Tangible Remnants

Nakita Reed // Gābl Media
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Tangible Remnants

The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has value—from its materials to its history—and every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future. Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present. On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration. From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If you’re ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today.

  1. Advocacy in Action w/Melissa Jest

    2 DAYS AGO

    Advocacy in Action w/Melissa Jest

    This episode features a conversation with Melissa Jest from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We discuss her extensive experience in preservation and advocacy for underrepresented communities. Links: African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Trust for Historic PreservationTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music Melissa Jest is Senior Manager of Preservation Projects for the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF). Miss Jest brings more than 20 years of preservation project and education experience, having worked in Savannah, GA, Philadelphia, PA and on staff at the Georgia Historic Preservation office headquartered in Atlanta GA. In her work, Miss Jest has assisted individuals and communities in identifying and preserving historic tangible and intangible resources significant to our shared heritage. Also, she has served on civic and private foundation boards over her career of advocating for underrepresented communities, and for historic preservation as both a tool and a movements Miss Jest is a native of Savannah, GA and holds a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida and a Master’s degree in Urban Studies from Savannah State University.   **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**  **This episode is sponsored by www.Smartsheet4architects.com, a better way to manage architecture projects.**

    32 min
  2. The Black Power Movement in DC: A Context Study

    11/12/2024

    The Black Power Movement in DC: A Context Study

    In 2020 the DC Preservation League received a $50,000 grant from the African American Civil Rights Program, as administered by the National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, to fund the creation of a study entitled Black Power in 20th Century Washington, DC: A Context Study. This episode features excerpts from that study. Links: Link to Ep. 34 - Live Show with Sarah Shoenfeld & G. Derek MusgroveChocolate City by Chris Myers Asch & G. Derek MusgroveBlack Power in 20th Century Washington, DC: A Context StudyLink to other DC Preservation League nominations and studiesTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**  Mentioned in this episode: She Builds Detailed Spaces Design Vault

    35 min
  3. CROSSOVER: Going Green w/ Dimitrius Lynch

    11/04/2024

    CROSSOVER: Going Green w/ Dimitrius Lynch

    This episode is a crossover, featuring the bonus episode from the limited series Going Green, a Spaces podcast story.  This series was created by fellow Gabl Media podcaster, Dimitrius Lynch, is well researched , and beautifully produced.  I loved listening to the series and was super excited to interview him for the bonus recap episode of the series. In our conversation we discuss the importance of sustainability and the potential benefits of a sustainable future. We reflect on the impact of climate change, the journey of creating the 'Going Green' series, and the interconnectedness of history, media, and corporate responsibility in shaping public perception about climate issues. Our discussion emphasizes the need for collective action and the role of communication in addressing environmental challenges, while also exploring surprising discoveries made during his research process. Links: Going Green, a SPACES podcast storyAll Access Series - Gābl Media // A Digital Media Network for the AEC IndustryTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Dimitrius Lynch is an architecture graduate of California Poly Paloma. He’s a licensed architect in the State of California with over 12 years of experience in design and project management. HE’s practiced in both domestic and international projects. He is a LEED and WELL accredited professional, WELL AP denoting expertise and commitment to advancing human heath and wellness in buildings and communities. He's the (co)host of the Spaces podcast, a podcast aiming to elevate the appreciation for and understanding of how our spaces are evolving. The podcast has a diverse panel of hosts and explore the design and construction of various spaces to highlight how their evolution has affected society throughout history and will continue to do so into the future.   **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**  Mentioned in this episode: Detailed She Builds Spaces Design Vault

    51 min
  4. Promoting Climate Resilience and Housing through the ACHP w/ Sara Bronin

    09/23/2024

    Promoting Climate Resilience and Housing through the ACHP w/ Sara Bronin

    This week's episode features a conversation with Sara Bronin, the chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). In this episode she shares her journey through the profession and her interest in historic preservation. She discusses the intersection of architecture and law, specifically focusing on property law and land use law. Sara explains the role of the ACHP as the Federal Historic Preservation Agency and its regulatory and policy functions. She highlights the recent program comment on accessible climate resilient and connected communities, which aims to accelerate the creation of housing and promote energy-efficient and climate-friendly buildings and transportation. Sara also discusses the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge into the Section 106 process and the recent resolution of two historic buildings in Chicago. One of the main takeaways for me from this conversation is the importance of public involvement in the Section 106 process.  As you'll hear in the episode the public comment period for the Program Comments we discuss is now open.  Written feedback or questions on the proposed Program Comment may be emailed directly to program_alternatives@achp.gov through October 9, 2024. Links:  ACHP Announcement on draft Program Comment on Accessible, Climate Resilient, Connected Communities Submit program comments via email: program_alternatives@achp.govBloomberg article: Biden Aims to Speed Up Historic Preservation Reviews in ProjectsLatinos in Heritage ConservationTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Sara C. Bronin was confirmed by unanimous consent by the United States Senate in December 2022 to serve as the 12th chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. A Mexican American, she is the first person of color to serve in this position. Chair Bronin is on leave from her tenured position at Cornell University, where she serves as a Professor in the College of Architecture Art &; Planning, a Professor in the Rubacha Department of Real Estate, an Associate Faculty Member of the Law School, and an member of the Graduate Faculty in the Field of Architecture. Chair Bronin received a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.Sc. in Economic and Social History from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, and received a B.Arch. and B.A. in the Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program from the University of Texas at Austin.   **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which...

    42 min
  5. Leading with Love w/ Steven Lewis

    09/16/2024

    Leading with Love w/ Steven Lewis

    This week's episode features an insightful episode with Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC. Steven touches on the challenges faced by Black architects in the profession and the importance of unity and love in addressing these issues. He also talks about his recent bid for the presidency of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and his current initiative, Communities by Design Corps, which aims to engage architects in community projects. We discuss the importance of architecture in connecting with communities and the impact it can have on people's lives. We also talk about the need for authentic community engagement and the value of service in the profession as well as the need for young designers to understand the social and policy aspects of architecture, as well as the role of empathy in design. Links: NOMA 2024 Conference RegistrationA History of the Freedom RidersSteven Lewis at ZGFTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC Steven Lewis is an architect and a tireless advocate for social justice and diversity within the field of architecture. He is currently a principal with the firm ZGF Architects, where he leads the Los Angeles office’s urban design practice. Prior to joining ZGF, Steven served as Urban Design Director for Central Detroit, where he played a key role in shaping the vision of present and future development. Steven is the AIA 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award recipient, and was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in December of 2015. Steven was a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard GSD in 2006-07. He was a founding partner of RAW International in 1984, and for twenty years, was an essential part of the firm’s growth and success. In 2010, he concluded a two-year term as President of NOMA, traveling around the country advocating for architects-of-color, while cultivating the next generation of diverse architects and designers. More than anything, Steven is a facilitator of partnerships and alliances between groups and individuals who seek to use architecture and design to effect positive change to our world.   **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**  **This episode is sponsored by www.Smartsheet4architects.com, a better way to manage architecture projects.** Mentioned in this episode: a...

    51 min
  6. Not a Murder House w/ Katie Hughes-Pucci

    08/26/2024

    Not a Murder House w/ Katie Hughes-Pucci

    This episode features a conversation with my longtime friend, Katie Hughes-Pucci.  We went to summer camp together decades ago (shout out to Independent Lake Camp in Orson, PA) and there's a group of us that still stay in touch.  She's not an architect or preservationist but she gets that old houses have stories to tell and that being a steward of an old house means honoring and respecting the house's history and taking care of it for future generations. Check out our Instagram to see photos of her 1903 home that is discussed in the episode. Links: Independent Lake CampOldHomesRI on InstagramTree species calculatorLead window safety resources by Nzilani GlassThe Overstory by Richard PowersTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Katie Hughes-Pucci is a Rhode Island-based writer and sometimes-adjunct professor. She lives with her husband and daughter in the historic Edgewood neighborhood in what she lovingly calls a “stunning Victorian death trap” (Child safety wasn’t at the forefront at the turn of the century). Likes: Elder millennial pop culture, old homes, buying craft supplies and then abandoning the project, and fighting the patriarchy. Dislikes: Wet socks, open floor plans, parties that don’t serve cheese, and putting books on the shelf backwards as an aesthetic. **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**  Mentioned in this episode: She Builds Spaces Design Vault Detailed

    40 min
  7. Domingo Tafoya House

    08/12/2024

    Domingo Tafoya House

    A tangible remnant is a historic building that left a mark on the built environment and tells the story of people who came before us. This episode explores the tangible remnant that is the Domingo Tafoya House in Albuquerque, NM. Listen to learn about the building, historical figure, and how the building is being used today. Links: National Register nomination on the Domingo Tafoya house Learn about other Tafoya family membersTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music  **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**  Mentioned in this episode: Detailed She Builds Spaces Design Vault

    19 min
  8. Finding Fellowship w/ Jason Green

    08/05/2024

    Finding Fellowship w/ Jason Green

    This week's episode features a conversation with Jason Green. He shares his journey from working at the White House to creating the documentary, Finding Fellowship. His documentary explores the history of the Pleasant View Historic Site, a three-acre piece of land that his great-great-grandfather helped purchase in 1868. The site includes a schoolhouse, a church, and a social hall that were central to the black community of Quince Orchard. Jason emphasizes the importance of preserving and restoring these buildings as a way to connect with history, build community, and pass on a legacy to future generations. There were some fun takeaways from this one including: How taking the time to connect with our ancestors and learn their stories can have a profound impact on our own lives.How giving back to your community can lead to unexpected outcomes and starting a project before you feel ready (or before you even have a camera in his case) can lead to meaningful outcomes. Links: Finding Fellowship Documentary on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/finding-fellowship-3bz18O/Pleasant View restoration site: www.pleasantviewsite.orgTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Jason Green is a MD-based business executive, board advisor, and early-stage investor in future of work and economic opportunity and mobility companies. In 2013, he co-founded SkillSmart, an award-winning enterprise that empowers communities by providing a skills-based ecosystem to match employers, job seekers and education providers, and has ensured that local communities and diverse resources equitably participated in more than $100B in economic development. He also serves as the Executive-in- Residence for Zeal Capital Partners, a DC-based inclusive investingTM venture firm focused on eliminating the health, skills and wealth gap. Before founding SkillSmart, Jason worked in local and federal government, most recently serving as Associate Counsel to President Barack Obama, advising the president and senior staff on legal, economic and domestic policy matters. Green’s work at the White House was largely in response to the Great Recession and included strategies to retrain the American workforce, enhance placed based economic stimuli, and track the economic impact of economic development initiatives. Further, exposure to local and national unemployment, policy responses and their economic effects inspired the SkillSmart platform. Jason is the son of a preacher and public school teacher, and learned the importance of community at an early age. He serves on a number of corporate and non-profit boards and commissions, including chairing the Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission. Recently Jason also directed and co-produced Finding Fellowship an award-winning

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The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has value—from its materials to its history—and every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future. Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present. On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration. From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If you’re ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today.

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    Nakita Reed // Gābl Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
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    © 2025 Tangible Remnants
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