Architecture Social

By Architecture Social, Stephen Drew

It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the... more

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How many episodes does Architecture Social have?

The podcast currently has 262 episodes available.

Architecture Social episodes:

December 05, 2022The Future of Work in the Architecture Industry, ft. Evelyn Lee
The future of work in architecture is not only about where people sit. It is about trust, flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and how practices adapt to changing expectations.
Stephen Drew speaks with Evelyn Lee about workplace strategy, flexible working, inclusion, agile teams, connected practice, technology and what architecture studios can learn from wider changes in the world of work.
The conversation covers:
How flexible working has changed expectations in architecture

Why workplace strategy matters for practice culture

How inclusion and access connect to new ways of working

What architecture studios can learn from agile and technology-led teams

Why future skills and adaptability matter for both practices and candidates
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioFu_fUU3YQ
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/future-of-work-architecture-evelyn-lee/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the future of work in architecture

05:00 Evelyn Lee, workplace strategy and innovation

10:00 Flexible working and what changed after the pandemic

15:00 Connected teams, communication and practice culture

20:00 Inclusion, access and designing better ways of working

25:00 Agile working and lessons from technology companies

30:00 What architecture studios can learn from workplace strategy

35:00 Leadership, trust and managing hybrid teams

40:00 Technology, collaboration and keeping teams aligned

45:00 Future skills and career resilience in architecture

50:00 Practical advice for practices adapting to change

55:00 Closing reflections on the future of the profession
...more
1h
November 27, 2022Architecture Careers in the Gulf, ft. Andy Shaw
Architecture careers in the Gulf can be attractive, but candidates need to understand the market properly before making assumptions about salary, lifestyle, qualifications and practice culture.
Stephen Drew speaks with Andy Shaw about architecture careers in the Gulf, including Dubai practice, relocation, salaries, job applications, Revit, regional differences, lifestyle and what candidates should research first.
The conversation covers:
What candidates should know before applying for architecture jobs in Dubai

How salaries, tax and location affect career decisions

Why qualifications, visas and local commitment matter

Which software skills appear regularly in Gulf architecture roles

How lifestyle and practice culture differ across the region
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itijiwHq6VA
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/architecture-careers-in-the-gulf/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to architecture careers in the Gulf

05:00 Moving to Dubai and common myths about the region

10:00 Salary expectations and tax-free earning context

15:00 Applying for jobs in Dubai and qualification questions

20:00 Local mobile numbers, visas and showing commitment

25:00 Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper and software expectations

30:00 Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and regional differences

35:00 Lifestyle, neighbourhoods and green spaces

40:00 Employer perspective, women's careers and closing advice
...more
45min
November 23, 2022The Business Of Metaverse Architecture, Ft. Sunken Blimp
Metaverse architecture becomes more interesting when it moves beyond spectacle and starts to answer a commercial question: who pays, what is built and what value does the space create?
Stephen Drew speaks with Matheus Stancati of Sunken Blimp about metaverse architecture as a business, including virtual showrooms, events, client work, behaviour data, community, design affordance and the bridge between physical and virtual space.
The conversation covers:
How metaverse architecture can move from passion project to paid work

Why virtual showrooms and events create commercial use cases

How behaviour data can inform virtual environment design

What architects and designers can learn from game-like spatial tools

Why community and research still matter in virtual design
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ5_pBN3sGI
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/metaverse-architecture-sunken-blimp/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the business of metaverse architecture

05:00 Sunken Blimp, virtual worlds and communicating in new ways

10:00 Walking through projects and learning from 2D plans

15:00 Behaviour data, presentations and redesigning virtual stages

20:00 Commercial virtual showrooms and client use cases

25:00 Design affordance, geometry and how virtual spaces communicate

30:00 Presentations, media and using the metaverse as a venue

35:00 Community, TikTok and building projects in public

40:00 Research, physical land and bridging virtual and real space

45:00 Final questions and where metaverse architecture could go next
...more
49min
November 18, 2022Neil Pinder and GLAM GOES GLOBAL!
GLAM shows how popular culture, fashion and architecture can open doors for young people who might not otherwise see the built environment as a place for them.
Stephen Drew speaks with Neil Pinder about GLAM Goes Global, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Architecture and Me, widening access, school outreach, wearable architectures, role models and how young creatives can find a way into architecture and design.
The conversation covers:
How GLAM uses fashion and popular culture to make architecture more accessible

Why role models matter for young people from underrepresented backgrounds

How schools can introduce architecture and design more meaningfully

Why creative success should be valued alongside academic routes

How community, confidence and collaboration support the next generation
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpqRmzhpZ14
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/neil-pinder-glam-goes-global-2021/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to GLAM Goes Global

05:00 Role models, outreach and reaching young people

10:00 School experience and not being offered architecture as an option

15:00 Education choices, creative routes and being welcomed in

20:00 Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Architecture and Me

25:00 Cultural relevance, community and wearable architectures

30:00 Alumni, school projects and building confidence

35:00 GLAM Global Expo and new initiatives

40:00 Bursaries, support and engaging young creatives

45:00 Collaboration, confidence and joining GLAM

50:00 Rethinking success criteria in schools
...more
46min
November 17, 2022What Does The Future Of Work Look Like For The Architecture Profession?
The future of work in architecture is not one thing. For candidates, it often comes down to role, salary, hours, logistics, culture and whether a practice supports development properly.
Stephen Drew discusses how architecture professionals can think about future work decisions, including salaries, job titles, hours, personal development, company culture, logistics and how to compare opportunities with more honesty.
The conversation covers:
Why salary conversations are becoming more important

How to think about job titles, role content and expectations

Why hours and competitions can affect long-term sustainability

How personal development should shape a job search

How candidates can compare company logistics and culture
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWGknceKB4E
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/future-of-work-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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the future of work in architecture

05:00 Role, job title, salary and what work actually means

10:00 Asking for pay rises and setting personal development targets

15:00 Hours, competitions and whether the workload is sustainable

20:00 Summary of the four areas shaping work decisions

25:00 Comparing roles, logistics, culture and personal priorities
...more
30min
November 15, 2022The Importance And Impact Of Architecture Mentoring, Ft Dhruv Gulabchande
Mentoring in architecture can change how students and early-career professionals understand their options, build confidence and get practical feedback when they need it most.
Stephen Drew speaks with Dhruv Gulabchande about architecture mentoring, Narrative Practice, design reviews, workshops, students, Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 support, access, representation, confidence and practical advice for CVs and portfolios.
The conversation covers:
Why architecture mentoring matters for students and early-career professionals

How Narrative Practice supports people across different study stages

Why hybrid mentoring can make support more accessible

How representation and confidence affect progression

What candidates should know about CVs, portfolios and bias
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j38_W-OM-sg
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/the-importance-and-impact-of-architecture-mentoring-ft-dhruv-gulabchande/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to architecture mentoring

05:00 Architecture Social, community support and why mentoring is complicated

10:00 Narrative Practice and who the mentoring is for

15:00 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and supporting different study stages

20:00 Hybrid mentoring, workshops and making support accessible

25:00 Representation, confidence and why mentoring should be enjoyable

30:00 Supporting people through a tough profession

35:00 Social media, platforms and reaching students

40:00 CVs, unconscious bias and practical application advice

45:00 Closing comments and audience questions
...more
58min
November 13, 2022Points to Consider for Students of Architecture, ft. Jacob Peplow.
Architecture school can feel like a whirlwind. A clear set of prompts, habits and reminders can help students think through projects with more confidence.
Stephen Drew speaks with Jacob Peplow about Points to Consider, his handbook for students of architecture, including design projects, guidance notes, study habits, academic development and practical ideas for getting more from architecture school.
The conversation covers:
Why Points to Consider was created for architecture students

How guidance notes can support different stages of a design project

What students can learn from favourite points in the handbook

How academic and practical experience shape better design judgement

Why students should build habits that support long-term development
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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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Points to Consider for architecture students

05:00 Jacob Peplow and why the handbook was created

10:00 Navigating the design project journey

15:00 Guidance notes for different stages of study

20:00 Stephen's favourite points from the book

25:00 Jacob's favourite points from the book

30:00 Academic and practical lessons from architecture education

35:00 Using the handbook during project development

40:00 How students can enrich and invigorate their studies

45:00 Final advice for architecture students
...more
51min
November 12, 2022Why are most Architecture Job Boards and Recruiter Websites so RUBBISH!?
Finding an architecture job should not feel harder than doing the job itself. Poor search, stale adverts, hidden salaries and clumsy forms all create friction for candidates.
Stephen Drew discusses why many architecture job boards and recruiter websites frustrate candidates, including poor search, outdated roles, hidden salaries, repetitive data capture and what a better job search experience should look like.
The conversation covers:
Why job searching can feel like a full-time task

How stale adverts and poor search functions damage trust

Why salary transparency and clear role details matter

How clumsy application forms lose good candidates

What specialist architecture platforms should do better
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6No9_UCwdo
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-job-boards-recruiter-websites/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to architecture job boards and recruiter websites

05:00 Why searching for a job can feel like a job itself

10:00 Stale adverts, poor search and frustrating user journeys

15:00 Hidden salaries, applications and candidate trust

20:00 Data capture, forms and why people abandon applications

25:00 What recruiters and job boards often get wrong

30:00 What a better architecture job search should include

35:00 Candidate experience and why details matter

40:00 Building trust through clearer roles and better information

45:00 How specialist architecture platforms can do better

50:00 Practical fixes for job adverts and websites

55:00 Final thoughts on improving the candidate journey

01:00 Closing comments and next steps
...more
1h 4min
November 10, 2022What Is The Role Of An Architect In The Metaverse?
The metaverse raises a practical question for architecture: if people are gathering, working and experiencing branded environments online, what role should architects and designers play?
Stephen Drew discusses the role of architects in the metaverse with Shajay Bhooshan and Andrei Dolnikov, covering computational design, visualisation, digital spaces, virtual communities, NFTs and how architecture skills may apply in immersive environments.
The conversation covers:
How computational design connects to virtual environments

What visualisation specialists bring to digital space-making

Why clients and communities may need designed immersive experiences

How NFTs and digital ownership sit alongside architecture culture

Which architecture skills may transfer into metaverse work
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIoL2avWZNk
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/architecture-metaverse-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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to architects and the metaverse

05:00 Shajay Bhooshan, Zaha Hadid Architects and CODE

10:00 Computational design and architectural platforms

15:00 Architecting the Metaverse and digital design work

20:00 Andrei Dolnikov, visualisation and Binyan Studios

25:00 Cause and Effect and the global visualisation community

30:00 Digital spaces, clients and immersive storytelling

35:00 NFTs, Art Basel and creative digital ownership

40:00 Skills architects can bring to virtual environments

45:00 What changes when spaces are not physically built

50:00 Future roles for architects in metaverse projects
...more
56min
October 27, 2022Alternative Careers in Architectural Photography, ft. Chris Hopkinson
Architectural photography is one of the clearest examples of an alternative career path connected to architecture, combining spatial understanding, storytelling and business development.
Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Hopkinson about moving from architecture into architectural photography, building a portfolio, winning work, understanding buildings and creating a career around visual storytelling.
The conversation covers:
How architecture training can support architectural photography

Why alternative careers can still sit close to the built environment

How to build credibility when moving into a new creative specialism

What practices need from strong project photography

What candidates can learn from a career pivot out of traditional practice
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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s2xCNFJVqQ
📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/alternative-careers-architectural-photography/
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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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to alternative careers in architectural photography

05:00 Chris Hopkinson's route from architecture to photography

10:00 Putting down the mouse and picking up the camera

15:00 Building credibility and early photography work

20:00 How architecture training supports better image-making

25:00 Winning clients and developing a specialist career

30:00 What practices need from architectural photography

35:00 Advice for people considering a creative career pivot

40:00 Final reflections on alternative careers
...more
43min

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How many episodes does Architecture Social have?

The podcast currently has 262 episodes available.

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