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Unlimited Possibilities: Golden Wolf Wagons' Violet Onderwater on Self-Sufficiency, New Skillsets, and Working Smarter
Unlimited Possibilities: Golden Wolf Wagons' Violet Onderwater on Self-Sufficiency, New Skillsets, and Working Smarter
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Common Language: The Los Angeles Dodgers' and Canopy's Janet Marie Smith on Places that Endure and Bringing People Together
Common Language: The Los Angeles Dodgers' and Canopy's Janet Marie Smith on Places that Endure and Bringing People Together
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Rigorous Imagination: Gracie Mansion Conservancy's Executive Director Emma Osore on Stewardship, Growth, and Broadening Accessibility
Rigorous Imagination: Gracie Mansion Conservancy's Executive Director Emma Osore on Stewardship, Growth, and Broadening Accessibility
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Tools to Participate: Van Alen Institute's Executive Director Hayley Eber on Agency, Impact and Working Smart
Tools to Participate: Van Alen Institute's Executive Director Hayley Eber on Agency, Impact and Working Smart
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Through the Lens of Architecture: Architect and YouTuber Dami Lee on Content Creation, Leadership, and Self-Acceptance
Through the Lens of Architecture: Architect and YouTuber Dami Lee on Content Creation, Leadership, and Self-Acceptance
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Nobody likes a Critic: McMansion Hell's Kate Wagner on Her Fondness of Modernism, the Evolution of Her Writing, and Following in the Footsteps of Architecture’s First Critic
Nobody likes a Critic: McMansion Hell's Kate Wagner on Her Fondness of Modernism, the Evolution of Her Writing, and Following in the Footsteps of Architecture’s First Critic
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Strength and Softness: Amelia Tavella on Nature, Artistry, and Memory in the Mediterranean
Strength and Softness: Amelia Tavella on Nature, Artistry, and Memory in the Mediterranean
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Madame CEO: Sheela Søgaard on Executing a Vision, Raising a Family, and Solving for Mission Critical
Madame CEO: Sheela Søgaard on Executing a Vision, Raising a Family, and Solving for Mission Critical
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Editors’ Picks

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Change from the Inside Out: The Center for Research in Sustainable Architecture's Sandra Flechas on Resilience, Fluidity, and Our One Interconnected System
Change from the Inside Out: The Center for Research in Sustainable Architecture's Sandra Flechas on Resilience, Fluidity, and Our One Interconnected System
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Roadmaps to Leadership: Regional Plan Association's Tiffany-Ann Taylor on Sustainable Mobility, Public Benefits, and Investing in Physical and Mental Health
Roadmaps to Leadership: Regional Plan Association's Tiffany-Ann Taylor on Sustainable Mobility, Public Benefits, and Investing in Physical and Mental Health
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Imbued With Joy: Elizabeth Roberts on Creating Original Work, Encouraging Comfort, and Leading a Happy, Healthy Studio
Imbued With Joy: Elizabeth Roberts on Creating Original Work, Encouraging Comfort, and Leading a Happy, Healthy Studio
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Future Environments: Arup's Radha Mistry on Curiosity of Spirit and Equitable, Inclusive Futures
Future Environments: Arup's Radha Mistry on Curiosity of Spirit and Equitable, Inclusive Futures
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A Day in Bali with Luce Scholar Leslie Ponce-Díaz
A Day in Bali with Luce Scholar Leslie Ponce-Díaz
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A Day in New York City with Tishman Speyer's Antonia Devine
A Day in New York City with Tishman Speyer's Antonia Devine
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A Day in Berlin with Bika Rebek
A Day in Berlin with Bika Rebek
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Firms to watch

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Radical Generosity: Midcourse's Amy Mielke and Caitlin Taylor on Food Infrastructure as Civic Architecture
Radical Generosity: Midcourse's Amy Mielke and Caitlin Taylor on Food Infrastructure as Civic Architecture
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A New Language: MIT and DESIGN EARTH's Rania Ghosn on Research, World-Making, and Humor
A New Language: MIT and DESIGN EARTH's Rania Ghosn on Research, World-Making, and Humor
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Exploring Architecture: Mariam Issoufou Architects' Mariam Issoufou on a Global Presence, Authentic Modernity, and Meaningful Work
Exploring Architecture: Mariam Issoufou Architects' Mariam Issoufou on a Global Presence, Authentic Modernity, and Meaningful Work
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Accompanying Landscapes: Tejido Paisaje Founder Alejandra de la Cerda on Belonging, Continuity, and Possibility
Accompanying Landscapes: Tejido Paisaje Founder Alejandra de la Cerda on Belonging, Continuity, and Possibility
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Genuine Connections: Physical Space's Allison Bryan on Visual Conversations, Multidisciplinary Design, and Elevated Potential
Genuine Connections: Physical Space's Allison Bryan on Visual Conversations, Multidisciplinary Design, and Elevated Potential
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Remaining Fearless: COLLECTIVE's Betty Ng on Multiplicity, Openness, and Managing the Ecology of Practice
Remaining Fearless: COLLECTIVE's Betty Ng on Multiplicity, Openness, and Managing the Ecology of Practice
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Equality, Visibility, and Solidarity: Dr. Ursula Schwitalla on Campaigning for Recognition and Success
Equality, Visibility, and Solidarity: Dr. Ursula Schwitalla on Campaigning for Recognition and Success
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Enriching Architecture: A+W NZ's Co-Founder Lynda Simmons on Flexibility, Visibility, and a Meaningful Life
Enriching Architecture: A+W NZ's Co-Founder Lynda Simmons on Flexibility, Visibility, and a Meaningful Life
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Exploring Architecture: Mariam Issoufou Architects' Mariam Issoufou on a Global Presence, Authentic Modernity, and Meaningful Work
Exploring Architecture: Mariam Issoufou Architects' Mariam Issoufou on a Global Presence, Authentic Modernity, and Meaningful Work
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Reading Architecture: Nidus Studio's Ana and Annelen Vollenbroich on Permanence, Patina, and Precision
Reading Architecture: Nidus Studio's Ana and Annelen Vollenbroich on Permanence, Patina, and Precision
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Expanding the Conversation
Unique Responsibility: The Architectural League of New York's Executive Director Jacob Moore on Active Support and Trusting Your Instincts
Unique Responsibility: The Architectural League of New York's Executive Director Jacob Moore on Active Support and Trusting Your Instincts
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Behind the Curtain: Architects, not Architecture's Fermín Tribaldos on Life Experience, Influences, and Side Hobbies
Behind the Curtain: Architects, not Architecture's Fermín Tribaldos on Life Experience, Influences, and Side Hobbies
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Catalysts for Change: AIANY and Center for Architecture's Jesse Lazar on Different Perspectives, Trusted Relationships and Creative Pathways
Catalysts for Change: AIANY and Center for Architecture's Jesse Lazar on Different Perspectives, Trusted Relationships and Creative Pathways
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Part W: The London-Based Action Group Campaigning to Raise the Profile of Women in the Built Enviroment

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UC Berkeley's Tessa Sunshine Reimer on Broadening the Field and Pushing What's Possible
UC Berkeley's Tessa Sunshine Reimer on Broadening the Field and Pushing What's Possible
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Carving Out Space: Dezeen's Starr Charles on Raising Profiles of Solution-Oriented and Urban Infrastructure Projects
Carving Out Space: Dezeen's Starr Charles on Raising Profiles of Solution-Oriented and Urban Infrastructure Projects
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New York City College of Technology's Alyssa Duran Community, Equity, and Harmonious Spaces
New York City College of Technology's Alyssa Duran Community, Equity, and Harmonious Spaces
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MIT's Amanda Ugorji on Projects That Are Energizing and a More Just World
MIT's Amanda Ugorji on Projects That Are Energizing and a More Just World
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SCI-Arc's Fangyu Lu on Challenging Norms, Larger Communities, and True Creativity
SCI-Arc's Fangyu Lu on Challenging Norms, Larger Communities, and True Creativity
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USC's Nina Weithorn on Agroecology, Food Justice, and Landscape Architecture
USC's Nina Weithorn on Agroecology, Food Justice, and Landscape Architecture
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University of Cambridge's Katie Last on Thoughtful Leadership, Architecture Journalism, and Staying Creative
University of Cambridge's Katie Last on Thoughtful Leadership, Architecture Journalism, and Staying Creative
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RISD's Sophia Francesco on Community Efforts, Larger Narratives, and the Beauty of Change
RISD's Sophia Francesco on Community Efforts, Larger Narratives, and the Beauty of Change
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RISD's Ellie Cody on Waste Considerations, Workshop Models, and Compassion
RISD's Ellie Cody on Waste Considerations, Workshop Models, and Compassion
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University of Toronto Grad Fiorella Granda on Design, Illustration, and the Greater Good
University of Toronto Grad Fiorella Granda on Design, Illustration, and the Greater Good
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From the academy

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Instilling Kuleana: University of Hawai’i's Cathi Ho Schar on Accountability, Relationships, and Connections to Place
Instilling Kuleana: University of Hawai’i's Cathi Ho Schar on Accountability, Relationships, and Connections to Place
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Feminist Approaches: Yale University's Professor Emerita Dolores Hayden on 21st Century Cities and Infrastructure to Support Women
Feminist Approaches: Yale University's Professor Emerita Dolores Hayden on 21st Century Cities and Infrastructure to Support Women
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A New Language: MIT and DESIGN EARTH's Rania Ghosn on Research, World-Making, and Humor
A New Language: MIT and DESIGN EARTH's Rania Ghosn on Research, World-Making, and Humor
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Networks of Support: ArchiteXX's co-founder Lori Brown on Building a World That Supports the Greatest Number of People Possible
Networks of Support: ArchiteXX's co-founder Lori Brown on Building a World That Supports the Greatest Number of People Possible
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Equality, Visibility, and Solidarity: Dr. Ursula Schwitalla on Campaigning for Recognition and Success
Equality, Visibility, and Solidarity: Dr. Ursula Schwitalla on Campaigning for Recognition and Success
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CLIMATE AND RESILIENCE

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Instilling Kuleana: University of Hawai’i's Cathi Ho Schar on Accountability, Relationships, and Connections to Place
Instilling Kuleana: University of Hawai’i's Cathi Ho Schar on Accountability, Relationships, and Connections to Place
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Connections to Land: Coen + Partners' McKenzie Wilhelm on Value, Regeneration, and Protecting Your Sense of Wonder
Connections to Land: Coen + Partners' McKenzie Wilhelm on Value, Regeneration, and Protecting Your Sense of Wonder
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Accompanying Landscapes: Tejido Paisaje Founder Alejandra de la Cerda on Belonging, Continuity, and Possibility
Accompanying Landscapes: Tejido Paisaje Founder Alejandra de la Cerda on Belonging, Continuity, and Possibility
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Seeing Futures: Merritt Chase's Nina Chase on Public Space, Local Contributions, and Preparation
Seeing Futures: Merritt Chase's Nina Chase on Public Space, Local Contributions, and Preparation
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Strategic Mindsets: White Arkitekter's Linda Thiel on Meaning, Impact, and the Societal Aspects of Architecture
Strategic Mindsets: White Arkitekter's Linda Thiel on Meaning, Impact, and the Societal Aspects of Architecture
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THE EXPERT
What is Your Why: On Drive and Purpose
What is Your Why: On Drive and Purpose
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Ethics, Aesthetics, and the Future of Marketing
Ethics, Aesthetics, and the Future of Marketing
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Façade Engineering: Moving Past the What Meets the Eye
Façade Engineering: Moving Past the What Meets the Eye
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The Role of a Creative Institution in Building an Equitable City
The Role of a Creative Institution in Building an Equitable City
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The Owner's Representative: An Extension of the Client, Project, and Team
The Owner's Representative: An Extension of the Client, Project, and Team
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The Art of Storytelling in Design: Creating Relationships, Lasting Impact, and Deep Meaning
The Art of Storytelling in Design: Creating Relationships, Lasting Impact, and Deep Meaning
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Sustainable Design Skills: Architects in London Share Their Experiences
Sustainable Design Skills: Architects in London Share Their Experiences
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Redefining "Expertise": The Power of Student-Centered Design Projects
Redefining "Expertise": The Power of Student-Centered Design Projects
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Central Park Architecture: Enhancing the Human Experience of the Park
Central Park Architecture: Enhancing the Human Experience of the Park
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The Myth of Originality: Two Perspectives on Collaborative Design
The Myth of Originality: Two Perspectives on Collaborative Design
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