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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.

#170 - Guerilla Architecture

In this episode, we follow up on the homework assignment and watch the Citizen Architect movie... because, what else do you have to do?

We also welcome a special guest, Cormac's longtime-friend from architecture school Steven Hoffman, who was not only in the movie about the Rural Studio but was also a student and instructor there.

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#169 - Quality Quarantine Content

As the world continues to quarantine, Archispeak continues their conversation about the "new normal" of working from home (WfH) and tries to devise ways of finding positivity in a sea of negative news. Plus, there will be homework.

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#168 - Quarantennials

Sheltering-in-(work)place, WFH, technology, weird occurrences as people get used to online conference calls, virtual happy hour, cooking, grocery stores, entertainment, and more.

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#167 - Technology Series Finale and the USC BIM BOP

Archispeak wraps up the technology series with a discussion of the BIM BOP Conference.

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#166 - Live from AIACon19, Part 2

This is part 2 of the "Arcast", a joint production with the EntreArchitect and Inside the Firm podcasts live from the 2019 AIA Conference on Architecture expo floor.

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#165 - Live from AIACon19, Part 1

Archispeak sits down to record the first ever "Arcast", a joint production with the Entrearchitect and Inside the Firm podcasts live from the 2019 AIA Conference on Architecture expo floor.

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#164 - Tools

Archispeak dives into reality capture and the numinous tools that are going to impact the future of how we practice architecture.

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#163 - New Technology

Archispeak discusses new technology and how we can use it for our benefit along with the challenges it brings to the profession.

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#162 - Design Future

Archispeak discusses the future of the design process.

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#161 - A Look Back

Topic

Archispeak relives the recent past as we examine changes in the practice of architecture during our careers.

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#160 - No Fooling

Archispeak returns for Year 7 where we touch on the future of the show and preview the upcoming season.

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#159 - Scenario Roleplay

Archispeak goes to class to learn how to be an effective leader and shares a typical scenario that architects encounter along with discussing the varied ways one can get a license.

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#158 - 2018 Year in Review

2018 was a big year! Join Archispeak as we recap 2018 then look forward with goals for 2019 in a special end of the year episode.

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#157 - Gifts for Architects 6

Archispeak is back for the 6th Annual Gifts for Architects episode. Join us as we share our favorite gifts for that special architect.

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#156 - Career Crisis

Archispeak shares their recent experience of attending Autodesk University and then gets serious about identifying and coping with a mid-career crisis.

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#155 - SHoP Class

Archispeak sits down with John Cerone, Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) at SHoP Architects in New York City to talk about technology, direct model to fabrication processes, and the future of project delivery.

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Cormac drooling over the Barclays Center model in the SHoP Architects lobby

Cormac drooling over the Barclays Center model in the SHoP Architects lobby

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#154 - You're Paying For It

We’ve all been there—compromise or stubbornly continue? Archispeak advises a student on how to proceed on a final project.

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#153 - Looking for Work

Archispeak takes some listener questions and provides advice on how to look for work.

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#152 - #architectfails

Join Archispeak for a bubba sized episode of unkempt neglect, where we poke fun and laugh at ourselves plus the industry as we share funny stories of #architectfails.

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#151 - Documenting

Architecture is a process. In Episode 151 of Archispeak we discuss the importance of documenting our experiences and sharing, the good and the bad, as we navigate our stories in the profession.

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