Live from AIA Aspire 2025 | Architecture, Climate Resilience, AI & Career Growth in Asheville
September 16, 202501:04:21

Live from AIA Aspire 2025 | Architecture, Climate Resilience, AI & Career Growth in Asheville

Recorded LIVE at AIA Aspire 2025 in Asheville, NC, this special episode of What the RFI? brings the conference energy straight to you. Host Matt Brennan is joined by an incredible panel of leaders shaping the future of architecture and construction administration:

- Mark Levine, FAIA — Principal at LS3P and founding Aspire volunteer
- Morgan Chawaga, AIA — Career Coach & Founder of The Healthy Architect
- Akhil Hemanth — AI Technology Architect, Newcomb & Boyd

👉 In this live conversation, we dive into:
• The origin and growth of AIA Aspire as a transformative conference
• Rebuilding Asheville after Hurricane Helene and the role of CA in resilience
• How climate change is impacting project timelines and design priorities
• The rise of AI in architecture and what firms need to know
• Morgan’s coaching insights on negotiation, mentorship, and career growth for architects

Whether you’re an architect, project coordinator, or contractor, this episode explores the intersections of resilience, technology, and career development — all from the stage of Aspire 2025.

📍 Recorded September 14, 2025, Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC.

🔗 Connect with the guests:
• Mark Levine: LS3P | LinkedIn
• Morgan Chawaga: The Healthy Architect
• Akhil Hemanth: akhilhemanth.com

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