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This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs

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Nicole Cannon, AIA, is the founder of NCA Studio Inc., bringing over twenty years of expertise in design, construction, and management to her practice. Her architectural experience spans hospitality, commercial, education, retail, broadcast, and residential sectors. Nicole is passionate about enhancing quality of life through creative problem-solving and innovative design, from initial concept to final construction. She is dedicated to creating remarkable spaces with practical, sustainable, and imaginative solutions.

 Before founding NCA Studio in 2013, Nicole led award-winning, multi-million dollar projects at renowned firms such as Clive Wilkinson Architects, Marmol Radziner + Associates, Pugh + Scarpa, and Osborn Architects. She honed her expertise in single-family homes, offices, restaurants, broadcast facilities, and schools, contributing to numerous high-profile projects including KCRW Radio Station at Santa Monica College, Paperfish Restaurant in Beverly Hills for the Patina Group, Maguire Partners Headquarters in Santa Monica, and Fenton Primary (K-2) Center in Pacoima, CA, as well as several high-end residential projects. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

 Deeply embedded in the greater Los Angeles community, Nicole has explored how spaces can bring people together and improve quality of life. Her practice and professional associations reflect her passions for sustainable design and leadership. She is a licensed California architect and an active member of AIA, International Interior Design Association, NCARB, and the Association for Women in Architecture + Design. She is also a former chair of the AIA Committee on the Environment.

 Nicole has spoken on Sustainable Design at Highrise Networks and the Dwell on Design Conference, received numerous architectural awards, and been nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women’s Leadership Award as well as list in their Women of Influence 2025. Through her work, she continues to explore and advocate for sustainable, community-focused design that fosters connection and enhances everyday life

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Podcast w/ AWA: Arizona Women Architects, a new venture that will be coming out soon promoting Arizona Women Architects doing work in Residential and Commercial Architecture. Join Joanna McBride Tammen + Rose Architecture & Nick Tsontakis of Tsontakis Architects as we talk about this newest publication that will include work from Women in Architecture through their own words, drawings, photographs and other forms of creative expression and sponsorship from our Industry Partners.
To become and industry partner please contact:
Joanna McBride:  email:  [email protected] phone: 480-467-8006 website: tammenrosearchitecture.com IG: @tammenrose   
Nick Tsontkis email: [email protected] 

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This episode is part of a yearly post on #archimom #architect and #MothersDay

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Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA, NCARB, is an innovative architect with over 17 years of experience, known for creating spaces that balance functionality and inspiration. As a Partner at Architekton, her work spans diverse projects, from educational facilities to community and cultural institutions across the southwest region, all deeply connected to the place and people they serve. She emphasizes climate-responsive, sustainable designs that foster learning, community, and growth. Currently serving as President of AIA Arizona, Rachel champions sustainable development, design excellence, and the profession’s future. Her user-centered approach, cultural sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail distinguish her as a leader in contemporary architecture.

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This episode is sponsored by Sierra Pacific Doors 

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This episode is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs

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Laurie Fisher – CEO & Founder, PHNX Development
A visionary in fire-resilient, net-zero homebuilding, Laurie Fisher is redefining what it means to build for the future. As a California Registered Architect, Legacy LEED Accredited Professional TM, and Licensed General Contractor, she brings 25+ years of expertise in high-performance design and construction, both in the U.S. and abroad.
As CEO & Founder of PHNX Development, Laurie pioneered the PHNX Home—the first-of-its-kind Type 1-A Non-Combustible, net-zero custom home designed to withstand fire and climate challenges. With deep expertise in Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction, she has become a recognized leader in building homes that are not only stronger and safer but also highly energy-efficient and fully customizable.
Laurie’s work has been recognized across the design and construction industry, earning accolades for both innovation and sustainability. Prior to PHNX, she founded and led LC Fisher Architecture, Inc., where she spent nearly two decades shaping high-end residential and commercial projects with a focus on resilience and efficiency.
But Laurie’s impact goes beyond architecture. She is certified in Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Care, bringing a human-centered approach to rebuilding. After working closely with wildfire survivors, she saw firsthand the immense challenges they face—not just in construction, but in navigating insurance, financing, and emotional recovery. This inspired her to create PHNX as a compassionate, survivor-first solution that treats every homeowner with dignity, transparency, and respect. At PHNX Development, Laurie continues to push the boundaries of fire-resistant, sustainable homebuilding, leading the charge in rethinking resilience for the modern world.

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This episode is sponsored by SIPA  (Structural Insulated Panel Association)  

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David Hertz, FAIA of SEA Studio of Environmental Architecture 
https://davidhertzfaia.com/

David Hertz, FAIA, Architect founded Syndesis in 1983 and S.E.A. The

Studio of Environmental Architecture, a practice focus on regenerative

design in an age of resilience. David won the 2022 Smithsonian Cooper

Hewitt National Design Award for Climate Action. in 2018 Hertz won the

Water Abundance XPRIZE a 1.5 M prize to make over 2,000 liters of water

from air.In 2006 David was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from

SCI-Arc and in 2008 he was elected to the prestigious American Institute of

Architects College of Fellows, as one of its youngest members in its over

155-year history. David's award-winning work has been published widely

and exhibited internationally. Some highlights include exhibitions in the

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Smithsonian National Museum of Natural

History, the National Building Museum, and the Cooper Hewitt,

Smithsonian Design Museum. David has taught studios and lectured at

Yale,USC, UCLA and Art Center.

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Addison Schierbeek Architects:    https://addisonschierbeek.com/ 

Since moving to Los Angeles over 30 years ago, we’ve continued to hold the idea that “Living life on your own terms” begins with a focus on what matters most to our Clients.

“The 3 C’s of California Living” is Our guide for helping our clients live better lives. Connection, Collaboration, and Curiosity have been the cornerstones of who we are and how we practice architecture.

Su Addison, AIA  

(T) 310-413-4899
(E) [email protected]

To many of our clients, living life to the fullest begins with a deep connection to their environment and their community. Su’s gifts as an architect and designer have grown from a humanistic approach to the built environment. She’s passionate about helping our clients embrace their place in the world and creating sustainable projects to support those goals.

As part of her desire to connect with and enhance her community, Su collaborated with Jefferson and others to create Ocean Charter School, a K-8th grade school based on Waldorf pedagogical teaching.

Jefferson Schierbeek, AIA

Our clients don’t come to us without curiosity. They’re ready to explore what living a better life could look like. Jefferson’s career as an architect has been defined by curiosity. Whether he’s looking for a better way to design that critical construction detail or a better way to serve our clients and community, Jefferson is always in inquiry mode.

His journey towards a better way has led Jefferson to co-found CADFORCE, serve as President and Chairman of the Board of railLA, and as Board Member for the Los Angeles World’s Fair. In addition to co-founding Ocean Charter School with Su, Jefferson has taught at USC, UCLA, Catholic University of America, and served as chancellor at CADFORCE University in India.

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This episode is sponsored by: 

Rock Mill Tile & Stone

Vincent Cullinan

O. 310.559.9500
@rockmillstone
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Greg Tate Architect Bio
Prior to exploring the intersection of AI and architectural design, Greg was an Associate Principal and Technical Director at Bauer Architects. With over three decades of experience Tate has overseen the design and construction of multiple award winning projects including the renovated Festival of Arts,
Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach.
Today Greg develops architectural concepts with AI tools like Midjourney that merge reality and imagination, offering new perspectives on how we experience the built environment. He draws inspiration from the eclectic landscape of Los Angeles incorporating unconventional and playful juxtapositions of architecture that blur the line between art and functionality.
His design work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Dwell, Metropolis and HG Television. Most recently his AI work has been exhibited at Mobile Detroit’s 2050, Constructing Futures at LTU and recently featured in Parametric Architecture, Open Prompters, AI Architects Magazine, CreAtIve Magazine and WOW World Magazine.

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This episode is Sponsored by:
Stone Architect, Stone World and Granite Your Planet
https://stonearchitect.org/
Phone: 416-303-0655 Email: [email protected]

This episode is with architect Chris Novelli AIA of N3 Architecture. Follow the link to the blog to see Images and Text and the YouTube Channel to see the video!

https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/02/chris-novelli-aia-of-n3-architecture.html

Chris Novelli, Principal architect of N3 Architecture in Hopedale, MA - focusing on custom residential design for people who want something different in their home. Chris is a Graduate of Wentworth Institute of Architecture and the Boston Architectural College and he has been a licensed Architect for 25 years

He has a Podcast - The Home Design Academy and a YouTube channel, N3 Architecture:  helping  homeowners with the questions they have and showing the behind the scenes of designing custom homes

Chris' Book - The Homeowner's Guide to Residential Design and Construction Projects - takes you through the steps of designing and building a custom home - what to expect for each phase of the project. 

Christopher J. Novelli AIA, NCARB

Owner  |  Architect

N3 Architecture

30 Anthony Road

Hopedale, MA 01747

p. 508.377.3503

e. [email protected]

www.n3architecture.com 

Instagram

YouTube - N3 Architecture

Home Design Academy Podcast

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Sooooo... this Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday and I wanted to celebrate sports instead of something political right now so I asked The EntreArchitect Facebook Group who was living in the cities of the competing teams and how their city was the better city, it was fairly non-competitive, but they did wear their sports paraphernalia, I was impartial in pale pink and black.

Link to the blog for images and recipes!!!!

https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/02/interview-w-becca-roberts-becca-lee.html

Becca Roberts is the Owner, Architect of Becca Lee Roberts Design. She has over 13 years of experience in architecture and interior design, working at firms in both Kansas City and Las Vegas before venturing out on her own. She enjoys working on projects of all types but has found the greatest enjoyment in custom residential design. To Becca, there is nothing better than working with the end user of a space and she loves helping people visualize their dream home design. She lives in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri with her husband, 2 year old daughter, dog and two cats. 

Becca Roberts, AIA | NCARB Owner | Architect

[email protected]

C 816.810.3237

https://beccaleerobertsdesign.com/

Rich Sanford has over 20 years experience in the field of architecture, with project experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional building types.  Project process is a top priority in Rich’s work.  A constant mantra is work smart first.  Originally from Central Pennsylvania, Rich now resides in South Jersey with his wife and kids.  Outside of work, Rich enjoys music (beatboxing is his favorite), mixed martial arts, and tending to his animals on his farm.

Richard Sanford, RA

Dauntless Design Collaborative

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c: 856.304.2963

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This episode is Sponsored by:
Apple for Architects with Neal Pann, Architect
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This episode is with architect Jennifer Luce, FAIA of Luce et Studio. Follow the link to the blog to see Images and Text!

https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/01/museums-interview-with-jennifer-luce.html

Jennifer Luce, FAIA of Luce et Studio
https://www.lucestudio.com/
Jennifer Luce is a licensed Architect practicing in California and New York. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in 1984, she received the A. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction, and is a member of the Alumni Council at the Design School. In 1994, Jennifer earned her Master of Design Studies from Harvard University and is now a member of the Alumni Council and HAA Alumni Board. In 2016, the American Institute of Architects recognized Jennifer’s outstanding contribution to the field and elevated her to the College of Fellows.
Jennifer is passionate about research, process, and materials, and maintains a strong presence in the international architectural community. She serves on a variety of advisory boards for cultural institutions and presently co-chairs both the AIA California Monterey Design Conference and the San Diego Civic Center Revitalization Citizens’ Committee.
Jennifer established her eponymous multi-disciplinary architectural practice, LUCE et studio, in 1990. Now with over three decades of award-winning project experience, LUCE focuses on civic and cultural buildings, creative workspaces, restaurants, and urban design interventions. LUCE et studio has completed projects for the San Diego Public Library, San Diego Museum of Art, the New Children’s Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and most recently the $55 million renovation and expansion of the Mingei International Museum at Balboa Park.

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