Representation in architecture affects who feels welcome, who stays and who sees a future for themselves in the profession.

Stephen Drew speaks with Savannah Williams of POC in Architecture about representation, black architects, imposter syndrome, practice culture, institutions, community and how the industry can better support people of colour.

The conversation covers:

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/savannah-williams-poc-in-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/

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A strong architecture portfolio is not just a collection of nice sheets. It has to help an employer understand your level, judgement, technical ability and relevance quickly.

Stephen Drew gives a practical portfolio bootcamp for architecture professionals, covering project choice, structure, professional work, technical evidence, file size, interviews and how to make a portfolio easier for practices to assess.

The conversation covers:

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

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

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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An architecture CV needs to be clear before it is clever. Employers need to understand who you are, where you are, what level you are and why your experience is relevant.

Stephen Drew gives a practical CV and resume bootcamp for architecture professionals, covering layout, clarity, role evidence, software skills, references, awards and how to make applications easier for employers to assess.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SyaiwwHtM0

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

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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Built environment technology roles can give BIM-minded architecture professionals a different career path beyond traditional practice.

Stephen Drew speaks with Rob Wood and Sarah from Glider about digital careers, BIM, information management, remote working, company culture and what it is like to work inside a built environment technology company.

The conversation covers:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJoF0jxuH8s

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https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/what-is-it-like-to-work-at-a-digital-tech-company-within-the-built-environment-ft-glider-tech/

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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Hiring disabled employees is not charity. Done properly, it is a practical route to better talent, better working cultures and a stronger business.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jane Hatton about disability inclusion, workplace adjustments, flexible working, inclusive recruitment, disabled talent and how architecture practices can become more accessible and effective employers.

The conversation covers:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUm4cAS8vsE

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/hiring-disabled-employees-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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AI in architecture is useful when it gives designers better evidence, sharper options and clearer ways to test a decision. It becomes weak when it is treated as a magic answer or a replacement for judgement.

Stephen Drew speaks with Steven Charlton of I/O Atelier about AI in architecture and design, including data-led creativity, geospatial information, client communication, public datasets, early adoption, computational design and future skills.

The conversation covers:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO1e8Jox6MY

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

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 is already influencing architecture through images, text, prompts, concept testing and new communities of designers experimenting with serious workflows.

Stephen Drew speaks with Amir Noori about AI in architecture, Midjourney, ChatGPT, visualisation, feasibility work, prompts, recruitment, communities and how architects can use AI without treating it as a gimmick.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBX7-VjqlEA

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/amir-noori-ai-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 needs strong visual communication. Websites, graphic design, typography and presentation all shape how a practice, project or portfolio is understood.

Stephen Drew speaks with Adam Tarasewicz about web and graphic design for architecture, visual identity, practice websites, research, portfolios and how design communication supports built environment work.

The conversation covers:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Kai-VJzvE

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/graphic-design-for-architecture-adam-tarasewicz/

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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Technology and AI are changing the built environment, but the useful question is not whether tools are impressive. It is where they save time, improve thinking and create better professional judgement.

Stephen Drew speaks with Jordan Harris about AI, generative design, BIM, visualisation, coding, the metaverse and the skills architecture professionals need as technology becomes part of everyday practice.

The conversation covers:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL7fne35IJ4

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/the-impact-of-tech-and-ai-on-the-built-environment-and-profession-of-architecture-ft-jordan-harris/

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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Urban design and landscape architecture careers sit close to architecture, but they bring different scales, tools, stakeholders and ways of thinking about places.

Stephen Drew speaks with Liezel Du Preez of City Design People about finding jobs in urban design and landscape architecture, career routes, portfolios, drawing, local government, developers and how candidates can tell clearer project stories.

The conversation covers:

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdj8JBaWTvQ

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/finding-jobs-in-urban-design-and-landscape-architecture-ft-liezel-du-preez-at-city-design-people/

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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