Architecture is Political

Black In Architecture is a hashtag to amplify the voices of Black/Black British architectural professionals and students in the UK. It is also a black-led research initiative, proposing a new approach to achieving racial justice and ending structural racism and inequity in architecture.    This is a start in defining the changes that we, as black people, want to demand in architectu...

Muslim Women in Architecture (MWA) is a network and collective working to empower, inspire and celebrate Muslim women in the architecture and built environment industry. In this episode, I talk to Tahin Khan, Zahra Mansoor and Rim Kalsoum about MWA as it aims to provide a platform to not only support Muslim girls and women who want to pursue a career in the field, but to encourage an open discussi...

In this episode, Melissa shares her thoughts about the recent events involving black lives and Call to Action to Starchitect (celebrity architect) professionals. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis!

Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis! Amber Wiley is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Rutgers University. She provided insight on Tyler House neighboring areas like LeDriot Park and Dunbar High School. Born in Oklahoma, Wiley recalls visiting her grandfather in DC which set the foundation of...

In this episode, we talk to G.P. Jacob (Jake Virden) about his podcast, Money. Power. Land. Solidarity.   We discussed economic and urban development, politics, race, the working-class and the Upper Harbor Terminal Development, a project slated for North Minneapolis' riverfront. Jake Virden is an artist, practitioner of popular education and host of the Money Power Land Solidarity podcast.. C...

Rapid changes in the aesthetics of a community you grew up in has lasting effects. Some study architecture, some create podcast and others write an essay. Meet Amber Delgado (non-architect); a writer and filmmaker from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In this episode, we talk about gentrification and architecture. Amber Delgado received her BFA in film/media production and BA in art history from East...

In the episode, we discuss mapping public housing and the displacement of blacks in the district. We also talked about Northwest One and architecture. Sarah Jane Shoenfeld is an independent scholar and public historian. She co-directs the project Mapping Segregation in Washington DC, which is documenting the former extent of racially restricted housing in the nation's capital along with other hist...

Sarah Akigbogun is a London-based transdisciplinary practitioner and educator. An architect, filmmaker and writer, she is founder of Studio Aki London and theatre collective Appropri8 , which seeks to work with communities to activate disused urban sites. Sarah is passionate about diversity within architecture and is Vice Chair of Women in Architecture UK and founder of the XXAOC project. In 2017...

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Ebehi Ijewere always had an innate passion for design, color, materials, and crafts. After graduation, Ebehi found that there was no space where she could listen to experiences from designers of color so she started a design podcast, Layers of Design. She also uses her platform to amplify the voices of African architects as well as participate in meaningful desig...

Architecture students across the country are denouncing systemic racism in academia.  I spoke to Malika Yansaneh and Kelsey Mitchell , members of National Organization of Minority Architects Student (NOMAS) Chapter at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), about the lack of diversity in architectural history, the NAAB statement on racial injustice, student life at Rensselaer as well as the p...

Architecture is Political Podcast had the honor of hosting Houston NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) Happy Hour Series. In this episode, we explore ‘How Architecture is Political’ in the current climate. Special thanks to Mona Elamin and Antoine Bryant of Houston NOMA for making this event possible. To support NOMA National, go to https://membership.noma.net/donations/ for more i...

In this episode, the host talks about her love/hate relationship with the AIA and the controversies with their most recent statements about the protest and prison design. Check out the newest link: https://www.archispolly.online/dope-videos-1 Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis!

In this episode, Melissa extends the Pandemic Floss series due to recent global protests. She reflects on the written responses from architecture firms and allied organizations and how to cope in a work environment when you are the only black/brown person. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis!

My friendships with Nakita Reed AIA, April Drake AIA, and Morina Peterson are decades old. I got the band back together to discuss working from home,  returning to the office and density. Nakita Reed is an award-winning architect with experience throughout the Mid-Atlantic. She is skilled in the preservation, restoration, and adaptive use of historic buildings, with a focus on sustainable str...

This tech episode talks about the different ways architecture firms (or any business) can work remotely via VPN, VDI, remote desktop and the cloud. Our guest is Osei Stephens . He specializes in the areas of IT Network engineering, and has IT experience in construction, information security and legal industries. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can...

Richard Lyew, AIA  of Studio Lyew and Nikolas Hill are both archidads; balancing architecture and parenting under one roof.  The new norm for them include alternating work/parenting schedules and sharing a co-working space in the dining room. SHOW NOTES: Learn to meditate from the world’s top mindfulness experts with Ten Percent Happier (Not a paid sponsor)

Anta Miranda, AIA and Veronica Elizalde-Molina are both archimoms; balancing architecture and parenting under one roof. The new norm for them include zoom chats, project delivery and explain the importance of social distancing to a four year old. SHOW NOTES: NIH begins study to quantify undetected cases. Blood samples from healthy volunteers needed to inform public health decision making. See link...

Our current situation in the world has affected the host both emotionally and physically. This episode discuss personal struggles, architecture responses and the future of this podcast.  

Ileana Schinder is a licensed architect in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. A LEED accredited professional and a Passive House Design Consultant, Ileana has nurtured her passion for architecture since first hearing the click of LEGO bricks at the age of 4. Two decades later, she holds a B.A. in Architecture from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba (Argentina) and an M.A. in Communications from...

This is a bonus episode of Kathryn Prigmore. The audio was taken from a 2013 presentation she did for the Women in Architecture Lecture Series.  Thank you to our sponsor, Smartsheet for Architects. Use the promo code Archispolly to receive 10% off. https://www.smartsheet4architects.com/ Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recu...

With over 30 years experience, Kathryn's architecture anthology can be a dissertation. She's not only my mentor, but a close friend. Notably, she was one of the first 20 African American Women registered to practice architecture in the United States, and was elevated to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2002. Ms. Prigmore received her Master of Science in Engineering...

Carolyn Crouch of Washington Walks took the host, Melissa Daniel, on a brief walking tour of Architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith iconic buildings in Southwest DC. Chloethiel was also the architect for Tyler House. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis!

This University of Miami Alumna Kyrah L. Williams is making waves with her 'America's Hidden Gem' initiative that highlights #mentormonday (dedicated to celebrating Black LICENSED Architects, Designers, and individuals in the profession of Architecture) and #futurearchitectfriday (a day to celebrate those pushing themselves to becoming licensed architects). https://americashiddengem.wordpress.com/...

Saundra Little, AIA and Karen Davis Burton are co-owners of Noir Design Parti, a project designed to research and tell the stories of the professional journeys and creative works of Detroit’s Black Architects. We talked to Detroit, firm ownership, entrepreneurship, SpaceLab Detroit and future projects. https://www.facebook.com/NoirDesignParti/?rc=p https://twitter.com/noirdesignparti?lang=en Thank...

I've known Edd ever since high school. Along with Architect Barbara G. Laurie, they played a critical part in my professional development. In this episode, we reflect on Barbara's legacy, HBCUs, and professional ethics.  Edward D. Dunson, Jr. AIA is Associate Professor of Architecture in the Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University, Washington, DC. Pro...