Join Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social as he chats with Charlie Edmonds from the Future Architects Front (FAF). In this episode, they're tackling some pressing issues within the architecture profession, including exploitation, unpaid overtime, and the ambiguous role of architectural assistants. Charlie shares insights from FAF's survey and open letter to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), calling for systemic changes. Tune in for an engaging conversation on improving working conditions and fostering a better future for architects.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:46 What is FAF?
02:12 Issues in the Architecture Profession
06:08 Personal Experiences and Survey Results
09:22 Addressing RIBA and Systemic Change
30:36 The Role of Architectural Assistants
36:42 Navigating the Architecture Career Path
37:30 The Financial Burden of Architecture Education
38:23 Challenges in the Architecture Profession
39:23 The Architectural Assistant Loophole
41:02 Freelance Exploitation in Architecture
44:44 Promoting Ethical Practices in Architecture
46:13 The Power of Grassroots Movements
55:07 Future of the FAF Initiative
01:00:45 Championing Good Employers
01:06:14 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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You can read the open letter and can also find the petition here: https://linktr.ee/future_architects_front.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction