AI is no longer a distant conversation for architecture practices. It is already changing concept design, modelling, visualisation, workflows and the type of skills studios may need next.

Stephen Drew speaks with George Guida, founder of xFigura, about building AI tools for architecture, what practices are getting right and wrong, and why ignoring the technology could become a serious commercial risk.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction to AI in Architecture

Architecture education is under pressure from all sides: fees, regulation, AI, employability, student expectations and a profession that keeps changing faster than course structures.

Stephen Drew speaks with Alberto Villanueva, Head of Architecture at Ravensbourne University London, about whether universities are keeping up and how education can better connect students with real practice.

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architectures-future-are-universities-keeping-up-ft-alberto-villanueva/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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• (00:00) - Introduction and State of Architecture in 2025

Planning consultancy sits right at the point where design ambition, policy, viability and local authority reality meet.

Stephen Drew speaks with Greg Blaquiere, founder of Eagle Planning and Development, about moving from local government into private planning consultancy, starting a business and building better working relationships with architects.

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Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Overview

Healthcare architecture is not just about technical compliance. It affects dignity, treatment, safety, mental health and how people experience some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Stephen Drew speaks with Kim Kennedy, Principal at Parkin Architects in Ottawa, about healthcare architecture, mental health facilities, specialist project knowledge and what it takes to build a career in this demanding sector.

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/can-architecture-really-heal-discover-the-impact-with-kim-kennedy/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Overview

Leadership in architecture is often framed around confidence, charisma and being the loudest voice in the room. That is a narrow view, and it can exclude people who lead in a quieter way.

Stephen Drew speaks with Carlo Magni, Associate Director at EPR Architects, about introversion, leadership, soft skills, delegation and how architecture professionals can grow beyond technical delivery into clearer project and team leadership.

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/introverts-as-leaders-carlo-magni-challenges-architectural-norms/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Developers are often seen as the people on the other side of the table, but architecture professionals can learn a lot from how they think about sites, risk, viability and delivery.

Stephen Drew speaks with Simon Vernon-Harcourt, Design Director at City and Country, about moving from architecture into development, restoring historic buildings and working with architects on complex conversion projects.

The conversation covers:

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/are-developers-the-new-architects-simon-vernon-harcourts-journey/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - Simon Vernon

BIM did not arrive neatly. For many practices, it was messy, resisted and learned by people willing to get uncomfortable with new tools before everyone else had caught up.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jon Arnott about going from Revit rookie to digital leader, building BIM capability, launching Adeptus Digital and thinking about the next wave of AI-led change in architecture and construction.

The conversation covers:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOX5aWiah1E

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/revit-rookie-to-digital-leader-jon-arnotts-path-to-adeptus/

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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Personal Journey

Small architecture practices do not fail because they care too little about design. They usually struggle because cash flow, clients, confidence, pricing and marketing are harder than people admit.

Stephen Drew speaks with Claire Nash about running a small architecture practice, asking for money upfront, finding a niche, getting work through content and building a studio that is more stable without losing its character.

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Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Architecture Social Show

Good urbanism needs more than drawings. It needs writing, research, public engagement, curation, politics, storytelling and the patience to connect people with place.

Stephen Drew speaks with Lucy Bullivant, author, strategist and curator, about masterplanning, exhibitions, retrofitting, publishing, Temple Bar Trust and how urban design conversations reach wider audiences.

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/writing-curating-strategising-lucy-bullivants-urbanist-toolkit/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - 0236 - Lucy Bullivant

Some architects look at development and see freedom, profit and control. The reality is harder: risk, finance, planning, hiring, cash flow and commercial decisions that do not wait for perfect design.

Stephen Drew speaks with Ben Richards about moving from architecture into property development, building multiple businesses and what designers should understand before assuming development is the obvious next step.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVWGtVrGZZ4

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/why-most-architects-shouldnt-be-developers-but-some-should-ft-ben-richards/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
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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:
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Chapters

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Live Stream Special