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Architecture is Political
by Melissa Daniel
A podcast where black and brown folks have a conversation about architecture.
Episodes
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School Buildings, Model City and the Struggle for Access
This episode features an exciting conversation with Amber N. Wiley, PhD, who has just published her new book titled 'Model Schools in the Model City: Race, Planning, and Education in the Nation’s Capital' The interview covers various topics including the challenges and triumphs of writing her…
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Episode 100: Honoring Desiree V. Cooper Through Legacy and Scholarship
We celebrate this 100th episode with the recipients of The DVC Memorial Scholarship. The 2025 recipients are Taylor Latimer (Harrisburg Memorial Award), Cheryl Dixon (DC Memorial Award), Makenzie Anane Elam (NOMA Award), and Leslie Aileen Ponce-Diaz (Honorable Mention). The conversation opens…
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Community-Centric Architecture w/ Melisa Sanders, RA
In this episode, Melisa shares her path to becoming an architect in St. Louis, Missouri and the importance of involving community voices in the design process. Melisa talks about her career trajectory, from her experiences in various firms to founding her own practice, BlackArc, which centers on...
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Housing, Politics and Mitchell-Lama
Jonathan Tarleton, an urban planner and oral historian, talked about his book 'Homes for Living: The Fight for Social Housing and a New American Commons.' We discussed his motivation behind writing the book, which focuses on two social housing cooperatives in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We go…
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How Social Housing can Work in DC
Andria Chatmon, a community organizer from Empower DC, and East Peterson-Trujillo, campaign director at the Green New Deal for DC, discuss strategies to address DC's affordable housing crisis. We discuss the severe underfunding of DC's affordable housing programs and the need for a new approach....
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Advocacy and Authenticity with Telicious Robinson
Telicious Robinson shares her journey from Ohio to DC, her experiences in the architecture industry, and her vision for the future of DC NOMA (National Organization for Minority Architects). She talks about her passion for healthcare architecture, the challenges of navigating professional spaces…
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Building Bridges and Communities with Anna McCorvey, RA
In the Season 5 premiere, Anna McCorvey RA, LEED AP BD+C talks about inspiring professional journey and her mission-driven work. Anna shares the story behind founding the River East Design Center (REDC) in Southeast D.C., emphasizing its focus on addressing community needs before initiating…
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Listening to the Past with Peter D. Cook, FAIA
Happy New Year and welcome to the final episode of season four (4)! We're wrapping up the season with a conversation featuring the incredible Peter D. Cook, FAIA, NOMA. In this episode, we talk about his remarkable lineage, his role in shaping DC's architectural landscape, and his work at The...
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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE W/ KEVIN SNEED, FAIA, FIIDA
In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Sneed FAIA FIIDA NCARB NOMA LEED AP BD+C CDT, whose career spans decades in the field of interior architecture. As a fellow of both the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Kevin shares his journey...
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THE PROPINQUITY OF EQxD: CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
Can you believe its been 10 years? In this special episode, we’re taking a heartfelt trip down memory lane to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Equity by Design (EQxD). We discuss the origins of EQxD, from the “Missing 32%” initiative to the “Architect Barbie” campaign, and reflect on how a small...
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Architecture is a Peace Of Mind w/ Portia Strahan, AIA
Portia Strahan AIA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED, AP is the founding principal of POM Studio Architects and is a licensed Architect in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. POM, which stands for ‘Peace of Mind’ was founded to create visibility of responsible minority architects and designers, committed to socially…
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Reparations, Housing & Architecture
Corey Shaw, Jr is a DC native with lifelong roots in Ward 7 and is the Director of the DC Legacy Project . As a graduate of both Anacostia Senior High School and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). In this episode, we explore the intersection of land ownership, reparations and...
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BUILDING CULTURE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Building an architectural firm is no small feat, but Joseph's story is a beacon of inspiration. It's a narrative of embracing culture, fostering collaboration, and relentlessly pursuing one's vision. In this episode, Joseph M Cole, MBA, NOMA, LEED AP, CEO and founding Principal of Culture...
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Aesthetics, Equity and Craig L Wilkins, PhD
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Craig L. Wilkins', RA journey as a writer, focusing on his book, "The Aesthetics of Equity," which sheds light on the challenges faced by Black professionals. Dr. Wilkins candidly shares the hurdles he faced in getting his book published, revealing the...
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Confronting Privilege in Design
Susan Pilato, a Virginia interior designer and CEO of furniture manufacturer Mantra Inspired Furniture, is using her power as a commercial manufacturer and her 30-year interior design career as tools to dismantle racist systems where she encounters them and to amplify this work. We explore the...
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The 233rd Black Female Architect
In this podcast episode, Tiffany Millner, an architect and author of 200 Something, recounts her professional journey, detailing her struggles in traditional architecture firms and her eventual shift towards a more rewarding career. She discusses the pressures of becoming a licensed architect…
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Every Corner Has a Neighborhood Architect
In this podcast episode, we delve into the transformative initiatives of The Neighborhood Architects® as it connects local communities with architects, designers, and engineers of color, striving to bridge the gap between residents and design professionals. Join us as we explore the journey of…
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Inspiring the Next-Gen Architect W/ Garfield Peart, AIA
Garfield Peart, MBA, AIA, NOMA is a testament to the power of education, discipline, and passion in shaping one's career and making a positive impact on the community. He is a retired Air Force veteran, father, Christian and practicing architect from Jamaica. Garfield's story is a testament to…
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REINVENTING ARCHITECTURE W/ WANDILE MTHIYANE
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Wandile Mthiyane, founder and CEO of Ubuntu Design Group, GrindTea.Com and Anti-Racist Hot Dog. Wandile’s infectious laugh and entrepreneurial spirit are as inspiring as his work in architecture and social impact design. The Role of Educators:...
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From Persistence to Progress: Wyn Thomas Jr.'s Design Journey
In this episode, we delve into the architectural world with Wynord Thomas Jr., an Associate at CO Architects. With a diverse background spanning higher education, K-12, retail, civic, and mixed-use projects, Wynord is known for his direct approach to addressing present and future challenges,...
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SOCIAL EQUITY IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: A DEEP DIVE INTO SEAM
Rainey Shane is a co-founder of SEAM™(Social Equity Assessment Method), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that created the SEAM Standard™ and administers a social equity certification for commercial real estate projects. SEAM™ is a third-party standard for real estate projects that certifies an...
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... AT THE INTERSECTION OF ATELIER WITH CORY HENRY
Cory Henry, Principal and Founder of Atelier Cory Henry closes out the INTERSECTIONS series with the question of whether design should reflect culture, history and community concerns. Throughout this episode, Cory provides insights into his ongoing projects, notably highlighting the Freedom…
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Beyond the Filter: Navigating Architecture, Design & Journalism
In this episode, guest Nigel Maynard and Kelly Beamon examines the intersection of design, architecture, and journalism. Nigel F. Maynard is an award-winning editor and journalist who covers architecture, design, construction and homebuilding industry. He spent 14 years at Hanley Wood’s Builder...
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MLK, Rihanna, and the Evolving Landscape of Design Discourse
Designers can draw inspiration from various elements, including artworks, photographs, or even the human emotions and stories that reside behind each project. This allows for a more profound and meaningful experience, as the design connects with its audience on a deeper level. Similarly…
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NAVIGATING ACADEMIA WITH CAMILLE SHERROD, RA
Camille Sherrod, RA is a full-time professor at Kean University's School of Public Architecture, with a wealth of diverse international academic experience. Holding a Bachelor of Architecture from Southern Polytechnic State University in the US and a Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the...
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The Desiree Cooper Memorial Scholarship: Paving the Way for Aspiring Architects
In this episode, we are joined by past recipients of the Desiree V Copper Memorial Scholarship, Whitni R Irving AIA, NOMA, LEED Green Associate, NCARB; Colby C. Mitchell, Assoc. AIA, NOMA and Natasha Graves, RA, who share their experiences of receiving financial support for their architectural...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSISTENCE W/ ROCHELLE MILLS, CEO
Rochelle Mills, President and Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO), shares her journey of persistence in pursuing her career goals despite facing multiple obstacles along the way. She talks about how she learned to overcome rejection and failure, and the importance of...
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ARTISTRY IN ARCHITECTURE: THE MOTHERS OF GYNECOLOGY
Michelle L. Browder is a renowned artist and activist who has made a significant impact on her community. Her monument of Anarcha, Lucy and Betsy are three women who were subjected to medical experiments by Dr. J. Marion Sims (also known as the Father of Gynecology). With the acquisition of a...
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Patterns of Displacement and Low-Income Concentration In Montgomery County, Maryland
In this episode, we explore the findings of a recent study on Neighborhood Change in the Washington DC metropolitan region, with a focus on Montgomery County, Maryland. The research, conducted by the Montgomery County Planning Department, a part of the The Maryland-National Capital Park and...
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Conversation with Jonathan Moody, AIA
Intersections: Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet is a Fall 2022 Series at The National Building Museum. It brings together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design. In this...
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At the Intersection of...Dr. Mabel O. Wilson
Intersections: Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet is a Fall 2022 Series at The National Building Museum. It brings together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design. In this...
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Conversation with Dr. Hazel Edwards, FAICP
In this episode, we talk about Dr. Edwards’ educational career in architecture and planning, why she stepped down as Chair at Howard University's Department of Architecture and the love she has for her students. Dr. Hazel Ruth Edwards, FAICP, is an educator and planner whose career combines...
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At the Intersection of... BLACKSPACE
BlackSpace…at the Intersection of Diversity, Agency and Design is a series of workshops, two virtual and one in-person, at the National Building Museum’s Fall Series, INTERSECTIONS. At the second workshop, Vanessa Morrison (along with other cohorts), introduced the importance of culturally…
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Politics of the AIA
Let’s get political! AIP talks to Evelyn Lee, FAIA and Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA from Practice Disrupted Podcast about the politics of AIA (American Institute of Architects). We discuss a brief governing history as well as the elections process. Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA is…
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Black Girl Interior Design Magic w/ Kia Weatherspoon
The design voice of impact and change—Kia Weatherspoon, NCIDQ, ASID, D.F.A (h.c) has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging—interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice, advocacy for Design Equity™, and design practice have shifted the narrative,...
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The Architect’s Project (TAP) w/ Juliet Sakyi-Ansah
Juliet Sakyi-Ansah is an architect experimenting with architecture as a tool for driving social and environmental change using participatory and collaborative approaches. Invested in the potential of collective action, Juliet’s explorative work and approach often centres on people and place...
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Remix with Demar Matthews... INTERSECTIONS Series
In partnership with the National Building Museum, AIP Podcast hosts a series of deep dive conversations from the Intersections series. This is a re-broadcast of a conversation with Demar Matthews. Founder of OffTop Design, Matthews will open the season with a presentation that addresses how...
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At the Intersection of... A SERIES AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM
Intersections. Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet. This Fall, The National Building Museum is bringing together leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture for INTERSECTIONS, a series of dynamic discussions about culture, equity and representation through the lens of design....
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BLACK STUDENTS IN DESIGN @ U OF T DANIELS FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
Black Students in Design (BSD) was created in recognition of the many barriers faced by Black students in the design and architecture fields. Clara James is a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at the Daniels Faculty of Architecture Landscape and Design at the University of...
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ARCHITECTS AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS W/ JORDAN KRAVITZ AIA AND LORI A. BROWN FAIA
In this episode, AIP talks to Lori A. Brown FAIA, an architect and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture at Syracuse University and Jordan Kravitz, AIA, LEED Green Assoc, WELL AP, a healthcare architect and medical planner at Smithgroup, about TRAP (Targeted Regulation of…
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Conference Chat w/ Tiffany Brown, MBA, NOMA, Assoc. AIA
At the AIA Conference on Architecture 2022, Architecture is Political Podcast joined Tangible Remnants host Nakita Reed AIA, to chat all things NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) with Pascale Sablan FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP and Tiffany Brown MBA, NOMA, Assoc. AIA. In this episode,...
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Conversation w/ Karina Ruiz
Karina Ruiz has over 20 years of experience and has managed over $1 billion in educational projects throughout her career. Her belief that education shapes the future of this world, drives Karina to ensure that teaching and learning objectives remain the team’s focus throughout each project. She…
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Segregated By Design w/ Adam Paul Susaneck
Segregated By Design is a personal project of Adam Paul Susaneck. His Instagram posts visually depicts the destruction of black and brown communities due to redlining, urban renewal and freeway construction with aerial photographs and maps. Through various social media channels, Adam is able to...
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YIMBY Action with Laura Foote
Laura Foote became a housing activist in 2014, when she became one of the key founders of the YIMBY movement. As Executive Director of YIMBY Action, Laura has grown the organization into a thriving grassroots political organization of thousands of volunteers. As of 2021, YIMBY Action has over…
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TIKTOK, ARCHITECTURE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Isabella Segalovich is a Philadelphia-based artist, designer, writer, and TikTokker. Her work focuses on anti-authoritarian art history, on topics such as cultural appropriation and erasure, the racism ingrained in modern design, and underappreciated art forms such as folk art, embroidery, and...
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National Public Housing Museum
Tiff Beatty (she/her) is a cultural organizer, arts administrator, performance poet, and host. She is the current program director of arts, culture, and public policy at National Public Housing Museum in Chicago. Tiff Beatty was a 2019-2021 Chicago United for Equity Fellow and Senior Fellow and...
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EGDE (Emergent Grounds in Design Education)
In this episode, we speak to Michelle Barrett and Chris Daemmrich from Emergent Grounds in Design Education (EGDE) , a cogenerated catalogue of ongoing student and alumni practitioners organizing for antiracist, anticolonial, feminist education in the built environment design professions. This...
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Architecture and Politics with Chris Daemmrich
Chris Daemmrich was born and raised in Austin, Texas, on Tonkawa land. He studied architecture and political science on Chitimacha, Choctaw and Houma land at Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, graduating with an M.Arch and a B.A. in political science in 2017. Chris has worked in a…
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Archimoms Part P2
In this episode, we catch up with #archimoms Anta Miranda AIA, NOMA, ARB (UK) and Veronica Elizalde-Molina on balancing architecture and parenting in the pandemic. Listen to the original Season 1 episode on our website here or on your favorite podcast app.
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Holiday Chat with Nakita Reed, AIA
Nakita Reed, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, is an Associate at Quinn Evans. Her career has focused on the preservation and revitalization of historic buildings, restoring them to new purpose and economic vitality while also incorporating cutting-edge design strategies for sustainability. Nakita’s...
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