Carolyn Crouch of Washington Walks took the host, Melissa Daniel, on a brief walking tour of Architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith iconic buildings in Southwest DC. Chloethiel was also the architect for Tyler House. Become an insider by supporting the show at https://glow.fm/archispolly where you can support the show on a recurring or one-time basis!

This University of Miami Alumna Kyrah L. Williams is making waves with her 'America's Hidden Gem' initiative that highlights #mentormonday (dedicated to celebrating Black LICENSED Architects, Designers, and individuals in the profession of Architecture) and #futurearchitectfriday (a day to celebrate those pushing themselves to becoming licensed architects). https://americashiddengem.wordpress.com/ https://www.anaiyscharities.org/

Saundra Little, AIA and Karen Davis Burton are co-owners of Noir Design Parti, a project designed to research and tell the stories of the professional journeys and creative works of Detroit’s Black Architects. We talked to Detroit, firm ownership, entrepreneurship, SpaceLab Detroit and future projects. https://www.facebook.com/NoirDesignParti/?rc=p https://twitter.com/noirdesignparti?lang=en Thank you to our sponsor, Smartsheet for Architects. Use the promo code Archispolly to receive 10% off...

I've known Edd ever since high school. Along with Architect Barbara G. Laurie, they played a critical part in my professional development. In this episode, we reflect on Barbara's legacy, HBCUs, and professional ethics. Edward D. Dunson, Jr. AIA is Associate Professor of Architecture in the Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University, Washington, DC. Professor Dunson is a licensed architect and design consultant with over 30 years of leadership experien...

Thank goodness for twitter cause that's where I met Ujijji. Licensed Landscape Architect, Brooklyn born and Detroit transparent, she has several publications including 'The Help: White Teachers in Black Schools' and 'Black in Design: Reflections for Two Women of Color'. You can find more information about Ujijji by listening to the Transforming Cities Podcast.

My name is Melissa Daniel and I started this podcast to rediscover why I went into architecture. I am investigating where I lived and talk to the people who can assist me in this journey. In depth, this investigation will examine the Northwest One area in Washington, DC. as well interviews with various architectural professionals, planners and experts.