This archive live-show episode is a snapshot of Architecture Social's early community rhythm: design references, events, projects and informal industry chat.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss model making, international projects, Jeff Bezos' yacht, Boston Dynamics, D-Day landing craft restoration, MADCon events, gaming night and community updates.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-social-show-models-gaming-nights/

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 and Technical Difficulties

This archive conversation with Future Architects Front is still useful because many of the pressures around pay, hours, education and early-career architecture have not disappeared.

Stephen Drew speaks with Charlie Edmonds from Future Architects Front about exploitation in architecture, unpaid overtime, the role of architectural assistants, education costs, RIBA, grassroots campaigning and the need to champion good employers.

The conversation covers:

Archive note: this episode was recorded in February 2021, so campaign links and institutional context may have changed.

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZDHAZ0ynd8

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/future-architects-front-riba-demands/

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 and Guest Introduction

This archive Architecture Social Show episode opens February with the early mix of architecture news, community, events, project references, jobs and live-stream experimentation.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss BBC Radio London, architecture news, project references, Will's birthday, MADCon, community updates, job opportunities, awards, live-stream experiments and weekly reflections.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-social-show-february-kickoff/

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) - The Epic Countdown Begins

This archive January review shows Architecture Social using a live-show format to connect design ideas, market mood, community updates and career opportunities.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss smart homes, compact living, drone footage, student projects, Minecraft, live jobs, FAB Architects, The Greenhouse, events and the industry mood in January 2021.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/lets-discuss-architecture-in-january-on-the-architecture-social-show/

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 and Welcome

This BBC Radio London archive clip is useful because it explains Architecture Social outside the usual recruitment setting: community, careers, visibility and support for people in architecture.

Rhael 'LionHeart' Cape speaks with Stephen Drew about Architecture Social, the impact of 2020, community, architecture careers, podcasting, motivation and why the platform was being built.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkaTqk0rev0

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/bbc-radio-london-lionheart-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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome

This archive Architecture Social Show episode shows the early format at full speed: architecture news, career updates, community events and unscripted discussion.

Stephen Drew and Will Ridgway discuss Tokyo's tallest skyscraper, The Line, virtual city tours, Building of the Week, community events, architecture jobs and Dungeons and Dragons.

The conversation covers:

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📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/lets-do-this-its-the-architecture-social-show/

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

A BIM career in architecture is not just about knowing software. It is about sharing knowledge, understanding project information and helping other people work better.

Stephen Drew speaks with Gavin Crump, the Aussie BIM Guru, about BIM careers, architecture, teaching, sharing knowledge, mentorship, programming, visualisation, Revit, industry standards, open source development and gaming.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xV70DDpHF4

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/bim-careers-gavin-crump/

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 and Guest Welcome

Getting an architecture job in a tough market is not random. You need a system, a target list and enough application volume to create real chances.

Stephen Drew explains how to find an architecture job during a tough market, including organising applications, using Airtable, applying proactively, learning from the 2009 recession, increasing application volume and finding hidden opportunities.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26gpoSYxRBY

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/how-to-get-an-architecture-job/

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 and Current Job Market Concerns

A good architecture portfolio is not the biggest file you can send. It is the clearest evidence that you can think, draw, design, communicate and contribute.

Stephen Drew shares practical architecture portfolio advice, including portfolio length, first impressions, sample portfolios, project order, evidence, graphic design, spell-checking, PDF size and common mistakes that stop candidates getting interviews.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1cgjokUY6k

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/video/architecture-portfolio-tips-mistakes/

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 Architectural Social

Architecture industry culture is shaped by education, recognition, working habits, public responsibility and who gets heard.

Stephen Drew speaks with Dr Liz Walder about architecture education, research, awards, gender imbalance, diversity, remote work, home offices, public safety, community and the future of Architecture Social.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahvtG6aV8E

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/dr-liz-walder-architecture-industry-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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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction