Open Plan Podcast

On another incredible interview, Maria and Emily sit down with Caitlin Brady, host of the Architectette Podcast! What happens when you're done with exams and can finally call yourself an architect? Listen in to hear more about how to advocate for yourself while being one of the youngest in the room, career progression and importance of life outside of the office. Listen to Architectette Follow Architectette on Instagram Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

It's finally here! Maria shares all of her most useful tips and tricks she learned from her experience as an international student going to college in the United States. Even if you're not in the architecture field, this episode is packed full of amazing advice. 00:00 - Getting to college 15:20 - In-college experience 34:15 - Post-college advice 43:25 - Listener Questions Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 4th exam in our recommended test order - Programming & Analysis! She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks. Timestamps: 5:50 - Content of test & practice questions 26:45 - Miscellaneous tips 28:17 - Resources Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Building Construction Illustrated Site Planning and Design Handbook Problem Seeking The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation Black Spectacles Practice Quizzes Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Get ready for an unfiltered catch up of what happened this summer! It's been a whirlwind of life events and we are catching you up on all things wedding, Eras Tour, vacations and we get a bit ~deep~ at the end. We hope you enjoy! Here are timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Eras Tour Recap 9:30 Emily in Atlanta 11:03 Hamptons Bachelorette 13:43 Brazil Wedding 44:10 Maria's Takeaways Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In this episode, Emily and Maria share practical habits they are incorporating into their daily life that breaks up the monotony of the everyday grind & brings the joy back into simply LIVING. We hope this episode inspires you! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 3rd exam in our recommended test order - Construction & Evaluation! She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks. Timestamps: 4:06 - Content of test & practice questions 17:55 - Study Resources 28:00 - Miscellaneous tips Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP) AHPP Wiley Guide AIA Contracts Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Hyperfine Architecture Building Construction Illustrated Support the show Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Kate Reggev truly does it all! By day she is an architect working as an Owner's Rep while teaching at Columbia GSAPP, and by night she is an architectural writer for publications like MadameArchitect, Architectural Digest, Dwell, and more. Interested in transitioning from a traditional architecture firm to the Owner's side and flexing your project management skills? Or learning how to get into writing in the design world? This episode has all that and more - so you don't want to miss it! Links mentioned: Kate's Column: In Ink Born Within These Walls: The Lying-In Hospital Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Negotiating a new job offer or a promotion can be uncomfortable - but we're here to change that! Using the valuable advice they've received on their own journeys, Emily and Maria give in-depth guidance on how to change your job search mindset and get what you deserve during the negotiation period. What do you say when an employer asks for your ideal salary number? What do you do when you have multiple offers at the same time? How do you talk about getting promoted and a salary bump at your current job? They answer these questions and many, many more during this information-packed episode. You do not want to miss this! Timestamps: Catch Up - 0:00 - 9:55 Salary Negotiation Content - 9:55 Links mentioned: AIA Compensation Survey Salary Calculator Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 2nd exam in our recommended test order - Project Management! She covers the structure of the test, the content of the 5 key sections in the test, and how you would see the section content in question form. She also dives deep into the most important resources you need to PASS this exam. Feel free to DM us on Instagram if you have any questions or comments! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - Format of test 4:18 - Content of test 13:08 - Study resources Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: ARE 5.0 Handbook Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP) AHPP Wiley Guide Contracts: B101, C401, A201 Schiff Hardin - Professional Practice Lecture Series Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Ballast (PPI) Practice Questions Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

This is Part II of a very special interview with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA! Rashida is one of the first 500 black women to be licensed architects in the United States. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rashida gives valuable advice to anyone who might be interested in teaching, and how that has played a huge role in her life. We also discuss architectural education as a whole, what shifts the recent years have created in our industry and the future of our profession. Listen to find out why it seems like all architecture faculty went to an Ivy League school, and how that influences the next generation of educators. // Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Become a Patron! Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more! Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

This is Part I of a very special interview with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA! Rashida is one of the first 500 black women to be licensed architects in the United States. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Rashida tells stories of her experience as a POC in architecture school and as a young designer in the workforce. We also dive deep into our industry's gatekeeping and exclusion of the word "architect" and how it may be negatively impacting our profession. This is a vulnerable, impactful interview you don't want to miss! Timestamps: Emily and Maria's catch-up: 0:00 - 7:50 Rashida's Interview: 7:50 - 50:44 // Links mentioned: www.studyarchitecture.com Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Become a Patron! Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more! Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Emily is DONE with the ARE's! In this episode, Maria interviews Emily about all the details of her exam journey and how she made it to her final pass. Emily opens up about her fails (yes, there were multiple), what her exact study schedule was, how to stay sane throughout the whole process, and much more! Be sure to stay tuned to the end for Emily's 7 tips that she’s gathered from passing the ARE’s. Enjoy the episode! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Follow us on Instagram @openplanpodcast for the latest episode updates, architecture content, study material, and much more! Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

It's summer internship season! And we want YOU to crush it. Whether you are doing a summer internship or beginning a new architecture position, we have 10 ways for you to make the most of your time at work. We cover advice that we wish someone told us when starting out, including being more communicative, prioritizing your goals, utilizing your firm's resources, and much more! These are tips you can carry forward through the rest of your career. We hope you enjoy! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, we are breaking down the exam we recommend taking first - Practice Management! We discuss what the test is generally about, the exact resources we used/are currently using, and critical study strategies to PASS this exam. Timestamps: Emily & Maria's Catch-Up: 0:00 - 9:57 Practice Management Content: 9:57 - 1:04 Test Strategies 45:00 Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 RESOURCES MENTIONED: ARE 5.0 Handbook Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP) AHPP Wiley Guide Contracts: B101, C401, A201 Schiff Hardin - Professional Practice Lecture Series Hyperfine Architecture Ballast (PPI) Review Manual Ballast (PPI) Practice Questions Ballast (PPI) Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

It's the first of our ARE [Architecture Registration Exam] Series! So you've decided you want to get licensed...now what?! Starting can be overwhelming - but we've got you covered! In this intro episode, we cover all the steps required to become licensed and how to begin the process. How do you become eligible to sit for exams? Are there time limits to reporting AXP hours? What exam order do we recommend? We cover these and other frequently asked questions. Be sure to stick around for the end to hear about our "why" for becoming licensed, how we started in our journey, and where we're at now! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 LINKS MENTIONED: NCARB State Requirements NAAB Accredited Program Search AXP Tasks by Category AXP Tracking Spreadsheet (download + save for your personal use!) ARE 5.0 Handbook Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

Early friend of the pod & award-winning architect Bryn Young sits down with us for an engaging conversation about her journey into architecture and all the amazing things she is doing. Bryn started her firm after completing her Masters (with a newborn in tow!) and has been running her business, podcast, and ARE resources/coaching program ever since. Tune in for a real and honest chat about motherhood in architecture, following through with what you're passionate about, and dealing with ARE failure. We hope you take away some great insights, because we most definitely did! Where to find Bryn: @byoungdesign Bryn's ARE Resources Design Create Inspire Podcast // Become a Patron! Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

From the University of Michigan Master of Architecture program, friends and classmates Collin Garnett & Timothy Peterson join us in the studio! What made U of M stand out when they applied to grad school? What's it like living in a college town like Ann Arbor? What's the studio culture like? (spoiler: it might not be what you think) Plus, we all go down the rabbit hole about what we think needs to change in the architecture industry. We talk about these topics and MUCH more in this engaging conversation with Collin and Timothy. If you are thinking about applying to the University of Michigan or are just curious about it, don't miss out on this episode! Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

We're back for our first episode of 2022! Maria and Emily catch up with some big life updates (hint hint it might involve a job change) and give their recommendations on what they are loving right now. They then dive into strategies on how to prioritize yourself this year and combat burn out. They cover topics like focusing on your mental health, silencing negative thoughts, setting boundaries, and much more. Tune into tips on how to put your best self out there this year - we're all on this journey together! // Become a Patron! Maria & Emily's Recommendations: Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In this Professional Series interview, we speak with Tracy Carusi, 2021 President of AIA Atlanta and Former President/CEO of Collins Cooper Carusi Architects. We dive into Tracy's past (including some statements she received about being the only woman in the drafting room), how she put the "Carusi" in Collins Cooper Carusi, and why introverts make fantastic leaders. She also lends advice on knowing your worth in the field, and knowing the why behind everything you do. Join us in this content packed conversation with Tracy, we promise you'll leave inspired! // Become a Patron! Maria & Emily's Recommendations: Book Rec for introverts in leadership Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cane Projects mentioned: Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum - Zaha Hadid Architects Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0

In one of our favorite episodes yet, we sit down with Ellen Dunham-Jones; architect, urban designer, educator, author, podcast host, viral TED Talk host...the list goes on! We cover a lot of ground with Ellen during this episode, including the adversities she faced as one of the few women in her architecture program, what sparked her interest in "retrofitting suburbia," and how autonomous vehicles will change the future of cities. We also discuss how COVID has impacted the public realm and her favorite mode of transportation (hint: it has two wheels). Join us in this thought-provoking conversation with one of our role models in the design industry - it's an episode you don't want to miss! // Become a Patron! Emily & Maria's recommendation links: The French Dispatch's graphic illustrator Sydney Cumming's workout channel Chrissy Stanley's workout channel Desk Crits // Where to find Ellen: Twitter Redesigning Cities Podcast TED Talk WIRED interview Her books (use code ARC35 for 30% off from now until December 2021!): Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Retrofitting Suburbs Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges // Follow us @OpenPlanPodcast or visit our website! Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0