016: Architecture in the Real World

The universe has rules, and apparently so does the office - most of them explaining why schedules expand, promotions go sideways, and adding more people can make a late project even later. In Episode 211, Andrew and I use 11 laws, principles, effects, and razors as a practical le ... Show More

In Episode 210, “The Cost of Loyalty,” we look at how the relationship between employees and firms has changed, why loyalty can no longer be assumed, and what research says about engagement, compensation, career growth, flexibility, and retention. The conversation explores how ar ... Show More

Ep 209: Understanding Residential Contracts breaks down five ways architects charge for residential work, along with the tradeoffs of each. 

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This week David and Marina discuss how to prepare for undergraduate architecture school. The two cover learning different skills and tools such as software programs, sculpture, drawing, and painting; learning about construction; common challenges st ... Show More

Scaffold is back this week, with an episode that asks a simple question: why be an architect today?The Architecture Foundation is based inside the office of AHMM in Clerkenwell, which, back in July, hosted a summer school for teenagers just beginning to explore architecture.We de ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design provide advice for architecture graduates entering the profession. The two cover the differences between school and practice, what students can expect, lacking technical knowledge as a graduate, what students can do to prep ... Show More

We talked in detail about the architecture section of this podcast. Our guest shared about her experiences about being an architect student. izmirtalk.com 

<p>This week David and Marin<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">a of <a href="https://www.famearchitects.com/">FAME Architecture & Design</a></span> discuss architecture concepts in the office. The two cover the importance of conceptual thinking, the lack of concepts in architectu ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects are optimists. Many claim to be, but are they? The two cover in what ways architects are optimists, when architects are pessimists, how to be an optimist and how it impacts one's work, bein ... Show More

In this episode, we discuss a listener's concerns about the financial burden of architectural education. We explore various career paths and alternative routes to licensure, examine the challenges young architects face, address the rising costs of education, and consider potentia ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss Art vs Architecture. They covered the similarities and differences between artists and architects; creative freedom; mediums and materials; provocative vs practicality; public perception; time pressure; pay and valu ... Show More

In this episode, Lance Cayko and Rion Willard dive deep into the world of architecture. They discuss the real-life challenges architects face, from financial struggles to balancing creativity with practicality. The conversation also touches on broader topics, challenging common p ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their advice for young architects who are beginning their career. They discussed when to start your own practice, how to avoid setting yourself back, personal vs professional development, career lifespan of an archite ... Show More