patrick Tighe, FAIA FAAR of TIGHE ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This podcast is sponsored by Loewen Windows and Doors and Lutron....Link to blog with accompanying text and images:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2024/06/interview-podcast-w-patrick-tighe-faia.htmlPatrick Tighe, FAIA, FAAR, is one of Los Angeles’ preeminent architects. The highly acclaimed namesake firm, Patrick Tighe Architecture, is committed to creating an authentic, contemporary Architecture informed by technology, sustainability and building innovation. Since its inception, the firm has produced a strong and diverse body of projects that includes city developed affordable ho...2024-06-2432 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 64: Interview with Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight ClubHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This podcast episode is sponsored by Loewen Windows and Doors, AGS Stainless and Christian Nielson-Palacios of "The Grouchy Architect" Please let the sponsors know where you saw their sponsorship!!!!Christine Williamson has spent her career in building science forensics, discovering why buildings fail, and working with owners, architects, and builders to remedy the problems. She is the founder of the Instagram account @BuildingScienceFightClub, an educational project that teaches architects about building science and construction. Christine also offers architects courses on b...2024-05-061h 14

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 61: Interview with Mahya Salehi, AIA of Mahya Salehi StudioHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This podcast and blog are sponsored by: AGS Stainless Integrum ConstructionWestern Window SystemsMahya Salehi is a licensed architect based in California and the founder of Mahya Salehi Studio, established in January 2020. Prior to residing in California, Mahya spent her early childhood in Iran before moving to the U.K for the second decade of her life. Mahya's multi-cultural background informs her diverse design language. Her design philosophy is rooted in the belief that architecture could en...2024-03-041h 02

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 59: Interview with Tom Kundig, FAIA RIBA of Olson Kundig ArchitectsHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This podcast is the third in a series on AIA CRAN Symposium 2023, Salt Lake CityThis podcast is sponsored by Loewen Windows and Doors.....My interview with Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA Owner and Founder of Olson Kundig... listen as we talk about architecture and design and the ways that places make us feel emotional and what he says about "the residential arena is the soul of architecture..." Link to the Blog for Text and Images:https://in...2024-01-121h 00

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 58: Interview with Namita M. Modi of Modi Architecture and DesignHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the second of a series on the AIA CRAN Symposium in Salt Lake City, Utah in October of 2023.Sponsorship Opportunities are now available for the Podcast. Please contact me via my website: MGHarchitect: Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectThis podcast is sponsored by:California Building & Remodeling License # 826654 Bond # 30004754 Tel 858-483-0800 Namita Modi, AIA LEED AP is the founder of Modi Architecture & Design, a full-service architectural design practice focused on private home...2023-12-2157 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 57: Interview with Eve Guilbaud, LEED AP of Loewen WindowsHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!My interview with Eve Guilbaud, LEED AP of Loewen Windows as we talk about architecture and design and windows and holidays and gifts for those clients, consultants and other architects with the seventh annual "I've never met a woman architect before... with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2023/11/interview-podcast-with-eve-guilbaud.htmlEve is the Southern California Architectural Manager at Loewen, the leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors for the luxury architectural market in North America a...2023-11-1747 min

Designing and Building Your Dream Homeencore: ADU's...What are they and why do I need one?!Michele Grace Hottel, AIA I has been practicing Architecture with her namesake firm since 1994 and is licensed in the states of California and Arizona. Prior to that she worked in Architecture and Engineering firms before, during and after attending Cal Poly, Pomona for Architecture.Ms. Hottel has been a Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California Architects Board, served three terms as an appointed City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner, and the past Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Custom Residential Architecture Network (CRAN) for the AIA San Diego and Palomar Chapters and was...2023-11-0855 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 56: Interview with Michael Merschat, AIA , of Open Corner Architecture and Brad Northcut of Tinker MaHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!My interview with Michael Merschat and Brad Northcut is part of my series on AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Symposium 2023 Michael Merschat, AIA , of Open Corner Architecture a"Michael grew up on a farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Asheville, NC. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design, he moved up to Washington, DC, to pursue his career in architecture. He currently serves as the AIA Potomac Valley Chairperson in the C...2023-10-281h 24

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 55: Interview with Brian Linder, AIA , Broker Associate of "The Value of Architecture"Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!In this long awaited podcast episode, I speak with Architect and Broker Associate Brian Linder, AIAA seasoned real estate professional with 20 years of experience in high-end, custom residential design and construction and a master’s degree in architecture, Brian Linder, AIA, brings design-oriented expertise to the buying and selling of estates, architectural properties and historic residences.Over the course of his career, Brian has represented some of the most notable properties in Los Angeles, including work by Rudolf Sc...2023-09-161h 09

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 53: Interview with John E. Sather of SWABACK Architects + PlannersHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!In Episode 53 of "I've never met a woman architect before..." podcast listen to John E. Sather of SWABACK Architects + Planners as he answers the four questions and talks about his experience at Taliesin and starting a practice with fellow associate Vern Swaback, FAIA (one can listen to my podcast with Vern here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1918516/9932946 )Link to "I've never met a woman architect before..." Blog:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2023/08/interview-podcast-w-john-e-sather-of.htmlJohn E Sather AIA, AICP 2023-07-0656 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 52: Interview with Bob Habian of tectHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!My Interview with Bob Habian, AIA at the tect booth during AIA Conference A'23 in San Francisco.Bob Habian, AIA CEO | Co-Founder – I connect building product manufacturers with architects and specifiers at the moment important product decisions are being made."We're reaching out to our peers, inside and outside of the building industry, to share an invitation to join us in the growth of our venture as stakeholders, not just passive observers. Look for the link in the comments an...2023-06-2932 min

Designing and Building Your Dream HomeADU's...What are they and why do I need one?!Michele Grace Hottel, AIA I has been practicing Architecture with her namesake firm since 1994 and is licensed in the states of California and Arizona. Prior to that she worked in Architecture and Engineering firms before, during and after attending Cal Poly, Pomona for Architecture.Ms. Hottel has been a Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California Architects Board, served three terms as an appointed City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner, and the past Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Custom Residential Architecture Network (CRAN) for the AIA San Diego and Palomar Chapters and was...2023-03-2255 min

Talking Home Renovations with the House MavenLearning from the Mistakes of Others, episode 4 Redux2 years ago, Michele Hottel joined me to give advice to homeowners so that they could learn from the mistakes of others. As I reflected on the past three years in the week of my podiversary, I listened again to this episode and wanted to revisit it. We talked about renovating while pregnant, building too much space, rising construction costs and more.About our guest:Michele Grace Hottel, Architect is a firm practicing Architecture, Interiors, and Visual Arts, specializing in Custom and multi-family Residential and smaller Commercial and Institutional projects since 1994.Prior to her...2022-10-1938 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 48: Interview w/ Elizabeth Carmichael, AIA of ecohousegreen: #SDDW INSPIRATIONHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the fifth of a series on local Architects and Urbanists for the San Diego Design Week theme of:INSPIRATIONElizabeth Carmichael founded ECOhouse as a source for ecologically responsible architecture and development. ECOhouse's concern for a building’s impact on the environment and the positive benefits for occupants, community, and developers at the forefront of their practice.She conducts ECOL.A.B.s(TM), "Learn, Apply, Build" as a hands-on approach to educating the public on imp...2022-09-2525 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 44: Interview w/ Kristi Byers, AIA of Kristi Byers, Architect: #SDDW INSPIRATIONHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the first of a series on local Architects and Urbanists for the San Diego Design Week theme of:INSPIRATIONThe first part of this interview was done during the Pandemic shutdown and I wanted to replay this interview to remind us of this part of our history and the effects that it has on the creative community and their Inspiration. The second part of the interview was done recently outside the amphitheater space at the Mingei Museum on...2022-09-211h 16

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 51: Interview with Brian Linder, AIA of "The Value of Architecture"2022-08-2606 min

The Pride Road Architects PodcastArchitecture in the Den with Michele Grace HottelMichele Grace Hottel, AIA I has been practicing Architecture with her namesake firm since 1994 and is licensed in the states of California and Arizona. Prior to that she worked in Architecture and Engineering firms before, during and after attending Cal Poly, Pomona for Architecture. Ms. Hottel has been a Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California Architects Board, served three terms as an appointed City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner, and the Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Custom Residential Architecture Network (CRAN) for the AIA San Diego and Palomar Chapters and was the...2022-08-1636 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 43: Interview with Kevin Harris, Assoc. AIA, of AGS StainlessHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!Kevin Harris, Assoc. AIA Kevin Harris is the Director of Sales & Marketing at AGS Stainless, Inc. (AGS), a railing manufacturer specializing in 100% offsite fabrication of custom railing systems. Prior to his position with AGS, Kevin founded 4 industry-leading firms including 2 information technology firms; one specializing in the creation of web-based process management tools for Fortune 100 corporations and one that specialized in building predictive modeling applications for federal agencies. He also founded a real estate development firm that spearheaded the r...2022-07-1553 min

Peopleverse009 - Michele Hottel & Djana VenoliaMichele Hottel and Djana Venolia join the Peopleverse to talk about the tangible benefits of trusted relationships between supply and demand professionals in the building industry. While for many these kinds of relationships are elusive, Michele and Djana prove that not only are they possible, but that both sides find success when done right. Michele Hottel has been practicing architecture with her own firm, Michele Grace Hottel, Architect since 1994 after working as a consultant with other architecture and engineering firms in the Los Angeles and San Diego area. She attended Cal Poly, Pomona and the University of Copen...2022-07-0642 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 42: Interview with Anne Fougeron, FAIA of Fougeron ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is part 3 of four interviews with the CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Getting Your Work Published: Digital Edition panelists. I was the moderator. This is not part of the AIAU course or the AIA and is solely the opinions of Michele Grace Hottel and her guests. The AIA CRAN AIAU: Getting Your Work Published: Digital Edition link is below.Anne Fougeron, FAIA, principal and founder of Fougeron Architecture in San Francisco, is an award-winning architect recognized for her d...2022-06-181h 01

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 41: Interview with Liza Hausman of HOUZZHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is part 2 of four interviews with the CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Getting Your Work Published: Digital Edition panelists. I was the moderator. This is not part of the AIAU course or the AIA and is solely the opinions of Michele Grace Hottel and her guests. The AIA CRAN AIAU: Getting Your Work Published: Digital Edition link is below.Liza Hausman, Houzz Vice President of Industry MarketingLiza Hausman is Vice President of Indus...2022-06-1830 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architectepisode 40: Interview with Paul Petrunia of ARCHINECTHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This episode is part 1 of four interviews with the CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Getting Your Work Published: Digital Edition panelists. I was the moderator. This is not part of the AIAU course or the AIA and is solely the opinions of Michele Grace Hottel and her guests. The AIA CRAN AIAU: Getting Your Work Published: Digital Edition link is below.Paul Petrunia is the founder and director of Archinect, a (mostly) online publication/resource founded in 1997 to establish a mor...2022-06-0744 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 39: Interview with Ann Sussman, R.A. AIAHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the second interview onEntreArchitect Echolfest, a meeting of the architecture minds in the hills (or mountains) of Vermont in August of 2021.Ann Sussman, RA, is an architect, author and researcher passionate about understanding how people experience buildings. Her book, Cognitive Architecture, Designing for How We respond to the Built Environment (Routledge, 2015) co-authored with Justin B. Hollander, won the 2016 Place Research Award from the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). A 2nd edition, featuring 40 color images of eye-tracked architecture, came out in...2022-03-161h 03

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 38: Interview with Djana Venolia, International Assoc. AIA #WFH #holidaygiftllist #lightingdesignHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the sixteenth episode in the #WFH series that was started during the 2020 pandemic.Djana Venolia, AIA International AssociateDjana is a Brazilian architect and urban designer. She has worked with architectural services, interior and landscape design, and media services for residential, commercial and hospitality projects in Africa, Europe, U.S., and Brazil for over 20 years.After moving to the United States, Djana has engaged in various projects supporting her community. She volunteers...2022-03-0654 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 36: Interview with Elsa Contreras, Assoc. AIA Bianca Beadling, AIA & Tara Wood Dozark, AIA #ArchimomHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the fourteenth of a #WFH series that began during the pandemic in 2020.Elsa ContrerasElsa Contreras attended California State University, Fresno and received a BA interior design with a minor in construction management. She is also a Graduate from California State University, Northridge, and received an MS in family consumer sciences- Interior Design option. IShe is currently pursuing a license in architecture (alternative path to licensure) and NCIDQ certificate. In the past She has taught building c...2022-03-061h 17

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 35: Interview with Evelyn M. Lee, FAIA #WFH #UXHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the thirteenth of a series began during the pandemic in 2020.Evelyn Lee, AIA, is the first ever Senior Experience Designer at SlackTechnologies, Founder of the Practice of Architecture, and Co-Host on thePodcast, Practice Disrupted. Lee seamlessly integrates her business andarchitecture background with a qualitative and quantitative focus to build a betterexperiences for organization's Employees, clients, and guests.Evelyn received her Bachelor of Architecture...2022-02-281h 04

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 34: Interview with Kristi Byers, AIA of Kristi Byers Architect #WFH #Sustainability #CBDHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the twelth of a series began during the pandemic in 2020Kristi Byers, Architect and Founder AIA, LEED AP BD+CKristi’s design eye, technical expertise and consensus-building leadership skills have been honed over her 22 year sof project and community leadership experience on commercial, industrial, civic, university, K-12, mid- and high-rise,mixed-use, residential and master planning projects throughout Southern California and across the U.S. Sustainable design and healthy bui...2022-02-271h 06

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 32: Interview with Rosa Sheng, FAIA #WFH #holidaygiftlistHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the tenth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Rosa T. Sheng, FAIA is Principal and Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and SF Higher Education Studio Leader at SmithGroup. She is also the founder of Equity by Design [EQxD] and 2018 Past President of AIA San Francisco. Throughout the years, Rosa has led a variety of award-winning and internationally acclaimed projects, while launching a national movement for equitable practice, just and inclusive design...2022-02-271h 06

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 31: Interview with Craig J. Schmitt, RA.#WFH #Sports #ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the ninth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Craig J. SchmittAs co-Director of the Sports practice at a large architecture firm, Craig focuses on development/delivery of the firm’s professionalsports, entertainment and hospitality projects. His passion for designing sports and entertainmentvenues grew out of his love for sports as a youth.“There has been nothing more rewarding than seei...2022-02-2550 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 30: Interview with Margit Whitlock, AIA #WFH Hospitality ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the eighth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Margit E. Whitlock AIA LEED AP Principal / Creative DirectorArchitectural Concepts, Inc.3958 First AvenueSan Diego, CA 92103www.4designs.comMargit E. Whitlock AIA LEED AP | Principal in Charge of Architecture and Interior Design | Architectural Concepts Inc. a San Diego, CA based design firm. Ms. Whitlock is...2022-02-2153 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 28: Interview with Danei Cesario, AIA, RIBA, NOMA of SOM #WFH #FashionHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the sixth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Danei Cesario AIA, RIBA, NCARB, NOMA is the 333rd black female architect in American history. Hailing from Manchester, England, she is an internationally licensed architect, project manager, + public speaker. She is currently part of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), managing dynamic mixed-use development, healthcare + wellness projects. With over a decade of experience, her leadership has been a significant factor in repeat partnerships.2022-02-151h 32

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 26: Interview with Marc Dixon, AIA (Australian Institute of Architects)Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the fourth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Marc Dixon ArchitectMarc Dixon is a Melbourne-based architect engaged in Architectural Practice since 1997. This office is engaged in a variety of projects including residential, commercial, hospitality and retail through to social housing and community-based projects. In addition to professional practice, Marc has participated in Academic Design Studio at Deakin and Monash University since 2003.Link to blog post:https://inmawomanarchitect...2022-02-0752 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 25: Interview with William J. Martin, AIA of William J. Martin, Architect #WFHHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the third of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.William J. Martin AIABill Martin grew up In Northern New Jersey just outside New York City. He attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he studied architecture and for a time, managerial economics. He then returned to the New York area and completed his study of architecture at Pratt Institute in New York City receiving his degree in 1988.Bill is licensed in...2022-02-071h 32

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 24: Interview with Jeff Echols, Assoc. AIA of "Build your Brand" & "Context & Clarity"Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the second of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic. Jeff Echols is on a mission to change the way architects do business by helping them communicate Empathy (not ego) so clients see Value (not commodity). He's the President and Chief Strategy Officer at echoEngagement, the host of the Build Your Brand Podcast, and a sought-after speaker covering the topics of branding, commoditization, disruption, empathy, and relevance. His brand-new, hot-off-the-presses...2022-02-071h 08

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 23: Interview with Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA of BROOKS+SCARPA Architects #WFHHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was done as part of the series for the Monterey Design Conference 2019 but it became the first part of the #WFH series that came about as the world starting shutting down for the Covid Pandemic, that we are still experiencing now... Lawrence Scarpa, FAIAPrincipal, Brooks + Scarpa ArchitectsBiographyThe work of Lawrence Scarpa has redefined the role of the architect to p...2022-02-0134 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 22: Interview with Michael E. Willis, FAIA NOMAHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This Interview with Michael E. Willis, FAIA, NOMA was done during the AIA California Monterey Design Conference in 2019MICHAEL E. WILLIS, FAIA, NOMA Mr. Willis founded MWA Architects Inc. in 1988 and served as a Principal until 2016. Since 2017 he has been an independent design consultant, and teaching at his alma mater Washington University [BA1973/M Arch 1976/MSW 1976]. MWA Architects has created master plans, and has designed several mixed income affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects in San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, D...2022-01-3127 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 21: Interview with Angela Brooks, FAIA of Brooks + Scarpa ArchitectsHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This Interview with Angela Brooks, FAIA was done during the AIA California Monterey Design Conference in 2019As the Managing Principal at Brooks + Scarpa, Angie supervises all of the office operations and ensures that each project remains on time and on budget by enforcing project deadlines, coordinating communications between all parties, and rigorously tracking finances. Her hands-on involvement runs from schematic design through completion of construction and post-occupancy and she is a recognized leader in the field of environmental and sustainable design...2022-01-2614 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 20: Interview with Joanna McBride of Tammen+Rose ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview series took place for the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Symposium in Scottsdale, AZtammen+rose architecture 10.13.19 Joanna McBride Joanna is the creator of tammen + rose architecture, a custom residential design firm in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Before founding t + r , Joanna worked in Chicago for two well established modern architecture firms. Her architecture is an amalgam of art and technology, with her rare combination of artistic and technical skills blending together effortlessly in her work. Named one...2022-01-2322 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 19: Interview with Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA of J. Kretschmer, ArchitectHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview series took place for the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Symposium in Scottsdale, AZJennifer Kretschmer, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, founded J. Kretschmer Architect in 2003, specializing in single family, multi-family residential and commercial projects under 10,000 square feet.Her firm has been a virtual office since 2008 which she has operated primarily from her home in the Silicon Valley area of California with workers located in different geographical areas in the United States. Through her 10 y...2022-01-2320 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 17: Interview w/ Jared Basler, Assoc. AIA of Maxable ADUsHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!Interview with Jared Basler, a San Diego native with over fifteen years experience in the local construction and architecture community. He is a graduate of NewSchool of Architecture and Design a licensed architect in Georgia, NCARB certified and he is working to towards his reciprocity for his California license. He established his firm Basis Studio in 2016 to respond to the state's legislation that removed many of the barriers that prevented homeowners from building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). He also carved out a niche in...2022-01-2228 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 18: Interview with Vern Swaback, FAIA of Swaback PartnersHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview series took place for the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Symposium in Scottsdale, AZSo, I knew that I was going to be in Scottsdale, AZ so I called the office of an architect who I met a few years ago when I was here with a friend who was visiting their office for a project and I got to tag along for a few hours with Vern Swaback of Swaback Partners. Now for those who don't know w...2022-01-2257 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 15: Interview with Mandy Freeland, AIA of Freeland ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was done during the AIA Conference in Las Vegas: 2019Mandy Freeland is the founder of one of the first woman-owned firms in Kern County, California, focusing on commercial, public education, hospitality, multifamily, and industrial projects. She is a wife and mother of two teens, an avid sports fan, and outdoor enthusiast. She has been serving in volunteer leadership roles in the local, state, and national levels since 2016, focusing on creating a better profession for emerging professionals. She is always hap...2022-01-2134 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 16: Interview with Meghana Joshi, AIA of LITTLEHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was done during the AIA Conference in Las Vegas: 2019An Associate at WHA Inc, Meghana Joshi specializes in senior and affordable housing solutions. Her projects have been honored with multiple SAGE Gold, PCBC Gold Nugget, SoCal, Argentum, & NAHB awards. She received 2018 AIA California’s “Associate” award and “Presidential Citation” honoring her commitment to the profession. At AIA Orange County, she is the Founder/ Chair of Women in Architecture Committee, and Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Under “Project Amplify” that she founded, s...2022-01-2137 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 14: Interview with Michael Riscica, of YoungArchitects.comHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was for the AIA Conference in Las Vegas, 2019Michael RiscicaArchitect at Young ArchitectSyosset, NY, United StatesMichael Riscica, AIA is a Licensed Architect, keynote speaker, recognized teacher, internationalrecognized blogger, and creator of youngarchitect.com a platform which helps Architects succeed inschool, work and exams.Like many Architects, Michael loved architecture school, but felt blindsided by the real-worldchallenges that happened after: namely achieving financial stability in an...2022-01-2134 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 13: Interview with Britt Lindberg, FAIA of Gensler and past AIA CA presHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview took place for the AIA Conference Las Vegas in 2019. Britt is a Senior Associate and Project Architect working on commercial interior and new construction projects at Gensler, in their San Jose, CA, office. She enjoys working with technology clients on innovative, collaborative workspaces that inspire their success, and is also a past president at AIA California and AIA Silicon Valley. She is running this year as an AIA National Board At-Large Director, with a focus on promoting the value of...2022-01-2128 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 12: Interview with Benjamin Kasden, AIA of KTGY and past AIA CA presidentHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview took place during the AIA Conference in Las Vegas in 2019. Benjamin Kasdan, AIA, is an Associate Principal and Design Leader at KTGY Architecture + Planning. He also serves as the 2019 President of AIA California. He is a frequent speaker and contributor of articles and blog posts about the value of design, mentorship, advocacy, sustainable architecture, student housing, mixed-use, and multifamily housing. He has held leadership positions with the American Institute of Architecture Students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, AIA Oran...2022-01-2116 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 11: Interview with Claire Marie Wholean, AIA, LEED of ArchneuraHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview is with Clair Marie Wholean, AIA LEED AP BD+CFounding Principal of ArchfinaClair Marie has completed over 40 built projects in the US and abroad. Prior to founding Archfina, Clair Marie established her career at SOM New York, SmithGroup DC and award-winning small firms in New York, Baltimore and DC. Her early career focused on schools, hospitals, historic buildings and environmentally sustainable design. Her practice now includes net zero design, zoning consulting, historic renovations, and...2022-01-1928 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 10: Interview with Ingalil Wahlroos Ritter, FAIA of WROAD & Woodbury UniversityHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was done for the AIA California Housing Forum, of which I was the Chair of the Committee : Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter is an architect, educator, and design consultant specializing in the building envelope and the experimental architectural use of glass. She is Dean of the School of Architecture at Woodbury University and has taught at Yale, Cornell, UCL Bartlett School of Architecture, and SCI-Arc. Ingalill also serves as Director of WUHO, the Woodbury University Hollywood gallery, a venue for exhibitions, installations, and public...2022-01-1724 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 9: Interview with Andrew Hawkins, AIA of "Life of an Architect", Texas A&M, Hawkins ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was done after the KBIS/IBS Show in 2019, with Andrew Hawkins, AIA is the president + principal architect of Hawkins Architecture in College Station, Texas. The firm focuses on education and civic projects across the state. Andrew operateshis practice in an atmosphere of collaboration and learning believing that both are equally importantto a successful firm. He has written articles for AIA National, Texas Architect Magazine, and variousarchitectural websites and is active in the AIA at all...2022-01-1739 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 8: Interview with Tim Martin, AIA of Martin ArchitectureHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview is with Tim Martin of Martin Architecture in Carlsbad, California, the third in a series of AIA CRAN Symposium Cincinnati that I attended.Tim Martin founded Martin Architecture in 2004. With over 25 years of experience designing and managing custom home projects, he puts the highest standard of care in his designs, the execution of his projects and his relationships with his clients. Prior to moving to the San Diego area in 1985, Tim received his architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati...2022-01-1623 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 7: Interview with Marilyn Moedinger, AIA of Runcible StudiosHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview is with architect Marilyn Moedinger, AIA during the AIA (American Institute of Architects) CRAN (Custom Residential Architecture Network) Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio in Fall of 2018.MARILYN W. MOEDINGER, AIA, NCARB, LEED APPRINCIPALMarilyn is the founding principal of Runcible Studios. Like the runcible spoon, she is happiest operating at the seam[s] between practicality and whimsy, utility and beauty, the esoteric and the mundane.She previously practiced architecture at U...2022-01-1545 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 6: Interview with Robert Swinburne, AIA of Bluetime CollaborativeHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This interview was done during the AIA (American Institute of Architects) CRAN (Custom Residential Architecture Network) Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio in Fall of 2018From his website:ROBERT SWINBURNE AIA of Bluetime CollaborativeWas a mediocre student in high school.Bob's grades were fine and he was a band geek but he was too busy reading, drawing and building things to bother studying. During the summer in Harrison, Maine he worked for one o...2022-01-1514 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 5: Interview w/ ARCHISPEAK: Neal Pann, AIA Cormac Phalen, AIA & Evan Troxel, AIAHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!Episode 5 is an Interview with the Archispeak Podcast Crew of Neal Pann, Cormac Phalen and Evan Troxel, at the CONSTRUCT Conference in Long Beach, California in Fall 2018. (Please excuse the background noise, because we were in the banquet room). After we rearranged the stage with furniture, we found the time to do the first part and finished up afterwards before Neal had to catch a flight back to Northern California. Neal A. Pann, AIA, LEED APNeal Pann is a...2022-01-1520 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 4: Interview with Bob Borson, FAIA of "Life of an Architect"/BOKA PowellHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the 4th episode of the podcast and final from the AIA NYC Conference. Dallas architect Bob Borson, FAIA, is widely recognized as the blogger behind Life of an Architect—one of the world’s most popular architectural blogs. As an emerging voice within the architectural community, he has bridged the gap and engaged multiple generations of architects and architectural enthusiasts by sharing his personal experiences, professional practice tips, and anecdotes on what it’s like to work with and be an arc...2022-01-1517 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 3: An Interview with Mark R. LePage, AIA of EntreArchitectHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!This is the third podcast episode with Mark R. LePage is an architect in New York and the founder of EntreArchitect and a partner in the firm of Fivekat Studio Architects wih his wife, Annmarie McCarthy. EntreArchitect is a community of Sharing, Support and Encouragement for Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects and has a podcast with EntreAchitect which interviews architects and others who have support systems for Architecture. Check out his many podcasts (there is even one with me) and The EntreArchitect Facebook Community w...2022-01-1512 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 2: Interview with Lora Teagarden, AIA of RATIO ArchitectsHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!The second of my podcast Interviews is with Lora Teagarden of RATIO Architects. The interview took place during the AIA Conference in New York City in June 2018. Lora Teagarden of RATIO Architects, Vice Chair of AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF), L2Design, LLC and author, #ArchiTalks Facilitator"The future of architecture is ever evolving or at least it should be...In YAF every five years we are looking at stategic planning... and moving forward we are looking at practice innovation...2022-01-1508 min

"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, ArchitectEpisode 1: Interview with Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA of PAUHi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest!The first of my podcast Interviews is with Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA of PAU. The interview took place at his office during the AIA Conference in New York City in June 2018. Vishaan Chakrabarti of PAU: Practice for Architecture and Urbanismand professor at Columbia University"Architecture is more relevant today than it has ever been...It is both a mirror and a window into the challenges that society faces at any given time...We are at a moment of g...2022-01-1318 min

Talking Home Renovations with the House MavenLearning from the mistakes of others #4Join my conversation with California architect Michele Grace Hottel as we discuss mistakes people make during their renovations- so that you can avoid them!About this week's guest: Michele Grace Hottel, Architect is a firm practicing Architecture, Interiors, and Visual Arts, specializing in Custom and multi-family Residential and smaller Commercial and Institutional projects since 1994.Prior to her current practice, Michele was a consultant with other Architecture and Engineering firms in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas for twelve years before and after attending Cal Poly, Pomona for Architecture. One can read her...2020-11-0452 min

Inside The FirmMonday Morning Coffee with Michele Grace HottelMichele Grace Hottel, AIA has been practicing Architecture with her namesake Architecture and Design firm, Michele Grace Hottel, Architect, since 1994. Prior to that she was a consultant with other Architecture and Engineering firms in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas attended Cal Poly, Pomona for Architecture. She is a Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California Architects Board, a City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner in her third term, the Chair of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Chair of the Custom Residential Architecture Network (CRAN) for the AIA San Diego and Palomar Chapters. She was also the...2020-06-2345 min

The Edify Studios PodcastEpisode 005 - AIA 2019 Interview | Michele Grace HottelAs we continue our special series of podcast's recorded live from the national AIA Expo 2019 from the Panda Windows & Door booth, we are pleased to have Michele Grace Hottel on the show. Michele is one of our top social media fans, that loves the industry of architecture and construction. Michele is a sole proprietor architect that has been practicing architect for the past +25 years, and is based out of La Mesa, CA. She embraces the natural progression of technology to enhance her business and increase her out reach. She is a very caring individual that allows her clients red...2019-08-0834 min