Rules of Practice: The Future of Architecture and Ethics Rules of Practice is more than a conversation about professional architectural standards. In this episode, Mark speaks with Chad D. Reineke about why ethics, judgment, and responsibility matter even more as technology reshapes architectural practice. Together, they explore how architects can create lasting value beyond the drawings they produce. Chad shares lessons from his book Rules of […]
EA578: Enoch Sears – Lessons Learned from a Decade of Serving Small Firms
Lessons Learned from a Decade of Serving Small Firms In this episode, Enoch Sears, founder of Business of Architecture, reflects on a decade of lessons learned from serving small architectural firms. He explores the evolution of the profession, highlighting the shift towards a tech-savvy, business-oriented approach among younger architects. Enoch discusses the critical role of […]
EA549: Daphne Romani – Sharing Your Knowledge to Benefit the Next Generation of Entrepreneur Architects (Rchitected)
Sharing Your Knowledge to Benefit the Next Generation of Entrepreneur Architects (Rchitected) Join us as we delve into the journey of Daphne Romani, a seasoned architect with over 25 years of experience. From her roots in Italy to establishing her own practice, Daphne shares insights into her evolution within the field and her newfound focus […]
EA524: Jared Banks – Sharing a New Paradigm for the Profession of Architecture
Sharing a New Paradigm for the Profession of Architecture Jared was raised in New England (Connecticut), educated in Texas (Rice University), and worked in Minnesota for eight years before moving to Seattle, Washington in 2014. Jared is a licensed architect in the state of Washington. Jared founded Shoegnome, LLC in 2010 to promote the use […]
EA403: Sky Stephens – Association of Professional Builders
Association of Professional Builders Sky Stephens is the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Sky is a firm believer that residential home builders deserve to be earning more money for the service they are providing and that consumers […]
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 […]





