Strengthening Community Through Equity, Architecture & Service With Dillon Dunn

Episode Overview

In this episode of Architecture Beyond, host Brandon Gibbs sits down with Dillon Dunn, President of NOMA Nashville, for a timely and thoughtful conversation on leadership, representation, and the future of the architecture profession.

Dillon shares his personal journey into architecture, how his involvement with NOMA shaped his leadership path, and the work currently happening in Nashville to support emerging professionals and strengthen community impact. From national events like NOMA KC to reflections on the AIA Tennessee Conference, this conversation highlights why advocacy, mentorship, and intentional leadership matter now more than ever.

This episode is especially valuable for students, early-career architects, and professionals seeking clarity on how to grow their careers while contributing meaningfully to the profession and their communities.

Topics Covered in This Episode

How Dillon got started in architecture and community leadership
Key initiatives and progress within NOMA Nashville
What national gatherings like NOMA KC offer to emerging professionals
Reflections on AIA Tennessee and insights shared by past NOMA National President Pascale Sablan
The changes needed in the architecture industry to support equity and access
Advice and perspective for aspiring and future architects

Why This Conversation Matters

Architecture is evolving—not just in how we design, but in who leads, who is represented, and how the profession serves communities. This episode goes beyond credentials and titles to explore the responsibility architects carry to shape a more inclusive and impactful future.

Learn more about the work of Dillon Dunn with NOMA Nash below: https://www.nomanash.com/

Episode Sponsor — CDP Architecture

This episode is proudly sponsored by CDP Architecture, a firm dedicated to creating thoughtful, and well crafted environments across civic, education, sports, and community spaces.

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