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Architectette(Replay) 008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within ArchitectureOn today's podcast we are resharing our interview with Evelyn Lee.Evelyn started in architecture but is now the first-ever Global Head of Workplace Strategy & Innovation at Slack Technologies. She is also the Founder of the Practice of Architecture, Co-Host of the Podcast, Practice Disrupted; and is extremely involved in the AIA, most notably serving as the first-ever female Treasurer to the AIA National Board from 2020-2021.Evelyn has been widely published in Contract Magazine, Architect Magazine, and is currently working with Architizer to develop recurring content on the business of architecture. She i...2025-06-0941 min
Architectette(Replay) 006: Tenille Bettenhausen: Soft Skills and Unexpected Career TwistsToday we are replaying our episode with Tenille Bettenhausen. Tenille is a client success manager at Microdesk where she leverages her 20+ years in AEC industries working in technical, business development, and construction specializations. She is also author of the book, Maybe I’ll be an Architect, as well as Host of the Podcast, Death by Architecture. We talk about:- How Tenille developed resilience through her job hunt after college, landing an unfulfilling job, and lay-offs.- Winning the Miss Long Beach Pageant which led to a new job...2025-04-2851 min
Architectette006: Tenille Bettenhausen: Soft Skills and Unexpected Career TwistsOn today’s podcast we welcome Tenille Bettenhausen. Tenille is a client success manager at Microdesk where she leverages her 20+ years in AEC industries working in technical, business development, and construction specializations. She is also author of the book, Maybe I’ll be an Architect, as well as Host of the Podcast, Death by Architecture.
We talk about:
- How Tenille developed resilience through her job hunt after college, landing an unfulfilling job, and lay-offs.
- Winning the Miss Long Beach Pageant which led to a new job in architecture.
2023-04-0351 min
ARCHITECTING Podcast - Career + Lifestyle Mentoring for Architects looking to move beyond overwhelm and make a difference through designThe Art of Going For It: Interview with Tenille BettenhausenWant your life to have impact, but keep talking yourself back into the safety of your daily grind? Listen in as my guest Tenille Bettenhausen blows the doors off every lame excuse for not following your passions and taking action.
Your skill set as an architect is valuable inside and outside of the profession. Match your interests with the work you do instead of trying to find a match in a defined career path.
Do what you are passionate about and the clarity will come. Ask questions and explore options relentlessly.
Don't let being busy be the...2022-12-0534 min
Design Create Inspire60. Architect Gift Guide 2022: Ideas for DesignersSend us a textRead the blog post here: byoungdesign.com/post/architect-gift-guideWatch here: https://youtu.be/dbDaXRd4cbUFind all the links mentioned below: The Designer1. Graf Lantz trivet https://amzn.to/3UTF39Y2. Avocado Seed Sprouting Vase https://amzn.to/3UTKPZc3. 3 colorful ceramic vase set https://amzn.to/3EvSRBX4. Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker https://amzn.to/3ttWamZ5. santal oil https://amzn.to/3UA1WPL6. Vitruvi diffuser with https://amzn.to/3gbza9bThe Maker1. Mudd house https://www.themuddhousestudio.com/ 3. The Mexican Keto Cookbook https://amzn.to/3O3Jxsh4. The Essential Guide to Architecture and Interior Design https://07...2022-11-1532 min
Popcorn & BooksMaybe I'll Be an ArchitectMaybe I'll Be an Architect
Written by: Tenille Bettenhausen
Illustrated by: Ira Baykovska
Buy the book here: https://bit.ly/3fLHVqx
Website: www.blueprintambitions.com
Maybe I’ll be an Architect is not just a book about becoming an architect and exploring careers in design and construction. It is also about discovering the wonderful world of work. It teaches little ones about the diversity of possible careers available in our world, and if they put their minds to it, they can be anything they want to be. This exciting pic...2022-11-0906 min
Moms Who CreateBuilding Girls’ Interest in Architecture With Podcast Host and Author Tenille BettenhausenTenille has been in the AEC industry for over 20 years. She began her career in project, in architecture firms and local offices serving as a designer and project manager. The last 6 years of her career, she pivoted to business development and client relations strategist roles interfacing with clients. Tenille is currently one of the Client Success Manager at Microdesk where she truly believes that architecture and design lifts the human spirit and is a champion of goals that lead to knowledge diversification and consensus-building for Microdesk’s clients. Tenille has a degree in Architecture from Arizona State University and is cur...2022-11-0750 min
Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureCareer PivotsEpisode 082: Career PivotsHow do you navigate a career that adapts to changing needs over time?In this week’s episode, we interview Tenille Bettenhausen, a Success Manager at Microdesk who has worn many different hats over time. Her path was not necessarily linear, but she has carved out a career that adapted to her changing priorities throughout life.Tenille started in a traditional firm and has taken quite a few intentional career pivots working on the ownership side, with developers, general contractors, a trade association, and more. Come with us on her jo...2022-08-041h 03
Death By ArchitectureThe Murder of Stanford WhiteIn today’s episode of Death by Architecture – the story of starchitect Stanford White, one of America’s most famous architects whose projects included the Washington Square Arch in New York City and the Rhode Island State House.However, his legacy has been overshadowed by his shocking murder and the critical role that he played in the Gilded Age’s “trial of the century.”2022-02-0117 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Murder of Christopher SayersDedicated to Gregg Zoll - greggzoll.comIn this episode of Death by Architecture – the story of Christopher Sayers, the son of Irish immigrant parents and a foreman on a luxury high-rise job site in Midtown Manhattan. Respected by his fellow construction workers, he was described as a “big teddy bear,” who went out of his way to look out for the people he was responsible for supervising.Sources for this episode include The New York Post, The Daily Mail UK, the Associated Press, Gothamist, DNA Info, NBC News New York, The Independent Ireland, The Irish...2021-12-2109 minDeath By ArchitectureIntroducing: AEC Marketeer Podcast (Interview with me!)I sit down to talk with Keelin about my career in the AEC industry and my new podcast Death by Architecture.Tenille Bettenhausen is a business developer serving the Los Angeles market for the American Institute of Steel Construction. She earned her BS degree in Architecture from Arizona State University in 2000. After graduation, Tenille started her career in architecture at various local Orange County firms, where she worked on a wide variety of projects including design rollout projects for Nordstrom, Washington Mutual Bank and various healthcare projects. She has 18 years of previous experience as an architectural project...2021-11-1619 min
AEC MarketeerEpisode 52: A Mentorship Story with Tenille Bettenhausen and Jeff GillThis week Tenille takes over this episode to have a candid conversation about her mentorship relationship and some tips on how you can find a mentor that's a good fit for you!2021-11-1126 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Winchester Mystery HouseCalifornia is known for its many tourist spots but arguably none are as interesting as the Winchester Mystery Mansion, a four-story home that, at first glance, seems right out of a Disney movie.What lies inside, however, is definitely not meant for kids.Sources for this episode include Atlas Obscura, CNN, All That’s Interesting, Horror Obsessive, Vanity Fair, Biography, San Francisco Travel, the official website for the Winchester Mystery House, and an episode of BuzzFeed Unsolved.Thank you for listening to Death by Architecture. Have you ever visited the Winchester Mystery House in...2021-10-2613 minDeath By ArchitectureChecking in!!!I want to hear from you about true crime in our industry -- as listeners, as architects, engineers, GCs -- what's on your mind? Text me your thoughts -- just send the knife emoji to 714-586-8632 and tell me what you think! Don't forget, I will shout out my VIPS before the next episode for texting me and saying hi! 2021-10-1901 min
Death By ArchitectureBONUS Haunted History - Leap CastleHere's a bonus episode for you! Leap Castle in Coolderry, County Offaly might actually be a tour destination that most tourists wouldn’t mind missing!Sources: The Irish Road Trip, Visit Offaly, The Lineup2021-09-2805 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Savopoulos MurdersIn today’s episode of Death by Architecture – the story of a wealthy family in Washington D.C. who became victims of a home invasion-turned-murder that has since been referred to as “the most heinous crime anyone has ever committed.”Did you know you can now text me anytime you listen to this podcast? -- just send the knife emoji to (714) 597-6127 or sign up here... https://joinsubtext.com/deathbyarch.You can let me know your theories about the case, any motive theories you may have, or even suggest a case for me to cover in the f...2021-09-1413 min
Death By ArchitectureDeadly BuildingsArchitecture is meant to be a physical display of human ingenuity, creating breathtaking monuments and buildings whose designs are simply to die for. Sometimes, however, they end up becoming to die from.(1:11) - The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Pisa, Italy)(3:33) - The Willow Island Disaster (Willow Island, West Virginia)(5:35) - The Iroquois Theater Disaster (Chicago, Illinois)(9:43) - Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (Weston, West Virginia)Sources for this episode include The Business Times, The Culture Trip, The Mirror UK, the official website of the HISTORY channel, Rome Private Guides, West Virginia P...2021-08-0313 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Murder of Desiree Cooper, AIAIn today’s episode of Death by Architecture – the story of Desiree Cooper, a bright and passionate architect whose life was tragically cut short by the man she thought she loved. There is still a deep wound left by her tragic passing. She was a fellow black female architect and I am honored to tell her story.http://bwa-network.com/2021/02/22/dvc-scholarship-supports-architecture-exam-takers/Sources for this episode include The Patriot-News, PennLive, The Washington Post, News4 Washington, D.C. Witness, WUSA9, WJLA TV, Washington’s Top News, USA Today, Hill Now, and the subreddit “Washington D.C.”Follow: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathb...2021-07-0611 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Case of Michelle JacobsonIn today’s episode of Death by Architecture – the story of Michelle Jacobson, a successful real estate broker in Denver who was allegedly killed by her fiancé, Denver architect Micah Kimball. Until today, questions surrounding her death remain.Sources: The Denver Post, the Greeley Tribune, The Denver Channel, the International Business Times, and FOX31 Denver KDVR-TV.Follow: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathbyarchitecturepod/www.deathbyarchitecturepod.com2021-06-0110 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Watcher of 657 BoulevardIn today’s episode of Death by Architecture, the story of a wealthy family from New Jersey whose dream home turned into a horrific nightmare. A few days after closing on the house, they began to receive threatening letters written by a sinister figure who called himself “The Watcher.”Follow: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathbyarchitecturepod/www.deathbyarchitecturepod.com2021-05-0414 minDeath By ArchitectureInterview with Latisa Kindred - Women in Construction Week Part 2Interview with Latisa Kindred where we talk about women in the construction trades, workplace harassment and what we can do to stop it TODAY!Follow: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathbyarchitecturepod/www.deathbyarchitecturepod.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-04-0628 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Murder of Outi Hicks - Women in Construction Week Part 1In today’s episode of Death by Architecture – the story of Outi Hicks, a carpenter’s apprentice from California who was brutally bludgeoned to death by one of her co-workers.Sources for this episode include Your Central Valley, KFSN-TV Fresno, ABC13 Houston, ABC30 Fresno, Open Democracy, DJC Oregon, The Fresno Bee, and the Engineering News-RecordFollow: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathbyarchitecturepod/www.deathbyarchitecturepod.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-0912 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Murder of David MadsonIn today’s episode of Death by Architecture – the story of David Madson, a 33-year-old architect from Wisconsin whose promising career was cut short in 1997, after he unwittingly entered a relationship with a man who would later become one of America’s most notorious serial killers.Sources:Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, Hollywood Life, Harper’s Bazaar, Town and Country Magazine, the official HISTORY website, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and The San Diego Reader.Follow:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathbyarchitecturepod/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...2021-02-2311 minAEC MarketeerEpisode 32: Death by Architecture with Tenille BettenhausenTenille and I sit down to talk about her career in the AEC industry and her new podcast Death by Architecture.
Tenille Bettenhausen is a business developer serving the Los Angeles market for the American Institute of Steel Construction. She earned her BS degree in Architecture from Arizona State University in 2000. After graduation, Tenille started her career in architecture at various local Orange County firms, where she worked on a wide variety of projects including design rollout projects for Nordstrom, Washington Mutual Bank and various healthcare projects. She has 18 years of previous experience as an architectural project...2021-02-1719 minDeath By ArchitectureThe Murder of Jason SweeneyOn the night of May 30, 2003, 16-year-old Jason Sweeney of Fishtown, Philadelphia was finishing up his work at a local construction site. With his $500-paycheck in his pocket, he excitedly headed out on a date with his girlfriend, Justina Morley. The two had only been going out for a few weeks, but he was already head over heels in love with her. Unfortunately for Jason, though, this relationship would end in tragedy.Sources:The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, ABC News, The War Report Online, The Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times, TPKs Stories, a 2008 filing t...2021-02-0913 min
Architecture is PoliticalDeath by Architecture PodcastTenille Bettenhausen is a business developer serving the Los Angeles market for the American Institute of Steel Construction. She earned her BS degree in Architecture from Arizona State University. After graduation, Tenille started her career in architecture with Callison Architecture, where she worked on a wide variety of projects including design rollout projects for Nordstrom and Washington Mutual Bank. She has 18 years of previous experience as an architectural project designer, project engineer in construction, and for the last four years, has been the Business Development Manager for a local architecture firm. She is heavily involved in her local chapter...2021-02-0155 minDeath By ArchitectureThe 2016 UCLA Samueli School of Engineering ShootingA personal grudge turn deadly, but why?In this episode of the Death by Architecture podcast, I focus on the detailed shooting of Professor William Scott Klug, which happened at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering Applied Science. I take you through the history of UCLA, Professor Bill, and his killer Mainak Sarkar. But what really happened between these two?Listen in to learn how what seemingly started as a friendly working relationship ended with the tragic murder of a good man.What You Will Learn:· [0:59] Intro· [1:54] The history of UC...2021-01-2615 minDeath By ArchitectureFrank Lloyd Wright and Martha Borthwick CheneyWas it a punishment or just a well-orchestrated crime of murder?In this episode of the Death by Architecture podcast, I focus on the tragic story of Frank Lloyd Wright and Martha Borthwick Cheney, which started as an illicit steamy affair. I take you through the life history of Wright who was a respected architect in the early 20th century, and his weakness for women.Listen in to hear how Martha Borthwick Cheney, her children and Frank Lloyd Wright’s workers died in what still remains a mystery more than 100 years later.What Yo...2021-01-1213 min
Death By ArchitectureDeath by Architecture TrailerEscaping architecture school with your life was just the beginning. The profession may just be deadlier than you think. Hosted by true crime lover and architectural designer Tenille Bettenhausen.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-2801 min