From All-Nighters to Sustainable Practice, a Generational Wake-Up Call Architecture’s greatest strength has always been our passion, but that same passion turned into a blind spot. For generations we measured commitment with sleepless nights, low fees, and heroic “get it done” stories. That mindset shaped how studios operated and how leaders trained young architects. During […]
The Value of Architecture: Kevin Kennon on Vision, Collaboration, and the Future of Practice
When I invited Kevin Kennon to the podcast, I knew we’d have a powerful conversation. Kevin’s resume alone—Barclays’ North American HQ, the Rodin Museum in Seoul, and over four decades of thought leadership at the intersection of design excellence and ecological responsibility—speaks volumes. But it was his deeply personal story about Ground Zero that reframed […]
Taking A Different Path
This post was originally published on the newsletter “A Better Built Environment.” You can check out other posts and subscribe for free here: https://blog.lucasgraydesign.com There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a […]
How to scale without growing
As a sole practitioner architect, used to working alone, with complete control of every aspect of your business, the idea of becoming something bigger can be terrifying. You tell yourself you’re happy playing it small, keeping it safe. No one does architecture for the money, right?! That was my mindset for many years, no ambition […]
The Future of Practice Operations
I love spending all weekend filling out hours on spreadsheets!…said no one ever. Yet, I can’t tell you how many architects we have talked to that have said they do exactly that. For decades, architects have adapted to use innovative technology to make their designs a reality. Take for example, tools like: BIM, Virtual Reality, […]