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LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF

My name is Melissa Daniel and I started this podcast to rediscover why I went into architecture. I am investigating where I lived and talk to the people who can assist me in this journey. In depth, this investigation will examine Tyler House and the Northwest One area in Washington, DC. as well interviews with various architectural professionals, planners and experts.


PANDEMIC FLOSS SERIES

The global pandemic has affected the host and everyone around her both emotionally and physically. The PANDEMIC FLOSS SERIES became a way to cope with the ever changing new world.


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SOUTHWEST ONE

Carolyn Crouch of Washington Walks took the host, Melissa Daniel, on a brief walking tour of Architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith iconic buildings in Southwest DC. Chloethiel was also the architect for Tyler House.


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CONVERSATION

Thank goodness for twitter cause that's where I met Ujijji. Licensed Landscape Architect, Brooklyn born and Detroit transparent, she has several publications including 'The Help: White Teachers in Black Schools' and 'Black in Design: Reflections for Two Women of Color'. You can find more information about Ujijji by listening to the Transforming Cities Podcast.

LINKS:

https://www.careergirls.org/role-model/landscape-architect-ujijji-davis/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ujijjidavis/


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CONVERSATION

I've known Edd ever since high school. Along with Architect Barbara G. Laurie, they played a critical part in my professional development. In this episode, we reflect on Barbara's legacy, HBCUs, and professional ethics.

Edward D. Dunson, Jr. AIA is Associate Professor of Architecture in the Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University, Washington, DC.

LINKS:

https://www.cfa.gov/about-cfa/who-we-are/edward-d-dunson-jr


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CONVERSATION

With over 30 years experience, Kathryn's architecture anthology can be a dissertation. She's not only my mentor, but a close friend.

Ms. Prigmore has over 40 years of architectural experience as a practitioner, educator, and regulator.

LINKS:

https://www.georgetowndcblog.com/blog/kathryntylerprigmore

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-prigmore-9780308/

Want more of Kathryn? Here is a video from a 2013 Women in Architecture Presentation or watch below


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CONVERSATION

Saundra Little, AIA and Karen Davis Burton are co-owners of Noir Design Parti, a project designed to research and tell the stories of the professional journeys and creative works of Detroit’s Black Architects. We talked to Detroit, firm ownership, entrepreneurship, SpaceLab Detroit and future projects.

https://www.facebook.com/NoirDesignParti/?rc=p

https://twitter.com/noirdesignparti?lang=en


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CONVERSATION

This University of Miami Alumna Kyrah L. Williams is making waves with her 'America's Hidden Gem' initiative that highlights #mentormonday (dedicated to celebrating Black LICENSED Architects, Designers, and individuals in the profession of Architecture) and #futurearchitectfriday (a day to celebrate those pushing themselves to becoming licensed architects).

https://americashiddengem.wordpress.com/

https://www.anaiyscharities.org/


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TOPIC: ADU & DENSITY

Ileana Schinder is a licensed architect in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. A LEED accredited professional and a Passive House Design Consultant, Ileana has nurtured her passion for architecture since first hearing the click of LEGO bricks at the age of 4. Two decades later, she holds a B.A. in Architecture from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba (Argentina) and an M.A. in Communications from American University in Washington, D.C. She has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, Dwell, Washington Business Journal and Greater Greater Washington. Check out her website :https://ileanaschinder.com/


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CONVERSATIONS

Architecture is Political Podcast had the honor of hosting Houston NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) Happy Hour Series. In this episode, we explore ‘How Architecture is Political’ in this current climate. Special thanks to Mona Elamin and Antoine Bryant of Houston NOMA for making this event possible.

To support NOMA National, go to https://membership.noma.net/donations/ for more information.

To become a NOMA member, go to https://membership.noma.net/ for more information.