{"podcast":{"title":"Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture","slug":"practice-disrupted-by-practice-of-architecture-804792","podcast_index_feed_id":804792,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/practicedisrupted/","website_url":"https://practiceofarchitecture.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a7351a17-e837-44ba-b6cd-d16279cd41bd/WTx3hzqmiBf-0YwaX4XHFYaE.jpeg","author":"Evelyn Lee","episode_count":281,"summary":"The evolution of architectural practice has been relatively slow towards change, yet modern shifts in business and design management have prompted today's leading architects to rethink how they work. On Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, an architect, angel investor, fractional COO, and Founder of Practice of Architecture, sets out to illuminate the future of the profession to help architects remain relevant and valuable in a changing world. She will explore how technology, cultural shifts, and emerging best practices are prompting firm owners to reassess their business models and adjust their studios. Each episode features an industry leader who explores the new frontier of architectural practice.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T20:21:15.515737+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practice-disrupted-by-practice-of-architecture-804792"},"episode":{"title":"226: From the Inside Out: Larry Sass on Digital Fabrication, AI, and Architecture's Next Chapter","slug":"226-from-the-inside-out-larry-sass-on-digital-fabrication-ai-and-architecture-s-next-chapter","published_at":"2026-03-12T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practice-disrupted-by-practice-of-architecture-804792/226-from-the-inside-out-larry-sass-on-digital-fabrication-ai-and-architecture-s-next-chapter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practice-disrupted-by-practice-of-architecture-804792","url":"https://practiceofarchitecture.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9b29e5c8-fca6-422c-9fb2-84b71ad00678.mp3","summary":"How can architects move beyond the traditional service model and embrace a future where they build products instead of just selling hours? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee is joined by Larry Sass , a Professor of Architecture at MIT and lead of the Design Fabrication Group. Larry reflects on a 30-year journey that began with a desire to remain in traditional practice but shifted when he realized the industry’s initial resistance to digital tools. Today, he is a leading voice in digital fabrication and 3D printing, advocating for a radical shift in how architects are trained and how they operate in a world increasingly defined by technology, automation, and the need for new business models. The conversation explores Larry’s conviction that the architecture profession is at a crossroads. He discusses the friction between the slow-moving \"service\" model of architecture and the fast-paced world of digital innovation. Larry introduces the concept of the \"third practice\", a path where architects use their design expertise to create software, products, or new fabrication methods rather than simply billing for time. He shares insights from his work at MIT, including the DesignX program, which encourages students to approach architecture with an entrepreneurial mindset to solve industry-wide problems. \"Try and figure out how to teach people how to start new businesses around the industry of architecture. Reinvent it and rethink it.\" - Larry Sass This episode is a masterclass in rethinking the value of an architectural education. Larry breaks down why the industry has struggled to fully adopt digital fabrication and what it will take for the next generation to reclaim their role as innovators. From the limitations of current BIM tools to the potential for 3D pri…","meta_description":"How can architects move beyond the traditional service model and embrace a future where they build products instead of just selling hours? In this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3187,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/practice-disrupted-by-practice-of-architecture-804792/episodes/226-from-the-inside-out-larry-sass-on-digital-fabrication-ai-and-architecture-s-next-chapter/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/practice-disrupted-by-practice-of-architecture-804792/226-from-the-inside-out-larry-sass-on-digital-fabrication-ai-and-architecture-s-next-chapter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}