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From Immigrant to Industry Leader: How One Architect Built a Thriving Design Build Firm on Her Own Terms

When you meet Danilda Polanco, founder of DOPE Architecture in Denver, you instantly understand two things: she’s not here to play small, and she’s not asking for permission. She’s an architect, a licensed general contractor, a business owner, and a force of nature who has built a thriving design build firm rooted in passion, control, […]

EA620: Danilda Polanco – Unapologetically DOPE: Building an “Empire” on Her Own Terms

Unapologetically DOPE: Building an “Empire” on Her Own Terms Danilda Polanco is unapologetically redefining what it means to be a woman in architecture and construction. As the founder of DOPE Architecture Inc., a woman-owned design-build firm in Denver, Danilda shares how her journey from the Dominican Republic to running a successful practice is fueled by […]

Designing Sustainable Houses for Hot, Humid Climates with Jane Frederick

I’ve had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of remarkable architects over the years. But every once in a while, I connect with someone whose experience, values, and work deeply align with the mission of EntreArchitect. Jane Frederick, FAIA, is one of those people. In episode 619 of the EntreArchitect Podcast, I sat down with Jane […]

Building with Purpose: How Haven Creates Housing Where Communities Thrive

What happens when an architecture firm is built not only for profit but for purpose? What does it look like when design meets social impact—when a team of architects and builders dedicate their entire practice to making life better for underserved communities? That’s exactly what I explored in my recent conversation with Zach Sunderland of […]

(Bonus Episode) Andy McIntyre – Inside NCARB By The Numbers

Inside NCARB By The Numbers In this episode, Andy McIntyre, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at NCARB, shares how data helps shape the architecture profession. He breaks down licensure trends, reciprocity, and the evolving role of architects, while emphasizing the power of storytelling to make complex data more accessible. The episode announces the launch […]

How to Build a Profitable, Scalable Architecture Firm with Operational Efficiency

As small firm architects, we are trained and passionate about design. We love solving spatial problems and creating places where people can live, work, and thrive. But building a business—that’s a different kind of architecture altogether. In this episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, I sat down with Fallon Scott, founder of F28 & Co., a strategic […]

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