Practice culture, transport expertise, sustainability and delegation all shape what it feels like to work at an architecture studio over the long term.

Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Williamson about Weston Williamson + Partners, transport-led design, sustainability, office culture, delegation, career advice and the importance of enthusiasm and lifelong learning.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN3TdXUmhyQ

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/weston-williamson-chris-williamson-careers/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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This archive episode captures the Just Transition Lobby Hustings 2023, a live discussion around RIBA elections, representation, climate action, education and the future priorities of the profession.

Stephen Drew and the panel discuss associate representation, fair pay, sustainability, EDI, education, professional institutions and what Architecture Social's role can be in opening up conversations around the architecture profession.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs1yHdz6iEo

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/blog/reclaiming-riba-architecture-social/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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AI in architecture is not just about fast images or clever prompts. It raises practical questions about design judgement, clients, portfolios, education and how people use new tools with purpose.

Stephen Drew speaks with Nathalie Rozencwajg of NAME Architecture about ChatGPT, Midjourney, visual production, client expectations, architecture education and what candidates and practices should understand as AI becomes part of design culture.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Siu8-4Rinvg

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/ai-architecture-nathalie-rozencwajg/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Moving from architecture into real estate can look like a big leap, but design thinking, communication and commercial awareness all matter inside development teams.

Stephen Drew speaks with Richard Carr, Design Director at Landsec, about moving from architecture into real estate, leading design from the client side, working with consultants and building a career that connects creativity with commercial reality.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dISoiENMXV8

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/richard-carr-architecture-real-estate/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Studio culture can make or break a job. Candidates need to know how to read the signs before joining, and practices need to understand what people actually experience day to day.

Stephen Drew speaks with Julia Nicholls about finding the right fit with studio culture, including leadership, transparency, mentoring, inclusion, wellbeing, CPD, social life, salary and how to ask better questions during an interview process.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeMn2E0eGd0

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/is-this-for-me-ten-tips-on-finding-your-fit-with-studio-culture-ft-julia-nicholls/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Film can explain architecture in ways drawings and still images often cannot. It can show atmosphere, sequence, use, story and emotion in a form people understand quickly.

Stephen Drew speaks with Khizr Studio about architectural film, storytelling, animation, social video, subtitles, AI tools and how moving image can help students, practices and clients understand design ideas.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Our-QvveSh0

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/the-power-of-film-and-storytelling-in-architecture-ft-khizr-studio/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Architecture can still feel hard to enter, especially for students, overseas professionals and early-career people without the right networks, money, experience or confidence.

Stephen Drew speaks with Laurence Richards and Joe Maguire about barriers to entry in architecture, including education, salaries, work experience, technical skills, portfolios, diversity and the practical changes that could make the industry more accessible.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjjwmV_l5n4

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/no-entry-exposing-the-barriers-to-entry-within-the-architecture-industry/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Augmented and mixed reality can sound like hype, but they raise useful questions for architecture: how people see information, test space, share models and interact with design.

Stephen Drew speaks with James Lee Burgess about augmented reality, mixed reality, architecture, HoloLens, Unity, Revit models, NFTs, accessibility, upskilling and where immersive tools may fit in built environment work.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV47Dc2J8Gs

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/augmented-mixed-reality-architecture/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Architecture practice websites often look polished but fail to explain who the practice is for, what it does well and why a client, collaborator or candidate should care.

Stephen Drew speaks with Bryon McCartney about architecture practice websites, content, positioning, SEO, social media, personal branding and how practices can communicate value more clearly online.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0smym1Y548Y

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/why-are-most-architecture-practices-websites-completely-useless/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Co-living sits between housing, hospitality, community and urban design. The design challenge is not just the private room, but how shared space and resident experience work together.

Stephen Drew speaks with David Drews of Node Living about co-living architecture, shared amenities, flexible living, urban community, operations and what designers can learn from modern city living models.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlD1wEA9AYU

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/co-living-architecture-node-living-david-drews/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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