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What’s it really like to work in architecture? The hosts of Archispeak know, and they’re here to share real-life experiences. Since 2012 architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been podcasting their brand of real talk on everything from design, tools, and work/life balance to generational differences, mentoring, job hunting, and more. Probing questions, revelatory interviews, and unique insights have grown their audience and become a weekly ritual for students and seasoned professionals alike.

#9 - Everything is Digital

In this episode Archispeak discusses the all things digital. Evan explains the design and 3D printing process for what has become our logo. We also explore how to be a better architect / designer and the tools available to do it.

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#8 - Architects and Egos

In this episode Archispeak discusses the difference between confidence and ego then examines simple and effective ways to establish camaraderie in an architectural office.

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#7 - We Kill Your Memories

In this episode Archispeak takes on questions from our listeners and a group of 3rd graders. Also, Evan gets his first ‘C’ and Cormac panders to the children of Annapolis. 

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#6 - And Then I'm Very Sad

In this episode we discuss the importance of collaboration to the process of architecture and incorporating construction into the architectural education. Also, Cormac gets a new mic! 

 

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#5 - It’s Communication Stupid!

In this episode we discuss an architects life/work balance and reference Australian architect Andrew Maynard’s article on ArchDaily and its companion article by São Paulo-based architect Anthony Ling. Also, Cormac joins the army and finds it’s just like architecture.

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#4 - Eat, Sleep and Breathe It

In this episode we discuss the most recent Jobs Report, the importance of practical experience, suggestions for our listeners attending or soon to be graduating college and Evan's obsession with fonts.

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#3 - An Architect's Library

In this episode, we share what's on our architectural library shelves. Cormac dug through his basement and found a treasure-trove of these ancient relics we call books, Neal talks about the great content in Graphic Standards and his love of comic books, and Evan talks about how these resources are just some of the necessary tools everyone who calls themselves an architect should have. 

We get a little derailed (in a good way of course) to talk about Design vs. design (capital D vs. little d), the "hand off" of the project between different teams in an office, working with teams, and ownership of a project by the people who work on it versus the mindless assembly line-mentality of picking up redlines. 

And there's a bonus "secret track" after the episode's official end at 1:14:17.

Join the conversation and share what's in your architect's library on twitter by using the #architectslibrary hash tag and post a picture!

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Please check out these essential architectural books and tools on Amazon. By using these links when you buy, you won't pay anything extra, but you do run the risk of potentially making us filthy rich because we will earn a very small percentage of every sale. It really helps support the costs of the show. 

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Architectural Graphic Standards, 11th Edition
$190.49
By The American Institute of Architects
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A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Cess Center for Environmental)
$40.00
By Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein
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Architectural Graphics
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By Francis D. K. Ching
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#2 - Architect as Juggler

We discuss the current state of being an architect versus the old days of the master builder, how architects can educate clients, the importance of sleep in our manic profession, and we begin to tackle the topic of proper planning for the ever-looming deadlines that keep us on the move.

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#1 - That Ah-ha Moment

In our inaugural episode, we start things out by defining archispeak, try to define architecture, and talk about what the general public probably thinks architecture is and what it isn't. Neal drops a bomb and tells architecture students that they probably aren't going to be designing the next Freedom Tower. Sad trombone.

Links from the show:

  1. Architext iPhone app
  2. Archispeak at Urban Dictionary
  3. Honoring the Talent & Gifts We're Given

 

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