Searching for a job is like a job in itself. Anyone who disagrees hasn't had the misfortune of clicking through a thousand websites to find their job. Honestly, it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Except the hay is actually sharp needles which asks for all your personal data, crashes and ghosts you when you've handed everything over. Sometimes the job is out of date, if you can find it to begin with because the search function was coded someone who has never worked in your industr...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 150
Shajay Bhooshan is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects where he heads the research activities of the Computation and Design (CODE) group. CODE has made key contributions to computational platforms, talent development and architectural design at ZHA, especially related to architectural application and articulation of shell structures. Some of his recent projects at ZHA include “Architecting the Metaverse” as well as “NFTism” at Art Basel Miama Beach. Andrei Dolnikov is an Interior Arch...
Nov 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 149
Often we've talked here on the Architecture Social about alternative careers in Architecture. Whether it's architectural journalism, moving to a developer or becoming an Architectural Photographer. I thought it wouldn't be helpful to speak to people who studied Architecture and practised in the Industry who have gone on to do great things in other parts of our industry in different careers so we can learn a thing or two. On that note, I'm joined by the fantastic Chris Hopkinson who I met several...
Oct 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 148
If you've ever followed a Marketing expert for the Architecture Industry, you may hear some jargon and be thinking what on earth do some of these words and abbreviations mean... A few serial offenders that should be thrown into the jargon jail that come to mind are CTA, KPI, PPC, ROI, SEO and BD. Surely some of these must be useful and important if everyones' saying them right? So what is "BD" or "Business Development" and why is it essential to practising Architecture and building a business or...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 147
With the rising cost of living and crashing economy in the UK, you wouldn't be the only Architect thinking about moving Client-Side. After all, I can see why many would think it would be appealing to work in real estate on the Developer's team or perhaps as part of a Main Contractor instead of an Architecture Practice. Over the years I've seen several Architects successfully move client-side, and an awful lot that have wanted to make the jump but have fallen short of making the shortlist and giv...
Oct 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 146
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work in a different profession? Is it possible? Are the skills learnt while studying Architecture useful in other industries? Where do you even begin moving to another profession? I have my own ideas, however luckily for us I know just the pair who can share useful insight on this subject! Let's take a spin with Out of Architecture, the career consulting firm that helps you leverage the full value of your architecture education in any field. J...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 145
David is a qualified Architect and a self-taught London-based painter interested in storytelling and social commentary, conveying fictional narratives often with figurative scenes expressed through raw and emotive style with a healthy dose of humour. I met David years ago when I decided to leave Architecture to become something else, I didn't know what at the time, so I fell into a career in recruitment. For many, it's a stepping stone for those leaving Architecture to become something else. Dav...
Sep 15, 2022•51 min•Ep. 144
Joseph is a Senior Architectural Technologist and author of the book "Building a career in architecture". We met several years ago when I was entering the industry as a Part I Architectural Assistant, shortly before Joe travelled the world working at Global Architecture Practices such as Cox Architects and Gensler before taking a role at NBS Specification as a Technical Specifications expert. Join our conversation talking about careers across the Construction Industry and gain more insight into ...
Sep 13, 2022•42 min•Ep. 143
Have you ever been working midnight hours in the office to meet a deadline and quietly thought to yourself, "What am I doing with my life?". OK, that's kind of dramatic. Perhaps you've seen your friend who works in the real estate industry's new Tesla and thought, "I could never afford that!". OK ok... that is unrealistic. Who would buy a tesla with the current energy rates anywho?! Perhaps your energy provider has sent you a recent energy plan renewal at 3,500,000% of the original, and you've t...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 142
Chances are that if you're watching this episode, you've also studied Architecture and worked in the industry. If you're also not living under a rock or have successfully gotten your life together, unlike me, then you probably also understand what social media is because you're watching far too much random stuff on Youtube, browsing pointlessly through Instagram as well as procrastinating on LinkedIn while pretending to be working. For us mere mortals who scroll the Reels on our way to work, per...
Sep 01, 2022•52 min•Ep. 141
Recently the election results of Muyiwa Oki becoming the next president-elect of the RIBA made a ripple throughout the industry that the status-quo may be finally changing. With that in mind, would it be a step too far to imagine next on the horizon in the Architecture Industry is for workers to unionise? UVW-SAW (SAW) collectively take action and fight against the negative impacts of architectural work on workers, communities, and the environment. SAW is looking to organise both in their workpl...
Aug 18, 2022•52 min•Ep. 140
How can graphic design and branding enhance the built environment? Often we discuss the importance of the architectural design within a project, or perhaps the structural engineering and mechanical engineering as critical components to the success of an architectural project - however, I've often wondered how graphic design and branding can enhance architectural projects and the built environment? I am joined by Chris Ritter, a Director of C-90, a creative agency and culture lab serving clients ...
Aug 09, 2022•48 min•Ep. 139
There are members of the architectural community struggling to pay their energy bills and put food on the table. Changes to the Universal Credit benefit and the increase in National Insurance contributions means that vulnerable families are being hit the hardest. In these challenging times, knowing how to support each other can be hard. The Architects Benevolent Society offers confidential advice, support and financial assistance to the architectural community and their families in times of need...
Jul 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 138
With years of experience as architects in the physical world, Michel Vieira & Leonardo Marchesi, founded Decent Architect to embrace the challenge to design in the Metaverse. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level 💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
With the cost of living crisis, rising costs to study architecture, and living in a post-Brexit world (for all of our UK listeners), a key question that comes to mind is whether Architecture REALLY is accessible for all to study and practice in reality anymore? To help delve deeper into this ongoing quandary I am lucky enough this week to be joined by Sumita Singha, a chartered architect, author and teacher, with a passion for the environment, equity and ethics who received an OBE for services t...
Jul 11, 2022•50 min•Ep. 136
Will McDaniel and I studied Architecture at the University of Westminster back in 2006. Now, Will has a Youtube channel with close to a million subscribers! Join us for a live chat about all things Youtube-y, Monster Model Making and how studying Architecture has influenced his very interesting. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level 💻 Find out more at https:/...
Jul 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 189
What is it like to be practising architecture and designing spaces in the Metaverse? Spaces DAO is an inclusive creative collective of artists and architects, dedicated to the design of tailored spaces and experiences for the metaverse. Join us in an open discussion with Spaces to learn more about their experience on what it is like creating Architecture in the metaverse, consulting on virtual real estate, 3D modelling and design, animations, and in-game development. You can find the video of ou...
Jul 03, 2022•52 min•Ep. 135
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the key to us working better together, with a diversity of people, in Architecture. Research in the area of Diversity and Inclusion shows that having a mix of people in an organisation is not enough to create better outcomes, you have to have an inclusive culture too. Some quick stats show organisations with inclusive cultures are 8-times more likely to have overall better business outcomes, 6-times more likely to be innovative and twice as likely to meet or exceed ...
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 134
Two weeks ago an independent investigation report of The Bartlett School of Architecture exposed a toxic learning and teaching culture. The AJ reported it as the biggest open secret in Architecture, Dezeen said its shocking and unsurprising at the same time. Maryam Al-Irhayim, Vice President for Students and Associate Members (Part I's and Part II's) at the RIBA recently wrote an article discussing the bullying and discrimination that many students have echoed to her from their experiences study...
Jun 30, 2022•52 min•Ep. 133
It's that time of year at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) where the candidate nominations in the current elections have been announced and hustings are in place. For the few engaged RIBA members, this is an important moment that could invoke change. Equally, there are many members who perhaps have grown tired and jaded with the institute as of late and elections feel pretty pointless. Why do I say that? A bold claim? Well, the last election the turnout was just 13.2 percent. And...
Jun 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 132
Join us to discuss the top tips and pitfalls you must avoid when preparing for an online or in-person Architecture interview to secure your first job in the industry. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level 💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com
Jun 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 131
Our next guest speaker was Stephen Drew, a head of leading global Real Estate & Built Environment recruitment consultancy and creator of recently widely published Architecture Social. The former is a new type of social media for architects and designers, created to connect and integrate students or professionals. Our main focus is to help you to FIND A JOB! We are aware of difficulties, and anxieties that students have had, Stephen is going to change it! His optimistic persona will try to ex...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 130
Have you heard of Build Studios, a new hub for the built environment sector based in London? Up until three months ago, I had no idea Build Studios existed. Fast forward three months and now the Architecture Social is part of this vibrant co-working studio. Helen Santer is director of Build Studios which also runs a programme to recruit business volunteers from the built environment sector to speak to school pupils, students, and people from under-represented groups considering setting up a busi...
Jun 05, 2022•50 min•Ep. 129
Listen to our conversation on Clubhouse where we discuss our top tips and mistakes you need to avoid when making your portfolio to apply for your first job in Architecture. Thank you to Jason Boyle and the guests in our room this Wednesday. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level 💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 128
After 15 years in design and construction recruitment, a brain tumour diagnosis at the end of 2019 turned out to be just the nudge Damon needs to change careers and find his life purpose in life….as a Life Coach…. Some words from Damon Life began at 40. If you’d have told me a year ago that growth of my brain tumour was the best thing that ever happened to me, I wouldn’t have believed you! In fact, I’d have been petrified as well as angry and upset that there had been any post op growth! I’m nea...
Jun 01, 2022•58 min•Ep. 127
Listen to our conversation on Clubhouse where we discuss our top tips and mistakes you need to avoid when making your CV / Resumes to apply for your first job in Architecture. Thank you to Jason Boyle and Bill Luza, an American designer and owner of Objet Design , a design studio based in the Bay Area/NYC/Washington DC, USA. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next lev...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 126
Chris Simmons is an Architect currently working at Squires and Partners who has set up Architects Instruction which aims to connect the disconnect between Architecture School and Practice. Join us in an open conversation where we may cover how Architecture students can transition into practice, breaking the exploitation of young Architects, the skills needed to be a good architect, and why drawing is an essential skill set. Find out more about Chris and Architects Instruction at https://architec...
May 26, 2022•52 min•Ep. 125
After the Livestream on "How To Get Your First Job As A Part I Architectural Assistant – #1 Starting The Search", we opened the clubhouse stage to hear everyone's thoughts on the topic. Featuring the Global Architects Alliance and Jason Boyle. "Are you a Part I Architectural Assistant who is about to hand in your work or perhaps you’ve finished pinning up your work at the end of the year’s exhibition? Soon you’re going to be going out into the big wide professional world and begin the search for...
May 19, 2022•40 min•Ep. 124
Are you a Part I Architectural Assistant who is about to hand in your work or perhaps you’ve finished pinning up your work at the end of the year’s exhibition? Soon you’re going to be going out into the big wide professional world and begin the search for your first job. It can feel overwhelming and stressful, I remember that feeling quite well. First of all, you CAN do it and with a little bit of help and guidance, I will try and make the search EASIER and less PAINFUL for you to endure. Over t...
May 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 123
Paul Iddon is one of those fantastic treasures in the industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience that you know if you had a few beers down the pub with after work with a few hours spare, you'd be in for a good time. An architect, former practice owner and marketeer, and Vice President of Manchester Society of Architects. In this conversation, we cover the difference between marketing and selling, and the importance of both in the role of a job seeker to secure a position, as a practising...
May 16, 2022•58 min•Ep. 122
