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This episode we discuss Archispeak Podcast joining the new socials like Threads and Instagram (finally). Evan discusses the letter NCARB send out welcoming back all of the new members with a little gift of fee increases and how Cormac avoided future fee increases by not reinstating his NCARB record.

Episode links

• archy_type instagram
• archy_type threads
• TRXL instagram
• TRXL threads
• Archispeak_Podcast instagram
• Archispeak_Podcast threads
• NCARB Fee Increase

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A conversation about the use of technology in architecture, including the evolution of tools and the importance of maintaining a creative mindset. The discussion touches on the idea of what constitutes a "sketch" in the modern era, and the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology in the design process. The hosts also offer a glimpse into their own creative processes and the tools they use to bring their ideas to life.

Episode links

• Coffee Sketch Podcast
• Coffee Sketch Podcast on YouTube
• @archy_type on Instagram (Cormac)
• @falloutstudio on instagram (Jamie)
• @kurtneiswender on instagram (Kurt)
• @etroxel on instagram (Evan)

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In this episode we discuss our experiences at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture and the election of Evelyn Lee, FAIA as the 2025 President elect. The conversation also touches on the increasing role of AI in architecture and the need to reinvent the profession for the future.

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In a conversation about woodworking and content creation, Cam Anderson of BlacktailStudio joins the podcast to discuss the importance of making interesting projects rather than chasing algorithms or demographics. He also talks about the value of showing mistakes and failures in the process of creating, and how it can be engaging for his audience.

Episode links

• BacktailStudio website
• Cam’s YouTube channel
• BlacktailStudio on Instagram

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We discuss scars from our youth and scars from the profession, object visualizers versus text-based learners, the lack of hands-on education in schools and the devaluation of blue-collar work, and the result of a disconnection between architects and the physical construction process.

Episode links

• Why Only Some of Us Think in Pictures (YouTube) - Van Neistat’s video on The Spirited Man channel
• The world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin’s TED Talk
• Thinking: Pictures vs Words (YouTube) - Temple Grandin’s podcast episode on the Jordan B Peterson channel

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Sparked by a new offer, we revisit the value of NCARB membership.

Episode links

• Details about the NCARB offer

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In this episode we discuss the use of AI in architecture, including image and text generation. We talk about the potential for AI to automate mundane tasks and increase productivity, including using it to generate meeting minutes and other documents, as well as the ethical implications of its use. We talk about tools such as MidJourney and ChatGPT, and discuss how AI can be trained on a firm's data to generate designs that match their style.

Episode links

• Notion
• ChatGPT
• MidJourney

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In this episode with special guest Evelyn Lee, FAIA we discuss the pressing need for architectural firms to adapt to changing business models and billing practices in order to survive during economic downturns. We all know that architectural firms and staff are often hit hard during recessions, and that traditional billing models and the commoditization of architectural services are not sustainable in the long term.

Episode links

• Evelyn’s LinkedIn post
• Archispeak 291: Architects are an Endangered Species (the episode wherein we originally referenced Evelyn’s LinkedIn post)
• Evelyn Lee on LinkedIn
• Practice Disrupted Podcast hosted by Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain

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Cormac and Evan discuss the importance of understanding the "why" in architecture education how that transitions into a career in architecture. They discuss the desire for students to have a deeper understanding of the practicalities of building design, and the importance of practitioners and academics working together to provide this education. They also touch on the challenges of AI in architecture and the need for frameworks and mentorship to help guide students and young architects.

Episode links

• Subscribe to the Archispeak YouTube channel and watch this episode
• Architecture School is Broken by Ross Brady (Architizer)
• TRXL podcast episode 112: ‘Start With a Better Framework’, with Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club
• Building Science Fight Club on Instagram

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We have a conversation with Jake Rudin, co-author of the recently published book titled "Out of Architecture" to discuss the need for architects to appropriately value themselves and their skills to create a more positive and sustainable profession, or to leave it altogether for something else. We talk about the lack of leadership training, the importance of designing our businesses, and the value of architects as problem solvers in architecture firms and adjacent industries.

About Jake

Jake is a strategic thinker and designer with a decade of experience in building things from the ground up. He currently leads teams at Adidas in Computational Design, Digital Technologies, and Pattern Engineering. He also runs Out of Architecture, a career consulting firm helping designers apply their incredible talents in untraditional ways.

Episode Links

• Out of Architecture website
• Out of Architecture: The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice (Amazon)
• Out of Architecture on LinkedIn
• Out of Architecture on Instagram
• Jake on LinkedIn
• Tangents podcast