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"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom
"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
Episode 77: Interview with Laurie Fisher, AIA of PHNX Home
This episode is sponsored by Sierra Pacific Doors
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https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/
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This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs
Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:
LINK TO BLOG:
https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/04/interview-with-laurie-fisher-aia-of.html
Laurie Fisher – CEO & Founder, PHNX Development
A visionary in fire-resilient, net-zero homebuilding, Laurie Fisher is redefining what it means to build for the future. As a California Registered Architect, Legacy LEED Accredited Professional TM, and Licensed General Contractor, she brings 25+ years of expertise in high-performance design and construction, both in the U.S. and abroad.
As CEO & Founder of PHNX Development, Laurie pioneered the PHNX Home—the first-of-its-kind Type 1-A Non-Combustible, net-zero custom home designed to withstand fire and climate challenges. With deep expertise in Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction, she has become a recognized leader in building homes that are not only stronger and safer but also highly energy-efficient and fully customizable.
Laurie’s work has been recognized across the design and construction industry, earning accolades for both innovation and sustainability. Prior to PHNX, she founded and led LC Fisher Architecture, Inc., where she spent nearly two decades shaping high-end residential and commercial projects with a focus on resilience and efficiency.
But Laurie’s impact goes beyond architecture. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Care, bringing a human-centered approach to rebuilding. After working closely with wildfire survivors, she saw firsthand the immense challenges they face—not just in construction, but in navigating insurance, financing, and emotional recovery. This inspired her to create PHNX as a compassionate, survivor-first solution that treats every homeowner with dignity, transparency, and respect. At PHNX Development, Laurie continues to push the boundaries of fire-resistant, sustainable homebuilding, leading the charge in rethinking resilience for the modern world.
Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling and podcast sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.mgharchitect.com/
