We begin with some musical nostalgia and then transition into a detailed exploration of the complexities and challenges involved in managing large Revit models for architectural projects.

In this episode, we address the financial challenges of architectural education, explore alternative career paths, discuss routes to licensure, examine industry challenges, and consider solutions like specialization and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we chat with Israel Peña about his work on a Beverly Hills school renovation project that took 13 years to complete. He tells us about the many challenges he faced, including getting government approvals, dealing with unexpected building problems, and carefully updating the school while keeping its historic features. Israel also shares how he stays balanced through running and exercise. As a fun side project, he creates an amazing Halloween display at his home based on Pirates of the Caribbean, which helps raise money for charity.

We discuss architectural collectibles and recent architectural field trips. We also touch on ongoing projects, adaptive reuse challenges, and professional networking in architecture.

In Archispeak's 350th episode, we celebrate with a "Coffee Boy" bean unboxing and explore Evan's Florida un-conference experience.

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.

Cormac discusses his recent teaching experience highlighting a studio project where students tackle real-world constraints in an adaptive reuse project in Flint, Michigan.

Join us as we discuss Evan’s summer family road trip and a new development in his architectural career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hats, road trips, and architecture: a chat about summer adventures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.