Architectette

Woohoo! Our host, Caitlin Brady, AIA, LEED AP was featured by AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture. Check out her post as well as the other honorees this month!

On today's *bonus* episode of Architectette, we welcome Patricia Causey, CEP, Assoc. AIA. As Senior Director of Product at Acelab, Patricia brings 12 years of industry experience to drive product and strategic growth. Her multifaceted background encompasses architecture, cost estimating, project management, and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). Having worked extensively with digital construction technologies and complex project delivery, she brings a unique blend of hands-on industry knowledge and product leadership to help shape the future of AEC technology. Check out this episode of #Architectette wherever you get your podcasts! ?____ ?? Thank you to our *bonus* episode sponsor: Acelab? is a cloud-based collaboration platform that offers a range of tools and resources to help architecture professionals research, compare, and specify building products for their projects. With Acelab, users can access product data, technical specifications, and CAD details from leading manufacturers, as well as tools to create and manage project libraries, product lists, and specification documents.

#ThrowbackThursday clip of our Architectette Interview with Graciela Carrillo, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP where she considers the challenge of 'proving the value of architects'. What is Architectette? ?? A bi-monthly podcast that inspires, elevates, and connects women in Architecture, Design, Engineering, & Construction. Want to hear more? ?? The Architectette Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter.

On today’s new episode of Architectette we share a conversation with Winka Dubbeldam! Winka is the founder and partner of Archi-Tectonics, NYC, LLC, a New York City firm widely known for their award-winning work, use of smart building systems, and innovative structures. Winka is also a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and was the Chair of the Department of Architecture from 2013 to 2023 where she gathered an international network of innovative research and design professionals. Winka serves as the RIBA External Examiner for the Architectural Association, is a member of the editorial board for the PLAN Journal Italy, is an advisory board member for Collectible and is one of the creative directors for CityX at the Venice Architecture Biennale. We talk about:? ?? The origin story of Archi-Tectonics and how in 1994, Winka founded the firm with an emphasis on research-driven, innovative design, and pioneering 3D modeling and computational design. ?? Winka next discusses her transformative 10-year tenure as Chair of the Department of Architecture at Penn, where she expanded faculty and research initiatives, questioned the “New Normal” in Architecture, and encouraged her students to prepare not just for graduation, but for the next 25 years of practice. ?? We also explore Archi-Tectonics’ groundbreaking designs for the 2023 Asian Games which featured an adaptable stadium and ‘earth buildings.’ Winka shares what rules her team broke in entering the project competition and how taking this risk led to success. ?? Winka’s interview will inspire you to think more boldly. Grab inspiration throughout the episode with her thoughts on AI, modeling software, product innovations, sustainable initiatives, lessons learned from teaching, and more. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts! ____ ?? Thank you to our sponsors: Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams.?Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly. Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.

Architectette is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in architecture and the AEC industry. Our mission is to share untold stories and inspire change. On this #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women shaping our profession: ?? Trailblazers – Those who broke barriers, led with confidence, and opened doors for future generations. ?? Mentors – The leaders who uplift, guide, and invest in the success of others. ?? Caregivers – Those who balance professional and personal responsibilities while supporting their communities. ?? Innovators – The changemakers advocating for equity, sustainability, and a better future for our industry. Women’s contributions to architecture, design, and construction industries are powerful and transformative. At Architectette, we are honored to share their stories. Thank you to our guests and listeners for being part of this journey. Happy Women's History Month! #womenshistorymonth #womenledbusiness #architecture #architect #womeninarchitecture

On today's bonus episode of Architectette, we welcome Silvia Lee, RA! Silvia is a licensed architect with over a decade of experience in small and large NYC architectural offices. Always curious and open to new opportunities, Silvia entered the tech startup world as a community marketing manager. Using her background as an architect she continues her passion of executing ideas into experiences. She is now the Director of Customer Success at Layer, a tech startup creating tools for the AEC industry. She enjoys wearing many hats and getting involved with many different parts of the company at Layer. Silvia also hosts and produces the Tangents Podcast by Out of Architecture which shares stories of untraditional paths in architecture. Silvia hopes to bring more understanding to the wide variety of skills and talents that architects have, as well as offer support and encouragement for those who have been frustrated with the industry. ____ ?? Thank you to our *bonus* episode sponsor: Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.

On today's bonus episode of Architectette, we welcome Silvia Lee, RA! Silvia is a licensed architect with over a decade of experience in small and large NYC architectural offices. Always curious and open to new opportunities, Silvia entered the tech startup world as a community marketing manager. Using her background as an architect she continues her passion of executing ideas into experiences. She is now the Director of Customer Success at Layer, a tech startup creating tools for the AEC industry. She also hosts and produces the Tangents Podcast by Out of Architecture which shares stories of untraditional paths in architecture. Check out our interview wherever you get your podcasts! ____ ?? Thank you to this bonus episode's sponsor: Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.

This month's newsletter is like no other- we're featuring the wonderful work of?AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture! As supporters of women in AEC, we thought it was a great idea to share the experiences of committees across the US who are helping women connect, learn, and lead. Subscribe to our newsletter to read about their membership, events, and mission. February's email goes out on Wednesday, 2/26, so don't delay! Thank you to Rebecca Meyer, AIA, Charlotte Thoren, and Sunny Evangelista Carroll who coordinated this collaboration.

We launched a new Architectette episode with Shin-pei Tsay! Shin-pei's experience converges on policy, design, and governance to shape inclusive, sustainable, people-centered cities. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded innovative approaches to systemic challenges across numerous urban issues, often with a focus on the public realm and transportation. Shin-pei currently leads the Mayor's Office for New Urban Mechanics in Boston, and was most recently director of global policy for cities and sustainability at Uber. She has also held leadership roles at Gehl Institute, Transit Center, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and served on the boards of SPUR and Transportation Alternatives.? We talk about: ??? The development of Shin-pei’s career in urban policy, planning, and transportation innovation and how her career evolved from working for advocacy groups, think tanks, tech companies, to now- city government. ??? Shin-pei shares her origin story including her hometown and how it framed her perspective of urban life in terms of community, mobility, and access. ??? We define the “Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics” and Shin-pei explains how her teams are working to redefine Boston’s future by testing small scale urban interventions which then inform long-term solutions using examples like the very first 311 program or cooling towers during a recent heat wave. ??? We talk about urban changes in the past few years, using examples of failures of urban policy as well as successful interventions both in the US and abroad. ??? We dive into Shin-pei’s unique role at Uber and discuss her global impacts on positioning, sustainability, and accessibility. You’ll be inspired to get more involved to help shape public policy and urban environments. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts! ____ ?? Thank you to our sponsors: Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams.?Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly. Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.

#ThrowbackThursday clip of our Architectette Interview with ANGELA BROOKS of Brooks Scarpa where she talks about work/life balance and "workcations." What is Architectette? ?? A bi-monthly podcast that inspires, elevates, and connects women in Architecture, Design, Engineering, & Construction. Want to hear more? ?? The Architectette Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter.