Hello Reader,

This week’s unplanned adventure took me all the way to Detroit—only to give a virtual lecture. An ice storm shut down LTU’s campus on Thursday, turning my in-person talk into a remote session from a nearby hotel room. Just another reminder that flexibility isn’t just for business models—it’s for life, too.

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February also marks Black History Month, a time for reflection, learning, and action. While I rarely highlight my LinkedIn posts in this newsletter, I shared some thoughts on why this month matters to all of us. If you haven't seen it yet take a look here.

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On a lighter note, Practice Disrupted Season 10 launched yesterday! We kicked things off with Michele Grace Hottel, diving into the intersection of architecture, innovation, and podcasting. And as we count our way up to 200 episodes, I can’t help but reflect on how far this platform has come. If you’ve been listening, thank you for being part of the journey.

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Keep learning and growing,

Evelyn M Lee, FAIA | NOMA Founder, Practice of Architecture & Host, Practice Disrupted & Fractional COO

/// PoA Podcast - Practice Disrupted ///

Architects, Innovators, Podcasters with Michele Grace Hottel Reflections on Podcasting, Leadership, and the Future of the Profession Season 10 of Practice Disrupted begins with a twist as host Evelyn Lee shares the microphone with special guest Michele Grace Hottel, architect, advocate, and host of I’ve Never Met a Woman Architect Before. Together, they reflect on the growth of their podcasts, the evolving profession, and the personal stories that shaped their careers. Listen Here

Season 1 Replays We’re gearing up for an exciting Season 10 of Practice Disrupted, launching February 6th as we count up to our 200th episode milestone! To welcome our new listeners and bring them up to speed, we’re replaying the top 5 fan-favorite episodes from Season 1—the episodes that started it all. [Re] Creating Your Career in Architecture Technology & Change The Next Generation of Practice Organizational Design, Process, and Innovation Practice Shifts Listen Here

/// Practice Community + LAB /// What we're reading and sharing ///

​Architecture Crises Ahead: The Impending Talent Shortfall and How to Overcome It - The U.S. architecture profession faces a significant talent shortage due to a projected 15% decline in high school graduates after 2025.

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​City Planner Plays - Ever wonder what an Urban Planner does for fun? Well, they play City Builders of course! A fun distraction from the daily doom scroll.

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​Architects vs. Algorithms: A 2025 Love Story - Forget AI workflows, how about AI clients? They may be closer than you think.

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​Why Black History Month Matters to all of us - including Asian Americans - I rarely post one of my LinkedIn posts in my newsletter, but I felt this was worth sharing. It's a continued lesson in allyship that I am undertaking.

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​A New Chapter for TED - Or a potential succesion plan for architects? This is one way to transition leadership to the next generation.

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Every article we share in our newsletter can be found in the Practice Community + Lab.

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