Open Plan Podcast
If you're an architect, currently studying to become one, or just curious about the profession, this podcast is for you! Cohosts Emily Zand and Maria Pastorelli talk candidly about all things architecture, careers, life, and struggles they face on the path of becoming architects. Join them in building a community that fosters more transparency in architecture with content that is relatable to both professionals and students.
Episodes
39 episodes
#38 / Balance, Career Shifts and Vastu Shastra with Katerina Burianova (From the Honeycomb Podcast)
It's been a long time coming, but ever since we went on her podcast, From the Honeycomb, we wanted to bring Katerina over to ours! Listen to this intervie...
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#37 / 5 Things We'd Tell Ourselves Starting our Careers
In this casual catch-up, Maria and Emily give each of their 5 things they'd tell themselves when starting out in the professional world. They both also share some biiig life updates at the beginning of the episode!While much of this episode...
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#36 / I'm licensed... now what? ft. Architect Caitlin Brady from Architectette
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 f...
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#35 / International Students in College (and Architecture!)
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 ...
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#34 / ARE Series: How to PASS Programming & Analysis
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, an...
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#33 / Summer Recap: Eras Tour, Brazil Wedding and what we did this summer
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 times...
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#32 / Habits to Be More Present & Mindful in Everyday Life
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 ...
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#31 / ARE Series: How to PASS Construction & Evaluation
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,...
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#30 / Broadening a career in architecture with Madame Architect's Kate Reggev, AIA
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. ...
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#29 / Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate a Job Offer with Confidence
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 min...
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#28 / ARE Series: How to PASS Project Management
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...
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#27 / A Conversation with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA - Part II
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 Arch...
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#26 / A Conversation with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA - Part I
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 Archi...
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#25 / Emily Passed the ARE's!
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,...
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#24 / 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Internship
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 ...
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#23 / ARE Series: How to PASS Practice Management
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 strat...
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#22 / ARE Series: How to get started on your licensure journey
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...
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#21 / Professional Series: Redefining ARE failure, juggling work + family, + the value of Architects feat. Bryn Young, AIA
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 (wit...
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#20 / Student Series: Collin Garnett & Timothy Peterson, M.Arch Candidates at the University of Michigan
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 co...
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#19 / How to put your best self forward + avoid burnout
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 o...
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#18 / Professional Series: Leading as an introvert, prioritizing your goals, and knowing your why feat. Tracy Carusi
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 bei...
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#17 / Professional Series: Breaking glass ceilings, retrofitting suburbia and the post pandemic city feat. Ellen Dunham-Jones
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 t...
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#16 / Professional Series: Marketing in Architecture feat. Maria Pastorelli
It’s another exciting installment of our Professional Series, but this time with one of our own! Emily interviews Maria about her role as a Marketing Manager at Collins Cooper Carusi. What does a Marketing Manager do at an architecture firm? Ho...
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#15 / One Year Later
Happy 1 Year Anniversary! We can't believe it's already been a year since our first episode went live, and we're so grateful to you for sticking with us during this time! In this bonus episode, we discuss a few of our favorite moments and behin...
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#14 / Professional Series: Starting a firm, how she hires, and equity in the profession feat. Leslie Ellsworth of Studio SOGO
We're back with another professional interview! From Studio SOGO, Leslie Ellsworth is a firm owner, principal and mother of two. We talked about how she started her career, the difficulties she went through as a young mom at a small firm,...
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