Episodes

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 ...

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 th...

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...

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...

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. Links: Rebuilding Together Roberta Washington Insurrection by Rion Amilcar Scott The Shining by Steven King T...

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 frustra...

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 prac...

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 workfor...

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" B...

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...

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 ...

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 distr...

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 Cedar Hill in Washington, DC. Listen to learn about the building, architect, historical figure that commissioned the building, and how the building is being used today. Links: Learn about Cedar Hill Visit Cedar Hill Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Earn CEUs fo...

This episode features a conversation with Saundra Little and Karen Burton of Noir Design Parti. This was a fun conversation and reminded me that we all have agency and often times have to follow our own curiosity to get the answers we're looking for. Unfortunately, we had some issues with Karen's audio but I wanted to share the content that we captured. Saundra Little, FAIA is a Principal and Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Quinn Evans. Karen Burton is the co-founder of SpaceLab Detroi...

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 Villa Lewaro in Irvington, NY. Listen to learn about the building, architect, historical figure that commissioned the building, and how the building is being used today. Links: Villa Lewaro overview by NTHP Deeper Dive into Villa Lewaro Netflix Show Self Made Book: 'On her own ground' by A'Leila Bundles Nation...

This is a solo episode and features a recap of 2023, including Nakita's top 6 favorite things from the year. It also talks about some of the exciting things evolving with the podcast in 2024. Links: Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Earn CEUs for listening to this podcast Signup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita Reed Gabl Media Network Sarah Gilberg's Music Nakita's Favorite Things from 2023: Plan.co Leonie Dawson's Brilliant Life & Biz workbo...

** Please note that Morgan's headshot was created with AI.** In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week this episode features a special conversation with my friend Morgan C.B. Miles. In this episode we talk about neurodiversity and Morgan shares her vantagepoint on this topic. Morgan and I have been friends for decades so I was honored that she wanted to use this podcast as a platform to talk about a part of her identity that she often doesn't share with peop...

This week's episode features a fun episode with Susan Glimcher of the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP). We cover a number of programs that the ACHP administers and a few that I've had to pleasure of being involved with. I've included links to the various items Susan mentioned in the episode but she also, very graciously offered her email address and would love to connect with you on LinkedIn. When you connect with Susan on LinkedIn be sure to mention that you heard her on the Ta...

This week's episode features a fun conversation with Lindsay Baker and Kira Gould. These two women are amazing advocates for sustainability in AEC industry and have an inspiring podcast called Design the Future. They had me on their podcast last year and it was fun to be able to turn the tables on interview them. During the conversation we chat about what got them into their perspective fields, the trends they're seeing, and recommendations they have for students. There were a few moments where ...

This week's episode features a fun conversation with John William Templeton from the Expo floor at the 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention. John shares his gift of using research to tell fuller stories of historical events. He also shares ways in which his work is helping the next generation learn how to use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards to do better research and find the truth. Tangible Highlight: Queen Califia mural in the California State Capitol Links: Cali...

This week's episode features a fun conversation with Dr. Kwesi Daniels. We talk about his journey into the profession, various tools of the trade, and having a 'Guerilla bag'. Building Highlight: Tuskegee University Sage Hall Links: AIA Architect's in Action : 7/13-7/14/23 Headlamp Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Gabl Media Network Sarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Dr. Kwesi Daniels is the Head of the Architecture Department at Tuskegee Unive...

This week's episode features a conversation between me and Angel Ayon of Ayon Studio. We cover his journey into the profession, the development of the Reglazing Modernism book, and the creation of Ayon Studio. This was a fun conversation that is packed with great advice and lessons learned. Building Highlight: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, NY Links: Ayon Studio Reglazing Modernism book Gabl media CEU Courses Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr...

This week's episode features a conversation with Baltimore architect, Melanie Ray, of Hord Coplan Macht. We cover her journey into the profession, the impact NOMA has had on her career and various tips for students pursuing architecture. Links: Bmore NOMA Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Gabl Media Network Sarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Melanie Ray Melanie is a licensed architect and Associate in the Affordable Housing studio at Hord Coplan Ma...

This week's episode is a refresh of Episode 13 with Monica Rhodes from 2021. We talk about her journey to the profession and all of the amazing work she's done in the profession. Links: Monica Rhodes website Shownotes from original Episode 13 publishing Nakita Reed's Ask Me Anything Tangible Remnants on Instagram Tangible Remnants Website LinkedTr.ee for resources Gabl Media Network Sarah Gilberg's Music Bio: Over the course of her career, Monica Rhodes, has helped raise and manage over $150 ...