Best Louis Carbone Podcasts (2026)

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Equity in Preservation w/ Tiffani Simple 24:25

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In this conversation, Nakita Reed interviews Tiffani Simple, a preservation architect based in New York City. They discuss the complexities of preservation architecture, including the importance of facade maintenance, the role of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the challenges faced by building owners in historic districts. Tiffani emphas…

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CREW Conversations w/ Carla Hinson and Nakita Reed 30:12

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This episode is a replay of CREW Conversations Episode 17: Preserving Baltimore’s History While Building a Sustainable Future. In this insightful episode, Nakita Reed of Quinn Evans and Carla Hinson of Cross Street Partners explore the intersection of historic preservation and sustainability in Baltimore’s built environment. From navigating complex…

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From Ruins to Revival: The Packing House Project 31:25

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Building Dreams: The LOVE Building Project Journey 40:02

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Episode 3 of the Building Reuse is Climate Action, a Tangible Remnants limited series sponsored by Quinn Evans, is all about the LOVE Building in Detroit. From the owner's side Nakita is joined by Kwaku Osei - current Executive Director of the LOVE Building, and Jeannette Lee - Founder and former director of the LOVE Building. From the Quinn Evans …

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The Walter French Project: A Tale of Transformation 33:28

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Episode 2 of the Building Reuse is Climate Action, a Tangible Remnants limited series sponsored by Quinn Evans, is all about the transformation of the Walter French Academy in Lansing, MI. From the owner's side Nakita is joined by the current Executive Director of Capital Area Housing Partnership, Emma Henry, as well as the former Executive Directo…

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Introducing the Building Reuse is Climate Action limited series 5:10

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Have you ever wondered how reusing buildings can make a real difference for our climate? In this limited series, Building Reuse is Climate Action, sponsored by Quinn Evans, we’ll break down the strategies, stories, and real-world examples of how reimagining old buildings helps us build a more sustainable future. The four projects that will be featu…

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Reviving Legacy: The Marie Reed Community Learning Center Story 38:37

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Episode 1 of the Building Reuse is Climate Action, a Tangible Remnants limited series sponsored by Quinn Evans, is all about the Marie Reed Community Learning Center in Washington DC. This was a 150,0000 square foot renovation of a 1978 building. During this episode Nakita is joined by her Quinn Evans colleague, Tracy Hucul, who served as one of th…

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Preserving Together w/ Carol Quillen 38:00

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This week I’m joined by Carol Quillen, President & CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Carol became the 10th president in 2024 and brings a fresh perspective from her career in academia, including over a decade as president of Davidson College. Together we explore how preservation is not about saying “no” to change, but about creat…

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Resilience for Cultural Landscapes w/ Nina Jean-Louis 45:20

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In this conversation, Nakita Reed and Nina Jean-Louis discuss the intricacies of adaptive reuse projects, focusing on the role of structural engineers and the importance of community engagement. The discussion emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the evolving nature of engineering practices in relation to community needs. In …

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10th Anniversary Celebration of HOPE Crew 54:58

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In May 2025, Nakita was the emcee for a livestream celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's HOPE Crew program. HOPE Crew, which stands for Hands-On Preservation Experience, was one of the first and largest efforts to expand the preservation industry in the country. Since 2014, it has trained more than 80…

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Demystifying Design-Bid-Build Phases 21:48

7M ago21:48

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This episode provides an overview of the Design-Bid-Build design process, emphasizing the importance of following structured phases. Nakita explains the sequential nature of design phases, the significance of working with qualified professionals, and the potential costs associated with changes made during the design process. The discussion also cov…

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Presenting: What If We Get It Right? 1:05:46

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Hey there, Earthlings. Did you miss Ayana and Alex, your beloved How to Save a Planet co-hosts? Well, they reunited on Ayana’s new podcast, What If We Get It Right?, cracking up about how they met, reminiscing about the old show, and discussing Alex Blumberg’s new clean energy startup. (Alex, Ayana is so proud of you!) So, today we’re sharing an ep…

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Letters to Ms. 1000 w/ Christian Joosse 41:00

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In this conversation, Nakita Reed and Christian Joosse discuss the journey of writing and publishing 'Letters to Miss 1000', a book aimed at mentoring and inspiring future Black women architects. Christian shares her personal history with writing, her motivations for the book, and the challenges of including diverse voices in the project. The conve…

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There's Always A Way with Belinda Stewart 35:17

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This week's episode features a delightful conversation with Belinda Stewart and will resonate with you if you have ever wondered if it's possible to do the type of work you want to do in your hometown. Or what it would take to be able to use buildings to tell the often difficult histories of a place. In this episode we chat about the importance of …

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Exploring Adaptive Reuse: Answers to 5 Common Building Owner Questions 18:36

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In this episode, Nakita addresses the top five questions often posed by building owners interested in adaptive reuse projects. She discusses the criteria for determining if a building is historic, the implications of preservation protections, how to estimate costs, the timeline for projects, and when construction can realistically begin. Reed empha…

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Advocacy in Action w/Melissa Jest 33:27

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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 Preservat…

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The Black Power Movement in DC: A Context Study 30:20

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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 …

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CROSSOVER: Going Green w/ Dimitrius Lynch 46:48

1y ago46:48

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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…

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Promoting Climate Resilience and Housing through the ACHP w/ Sara Bronin 37:50

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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…

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Leading with Love w/ Steven Lewis 47:01

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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 initiativ…

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Not a Murder House w/ Katie Hughes-Pucci 35:33

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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…

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Domingo Tafoya House 14:11

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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 Registe…

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Finding Fellowship w/ Jason Green 32:27

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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 schoolh…

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Adaptive Reuse w/ Michael Bohn 32:28

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In this week's episode I got to chat with California based architect, Michael Bohn. Michael is an architect and advocate for preserving historic buildings. During the episode he shares his journey into the profession and his passion for adaptive reuse and affordable housing. He discusses his activism and preservation efforts, including chaining him…

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Memorialization Work w/ Burt Pinnock 36:21

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This week's conversation is with Burt Pinnock. Burt is one of the most sought after preservation architects in Virginia - especially for memorialization work - and I am super grateful to have met him in recent years. We discuss his background and experiences growing up in Tuskegee, AL before moving north to southern Virginia. He has had a fascinati…

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Institutional Stewardship with Regan Shields Ives & Rebecca Berry 38:23

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In this weeks episode I talk with Regan Shields Ives and Rebecca Berry of Finegold Alexander Architects about some of the interesting institutional projects they’re working on. It was fun to chat with them to learn more about what got them to the profession and to hear their experiences of working with existing buildings. We talk about helping clie…

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Material Matters w/ Jacqui Hogans 39:18

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This week's episode features an insightful conversation with Jacqui Hogans. I learned a number of interesting things throughout this episode. Things I'd never thought of - like how salty is fog. And how does that salt impact building materials. This conversation was a good time and helped me understand more about the policy and façade inspections i…

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Embodied Wisdom with Cory Rouillard 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

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This episode features fun conversation with Cory Rouillard of Henson Architecture. Much of her work has been in Demystifying how to work with historic buildings. More recently she’s been studying physical climate adaptations and how various cultures have been able to design for climate and stay comfortable around the world. We jump right in because…

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Blending Your Passions with Tiffany James 30:31

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This episode features a conversation with a friend and former mentee, Tiffany James. She shares more of her story with me and discusses her journey from UVA to Baltimore, her work in the nonprofit sector, and her passion for writing. She shares her excitement for writing a novel that incorporates architectural elements and explores the impact of th…

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A beacon of hope with Melvalean McLemore 40:26

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This episode features a fun conversation with Melvalean McLemore. As you'll hear, we are at a similar point in our careers and I was so excited to be talking with her since she's one of the Black women architects I didn't know well before this episode. We shout out a number of black women architects and designers that have influenced our careers as…

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Echoes of history: Nzilani Stained Glass with Ariana Makau 48:44

2y ago48:44

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This week's episode features a insightful conversation with the trailblazing Ariana Makau. She shares her journey into the field of stained glass conservation and the challenges she faces as a Black woman in a predominantly white industry. She discusses the importance of honoring heritage and the founding of her own company, Nzilani Glass Conservat…

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Big Green with Lauren McHale 28:06

2y ago28:06

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This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Lauren McHale, President and CEO of the L'Enfant Trust. They talk about the organization's work in historic preservation and affordable housing in Washington, DC and delve into preservation easements, the redevelopment of the Big Green property in Anacostia, and the importance of community eng…

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Making Sense of Solar with Jordan Taylor 38:20

2y ago38:20

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This week's episode features a fun conversation with the very energetic Jordan Taylor. This episode left me fired up about solar and excited about the future. Jordan definitely is a reminder of how important it is to follow your interests because they can lead you to your life's work. By the end of this episode you may pick up some new lingo #banan…

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Finding Funding 17:47

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This solo episode focuses on the various financial tools available to finance the renovation of a historic building. Specifically: Grants and bond bills, Tax Credits (HTC, NMTC, LIHTC) and Rebates or incentives (DSIRE & Inflation Reduction Act) I'll cover a high-level view of various financing products and have included some great resources below i…

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Space to Thrive with Ganesh Nayak 32:43

2y ago32:43

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This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Ganesh Nayak on the intersection of sustainability and accessibility in the built environment. Ganesh shares his journey from being an architect to starting his own consultancy focused on sustainability and accessibility. They discuss the challenges of retrofitting historic buildings and the n…

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Victoria Theater with Joseph Kandoth 35:35

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This episode is all about the Victoria Theater in NY and features a conversation with Joseph Kandoth of Aufgang Architects. The Victoria Theater was one of four contiguous vaudeville houses on West 125th Street, along with the Apollo Theater, the Harlem Opera House, and the Alhambra Theater. Together, the four theaters were known as Harlem’s “Opera…

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Cedar Hill in Washington, DC 13:50

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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 Cedar Hill in Washington, DC. Listen to learn about the building, architect, historical figure that commissioned the building, and how the building is being used tod…

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Noir Design Parti w/ Saundra Little & Karen Burton 29:58

2y ago29:58

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This episode features a conversation with Saundra Little and Karen Burton of Noir Design Parti. This was a fun conversation and reminded me that we all have agency and often times have to follow our own curiosity to get the answers we're looking for. Unfortunately, we had some issues with Karen's audio but I wanted to share the content that we capt…

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Villa Lewaro in Irvington, NY 14:22

2y ago14:22

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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 Villa Lewaro in Irvington, NY. Listen to learn about the building, architect, historical figure that commissioned the building, and how the building is being used to…

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More in 2024 13:37

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This is a solo episode and features a recap of 2023, including Nakita's top 6 favorite things from the year. It also talks about some of the exciting things evolving with the podcast in 2024. Links: Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Earn CEUs for listening to this podcast Signup for Ask Me Anything w…

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The Value Revolution: Reclaiming Life Beyond Capital 14:58

2y ago14:58

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In an age defined by capitalist systems that dominate our socioeconomic structures, the need for innovative perspectives and transformative theories has never been more pressing. “Capital Redefined,” crafted by S. A. Hamed Hosseini and Barry K. Gills, launches a pioneering scholarly endeavor to reconceptualize ‘capital’ and its intertwined value th…

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Unmasking Learning Differences w/ Morgan C.B. Miles 33:25

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** Please note that Morgan's headshot was created with AI.** In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week this episode features a special conversation with my friend Morgan C.B. Miles. In this episode we talk about neurodiversity and Morgan shares her vantagepoint on this topic. Morgan and I have been friends for …

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Exploring the ACHP w/ Susan Glimcher 40:19

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This week's episode features a fun episode with Susan Glimcher of the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP). We cover a number of programs that the ACHP administers and a few that I've had to pleasure of being involved with. I've included links to the various items Susan mentioned in the episode but she also, very graciously offered her…

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Design the Future w/ Lindsay Baker & Kira Gould 46:20

2+ y ago46:20

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This week's episode features a fun conversation with Lindsay Baker and Kira Gould. These two women are amazing advocates for sustainability in AEC industry and have an inspiring podcast called Design the Future. They had me on their podcast last year and it was fun to be able to turn the tables on interview them. During the conversation we chat abo…

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California Black History w/ John William Templeton 33:31

2+ y ago33:31

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This week's episode features a fun conversation with John William Templeton from the Expo floor at the 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention. John shares his gift of using research to tell fuller stories of historical events. He also shares ways in which his work is helping the next generation learn how to use the Secretary of the …

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Guerilla Preservation w/ Dr. Kwesi Daniels 44:20

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This week's episode features a fun conversation with Dr. Kwesi Daniels. We talk about his journey into the profession, various tools of the trade, and having a 'Guerilla bag'. Building Highlight: Tuskegee University Sage Hall Links: AIA Architect's in Action : 7/13-7/14/23 Headlamp Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.e…

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Reglazing Modernism w/ Angel Ayon 40:49

2+ y ago40:49

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This week's episode features a conversation between me and Angel Ayon of Ayon Studio. We cover his journey into the profession, the development of the Reglazing Modernism book, and the creation of Ayon Studio. This was a fun conversation that is packed with great advice and lessons learned. Building Highlight: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Ne…

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Impact & Legacy w/ Melanie Ray 38:29

2+ y ago38:29

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This week's episode features a conversation with Baltimore architect, Melanie Ray, of Hord Coplan Macht. We cover her journey into the profession, the impact NOMA has had on her career and various tips for students pursuing architecture. Links: Bmore NOMA Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Gabl Media …

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Refresh | Episode 13: Heritage for the Next Generation with Monica Rhodes 52:45

2+ y ago52:45

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This week's episode is a refresh of Episode 13 with Monica Rhodes from 2021. We talk about her journey to the profession and all of the amazing work she's done in the profession. Links: Monica Rhodes website Shownotes from original Episode 13 publishing Nakita Reed's Ask Me Anything Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.…

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Around the World w/ Indu Chakravarthy 38:11

2+ y ago38:11

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This week's episode features a conversation with the super insightful Indu Chakravarthy. We go around the world in this episode as she discusses her upbringing, education, and work experiences. It's a fun conversation that might make you want to start traveling again! Building Spotlight: Academic Block of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalo…