Hello Reader,
I'm back. And yes, this newsletter is landing on a Sunday.
After experimenting with send days over the past year, Sunday seems to be when most of you are ready to read. So thank you for making a little space for me in your weekend.
Last year, I had to step away from Practice of Architecture to focus on my role as AIA President. A few times, I was asked to ensure the two remained separate. That was challenging for me. This work and this community are deeply tied to who I am.
But I chose to honor the role members elected me to, which meant letting go of some things here, at least for a while.
Now, with that chapter behind me, Practice of Architecture is my primary focus again. I've missed being in your inbox, and I'm grateful you're still here.
To kick off the year, I'm partnering with Gelt (who handles my personal and business taxes for Practice of Architecture) to bring you a webinar: Q1 Tax Blueprint for Practice Owners: Expert Guidance for Optimization. We'll cover what you can do now as you prepare your 2025 taxes and how to set yourself up for a stronger 2026.
It's happening January 17th at 10am PST / 1pm EST.
Register HERE and below.
I also want to catch you up on a few Practice Disrupted episodes that dropped while my newsletters tapered off at the end of the year.
🎧 Episode 211: Leslie Sydnor on Shifting from Practice to Design Management
Leslie shares why design management isn't a role architects have "given up," but a necessary function in complex organizations, one best filled by someone who can advocate for the design team.
🎧 Episode 212: Investing in the Built World, A Venture Capitalist's View on AEC Innovation Jesse Devitte, co-founder of Building Ventures, offers a rare look inside the mind of an investor and argues that architects must "lean in" to new opportunities like industrialized construction to maintain influence.
🎧 Episode 213: Radhika Parashar Narain on Rethinking Architecture's Digital Future ​
Coming from Figma to Arcol, Radhika shares her shock at the fragmented workflows architects navigate and her hope that we'll start demanding tools that bring joy back to the design process.
And looking ahead: Season 13 of Practice Disrupted launches the first Thursday in February. More to come on that soon.
Keep learning and growing,
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Evelyn M Lee, FAIA | NOMA
Founder, Practice of Architecture
Host, Practice Disrupted & Fractional COO
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Architecture, Technology, and the Future of Cities
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Leslie Sydnor on Shifting from Practice to Design Management
How do you build a career with intention, navigate unsupportive environments, and find the mentors who will champion your growth?
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Investing in the Built World, A Venture Capitalist's View on AEC Innovation
What does it take to build and fund the companies that are truly transforming the built environment?
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Radhika Parashar Narain on Rethinking Architecture's Digital Future
What happens when a tech leader with a background in democratizing design at companies like Figma turns their attention to architecture?
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