Hello and Welcome to episode 12 of Archipod!

After a small break, Archipod is back! In this episode, I am joined by Rob Charlton. Rob is currently chief executive at Spacegroup, which is the "umbrella" role over several companies including SPACE Architects (UK). Rob shows great passion and positivity toward fighting climate change and today we discuss how we, as architects, can help reduce the carbon footprint in the construction and occupation of buildings. Climate change is not new to anyone and it's really easy to feel helpless, but we as the new generation of architects have a role to play in combatting climate change and to quote Rob, "Challenges are opportunities".

I came out of the recording session feeling inspired, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you for your continued support.

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Hello and welcome to episode 11 of Archipod.

Today I am joined by Cameron, who is an associate professor at Northumbria University. In this episode we discuss Cameron's journey to becoming a theorist and an academic. Cameron discusses what it is like to study for a PhD in Architecture and how this shaped his "critical thinking" in the world of Architecture. We also discuss how architectural theory can enrich your design work in practice. Cameron has a really interesting insight into how theory relates to not only design but to life in general.

thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy!

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Hello and welcome to episode 10 of Archipod!

Today I am joined by Oliver and Imogen who both work at MawsonKerr Architects (a small practice based in Newcastle Upon Tyne) and in this episode, we discuss the different routes into architectural careers. Imogen is working as a part II Architectural designer at MawsonKerr and currently doing her Part II through the degree apprenticeship at Northumbria University, she discusses what it is like to work alongside her studies as well as the route to part III as a DA student. Oliver is a fully qualified architect and works full-time as a project architect at MawsonKerr, he is also a trustee of the Northern architectural association and in this episode, he discusses his experience through Masters and Part III as well as working alongside his Masters.

Thank you for listening and enjoy!

** I apologise for any background noises, we recorded this episode in MawsonKerr's working office (which is really cool by the way) **

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has listened so far. If someone told me a year ago that I have recorded, edited and released 10 episodes of an architecture podcast, I would have laughed in their face. I am so thankful for everyone who has participated in the episodes so far, I can't believe that I get to talk and discuss architecture with people that I look up to and admire so much. A huge reason I started Archipod was because of the lack of information there was about architectural education and careers, I had a lot of questions and I knew everyone else did too. I started my degree in covid, and I found it difficult to put myself out there and ask the questions that I wanted to ask, so I thought "hey, why not start an architecture podcast?" but I never thought it would become what it has. I've learnt a lot through these podcasts and I feel prepared to move into my architectural career. I hope it has helped you as much as it has helped me and thank you for listening to ten episodes of my dumb voice :)

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Hello and welcome to episode 9 of Archipod, today I am joined by Ian Crow from Ryder Architecture. Ian is a partner at Ryder Architecture and he is also a Year 3 external tutor at Northumbria University. In this episode, Ian talks about his architectural career and how it started when he was a part 1. Ian and I also discuss what it is like to work at a large practice like Ryder (North East).

Thank you for listening and enjoy!

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Hello and welcome to episode 8 of Archipod, today I am joined by Will Campbell, an assistant professor at Northumbria University. In this episode, Will talks about his undergraduate experience at Northumbria University, his time as a Part 1, 2 and 3 and how he got into Academia. Will also sheds some light on his experience at FCB studios and how he built his architecture technology knowledge up through the years.

Thank you for listening and enjoy!

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Hello and welcome to episode 7 of Archipod. I am really excited to be talking with Tom Rowntree today who is a second-year master's student at University of Westminster. Today we talk about Tom's experience with bachelor's and master's and how he built and balanced his architecture content creation alongside his studies. 

Thank you for listening and enjoy!

** This episode was recorded online so please excuse any timing or quality issues **

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Hello and welcome to episode 6 of Archipod. Today I am joined by Tara and Nadia, who are both assistant professors at Northumbria University. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a woman in architecture, both of their experiences working in practice, and general discussions about women in the industry/academia. This episode has been one that I've always wanted to do from the very beginning and I am really happy with the way it turned out. I hope it encourages people to talk and discuss different areas in which the industry can improve.

Thank you for listening and enjoy!  

** This episode has been recorded in a small room in the architecture studios, I apologise for any background noises ** 

Hello and welcome to episode 4 of Archipod! Today I am joined by Laura once again. In this episode, Laura and I discuss how to prioritise your mental health when studying architecture, our personal experience with mental health and advice we would give anyone struggling. If anyone is really struggling with the work and life balance and feels they need some support then I have attached some well-being links. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy!

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https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/support-for-students/counselling-and-mental-health-support/

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/support-for-students/student-life-and-wellbeing/

ASK4help is based in the Student Central locations on campus which is a 24/7 service during term time.

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Hello and welcome to episode 3. In this episode, I am joined by Julia and Alexia who are both studying Architecture at Northumbria. Both Alexia and Julia are international students and they talk about what it's like to study in the UK, their experience getting into University and what struggles they faced when they first moved here.

Enjoy!

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Hello and welcome to the second episode of Archipod. In this episode, we are joined by Tom Durham, a former student at Northumbria. Tom is currently working as a part 1 assistant at Grimshaw (London). Tom and I discuss how he got to where he is, the struggles he faced during his bachelor's and current issues regarding politics in architecture. 

*This episode was recorded using Skype, please excuse any connection noises*

Enjoy!

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