Open Plan Podcast

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • #38 / Balance, Career Shifts and Vastu Shastra with Katerina Burianova (From the Honeycomb Podcast)
    Aug 15, 2024 – 52:43
  • #37 / 5 Things We'd Tell Ourselves Starting our Careers
    May 9, 2024 – 56:08
  • #36 / I'm licensed... now what? ft. Architect Caitlin Brady from Architectette
    Apr 4, 2024 – 52:05
  • #35 / International Students in College (and Architecture!)
    Jan 31, 2024 – 54:09
  • #34 / ARE Series: How to PASS Programming & Analysis
    Oct 4, 2023 – 33:14
  • #33 / Summer Recap: Eras Tour, Brazil Wedding and what we did this summer
    Aug 17, 2023 – 55:39
  • #32 / Habits to Be More Present & Mindful in Everyday Life
    Apr 13, 2023 – 47:36
  • #31 / ARE Series: How to PASS Construction & Evaluation
    Mar 9, 2023 – 31:21
  • #30 / Broadening a career in architecture with Madame Architect's Kate Reggev, AIA
    Dec 14, 2022 – 36:47
  • #29 / Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate a Job Offer with Confidence
    Nov 17, 2022 – 01:00:24
  • #28 / ARE Series: How to PASS Project Management
    Oct 6, 2022 – 27:30
  • #27 / A Conversation with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA - Part II
    Sep 22, 2022 – 48:43
  • #26 / A Conversation with Rashida Ng, RA, NOMA - Part I
    Sep 15, 2022 – 50:44
  • #25 / Emily Passed the ARE's!
    Sep 1, 2022 – 58:17
  • #24 / 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Internship
    Jul 14, 2022 – 28:11
  • #23 / ARE Series: How to PASS Practice Management
    Jun 9, 2022 – 01:04:05
  • #22 / ARE Series: How to get started on your licensure journey
    Apr 14, 2022 – 47:14
  • #21 / Professional Series: Redefining ARE failure, juggling work + family, + the value of Architects feat. Bryn Young, AIA
    Mar 30, 2022 – 01:09:46
  • #20 / Student Series: Collin Garnett & Timothy Peterson, M.Arch Candidates at the University of Michigan
    Mar 10, 2022 – 01:27:27
  • #19 / How to put your best self forward + avoid burnout
    Feb 3, 2022 – 50:20
  • #18 / Professional Series: Leading as an introvert, prioritizing your goals, and knowing your why feat. Tracy Carusi
    Dec 16, 2021 – 01:08:15
  • #17 / Professional Series: Breaking glass ceilings, retrofitting suburbia and the post pandemic city feat. Ellen Dunham-Jones
    Nov 22, 2021 – 01:38:41
  • #16 / Professional Series: Marketing in Architecture feat. Maria Pastorelli
    Oct 14, 2021 – 49:27
  • #15 / One Year Later
    Sep 23, 2021 – 19:53
  • #14 / Professional Series: Starting a firm, how she hires, and equity in the profession feat. Leslie Ellsworth of Studio SOGO
    Sep 8, 2021 – 01:38:59
  • #13 / Student Series: Danny Griffin, designer and M.Arch Candidate at MIT
    Jul 9, 2021 – 01:13:44
  • #12 / Student Series: Pursuing an MBA at GA Tech after Arch School ft. Bangseh Akuchu
    May 20, 2021 – 55:23
  • #11 / Welcome to Our Crib: Apartment Decor Tips + Tricks
    Apr 29, 2021 – 01:10:44
  • #10 / Pursuing a PhD in Architecture, teaching studio + starting a side hustle feat. Yousef Bushehri
    Apr 5, 2021 – 01:27:55
  • #09 / The Interview: Prep + Steer the conversation + Get that offer
    Feb 24, 2021 – 46:25
  • #08 / The Career Fair: How to Prepare, Navigate + Crush It
    Feb 17, 2021 – 43:27
  • #07 / Start the year off right: Our 2021 Goals
    Feb 3, 2021 – 01:00:05
  • #06 / Picking a School: Graduate School Edition feat. Matt Denig
    Jan 4, 2021 – 41:56
  • #05 / Picking a School: Undergraduate Edition feat. Matt Denig
    Dec 14, 2020 – 49:25
  • #04 / LEED GA: Our Exam Tips & Strategies
    Nov 13, 2020 – 36:49
  • #03 / Love & Architecture: Our Experiences
    Oct 15, 2020 – 56:37
  • #02 / The Intern
    Sep 30, 2020 – 59:28
  • #01 / Back To School
    Sep 16, 2020 – 50:39
  • #00 / Intro
    Sep 15, 2020 – 14:53
Recent Reviews
  • Mr. Sam 56279
    Refreshing Take on Architecture
    A fun, relaxed, and relatable podcast. Providing perspective on the day to day life in the architecture field. I love the real and authentic dialogue in this podcast; in a field that can feel too serious at times, this podcast offers a refreshing change of pace.
  • .cait.
    Architecture with Friends
    Love the pod, ladies! Great discussions based in an awesome friendship!
  • BY-19
    Love the show!
    Emily and Maria are wonderful! It’s so great to see two intelligent women talking about the realities of this industry. I wish this podcast was around when I was in arch school!
  • ekz7
    Love it!
    I just discovered this podcast and I’m obsessed. I just binged all their episodes so far, & I love how relatable and authentic Emily and Maria are. I feel like I’m learning while also catching up with friends. Keep it up ladies!
  • DylanYou
    Authentic, personal, and funny!
    Great podcast and can’t wait to hear more
  • jlagun
    SO RELATABLE
    Em and Maria are so relatable and I love hearing their thoughts on everything architecture. This podcast is everything I needed to hear when I was looking into a career in architecture!
  • Mcattttttt
    Awesome!
    Wish I had this back when I was in architecture school! Such relatable, helpful and honest conversations, Thank you!
  • nikzaaaa
    MUST LISTEN
    If you’re considering a career in architecture this podcast, imo, is a must listen. Emily and Maria describe the trials & tribulations of architecture life with the warmness and sincerity of a close friend.
  • Ashconnn
    Love it!
    Fresh take on architecture, really enjoyed listening!
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