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15. Juli

Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA, of MASS Design Group

What if architecture was measured not by the buildings it creates, but by the lives it changes? Author and MASS Design Group Senior Principal Katie Swenson explores how designing with empathy, trust, and community at the center can foster dignity, resilience, and belonging. Drawing from her books Design with Love and In Bohemia, Swenson shares why the most meaningful architecture begins with listening—and how the built environment can become a powerful force for healing, connection, and lasting social impact.
5. Juni

Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA

How do you build a firm that lasts and leads? Wendy Rogers, CEO of LPA and leader of the 2025 AIA Architecture Firm Award recipient, shares how a commitment to sustainability, integrated practice, and people-first culture helped transform LPA from a 40-person firm into a nationally recognized design leader. From business strategy and resilience to innovation and long-term growth, Wendy offers practical insights for architects looking to build stronger firms and create lasting impact.
5. Juni

Bryn Young, AIA, of BYoung Design

What does it really take to become an architect, and why do so many people misunderstand the profession? Architect, educator, and content creator Bryn Young, AIA, shares her journey to licensure, her experience building a successful design practice, and how social media can help architects better communicate their value to the world.
4. Juni

Welcome to the AIA: Built for Business podcast

Why do so many architects struggle with business, and what can be done about it? In this inaugural episode of AIA Built for Business, hosts Rachel Gresham, AIA,MBA and Ali Alsaleh, Assoc. AIA introduce the podcast, share their personal journeys through architecture and entrepreneurship, and explore the business acumen gap facing the profession. They discuss why firm culture, project management, and business prosperity matter, and how AIA resources can help architects build stronger, more successful practices.
5. Juni

Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA

Can transparency be a competitive advantage? Blake Daniels and Halie Chandler of DanielsChandler discuss how they built a thriving architecture firm by sharing business metrics with employees, embracing calculated risk, and creating a culture where everyone understands how the business works. Their approach challenges traditional firm leadership and offers a roadmap for sustainable growth.
4. Juni

Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA, and Roy Decker, FAIA

What if architecture was about more than buildings? 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award recipients Roy Decker and Anne Marie Duvall Decker share how Duvall Decker has spent three decades using design as a tool for community building, public service, and civic empowerment— proving that architecture can be a catalyst for lasting social impact.
5. Juni

Expanding the Value of Architecture beyond Traditional Practice with Brad Lukanic, AIA

Architecture firms can’t rely on the same playbook forever. Brad Lukanic, CEO of CannonDesign, discusses growth through innovation, the power of strategic frameworks over strategic plans, building long-term client relationships, and why AI may reshape how architects work, but not why they matter.
5. Juni

Matt Toddy, AIA, on AIA's advocacy

What do the White House renovation, FEMA reform, student loan policy, and energy-efficiency tax incentives have in common? They’re all shaping the future of architecture. Matt Toddy, AIA, breaks down the latest federal policy issues impacting architects and explains how AIA is working to protect the profession and strengthen communities.
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Generating Wealth through Development and Investment with Joshua Zinder, AIA and Chris Farnum, AIA

What if architects stopped working for developers and started becoming developers themselves? Joshua Zinder of JZA+D and Chris Farnum of Studio Hillier explore how adding development to an architecture practice can unlock new revenue streams, greater creative agency, and long-term wealth creation. They share practical advice on evaluating opportunities, understanding pro formas, building trusted partnerships, managing risk, and leveraging the skills architects already have to take a seat at the ownership table. Whether you're a sole practitioner or firm leader, this conversation offers a roadmap for expanding your impact beyond traditional practice.

Between the Planes and Built for Business bring together the built environment's most influential voices to explore the ideas, strategies, and stories driving architecture forward.

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Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA, of MASS Design Group

Driving Business Performance through Integration and Sustainability with Wendy Rogers, FAIA

Bryn Young, AIA, of BYoung Design

Welcome to the AIA: Built for Business podcast

Taking Calculated Risk and Promoting Transparency in Practice with Halie Chandler, AIA and Blake Daniels, AIA

Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA, and Roy Decker, FAIA

Expanding the Value of Architecture beyond Traditional Practice with Brad Lukanic, AIA

Matt Toddy, AIA, on AIA's advocacy

Generating Wealth through Development and Investment with Joshua Zinder, AIA and Chris Farnum, AIA

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