The Voice of Florida Architecture

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, welcomes Molly Penn from PENN Creative, the consulting firm leading AIA Florida's Relevance of Architecture Study. The conversation explores the goals of the study, insights from member focus groups and why hearing from architects, clients and other industry stakeholders is essential to understanding the profession's evolving role. Participate in the survey by Nov. 2 at h...

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, speaks with Itzel Lozada, AIA, and Keith Lashley, FAIA, two architects with experience in healthcare design whose own medical journeys brought new perspective to their work. From accessibility and patient dignity to natural light, comfort, caregiver support and design details, they discuss how their experiences deepened their understanding of what patients and their famil...

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, talks with Ignacio Reyes, FAIA, about ownership transitions and succession planning in architecture firms. Their conversation explores the challenges firm owners may face, the importance of planning early and why culture, trust and financial preparation can make a significant difference in a successful transition. Reyes also discusses the long-term impact succession decis...

In the latest episode of "The Voice of Florida Architecture," Amie Calisti, AIA co-host of " The Real Pink Diaries ," Rhonda Hammond, AIA, host of "The Voice of Florida Architecture," and Jessica Rogers, NOMA, host of " Unspoken Practice " and co-host of " She Builds Podcas t" gather for a conversation about finding and using your voice through podcasting and how to share your voice to express ide...

Joyce Owens, FAIA, RIBA, returns to talk with host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, about her election as 2027 AIA president-elect and 2028 AIA president, reflecting on the leadership journey that brought her to this moment, her campaign experience, how Florida plays a large part in it, and the priorities she hopes to carry onto the national stage.

Nati Soto, FAIA, reflects on the mentors, relationships and opportunities that shaped her career. She shares how service through AIA, along with a willingness to speak up, can help architects become more engaged professionals, strengthening their voices and contributing beyond their individual practices.

Voting for the 2026 AIA Florida People’s Choice Competition on Instagram runs from July, 3 at 12 p.m. Eastern through July, 17 at 11 p.m. Eastern. This year’s voting will take place directly on AIA Florida’s Instagram page­ ­ and the Florida Foundation for Architecture's Instagram page, where each project will be featured in its own post. To vote, followers will simply “like” their favorite projec...

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, speaks with Don Yoshino, FAIA, about his James Anstis, FAIA, Lifetime Achievement Award, teaching and mentorship. Learn more about Don by viewing his 2023 interview at https://youtu.be/fP8z2bKnv5Q .

Rhonda Hammond, AIA, shares the latest in the Component Spotlight series with a conversation with AIA Tallahassee president John Scott, AIA, president-elect Tristan Williams, AIA, and state director JJ Scott, AIA, share what makes the component uniquely positioned at the intersection of advocacy, education and community.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, is joined by 2026 president, Adam Gayle, AIA, to interview the AIA Florida 2026 Convention and Trade Show kickoff speaker JEFRË, as he shares his journey from landscape architecture and urban design to a career as an acclaimed public artist.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, speaks with Joyce Owens, FAIA, RIBA. The legacy Series continues as Joyce discusses her AIA Florida presidency. Joyce reflects on her career in the UK and US and her community’s recovery from Hurricane Ian. Joyce is a recipient of both the AIA Florida Gold Medal and Medal of Honor for Design recognizing her service and excellence in design. Learn more about Joyce’s practi...

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, speaks with president Adam Gayle, AIA, convention chair Brooke Godinez, AIA, and director of professional development, Wendy Johnson about the upcoming AIA Florida Convention and Trade Show.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, talks with past president Debra Lupton, FAIA, about her career and impact on architecture and AIA.

Rhonda Hammond, AIA, takes a break from hosting to be interviewed by guest host, Lourdes Solera, FAIA.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, and 2025 Florida Foundation for Architecture Chair, Stephen Hruby, AIA, discuss architecture's impact on health care with Bill Hercules, FAIA.

The Florida Legislature concludes the 2026 regular session

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, discusses service to the profession and community with the 2025 Anthony "Tony" Pullara Award recipient, Amanda Barton, AIA

Hear what happened during the seventh week of the 2026 regular session.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, speaks with 2020 AIA Florida president, Stephen Panzarino, AIA

Learn about the actions of the Florida Legislature during the fifth week of regular session.

Hear what happened during the fourth week of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, discusses the legacy of architecture with Angel Saqui, FAIA and Angel Saqui, II, AIA.

Week 3 of the 2026 session was highlighted by AIA Florida's Legislative Day.

Host Rhonda Hammond, AIA, and Stephen Hruby, AIA, speak with Ryan Richards, AIA, about his firm and their school designs impacting education and the community.

The Florida Legislature convened for the 2026 regular session. Learn what decisions they are making impacting architecture.