professional-series
Episode 27: A Conversation with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA - Part II
This is Part II of a very special interview with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA! Rashida is one of the first 500 black women to be licensed architects in the United States. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rashida gives valuable advice to anyone who might be interested in teaching, and how that has played a huge role in her life. We also discuss architectural education as a whole, what shifts the recent years have created in our industry and the future of our profession. Listen to find out why it seems like all architecture faculty went to an Ivy League school, and how that influences the next generation of educators. // Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Become a Patron! Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more!
Episode 26: A Conversation with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA - Part I
This is Part I of a very special interview with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA! Rashida is one of the first 500 black women to be licensed architects in the United States. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rashida tells stories of her experience as a POC in architecture school and as a young designer in the workforce. We also dive deep into our industry's gatekeeping and exclusion of the word "architect" and how it may be negatively impacting our profession. This is a vulnerable, impactful interview you don't want to miss! Timestamps: Emily and Maria's catch-up: 0:00 - 7:50 Rashida's Interview: 7:50 - 50:44 // Links mentioned: www.studyarchitecture.com Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Become a Patron! Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more!
Episode 21: Professional Series: Redefining ARE failure, juggling work and family + the value of Architects feat. Bryn Young, AIA
Early friend of the pod Bryn Young sits down with us for an engaging conversation about her journey into architecture and all the amazing things she is doing. Bryn started her firm after completing her Masters (with a newborn in tow!) and has been running her award-winning firm, podcast, and ARE resources/coaching program ever since. Tune in for a real and honest chat about motherhood in architecture, following through with what you're passionate about, and dealing with ARE failure. We hope you take away some great insights, because we most definitely did! Where to find Bryn: @byoungdesign Bryn's ARE Resources Design Create Inspire Podcast // Become a Patron!