She Builds
The Untold Stories of Women Who Shaped Architecture and Construction
She Builds Podcast highlights the overlooked lives, work, and achievements of women in architecture and construction history. Each episode uncovers a legacy that shaped the built world—and the battles fought to be seen in it.
What is She Builds Podcast?
She Builds is a storytelling podcast that brings to light the stories of women who made history in the design and construction fields. From forgotten pioneers to unsung innovators, it honors the women whose work built the world—brick by brick.
History forgot them. She Builds didn’t. This is the podcast that rewrites the blueprints by telling the stories of women who were there all along.
About the Podcast
She Builds Podcast is a podcast about women in the design and construction industry throughout history. On it you will hear stories of the life, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects. You should listen if you are interested in learning more about women’s history and contribution to the building profession.
Many She Builds episodes are AIA-approved for LU|Elective and LU|HSW credit. Check out the full course catalogue to see how you can earn credit as you listen.
Why You’ll Love This Podcast
She Builds Podcast is made for architects, designers, educators, students, historians, and anyone passionate about design justice and overlooked innovation. If you’ve ever searched for “women in architecture,” “hidden figures in construction,” or “female architects in history,” this podcast will meet—and exceed—what you hoped to find.
This isn’t just a celebration of forgotten figures. It’s a necessary correction. She Builds fills the critical gap in design history by surfacing the lives and legacies of the women who shaped our built environment, often without credit. Each episode is meticulously researched and told with clarity, humor, and heart—helping you see the spaces around you in a completely new way. Whether you’re studying architecture, working in design, teaching construction history, or simply hungry for stories that were left out of the canon, this podcast will educate, inspire, and stay with you.
Meet the Hosts
🔍 FAQ
Q: What makes She Builds different from other architecture podcasts?
She Builds doesn’t spotlight famous buildings—it spotlights the women behind them. It’s not about design trends. It’s about the people history tried to ignore.
Q: Is She Builds only for women or those in the design profession?
Not at all. While it centers on women’s contributions, the podcast is for anyone interested in untold history, structural storytelling, and the human side of architecture.
Q: How do the hosts select which women to feature?
Episodes are chosen through a mix of academic research, listener recommendations, and historical relevance. The goal is to highlight underrepresented stories across time, geography, and impact.
Q: Are the episodes technical or accessible to general listeners?
She Builds is designed for everyone. It’s driven by stories, not specs—so even if you’ve never opened a blueprint, you’ll be fully drawn in.
Q: How does She Builds contribute to changing the conversation in design and construction?
By making space for the voices that were left out, She Builds challenges traditional narratives of who builds and why. It invites the industry—and the public—to rethink whose contributions we value.
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About Our Podcasts
Gābl Media hosts a growing network of podcasts built for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. Each show dives deep into practice management, design impact, firm leadership, technology, public interest design, and more. Whether you’re earning AIA CEUs or listening to inspiring career stories, our content is curated to move the built environment forward.
Discover all of our shows: Unstruct, Context & Clarity, EntreArchitect, Build Smart, Tangible Remnants, Spaces, She Builds, Hidden In Plain Site, Design Vault, Detailed, Build Your Brand, Emerging, Inside NCARB by the Numbers, and Gābl Media Continuing Education Podcast.