It's been a long time coming, but ever since we went on her podcast, From the Honeycomb, we wanted to bring Katerina over to ours! Listen to this interview to learn more about how she transitioned from her previous job working for another architect to starting her own business. Aside from architecture, Katerina also runs her podcast and helps other entrepreneurs start their own firm. Follow Katerina @fromthehoneycombpodcast Check our her E-Book: The Mindful Blueprint for Launching Your Architecture Firm *Use the code openplan10 for 10% off Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcas ..read more

In this casual catch-up, Maria and Emily give each of their 5 things they'd tell themselves when starting out in the professional world. While much of this is motived by the trials of a new job or a first job, much of this advice is still relevant no matter where you are in your career! Let us know what 5 things you'd tell YOURself  Support the Show. Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 ..read more

On another incredible interview, Maria and Emily sit down with Caitlin Brady, host of the Architectette Podcast! What happens when you're done with exams and can finally call yourself an architect? Listen in to hear more about how to advocate for yourself while being one of the youngest in the room, career progression and importance of life outside of the office. Listen to Architectette Follow Architectette on Instagram Support the show Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 ..read more

It's finally here! Maria shares all of her most useful tips and tricks she learned from her experience as an international student going to college in the United States. Even if you're not in the architecture field, this episode is packed full of amazing advice.  00:00 - Getting to college 15:20 - In-college experience 34:15 - Post-college advice 43:25 - Listener Questions Support the show Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 ..read more

It's finally here! Maria shares all of her most useful tips and tricks she learned from her experience as an international student going to college in the United States. Even if you're not in the architecture field, this episode is packed full of amazing advice.  00:00 - Intro + getting to college 15:20 - You're in college! 34:15 - Post college experience, applying for jobs, etc 43:25 - Listener Questions Support the show Follow us on IG @openplanpodcast Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 ..read more

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 4th exam in our recommended test order - Programming & Analysis!  She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks. Timestamps: 5:50 - Content of test & practice questions 26:45 - Miscellaneous tips 28:17 - Resourc ..read more

Get ready for an unfiltered catch up of what happened this summer! It's been a whirlwind of life events and we are catching you up on all things wedding, Eras Tour, vacations and we get a bit ~deep~ at the end. We hope you enjoy! Here are timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Eras Tour Recap 9:30 Emily in Atlanta 11:03 Hamptons Bachelorette 13:43 Brazil Wedding 44:10 Maria's Takeaways Support the show ..read more

In this episode, Emily and Maria share practical habits they are incorporating into their daily life that breaks up the monotony of the everyday grind & brings the joy back into simply LIVING. We hope this episode inspires you! Use code OPP15 for 15% off Desk Crits Guide to the ARE 5.0 Support the show ..read more

In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 3rd exam in our recommended test order - Construction & Evaluation!  She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks. Timestamps: 4:06 - Content of test & practice questions 17:55 - Study Resources 28:00 - Miscell ..read more

Kate Reggev truly does it all! By day she is an architect working as an Owner's Rep while teaching at Columbia GSAPP, and by night she is an architectural writer for publications like MadameArchitect, Architectural Digest, Dwell, and more.  Interested in transitioning from a traditional architecture firm to the Owner's side and flexing your project management skills? Or learning how to get into writing in the design world? This episode has all that and more - so you don't want to miss it! Links mentioned: Kate's Column: In Ink Born Within These Walls: The Lying-In Hospital Support the ..read more