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In 2020 the DC Preservation League received a $50,000 grant from the African American Civil Rights Program, as administered by the National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, to fund the creation of a study entitled Black Power in 20th Century Washington, DC: A Context Study. This episode features excerpts from that study.
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Link to Ep. 34 - Live Show with Sarah Shoenfeld & G. Derek MusgroveChocolate City by Chris Myers Asch & G. Derek MusgroveBlack Power in 20th Century Washington, DC: A Context StudyLink to other DC Preservation League nominations and studiesTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's Music**Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**
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This episode is a crossover, featuring the bonus episode from the limited series Going Green, a Spaces podcast story. This series was created by fellow Gabl Media podcaster, Dimitrius Lynch, is well researched , and beautifully produced. I loved listening to the series and was super excited to interview him for the bonus recap episode of the series.
In our conversation we discuss the importance of sustainability and the potential benefits of a sustainable future. We reflect on the impact of climate change, the journey of creating the 'Going Green' series, and the interconnectedness of history, media, and corporate responsibility in shaping public perception about climate issues. Our discussion emphasizes the need for collective action and the role of communication in addressing environmental challenges, while also exploring surprising discoveries made during his research process.
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Going Green, a SPACES podcast storyAll Access Series - Gābl Media // A Digital Media Network for the AEC IndustryTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Dimitrius Lynch is an architecture graduate of California Poly Paloma. He’s a licensed architect in the State of California with over 12 years of experience in design and project management. HE’s practiced in both domestic and international projects. He is a LEED and WELL accredited professional, WELL AP denoting expertise and commitment to advancing human heath and wellness in buildings and communities.
He's the (co)host of the Spaces podcast, a podcast aiming to elevate the appreciation for and understanding of how our spaces are evolving. The podcast has a diverse panel of hosts and explore the design and construction of various spaces to highlight how their evolution has affected society throughout history and will continue to do so into the future.
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This week's episode features a conversation with Sara Bronin, the chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). In this episode she shares her journey through the profession and her interest in historic preservation. She discusses the intersection of architecture and law, specifically focusing on property law and land use law. Sara explains the role of the ACHP as the Federal Historic Preservation Agency and its regulatory and policy functions. She highlights the recent program comment on accessible climate resilient and connected communities, which aims to accelerate the creation of housing and promote energy-efficient and climate-friendly buildings and transportation. Sara also discusses the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge into the Section 106 process and the recent resolution of two historic buildings in Chicago.
One of the main takeaways for me from this conversation is the importance of public involvement in the Section 106 process. As you'll hear in the episode the public comment period for the Program Comments we discuss is now open. Written feedback or questions on the proposed Program Comment may be emailed directly to [email protected] through October 9, 2024.
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ACHP Announcement on draft Program Comment on Accessible, Climate Resilient, Connected Communities Submit program comments via email: [email protected] article: Biden Aims to Speed Up Historic Preservation Reviews in ProjectsLatinos in Heritage ConservationTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Sara C. Bronin was confirmed by unanimous consent by the United States Senate in December 2022 to serve as the 12th chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. A Mexican American, she is the first person of color to serve in this position. Chair Bronin is on leave from her tenured position at Cornell University, where she serves as a Professor in the College of Architecture Art &; Planning, a Professor in the Rubacha Department of Real Estate, an Associate Faculty Member of the Law School, and an member of the Graduate Faculty in the Field of Architecture. Chair Bronin received a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.Sc. in Economic and Social History from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, and received a B.Arch. and B.A. in the Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program from the University of Texas at Austin.
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This week's episode features an insightful episode with Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC. Steven touches on the challenges faced by Black architects in the profession and the importance of unity and love in addressing these issues. He also talks about his recent bid for the presidency of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and his current initiative, Communities by Design Corps, which aims to engage architects in community projects.
We discuss the importance of architecture in connecting with communities and the impact it can have on people's lives. We also talk about the need for authentic community engagement and the value of service in the profession as well as the need for young designers to understand the social and policy aspects of architecture, as well as the role of empathy in design.
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NOMA 2024 Conference RegistrationA History of the Freedom RidersSteven Lewis at ZGFTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC
Steven Lewis is an architect and a tireless advocate for social justice and diversity within the field of architecture. He is currently a principal with the firm ZGF Architects, where he leads the Los Angeles office’s urban design practice. Prior to joining ZGF, Steven served as Urban Design Director for Central Detroit, where he played a key role in shaping the vision of present and future development. Steven is the AIA 2016 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award recipient, and was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in December of 2015. Steven was a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard GSD in 2006-07. He was a founding partner of RAW International in 1984, and for twenty years, was an essential part of the firm’s growth and success. In 2010, he concluded a two-year term as President of NOMA, traveling around the country advocating for architects-of-color, while cultivating the next generation of diverse architects and designers. More than anything, Steven is a facilitator of partnerships and alliances between groups and individuals who seek to use architecture and design to effect positive change to our world.
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This episode features a conversation with my longtime friend, Katie Hughes-Pucci. We went to summer camp together decades ago (shout out to Independent Lake Camp in Orson, PA) and there's a group of us that still stay in touch.
She's not an architect or preservationist but she gets that old houses have stories to tell and that being a steward of an old house means honoring and respecting the house's history and taking care of it for future generations.
Check out our Instagram to see photos of her 1903 home that is discussed in the episode.
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Independent Lake CampOldHomesRI on InstagramTree species calculatorLead window safety resources by Nzilani GlassThe Overstory by Richard PowersTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Katie Hughes-Pucci is a Rhode Island-based writer and sometimes-adjunct professor. She lives with her husband and daughter in the historic Edgewood neighborhood in what she lovingly calls a “stunning Victorian death trap” (Child safety wasn’t at the forefront at the turn of the century).
Likes: Elder millennial pop culture, old homes, buying craft supplies and then abandoning the project, and fighting the patriarchy. Dislikes: Wet socks, open floor plans, parties that don’t serve cheese, and putting books on the shelf backwards as an aesthetic.
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A tangible remnant is a historic building that left a mark on the built environment and tells the story of people who came before us. This episode explores the tangible remnant that is the Domingo Tafoya House in Albuquerque, NM. Listen to learn about the building, historical figure, and how the building is being used today.
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This week's episode features a conversation with Jason Green. He shares his journey from working at the White House to creating the documentary, Finding Fellowship. His documentary explores the history of the Pleasant View Historic Site, a three-acre piece of land that his great-great-grandfather helped purchase in 1868. The site includes a schoolhouse, a church, and a social hall that were central to the black community of Quince Orchard. Jason emphasizes the importance of preserving and restoring these buildings as a way to connect with history, build community, and pass on a legacy to future generations.
There were some fun takeaways from this one including:
How taking the time to connect with our ancestors and learn their stories can have a profound impact on our own lives.How giving back to your community can lead to unexpected outcomes and starting a project before you feel ready (or before you even have a camera in his case) can lead to meaningful outcomes.Links:
Finding Fellowship Documentary on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/finding-fellowship-3bz18O/Pleasant View restoration site: www.pleasantviewsite.orgTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Jason Green is a MD-based business executive, board advisor, and early-stage investor in future of work and economic opportunity and mobility companies. In 2013, he co-founded SkillSmart, an award-winning enterprise that empowers communities by providing a skills-based ecosystem to match employers, job seekers and education providers, and has ensured that local communities and diverse resources equitably participated in more than $100B in economic development. He also serves as the Executive-in- Residence for Zeal Capital Partners, a DC-based inclusive investingTM venture firm focused on eliminating the health, skills and wealth gap.
Before founding SkillSmart, Jason worked in local and federal government, most recently serving as Associate Counsel to President Barack Obama, advising the president and senior staff on legal, economic and domestic policy matters. Green’s work at the White House was largely in response to the Great Recession and included strategies to retrain the American workforce, enhance placed based economic stimuli, and track the economic impact of economic development initiatives. Further, exposure to local and national unemployment, policy responses and their economic effects inspired the SkillSmart platform.
Jason is the son of a preacher and public school teacher, and learned the importance of community at an early age. He serves on a number of corporate and non-profit boards and commissions, including chairing the Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission.
Recently Jason also directed and co-produced Finding Fellowship an award-winning
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In this week's episode I got to chat with California based architect, Michael Bohn. Michael is an architect and advocate for preserving historic buildings. During the episode he shares his journey into the profession and his passion for adaptive reuse and affordable housing. He discusses his activism and preservation efforts, including chaining himself to a building slated for demolition. Michael's firm, Studio 111, focuses on creating community and revitalizing overlooked areas through adaptive reuse projects. We also chat about the importance of sustainability and leveraging the existing character of buildings in adaptive reuse projects.
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Studio 111 websiteStudio 111 WorkplaceJergins Trust buildingTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: As Partner of Studio One Eleven, Michael Bohn, AIA, takes an integrated approach to architecture, landscape, and urban design. One of his focuses is on the studio’s housing practice with an emphasis on modular, transit-oriented developments, affordable housing, and adaptive re-use projects. His experience includes supportive, student, and market-rate projects that serve seniors, families, artists, and the homeless. A sustainability stalwart, Bohn led the development of the firm’s Downtown Long Beach headquarters to LEED platinum and WELL gold certifications and is currently pursuing Net Zero Energy. In addition, he established an awarding-winning landscape studio and co-established an urban design practice that uplifts underserved communities. Bohn received his Architecture Degree from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, studied at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Fontainebleau France, and worked at the State Archaeological Camp in Hampi, India sponsored by the British Institute. He is a licensed architect with over 35 years of experience and is a Board Member for the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Urban Land Institute Affordable/Workforce Housing Council, and the American Institute of Architects California.
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This week's conversation is with Burt Pinnock. Burt is one of the most sought after preservation architects in Virginia - especially for memorialization work - and I am super grateful to have met him in recent years. We discuss his background and experiences growing up in Tuskegee, AL before moving north to southern Virginia. He has had a fascinating career so far with the opportunity to focus architectural conversations on the importance of contextualizing race and history, as well as the need for inclusive and collaborative approaches to memorialization.
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The Hearth at William & Mary Afrikana Film Festival in RichmondThe Shockoe Project Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground BaskervillJXN Skipwidth-Roper CottageTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Burt Pinnock, FAIA, NOMA is Principal & Chairman of the Board at Baskervill in Richmond, VA. His passion for design has created award-winning work time and time again, from historic sites and cultural institutions to forward-thinking companies and foundations. He previously served as Chair of the Commonwealth of Virginia Art & Architectural Review Board and Vice Chair of the Richmond 300 Advisory Board, and is a co-founder of Storefront for Community Design, amongst many other notable board and committee engagements. For Burt, architecture isn’t a job; it’s his personal contribution to the wellbeing and vitality of our communities.
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In this weeks episode I talk with Regan Shields Ives and Rebecca Berry of Finegold Alexander Architects about some of the interesting institutional projects they’re working on. It was fun to chat with them to learn more about what got them to the profession and to hear their experiences of working with existing buildings. We talk about helping clients get the biggest Bang for their buck on renovations. We touch on the impact of comfort on how people experience existing buildings and how often that comfort is achieved by things that aren’t flashy - like better insulation and improved accessibility.
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Regan Shields Ives AIA, ALEP, LEED AP, MCPPO, NCARB – Principal, SecretaryRegan is a Principal and studio leader for Finegold Alexander’s educational and cultural projects. She is passionate about design for education and creating spaces that are welcoming, safe, and inspiring. She is also an advocate and thought leader in restoring and preserving our historic buildings, including adapting them for new, contemporary uses. Regan is a long-time member of the Boston Preservation Alliance where she serves as President of the Board of Directors. She is actively involved with the New England Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments. Regan serves as a mentor through the Boston Society of Architecture’s Women in Design Mid-Career mentoring program and is a member of the BSA Women’s Principal Group. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Architecture and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University.
Rebecca Berry AIA, LEED AP – Principal, President, Director of SustainabilityRebecca leads Finegold Alexander’s higher education, institutional and religious practice areas. She is also Finegold Alexander’s Director of Sustainability, promoting sustainable design practices, conversations and reviews firm wide. Rebecca’s long history of volunteerism and civic engagement attests to her passion for serving people and their greater communities, whether they be mission-driven organizations, schools, or other entities. She earned a BS in Art & Design, a BS in Political Science and Master of Architecture, all from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she received the Alpha Rho Chi medal, a national award in recognition for service. In each of her endeavors, Rebecca focuses on client service and on providing the best possible design solutions that adhere to the budget and schedule concerns of each client. When not in Finegold Alexander’s offices, meeting with clients or on a job site, you might find Rebecca on the ski slopes with her family, either here or out West.
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This week's episode features an insightful conversation with Jacqui Hogans. I learned a number of interesting things throughout this episode. Things I'd never thought of - like how salty is fog. And how does that salt impact building materials. This conversation was a good time and helped me understand more about the policy and façade inspections in place to help keep us safe as we're walking around cities.
Check out our Instagram (@tangibleremnants) for some snapshots of Jacqui's photos from her Masonry Monday posts.
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Mather High School, Preservation High School in NYC#MasonryMonday Cesar Chavez Resource Study, describing the various sites relevant to Cesar Chavez's lifeTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Jacqui Hogans, AIA, RIBA, CSI , with nearly 20 years of experience in historic restoration and building envelope space, Jacqui Hogans knows facades. She cut her teeth working in New York City, on projects ranging from the Guggenheim Museum and the American Museum of Natural History to inspection and repair of numerous office buildings and high-rise residential buildings. A decade ago, Jacqui headed West to San Francisco, where she now serves as a Project Manager at McGinnis Chen Associates (MCA), consulting on remedial and historic repair programs in addition to consulting on new construction projects.
Jacqui managed the mosaic restoration of Oakland’s storied Paramount Theatre, which won several awards, including the Governor’s Historic Preservation Award and the California Preservation Design Award. Jacqui manages and designs historic preservation projects and remedial façade repair projects, leading a team of architects, engineers, and technical staff she has affectionately dubbed the “Façade Squad.” She also directs the inspection of historic buildings as part of San Francisco’s new Façade Inspection and Maintenance Ordinance, if that wasn’t enough, she heads up MCA’s East Coast presence from her new home base in the New York City area. She has a special interest in historic brick and stone, and shares her love of masonry each Monday on LinkedIn.
Jacqui is a Registered Architect in both California and New York State, and holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University. She earned her BA in Architectural Studies from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. When she’s not hanging off buildings, Jacqui enjoys running (she's run 3 marathons!), indoor cycling, reading about historic architecture, traveling...
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This episode features fun conversation with Cory Rouillard of Henson Architecture. Much of her work has been in Demystifying how to work with historic buildings. More recently she’s been studying physical climate adaptations and how various cultures have been able to design for climate and stay comfortable around the world.
We jump right in because its always a joy to nerd out on the intersection of Sustainability, Preservation and Advocacy with her. This conversation was a good reminder that we need to share our expertise in the built environment with politicians to help them create and support better policies.
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Henson ArchitectureThe Association for Preservation Technology (APT)APT Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation (TCSP)OSCAR - Online Sustainable Conservation Assistance ResourcePresentation to the ZNCC, 1/18/24Tangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Cory Rouillard, AIA, APT RP, LEED AP is a Preservation Architect at Henson Architecture and an active advocate for climate leadership through preservation. Her award-winning work has included the restoration of significant historic buildings, new construction in historic contexts, and work in unusual circumstances, including full building relocation and reassembly from previously disassembled components. In the office and in her professional outreach, she promotes technical guidance for the appropriate care of existing buildings to both protect our cultural heritage and meet our carbon mitigation targets.
Cory is a Co-Chair of the Association for Preservation Technology’s Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation. Since 2011 she has spearheaded the development of the Committee’s Online Sustainable Conservation Assistance Resource (OSCAR). Other initiatives during her tenure include the development of the Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Historic Buildings (ZNCC) and the expansion of the Sustainable Preservation Bibliography. She is a frequent speaker on topics including tools for sustainable preservation and the embodied wisdom of vernacular design, and the urgent need for the continued use of our built heritage.
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This episode features a conversation with a friend and former mentee, Tiffany James. She shares more of her story with me and discusses her journey from UVA to Baltimore, her work in the nonprofit sector, and her passion for writing. She shares her excitement for writing a novel that incorporates architectural elements and explores the impact of the built environment on storytelling.
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Rebuilding TogetherRoberta WashingtonInsurrection by Rion Amilcar ScottThe Shining by Steven KingTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Tiffany James is a writer and content marketer who brings a storytelling approach to the strategic marketing collaborations she forms with nonprofits and cause-driven social entrepreneurs. Since graduating from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s in architecture, Tiffany served three years as an AmeriCorps volunteer, tackling issues in the home improvement sector and early literacy development. With more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, she currently works as an associate director of strategic communications for a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., and earned a master’s in writing from Johns Hopkins, where she was awarded the 2021 Women’s Voices are Important Fellowship.
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This episode features a fun conversation with Melvalean McLemore. As you'll hear, we are at a similar point in our careers and I was so excited to be talking with her since she's one of the Black women architects I didn't know well before this episode. We shout out a number of black women architects and designers that have influenced our careers as well as talk about her journey into the profession, some of the biases and design challenges that we've seen in the profession as well as the frustration we feel when people try to approach black architects to just serve the role of checking a box.
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Moody NolanMissing 32%: Equity by DesignHUBZone Small Business programTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Melvalean McLemore, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP is a Senior Associate, project manager and Texas studio design leader at Moody Nolan, the country's largest African-American owned and operated architecture firm. She was one of the first 500 licensed Black women architects in the U.S and is the 16th licensed black woman architect in the state of Texas.
She is a champion for diversity in the profession, including co-founding AIA Houston's Women in Architecture committee and NOMA National's HBCU Professional Development Program (PDP).
Melvalean is the recipient of multiple awards, including both the Texas Society of Architects Caudill Young Architect Award and AIA Houston's Ben Brewer Young Architect Award, and most recently the 2024 Young Architects Award from AIA National. Her achievements mark a progressive milestone within the architectural community.
She was honored by the City of Houston for her historic achievement as the first Black female president of the AIA Houston chapter, which prompted the Mayor to officially proclaim November 28th: “Melvalean McLemore Day.
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This week's episode features a insightful conversation with the trailblazing Ariana Makau. She shares her journey into the field of stained glass conservation and the challenges she faces as a Black woman in a predominantly white industry. She discusses the importance of honoring heritage and the founding of her own company, Nzilani Glass Conservation. Ariana also highlights the unique position of stained glass conservation in the preservation field and the need for proper health and safety practices. She talks about so many things I never considered - like the importance of blood lead level testing, the responsibility of employers in preserving the health of their workers, and the safe preservation of stained glass windows. As she points out the main components of stained glass are lead and glass - so it was fascinating to learn more about safety protocol.
Instagram Highlights: Ariana's stained glass work
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Nzilani Glass ConservationNzilani Safety ArticlesArticle: The Art of Health and Safety: Protecting Stained Glass Workers from Lead Exposure by Ariana Makau & David HicksTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Ariana Makau is the founder, principal conservator of Nzilani Glass Conservation, and current Interim Collections C.A.R.E. Director of Destination Crenshaw. She holds a MA in Stained Glass Conservation from the V&A/RCA, in London, England; and has been involved in preservation for 30 years. She has worked at numerous museums in the States and abroad including the V&A, the Met, SFMoMA and Getty Museum. Ariana has served on the Board of the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA), is a Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and a current board member of the Western Chapter of the Association of Preservation Technology (APT). Makau’s work is most fulfilling when at the intersection of equity, preservation and art.
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This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Lauren McHale, President and CEO of the L'Enfant Trust. They talk about the organization's work in historic preservation and affordable housing in Washington, DC and delve into preservation easements, the redevelopment of the Big Green property in Anacostia, and the importance of community engagement and collaboration in affordable housing projects.
Building Highlight: The Big Green property in Anacostia is being rehabilitated as workforce housing, with a focus on engaging the existing community and preserving the neighborhood's history. Head over to our Instagram page to see historic and current photos.
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The L'Enfant Trust websiteManna HomesNakita Reed's upcoming keynotesTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Lauren McHale Lauren was appointed President of The L'Enfant Trust in 2017, after serving as Executive Director and Director of Preservation. In 2012, she initiated the Trust’s Historic Properties Redevelopment Program. Lauren has a B.A. in Art History and Historic Preservation & Community Planning from the College of Charleston and a M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is the past Chair of the Preservation Action Foundation and Past President of the Latrobe Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians. Lauren currently serves as an ACE DC Mentor Program board member and a citizen member of the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of Washington, DC's Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C.
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This week's episode features a fun conversation with the very energetic Jordan Taylor. This episode left me fired up about solar and excited about the future. Jordan definitely is a reminder of how important it is to follow your interests because they can lead you to your life's work. By the end of this episode you may pick up some new lingo #bananasandwiches and have a better understanding of what Jordan means when he says that "while money doesn't grow on trees, it does fall from the sky"
Building Highlights: Sharswood in Gretna, VA. These are former plantation homes owned by Jordan's family.
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SynergyGrid60 Minutes: Man unknowingly buy former plantation house where his ancestors were enslavedTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Jordan Taylor isn't just building buildings. He's building a better future, brick by sustainable brick. As a seasoned veteran in both the renewable energy and real estate development worlds, Jordan brings over a decade of experience to the table, blending technical expertise with visionary thinking.
Jordan's journey began in the dynamic world of renewable energy systems. He's navigated the intricacies of technical sales, engineered innovative solutions, and managed multi-million dollar projects with a focus on efficiency and impact. His leadership at SynergyGrid Developments, where he steered a $130 million portfolio, speaks volumes about his financial acumen and strategic vision.
Jordan doesn't just understand renewable energy, he understands how it integrates into the built environment. He's adept at navigating the complex landscape of real estate development, fostering partnerships with key stakeholders, and finding creative solutions to integrate clean energy into the fabric of our communities. His experience at Montgomery Co. Green Bank, where he led business development and secured vital funding for green projects, showcases his ability to bridge the gap between ambition and reality.
Jordan's passion extends beyond the technical. He's a problem-solver, a collaborator, and a tireless advocate for a more sustainable future. His background in mechanical and robotics engineering, coupled with his proficiency in various software and programming languages, adds a unique dimension to his skillset, allowing him to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Jordan is more than just a leader in renewable energy and real estate development. He's a visionary, a builder, and a champion for a greener tomorrow. His dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit make him a driving force in the fight for a sustainable future. Every...
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This solo episode focuses on the various financial tools available to finance the renovation of a historic building. Specifically:
Grants and bond bills, Tax Credits (HTC, NMTC, LIHTC) and Rebates or incentives (DSIRE & Inflation Reduction Act)I'll cover a high-level view of various financing products and have included some great resources below if you're interested in learning more. You can also head over to our Instagram page (@tangibleremnants) for some graphics and charts on the various financing options.
If you're working on your own tangible remnant or know anyone else working on a historic building that is looking for additional ways to finance it, please send them this episode.
*Note: I am not a CPA nor do I play one on this podcast so please make sure you do your due diligence, talk to your attorney/CPA to find out what is viable for your individual project and jurisdiction.
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Government sites to funding programs:
HTC: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/taxincentives/index.htmLIHTC: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/lihtc.htmlNMTC: https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/new-markets-tax-creditDSIRE: https://www.dsireusa.org/Guides & Resources:
Quinn Evans Historic Tax Credit guide: https://www.quinnevans.com/news/navigating-historic-tax-creditsNovogradac Tax Credit Journal: https://www.novoco.com/resource-centers/affordable-housing-tax-credits/about-lihtc#:~:text=The%20LIHTC%20is%20designed%20to,acquisition%20cost%20of%20existing%20buildings.Community Development Entities (CDEs). New Ecology: https://www.newecology.org/media/IRA webinar (Lorax): https://loraxllc.com/planning-for-the-md-climate-solutions-now-act-copy/Lorax IRA blog: https://loraxllc.com/unlocking-building-sustainability-with-the-inflation-reduction-act-ira/About the podcast:
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This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Ganesh Nayak on the intersection of sustainability and accessibility in the built environment. Ganesh shares his journey from being an architect to starting his own consultancy focused on sustainability and accessibility. They discuss the challenges of retrofitting historic buildings and the need to go beyond compliance with accessibility codes. Ganesh emphasizes the importance of designing for invisible disabilities and creating inclusive spaces. They also touch on the inequities in schools and the power of well-designed spaces to promote equity. The conversation concludes with a discussion on designing for the margins and creating spaces where everyone can thrive.
Links:
Framework for Design Excellence: https://www.aia.org/design-excellence/aia-framework-design-excellenceCOTE: https://network.aia.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=3b790506-aca5-4eff-aaf6-8a7b553dc0efAIA guidelines for equitable practice: https://www.aia.org/resource-center/guides-equitable-practice Metier, inc: https://www.metierinc.net/about.htmlARTICLE: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "A Special Needs family during Covid-19" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6ernHxTLPc7OteO6NNIrDkOqPFk7pjH/viewARTICLE: Ekistics and the New Habitat Journal. 2020, Volume 80, Issue No. 2, Article "Accessibility in Urban Spaces: The Potential and Limits of Jugaad" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxTBk3ey9wk_ICHz49FUlTtLQL-kiVQS/view?usp=sharingTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Ganesh Nayak, AIA, NOMA founded Metier Inc. in Atlanta, GA consulting on sustainable design and accessibility. Growing up in India, he did his undergraduate studies in architecture before acquiring a graduate degree from Kansas State University. He worked in architecture in St. Paul, MN, and Wichita, KS before moving to Atlanta, GA. He has published, taught, and presented extensively on architecture, sustainability, and accessibility.
Ganesh and his wife Sitara are fully involved in the daily care of their young-adult son with developmental disabilities, and he brings this personal experience and voice to bear on issues of equity, design, and advocacy for disability. He served as chair of Georgia’s State Advisory...
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This episode is all about the Victoria Theater in NY and features a conversation with Joseph Kandoth of Aufgang Architects. The Victoria Theater was one of four contiguous vaudeville houses on West 125th Street, along with the Apollo Theater, the Harlem Opera House, and the Alhambra Theater. Together, the four theaters were known as Harlem’s “Opera Row.” Along with its neighboring theaters, the Victoria contributed to the reputation of 125th Street and Harlem as a world-class entertainment district. Listen in to hear all about the redevelopment.
Links:
Aufgang websiteVictoria Theater Final Environmental Impact document Tangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Joseph graduated with a degree Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology. An active member of the American Institute of Architects. A Licensed Architect in the state of New York.
Joseph has decades of experience working on a variety of projects in the tristate area and beyond. His diverse work includes luxury homes and apartments, churches and synagogues, high-end shopping centers, fast food restaurant chains, auto dealerships, schools and healthcare facilities. His international work also includes architectural consultancy for many luxury homes in Kerala, India.
He incorporates his worldly experience into his everyday design work and brings to the table a wealth of knowledge about designs from all over the world. His vast experience, both personal and professional, comes with a considerable cultural understanding, which is an important factor in any design.
In addition to his dedication to architecture, Joseph holds a deep passion for world travel and has visited over 40 countries. Joseph resides in the home he completely remodeled and rehabilitated with his family in Nyack, NY.
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