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We discover some phrases like "toxic achievements" and "toxic pressure"... and in this episode, I attempted to introduce these phrases in the architectural context of education and practice, I hope to delve deeper and interpret further in the next episodes as it is imperative to understand why we teach and practice as such.

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I would like to make the argument for all 17 Sustainable Development Goals 2030 to be disability inclusive in this podcast episode, although SDG goals 4, 8, 10, 11, and 17 are the obvious ones.  It is projected by 2040, that 17% of the Malaysian population to be 65 years and above, plus now 16% of the population in any country is estimated to be disabled persons. (US data states that 70% of older persons are disabled). Have we started to discuss Mainstreaming Disability In The Implementation Of The Agenda 2030 And Its SDGs, hence what and how is the way forward? This episode gives an overview of the link #Envision2030 (click below), and in later episodes, we will discuss in detail the SDGs and disability.

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This is the concluding episode of a two-part series, where Part 2 discusses 'job burnout risk factors, ' the consequences of job burnout' and, 'handling job burnout'. We referred to 2 other articles from Architizer and Monograph, including the article found in the link below, "Job burnout: How to spot it and take action" by the Mayo Clinic staff.
In conclusion, some leadership is necessary to alleviate the problem of burnout among architects and designers. 

Link to Mayo Clinic article.
Link to Architizer article.
Link to Monograph article.

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Job burnout for an architect and designer could be based on many factors and if not resolved or identified early could lead to depression. Part 1 episode discussed based on the article found in the link below, "Job burnout: How to spot it and take action" by the Mayo Clinic staff, is discussed in the architecture practice context. Content included: 'job burnout symptoms' and 'possible causes of job burnout'. Part 2 will deal with 'job burnout risk factors, ' consequences of job burnout' and, 'handling job burnout'.

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Continuing the discussion exploring the two subjects of 'adaptability' and 'visualization' in the context of architecture (education and practice) and mental health balance (human being and cognition from a psychological perspective). 

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Reading Stewart Brand's book "How Buildings Learn - What Happens After They're Built", for the first time in 1995, I see now the relevance of the idea of adaptability more than ever.  Whole attitudes can be changed with regard to architecture and education. 
This is the first thought in thinking about the importance of 'visualization' comparing architecture to mental health balance. 

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What is missing in the first degree of architecture course (Part 1) where graduates are confused? Example: I miss design but I cannot get work with an architecture company. It has been 2 years now, and I am working in an engineering company... 

A recent development where one of the oldest architecture schools in my country decided to do something about the lack of creativity in their programs, reinstating a retired academic who is from the arts and humanities to make sure that what it says on the tin will be what it will do to future students: architecture design is about being creative and we will provide that education for you, primarily. Will the return of manual drawings and more of the arts and humanities / liberal arts programs be adopted so that students gain more confidence in themselves as creative persons? 

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This is the first part of a ‘common sense’ series on mental health and well-being for the architect focusing on “connection and community” as important factors to growth and development. 

(Disclaimer: I am not a therapist. I have 35 years of working experience in architecture education and practice)

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This is a serious proposal on how any architecture course in Malaysia especially, needs to be revised or create a new architecture curriculum in the higher institution of learning. The approach is based on the philosophical approach and from the point of view of Architecture's roots in Arts and Humanities, however able to assuage current needs and problems in architecture education and practice.

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A topic that has not been recognized enough and a concern that needed to be raised. An architect can be triggered in the workplace environment by the lack of mental health balance. What are the underlying reasons for being triggered or feeling distressed or uncomfortable after receiving the sensation in terms of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching? More often than not, trigger/s are just reminders of our discomfort and even fears about something. In the architectural context, fear of losing your job, not getting due increment, feeling injustice, being overwhelmed and fatigued due to overload, and many other things may occur in the office or from home as well.

Talk Architecture 2023, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob.  Photo credit: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob; 'Fatigued Architect', 2023

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