#049 Mani Farhadi – Senior Facilities Planner at Stanford University
The Future Of Buildings with Joe Havey
Release Date: 03/18/2025
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#043 Larry Blouin – Senior Director of Capital Programs at Northwestern University
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info_outlineHow do cultural influences shape modern architecture? What strategies help architects create more inclusive spaces? How can collaboration improve the design process for complex projects? Mani Farhadi answers these and other key questions on the latest episode of The Future of Buildings.
Mani Farhadi is a prominent thought leader and Senior Facilities Planner at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. She has over 30 years of experience in design and planning, specializing in educational environments.
Mani’s Iranian roots and American upbringing have shaped her unique approach and viewpoint to life in general, as well as architecture and leadership. She had her rights trampled in Iran decades ago, and carries that experience with her to this day. She is sensitive to how we treat each other as people in the workplace, and making the world a better place. She focuses on human-centered design, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and making sure all voices are heard in the planning process.
As a passionate mentor and guide, Mani has facilitated workshops, Town Halls, and presented at major conferences such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), and San Francisco Design Week. She serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Institute for Traditional Psychoethics and Guidance, Wellesley College Alumnae, and the Niosha International Conservatory of Arts.
She’s also authored several publications, including blogs on topics like “Design Your Life” and “An Education to Remember” published by Perkins + Will in their annual publication “Current.”
Listen to Mani Farhadi's insights on "The Future of Buildings with Joe Havey" in your favorite podcast app.
In this episode:
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02:30 Mani Farhadi's early inspirations
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06:02 Educational journey and early career
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08:31 Cultural influences on architecture
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14:11 Mentorship and advocacy
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19:19 Human-centered design principles
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22:29 Navigating complex projects at Stanford
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31:41 Global trends in architecture
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36:36 Final thoughts
Connect with Joe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/
Connect with Mani Farhadi:
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/manifarhadi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mani-ardalan-farhadi-6294183/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mani2farhadi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mani.a.farhadi/
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