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,AIA Austin Women in Architecture presents 'Profiles', an interview series. Our Mission at WIA Austin is to promote, validate, and illuminate the role of women within the architectural field through fostering community, fellowship, education, and outreach. This newly launched 'Profiles' interview series invites firm leaders to discuss the topic of diversity. We asked the question - Why does diversity matter and what are their firms doing to address it through their firm culture? Please enjoy the interview with Meeta Morrison, AIA - MMD ARCHITECTURE Committee Chair - Nkiru Gelles, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect - Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Sub-committee Chair - Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal - https://www.gusbernal.com/ Location: MMD Architecture Home Office

Luis Felez is a chef with 20+ years of experience in the culinary industry. To celebrate the Corazón Awards 2021 by making the drink "Promesa" Follow along with how to make this tasty drink.

Con Mi MADRE’s Corazón Awards honors individuals and organizations making a significant impact on our organization and the community through individual performance and high levels of accomplishment. As you all continue to stay safe and work from home, Con Mi MADRE has decided to bring the party to you! Join our 2020 Corazón Awards from the comfort of your own home. Music by Bensound

,AIA Austin Women in Architecture presents 'Profiles', an interview series. Our Mission at WIA Austin is to promote, validate, and illuminate the role of women within the architectural field through fostering community, fellowship, education, and outreach. This newly launched 'Profiles' interview series invites firm leaders to discuss the topic of diversity. We asked the question - Why does diversity matter and what are their firms doing to address it through their firm culture? Please enjoy the interview with Sangeetha Karthik, AIA, RID, LEED AP Corgan Dallas Committee Chair - Nkiru Gelles, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect - Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Sub-committee Chair - Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal - https://www.gusbernal.com/ Location: Corgan Dallas Offices

Located in Southwest Austin, Bear Creek Elementary in Austin Independent School District’s first new school from the 2017 Bond election. Built on a previously undeveloped 19-acre site, the school design carefully addresses the limitations and opportunities of this location, which included a 60-foot grade change, protection of endangered species, extreme limitations on the impervious cover, and critical environmental karst features. The building and site underscore sustainability to the greatest extent possible. The design works with the topography: a one-story building faces the street, and it includes all the public spaces, and a three-story academic building engages into the slope. Two enclosed bridges connect the one-story building to the middle level of the academic building and provide the framework for the courtyard, which includes a small amphitheater, learning stairs, and a dry creek bed, all designed for outdoor learning opportunities. A unique feature of the design is the elevated outdoor classroom, which extends over the undisturbed land to the south, providing great views for habitat study. In this course, we will discuss the design and construction challenges that were faced and overcome by this women-led team. Team: Lauren Goldberg, AIA, LEED AP BD&C - Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects Deborah Ebersole - Sustainability Consultant - Studio D Consulting Marissa McKinney - Landscape Architect - Coleman & Associates Sarah Nario - Preconstruction Manager / Contractor - Flintco, LLC Melissa Sibley - Structural Engineer - DCI Engineers Committee Chair - Nkiru Gelles, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect - Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Site Tours Sub-committee Chair Randy Davis AIA, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, CDT, WELL AP: Nelsen Partners Video Production Site Supervisor Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal https://www.gusbernal.com Location: Bear Creek Elementary

AIA Austin Women in Architecture presents 'Profiles', an interview series. Our Mission at WIA Austin is to promote, validate, and illuminate the role of women within the architectural field through fostering community, fellowship, education, and outreach. This newly launched 'Profiles' interview series invites firm leaders to discuss the topic of diversity. We asked the question - Why does diversity matter and what are their firms doing to address it through their firm culture? Please enjoy the interview with Wendy Dunnam Tita from Page Committee Chair - Nkiru Gelles, Assoc. AIA Committee Chair-Elect - Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA Sub-committee Chair - Alexandra Chaves, Assoc. AIA Video Production and Editing: Gus Bernal - https://www.gusbernal.com/​ Location: The Ruby Hotel - https://therubyhotel.com​ #shapetheconversation​ #aiaaustin​ #wiaaustin​ #womeninarchitecture​ #diversitymatters​ #rubyhotel #videoproduction

A Violet Horizon traces Austin's rich history through an understanding of demographics, topography, and climate. Seen through the eyes of women in architecture, this film explores the past with a journey through multiple neighborhoods that shaped the history of the city, while also highlighting the city's current exponential growth of its population. The effects of the city's growth has presented social challenges facing Austin such as a diminishing African American population and an increasing homeless population. The film gives the audience a thorough understanding of Austin culture's critical aspects — its place in history and politics, its progressive art scene, and, of course, innovative architecture. More than anything, A Violet Horizon is a love letter to the city, no matter the era. This documentary helps us understand social changes Austin has faced through its architecture, evolving skyline, and constant city growth, while ultimately crowning Austin as Texas's royal seat. Featuring Jennifer Russo Cumberbatch Produced by Stephanie Lemmo, Nkiru Gelles, Jes Deaver, and AIA Austin Videography and Editing by Gustavo Bernal Written by Jes Deaver and Jennifer Russo Cumberbatch

Frustrated by custom residential architecture’s inherent inequity, Restructure Studio set about the business of launching a sister-company, Arbor Plans, to sell home plans with the option for customization and architectural services. This approach would significantly cut clients’ design costs and time-to-construction, making sustainable, architect-designed homes accessible to more Americans. But Founder Carina Coel also saw this as a chance to create more opportunities for her young team of women architects and designers. Young professionals have long been challenged to claim their own design work, affecting their ability to be considered for awards, promotion, and leadership roles. Particularly notable is a lack of women at the highest levels of architectural recognition. Arbor Plans now features at least one design—created from beginning-to-end--by each of Coel’s team members, which they are able to claim publicly under their own names. Coel hopes that these initial designs will be the first of many and that they will bring accomplishment and recognition to her team members. Restructure Studio + Arbor Plans Team Carina Coel Andrea Brown Melissa Hargis-Villanueva Maite Nino Alexandra Chaves Videography/Editing Gus Bernal www.gusbernal.com Music Once Again from Bensound Royalty-free

Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman, breaks down the latest changes to the H-1B visa process and the visa eligibility requirements. He discusses how U.S. businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups can hire highly-skilled foreign workers for employment in the United States on the H1B visa. I produced, shot, edited, created the motion grahics for this video.