{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Anti-Architect","title":"Episode 79: Sarah Vaccaro, Leah Alissa Bayer & Kate Conley of Architects FORA","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3720,"description":"In this episode, Christian sits down with Leah, Kate, and Sarah - the team behind Architects FORA, a 100% women-owned, fully virtual practice redefining what an architecture firm can be. Their path to creating FORA grew out of a shared desire for a healthier, more transparent way of working as the foundation of the firm. They dive into how they built a practice centered on equity and trust, why affordable housing became their focus, and how projects reflect a community-driven approach. The conversation also touches on how they’re embracing AI and emerging technology to stay nimble, relevant, and impactful as the industry evolves. It’s a candid look at three architects reimagining the profession - and proving there’s more than one way to build a thriving firm.https://architectsfora.com/ https://theantiarchitect.com/ 0:00 – Intro0:42 – Meet the three leaders behind Architects FORA1:16 – A new model for architectural leadership2:06 – How their mission was sparked by a retreat3:30 – Discovering affordable housing as a calling4:14 – The moment they realized design could do more5:28 – The shift from prestigious buildings to purpose-driven work6:13 – A deep dive into housing and homelessness7:09 – How their remote collaboration began8:43 – Rethinking the value of work and space9:41 – Advice for young architects on choosing meaningful projects10:14 – Why purpose matters more to younger generations11:08 – What frustrates them most about traditional architecture culture13:26 – The danger of treating architecture as precious and untouchable14:39 – How rigidity threatens the future of the profession16:00 – Finding new areas of influence beyond traditional architecture17:20 – Why architects are overworked and underpaid18:50 – A better way to structure tasks and reduce burnout20:12 – Redundancy and team structure to protect work-life balance22:40 – Breaking generational mindsets in architectural leadership24:14 – How they use asynchronous, flexible scheduling25:17 – Can you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZW5eDuUt1bwb5UhkubWT6UvpLMvmRoByqUMpcbhYG6o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1OTQ4LzE2OTY5/NDk0MjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}