In Archispeak's 350th episode, we celebrate with a "Coffee Boy" bean unboxing and explore Evan's Florida un-conference experience.
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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.
#349 - ’Experiencing Infratecture‘, with Slade Sheaffer
Explore innovative architecture with Slade Sheaffer as he shares insights from his travels across Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany. This episode highlights the fusion of infrastructure and architecture, featuring projects like Copenhagen's Camp Adventure Tower and Copenhill, a unique urban skiing experience.
Read More#348 - Witnessing the Birth of Passion
Cormac discusses his recent teaching experience highlighting a studio project where students tackle real-world constraints in an adaptive reuse project in Flint, Michigan.
Read More#347 - Evan’s Summer Adventures
Join us as we discuss Evan’s summer family road trip and a new development in his architectural career.
Read More#346 - Balancing Academia and Professional Practice
This episode explores Cormac's new role as an adjunct faculty member at Lawrence Technical University. We talk about teaching challenges in architectural education, the importance of understanding design rationales, and the value of PhDs in the field.
Read More#345 - Cormac's Continued Architectural Summer Adventures
Join us as we dive into Cormac's continued architectural summer adventures. This time he’s exploring the East Coast, Prince Edward Island, and visiting one of his architectural hero in Nova Scotia.
Read More#344 - He Pulled it Out of His _____
Pen refills and alignment OCD, the significance of what makes some architecture lovable, a review of the book '100 Buildings' by Thom Mayne, why certain buildings are preserved with immense dedication, and more.
Read More#343 - Punching the Building
What is a punch list? Who should be creating them? Why do they exist? We also talk about the practice of architecture being an adhocracy, what that means, and wonder if there’s any way our profession can change.
Read More#342 - From Idea to Execution
Cormac recently went on a road trip with special guest Angelo Pirali to explore many (yes many!) remarkable Midwest architectural landmarks, and they’re here today to share it with us.
Read More#341 - The Kevin Bacon of Architecture
Hats, road trips, and architecture: a chat about summer adventures.
Read More#340 - AIA’24 Recap
Join us in this episode as we recount our time at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture recently held in Washington DC. We highlight the travel, keynote speakers, the expo hall, the incredible museums, and the architectural community.
Read More#338 - Musical Appreciation
We use another podcast’s deep analysis of Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' as the basis for a discussion about the unrealistic project timelines of HGTV-like home makeover shows compared to the actual architectural design process.
Read More#337 - Time For a New Project
Cormac is on a new project which leads the conversation into exploring the complexities of working with historic buildings and the nuances of adaptive reuse projects.
Read More#335 - ‘Multiple Pathways to Architectural Licensure’, with Jon Baker
Jon Baker joins us to discuss different licensure pathways offered by NCARB. He talks about the importance of licensure, the IPAL program, integrating practical experience with education, how licensure can expand career options, and more.
Read More#334 - ‘Evolving Architectural Practice’, with Je’Nen Chastain
Je’Nen Chastain joins us to discuss architectural practice challenges, firm management, leadership, mentorship, and organizational adaptability. She also shares her personal and professional journey, the economic downturn's effects on her generation, and the importance of mentorship and communication in creating a supportive workspace.
Read More#332 - ‘Navigating Internships and Early Career Steps’, with Michael Ermann
In this episode, Michael Ermann of Amber Book and Virginia Tech joins us as we tackle the topic of architectural internships – both for those seeking and for the firms providing them.
Read More#331 - ‘The Business of Architecture’, with Enoch Sears
Fellow podcaster Enoch Sears joins us to discuss the evolution of architectural podcasting, running an architecture practice, and the necessity of proper systems and a business mindset for success.
Read More#330 - Pseudo Productivity and the Right to Disconnect
We discuss Australia's 'Right to Disconnect' law, its protections, and its implications. We also discuss modern work challenges like constant connectivity, email impact, and technology's dual effect on work-life balance. We end with thoughts on managing workloads and boundaries in the digital age.
Read More#329 - AU - Designing the Future of Multifamily Living
The Archispeak University (AU) series introduces educational content for architects and designers. Sara Schneider of TCA Architects joins us to talk about design trends in multi-family and mixed use project types.
Read More#328 - Losing Track of Time
In this episode, we discuss being “in the zone”, the significance of failure in learning, the concept of ‘flow state’ in problem-solving, self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and the role of intrinsic motivation and habits in success.
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