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Tangible RemnantsAuthor: Nakita Reed // Gbl Media
The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has valuefrom its materials to its historyand every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future. Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present. On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration. From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If youre ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Design Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Equity in Preservation w/ Tiffani Simple
Episode 81
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
In this conversation, Nakita Reed interviews Tiffani Simple, a preservation architect based in New York City. They discuss the complexities of preservation architecture, including the importance of facade maintenance, the role of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the challenges faced by building owners in historic districts. Tiffani emphasizes the need for community education, particularly for underrepresented groups, and shares insights on the Inclusion and Advocacy Committee within the Association for Preservation Technology. The conversation also touches on adaptive reuse projects and the importance of understanding regulations and constraints in preservation work.Links:Simple Design StudioAPT Inclusion Advocacy CommitteeTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: Tiffani Simple is the Principal and Owner of Simple Design Studio-Architects, P.C. Tiffani holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a Registered Architect in New York and New Jersey and a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector in New York City. With extensive experience in architectural preservation, she has worked on a range of projects involving various construction typologies, materials, and finishes. Her expertise includes preservation planning, adaptive reuse, and community engagement, notably contributing to historic civil rights sites and cultural heritage projects throughout North America, United Kingdom, and Caribbean.Tiffani is an active member in several professional organizations including the Association of Preservation Technology (APT), the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). As a minority female architect in preservation, she is dedicated to advocating towards a more inclusive industry. She is a co-chair of APT’s Inclusion Advocacy Committee and is part of several advocacy organizations within the design industry. **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**
