Archispeak

By Evan Troxel & Cormac PhalenBusiness Technology Arts Careers Design

Archispeak episodes

February 01, 2021 #206 – It's Not You, It's Me
We discuss the relationships and emotional connections between humans and animals, and draw a connection to architects and their projects; and how most people don't understand the latter.
22 min
January 28, 2021 #205 – Potential Levels of Dysfunction
We discuss the distinction between comments and communications, what to do with staff during project down-time, the problem with data silos, and there's a little more to add to Cormac's Zoom shenanigans.
25 min
January 25, 2021 #204 – Cooking with Cormac
We discuss Cormac's open Zoom room and somehow the timing worked out just right to prank a teammate while recording the episode.
22 min
January 21, 2021 #203 – Fingers Crossed
We discuss the architecture reality show we'd want to watch, some buildings by architect William Pereira, and some hopefulness on inauguration day for 46.
Links
William Pereira (Wikipedia)
List of William Pereira buildings (Wikipedia)
Pereira monograph (Amazon)
33 min
January 18, 2021 #202 – Surviving 2021
Forget goals and resolutions... in this episode, we share how we plan on just staying alive. And there's some new pretty exciting collaboration software we're looking at too, so check the link in the show notes.
Links
Huddle's Teamflow platform for online communication and collaboration with spatial aspects.
24 min
January 11, 2021 #201 – More Potent, More Purposeful
We discuss the two things that architects hate, and about intentionally (re)setting boundaries in our day-to-day to increase our potency.
Links
Evan's Disruptive Technology in Architecture presentation to AIA Palm Beach (YouTube)
17 min
December 07, 2020 #200 – The Dumpster Fire Episode
2 architects. ~20 minutes (MAYBE). 200 episodes. 2020: The Dumpster Fire. Join us in this podcasting milestone episode—the last one of the year—as we discuss what 8 years of podcasting has been like.
Links
5Architecture
Fatman Beyond
The Gābl Media network
45 min
December 03, 2020 #199 – A 'Problem' Problem
We discuss promotions, wicked and tame design problems, shell games, and what happens in the sub-sub basement of Cormac's project.
Links
Archispeak's Gifts for Architects 2020 - Youtube Episode
24 min
November 30, 2020 #198 – Gifts for Architects 2020
Looking to find a gift for your favorite architect? Look no further. Here are Archispeak’s top architectural gift picks for the 2020 holiday giving season.
This year, there’s also a video version of this episode. Why? Because we wanted to show you what we were talking about. Click here to watch it on YouTube.
Check out all the links below!
Links
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Evan’s picks:
Andrew Heumann's generative design prints
Runcible Studios online shop
LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet
LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet
LEGO Star Wars Tie Fighter Pilot
Keychron K2 Wireless Bluetooth/USB Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard
Elgato Cam Link 4K
Evan's book recommendations:
The Little Architect's Alphabet: Learning your letters through design by Lora Teagarden AIA
ARE Hacks: Learn How to Pass the Architect Registration Exam by Evan Troxel AIA
Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine by Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley (preorder)
Adapt As An Architect: A career companion by Randy Deutsche (preorder)
Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Medium Nib - Mango - Candy Special Edition 2020 - Model 021
Vanmoof Electric bicycles
Super73-Z1 electric motorbike
Craftsman oscillating multi-tool
Cormac’s picks:
XP-PEN Artist13.3 Pro - Drawing Monitor
The Little Architect's Alphabet: Learning your letters through design
Nespresso ENV135B Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, Black
Milk Frother, Miroco Stainless Steel Milk Steamer
Koncept - LED Desk Lamp
Good & Well Supply Co. National Park Candle - ZION
The National Park Candles (entire collection)
Cormac’s Book Recommendations:
See the suggestions Evan STOLE…STOLE, I say
Architecture of the Shot
Architecture of the Cocktail
Sketch tools and books Cormac flashed during the episode
Field Notes
Leuchtturm 1917 (Sketchbook)
And if you’re looking for something to send Cormac (in Olive Green)
47 min
November 23, 2020 #197 – Mis-reading it Wrong
We discuss expectations and boundaries around our always-on communication options, and how fragmented and difficult to manage this has all become due to the multitude of options.
Links
Watch the Archispeak + Life of an Architect podcast happy hour (YouTube)
24 min

About Archispeak

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Archispeak is one of architecture's longest-running podcasts — 383 episodes of honest, unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to work in the profession. Since 2012, architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been exploring design, career, firm culture, tools, work/life balance, mentoring, generational differences, and job hunting — everything that comes with building a life in architecture.