NFTs in architecture are not interesting because someone says Web3 loudly enough. They become interesting only if they change how design work is owned, shown, sold, licensed or experienced.

Stephen Drew hosts an open discussion on NFTs, Web3, blockchain and architecture, looking at whether the technology is just a fad or whether digital ownership could affect design work, portfolios and the built environment.

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-nfts-web3/

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 job searches change quickly, and old tactics can stop working before candidates realise it.

Stephen Drew gives a direct view on how the architecture job market had changed at the start of 2022, what candidates were getting wrong, and how to make applications, CVs, portfolios and job-search activity more effective.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDbgEOA5OFE

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 in the metaverse sounds futuristic, but the practical design question is familiar: who is the space for, what behaviour does it support and how does the design make the experience better?

Stephen Drew speaks with Fatemeh Monfared about architecture in the metaverse, NFTs, Decentraland, designing a virtual headquarters for Plei, and how spatial design skills can translate into digital environments.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCazwGMq6k

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-in-the-metaverse-fatemeh-monfared/

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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The next generation of architecture professionals is entering a very different profession: hybrid work, public content, new expectations around culture and a stronger willingness to question old routes.

Stephen Drew speaks with Hamza Shaikh about the next generation of architecture professionals, including hybrid working, online content, Future Architects Front, RIBA change and how younger voices are reshaping the profession.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7gYzK0l3lE

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/hamza-shaikh-discussing-the-next-generation-of-architects/

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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Becoming an architect is a serious commitment. The training route is long, the expectations are high and the money question is fair to ask before you commit your whole life to the profession.

Stephen Drew speaks with Scott MacTavish about becoming an architect, leaving practice for architectural recruitment, the money question, portfolios, interviews, employer expectations and the realities of the profession across different markets.

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/scott-mactavish-becoming-an-architect-surely-there-are-easier-ways-to-make-money/

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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Alternative architecture careers become easier to explore when you stop treating architecture as one job title and start treating it as a transferable skill set.

Stephen Drew speaks with Tanisha Raffiuddin about Concept Culture, alternative careers in architecture, storytelling, online marketing, sustainability communications, brand growth and how architecture-trained people can apply their skills outside a standard practice path.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/tanisha-raffiuddinence-concept-culture/

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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Planning can make or break a project, but many people outside that world only see the outcome rather than the process behind it.

Stephen Drew speaks with John Snow of Tetrik Planning about what planning consultants do, how they work with architects, Section 106 agreements, public and private sector planning experience, retail, housing and mixed-use schemes.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nygprvsB4Zs

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/john-snow-planning-section-106/

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 communities are useful when they do more than create noise. They help people learn, ask better questions, find opportunities and feel less isolated in a profession that can be hard to navigate alone.

Stephen Drew joins Michael Riscica on the Young Architect Podcast to discuss Architecture Social, recruitment, Clubhouse, community, job searching and practical advice for architecture students and professionals.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-communities-young-architect-podcast/

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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The best applications make it easy for a hiring manager to understand the person, the evidence and the fit quickly.

Stephen Drew explains what employers and hiring managers look for when recruiting architects, including how to stand out, what skills matter, and how to improve CVs, portfolios and application emails.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJXwh8JDbuo

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/what-hiring-managers-look-for-architects/

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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Online learning can be more than a quick software top-up. Used properly, it can help architecture professionals build confidence, document expertise and move into training, BIM, CAD management or another adjacent career route.

Stephen Drew speaks with Shaun 'SCB' Bryant about online learning, Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk training, alternative careers, CAD and BIM expertise, teaching, consulting and creating opportunities in the face of adversity.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z78YKT0qbWc

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/shaun-bryant-online-learning-alternative-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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