Jamileh Cannon of Workbench shows what happens when architects stop waiting for clients and start leading projects themselves. Most architects wait to be hired. We wait for the client to come with the site, the program, the budget, and the permission to begin. We do excellent work within the boundaries we’re given. And then we […]
EA662: Jamileh Cannon – How This Architect is Revolutionizing California Housing
How This Architect is Revolutionizing California Housing California infill housing is changing fast, and Jamileh Cannon is helping lead that shift. In this episode of EntreArchitect podcast, Jamileh shares how she moved from architecture school into development and co-founded Workbench to create scalable housing solutions across California. She explains how her team balances design quality, […]
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 […]
