The Broke Architect

The DATA Centre Opportunity


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Released today this S4.E5 I spoke with Johnathan Munkley of WSP.

Don't Miss It! 🎙️In this explosive episode, we dive into some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing architects today:

🔥 Working for free – Why is this still happening?

⚖️ Protecting the architect's function – Should we have legal protection like lawyers?

🛑 Stagnation – Is architecture stuck in a rut?

📉 Race to the bottom – Are fees and standards spiralling downwards?

🔄 The PD role – Could this spark a renaissance in the profession?

🤖 AI fatigue – Is technology overwhelming architects?

💰 Data centres for Big Tech clients – Are architects missing out on this billion-pound industry?

🏗️ Mission-critical roles – Why architects are key to vital infrastructure.

🏢 Inside WSP – Exploring their culture, structure, and promotion paths.

🎓 Out-of-touch tutors – Are architecture schools preparing students for the real world?

🧠 Passing the torch – Why the next generation of architects needs more opportunities.

💺 Seats of power – Who really controls the future of architecture?

WSP employs 210 architects and designs data centres - could nuclear power them? This episode reveals why architects must act now to secure their place in these lucrative markets.


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