"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect

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"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect

"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom 

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 81: Interview w/ Christian Nielsen-of Palacios of OPUS 2, LLC, "The Grouchy Architect"

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This special #FathersDay Episode is sponsored by Opus 2, MBE LLC http://www.nielsen-palacios.com/architect http://www.nielsen-palacios.com/testimonials https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiannielsenpalacios https://www.facebook.com/thegrouchyarchitect Phone: 607-319-3150 info@thegrouchyarchitect.com Link to blog for text and  images: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/06/christian-nielsenpalacios-grouchy.html Professional Background Christian Nielsen-Palacios is a licensed architect with over 40 years of experience, primarily focused on quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and technical specification writing for architectural projects. He earned his architecture degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela and later completed a Master’s in the History of Architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY . After relocating to the U.S. in 1984, Christian worked in various architectural firms, contributing to numerous public school projects. In 1991, he became a registered architect in New York State .  Currently semi-retired, he operates Opus 2 MBE, LLC, offering consulting services that include: Peer reviews of construction documentsTechnical specification writingMentorship for architects, especially those in small firmsTranslation and proofreading services in English and SpanishChristian is active online under the moniker “The Grouchy Architect” (Google him!) where he shares insights on architectural practice, quality control, and professional development.   He also maintains a presence on LinkedIn, where he engages with the architectural community, and on Facebook, sharing both professional and personal content. Christian was featured on the Immigrant Architects Coalition Podcast, discussing his journey from Venezuela to the U.S., his experiences in the architectural field, and his transition into consulting. The episode, titled “How I Became The Grouchy Architect”, provides valuable insights into his career and philosophy. His Master's thesis at Cornell University focused on the evolution of architectural education, particularly Cornell University's shift from Beaux-Arts to Modernism between 1928 and 1950. This research underscores his deep interest in the historical context of architectural practices. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    1h 2m

  2. 5 JUN

    Episode 80: Interview w/ Nicole Cannon, AIA of NCA Studio Inc.

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by "The Grouchy Architect" Opus 2 MBE, LLC LInk to website:  https://thegrouchyarchitect.com/ This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:   LINK TO BLOG: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/06/interview-with-nichole-cannon-aia-of.html Nicole Cannon, AIA, is the founder of NCA Studio Inc., bringing over twenty years of expertise in design, construction, and management to her practice. Her architectural experience spans hospitality, commercial, education, retail, broadcast, and residential sectors. Nicole is passionate about enhancing quality of life through creative problem-solving and innovative design, from initial concept to final construction. She is dedicated to creating remarkable spaces with practical, sustainable, and imaginative solutions.  Before founding NCA Studio in 2013, Nicole led award-winning, multi-million dollar projects at renowned firms such as Clive Wilkinson Architects, Marmol Radziner + Associates, Pugh + Scarpa, and Osborn Architects. She honed her expertise in single-family homes, offices, restaurants, broadcast facilities, and schools, contributing to numerous high-profile projects including KCRW Radio Station at Santa Monica College, Paperfish Restaurant in Beverly Hills for the Patina Group, Maguire Partners Headquarters in Santa Monica, and Fenton Primary (K-2) Center in Pacoima, CA, as well as several high-end residential projects. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin.  Deeply embedded in the greater Los Angeles community, Nicole has explored how spaces can bring people together and improve quality of life. Her practice and professional associations reflect her passions for sustainable design and leadership. She is a licensed California architect and an active member of AIA, International Interior Design Association, NCARB, and the Association for Women in Architecture + Design. She is also a former chair of the AIA Committee on the Environment.  Nicole has spoken on Sustainable Design at Highrise Networks and the Dwell on Design Conference, received numerous architectural awards, and been nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Leadership Award as well as list in their Women of Influence 2025. Through her work, she continues to explore and advocate for sustainable, community-focused design that fosters connection and enhances everyday life   Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    1h 9m

  3. 27 MAY

    Episode 79: Interview w/ AWA Arizona Women Architects w/ Joanna McBride & Nick Tsontakis

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! Podcast w/ AWA: Arizona Women Architects, a new venture that will be coming out soon promoting Arizona Women Architects doing work in Residential and Commercial Architecture. Join Joanna McBride Tammen + Rose Architecture & Nick Tsontakis of Tsontakis Architects as we talk about this newest publication that will include work from Women in Architecture through their own words, drawings, photographs and other forms of creative expression and sponsorship from our Industry Partners. To become and industry partner please contact: Joanna McBride:  email:  joanna@trarchitect.com phone: 480-467-8006 website: tammenrosearchitecture.com IG: @tammenrose    Nick Tsontkis email: nickt@apnpub.com  Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    27 min

  4. 10 MAY

    Episode 78: Interview with Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA NCARB of Architekton

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by "The Grouchy Architect" Opus 2 MBE, LLC LInk to website:  https://thegrouchyarchitect.com/ This episode is part of a yearly post on #archimom #architect and #MothersDay Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:   LINK TO BLOG:    https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/05/interview-with-rachel-green-rasmussen.html Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA, NCARB, is an innovative architect with over 17 years of experience, known for creating spaces that balance functionality and inspiration. As a Partner at Architekton, her work spans diverse projects, from educational facilities to community and cultural institutions across the southwest region, all deeply connected to the place and people they serve. She emphasizes climate-responsive, sustainable designs that foster learning, community, and growth. Currently serving as President of AIA Arizona, Rachel champions sustainable development, design excellence, and the profession’s future. Her user-centered approach, cultural sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail distinguish her as a leader in contemporary architecture. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    1h 12m

  5. 20 APR

    Episode 77: Interview with Laurie Fisher, AIA of PHNX Home

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by Sierra Pacific Doors  LINK for Sierra Pacific: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/ Link for All Weather Insulated Panels https://www.awipanels.com/ This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:   LINK TO BLOG: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/04/interview-with-laurie-fisher-aia-of.html Laurie Fisher – CEO & Founder, PHNX Development A visionary in fire-resilient, net-zero homebuilding, Laurie Fisher is redefining what it means to build for the future. As a California Registered Architect, Legacy LEED Accredited Professional TM, and Licensed General Contractor, she brings 25+ years of expertise in high-performance design and construction, both in the U.S. and abroad. As CEO & Founder of PHNX Development, Laurie pioneered the PHNX Home—the first-of-its-kind Type 1-A Non-Combustible, net-zero custom home designed to withstand fire and climate challenges. With deep expertise in Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction, she has become a recognized leader in building homes that are not only stronger and safer but also highly energy-efficient and fully customizable. Laurie’s work has been recognized across the design and construction industry, earning accolades for both innovation and sustainability. Prior to PHNX, she founded and led LC Fisher Architecture, Inc., where she spent nearly two decades shaping high-end residential and commercial projects with a focus on resilience and efficiency. But Laurie’s impact goes beyond architecture. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Care, bringing a human-centered approach to rebuilding. After working closely with wildfire survivors, she saw firsthand the immense challenges they face—not just in construction, but in navigating insurance, financing, and emotional recovery. This inspired her to create PHNX as a compassionate, survivor-first solution that treats every homeowner with dignity, transparency, and respect. At PHNX Development, Laurie continues to push the boundaries of fire-resistant, sustainable homebuilding, leading the charge in rethinking resilience for the modern world. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    50 min

  6. 5 APR

    Episode 76: Interview with David Hertz, FAIA of S.E.A. Studio of Environmental Architecture

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by SIPA  (Structural Insulated Panel Association)   https://www.sips.org/ This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:  https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/04/interview-with-david-hertz-faia-of.html David Hertz, FAIA of SEA Studio of Environmental Architecture  https://davidhertzfaia.com/ David Hertz, FAIA, Architect founded Syndesis in 1983 and S.E.A. The Studio of Environmental Architecture, a practice focus on regenerative design in an age of resilience. David won the 2022 Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Climate Action. in 2018 Hertz won the Water Abundance XPRIZE a 1.5 M prize to make over 2,000 liters of water from air.In 2006 David was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from SCI-Arc and in 2008 he was elected to the prestigious American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, as one of its youngest members in its over 155-year history. David's award-winning work has been published widely and exhibited internationally. Some highlights include exhibitions in the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the National Building Museum, and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. David has taught studios and lectured at Yale,USC, UCLA and Art Center. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    47 min

  7. 22 MAR

    Episode 75: interview with Su Addison and Jefferson Schierbeek of Addison Schierbeek Architecture

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by SIPA  (Structural Insulated Panel Association)   https://www.sips.org/ This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/03/interview-with-su-addison-aia-and.html Addison Schierbeek Architects:    https://addisonschierbeek.com/  Since moving to Los Angeles over 30 years ago, we’ve continued to hold the idea that “Living life on your own terms” begins with a focus on what matters most to our Clients. “The 3 C’s of California Living” is Our guide for helping our clients live better lives. Connection, Collaboration, and Curiosity have been the cornerstones of who we are and how we practice architecture. Su Addison, AIA   (T) 310-413-4899 (E) su@addisonschierbeek.com To many of our clients, living life to the fullest begins with a deep connection to their environment and their community. Su’s gifts as an architect and designer have grown from a humanistic approach to the built environment. She’s passionate about helping our clients embrace their place in the world and creating sustainable projects to support those goals. As part of her desire to connect with and enhance her community, Su collaborated with Jefferson and others to create Ocean Charter School, a K-8th grade school based on Waldorf pedagogical teaching. Jefferson Schierbeek, AIA Our clients don’t come to us without curiosity. They’re ready to explore what living a better life could look like. Jefferson’s career as an architect has been defined by curiosity. Whether he’s looking for a better way to design that critical construction detail or a better way to serve our clients and community, Jefferson is always in inquiry mode. His journey towards a better way has led Jefferson to co-found CADFORCE, serve as President and Chairman of the Board of railLA, and as Board Member for the Los Angeles World’s Fair. In addition to co-founding Ocean Charter School with Su, Jefferson has taught at USC, UCLA, Catholic University of America, and served as chancellor at CADFORCE University in India. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    57 min

  8. 9 MAR

    Episode 74: Interview with Greg Tate, Greg Tate Architect

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by:  Rock Mill Tile & Stone Vincent Cullinan O. 310.559.9500 @rockmillstone rockmillstone.com Look to the blog for images and links to Greg's Work and AI https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/03/interview-ai-with-greg-tate-ra-of-greg.html Greg Tate Architect Bio Prior to exploring the intersection of AI and architectural design, Greg was an Associate Principal and Technical Director at Bauer Architects. With over three decades of experience Tate has overseen the design and construction of multiple award winning projects including the renovated Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Today Greg develops architectural concepts with AI tools like Midjourney that merge reality and imagination, offering new perspectives on how we experience the built environment. He draws inspiration from the eclectic landscape of Los Angeles incorporating unconventional and playful juxtapositions of architecture that blur the line between art and functionality. His design work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Dwell, Metropolis and HG Television. Most recently his AI work has been exhibited at Mobile Detroit’s 2050, Constructing Futures at LTU and recently featured in Parametric Architecture, Open Prompters, AI Architects Magazine, CreAtIve Magazine and WOW World Magazine. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    1h 17m
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"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom 

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