The idea of an architect designing a house for themselves sounds inevitable, like it’s lurking on the horizon as some kind of professional rite of passage. Reality doesn’t line up with the … [Read more...]
Ep 191: Ask the Show Fall 2025
Listeners have spent the last few days sending in their questions, which means this episode is either an act of generosity or a poor choice on my part. Ask the Show always feels a little like opening … [Read more...]
Ep 182: How AI is Changing Architecture
We’ve all heard it before - “AI is going to change everything.” If you’re an architect, chances are you’ve been skeptical. The hype has been loud, but the practical impact? Less obvious. At least, … [Read more...]
Ep 178: Under Pressure
We’ve all had days where the drawing set grows by thirty pages and the inbox doubles before noon. A consultant goes silent, a client changes their mind, and just when the printer jams, someone asks if … [Read more...]
Ep 171: The IQ of an Architect
Being an Architect is difficult and there is plenty of evidence that this is not a vocation that is suitable for everyone. The coursework you will take in college is all over the place – from the … [Read more...]
Ep 169: Architecture Studio
The act of creating architecture is a fairly unique process and the manner in which you learn how to think both creatively and technically is a skill that requires certain training and nurturing to … [Read more...]