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Archispeak Evan Troxel & Cormac Phalen
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4.7 • 132 Ratings
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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. To join the conversation or learn more about the hosts, visit archispeakpodcast.com
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‘Three Recessions Away from Extinction’, with Evelyn Lee
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In this episode with special guest Evelyn Lee, FAIA we discuss the pressing need for architectural firms to adapt to changing business models and billing practices in order to survive during economic downturns. We all know that architectural firms and staff are often hit hard during recessions, and that traditional billing models and the commoditization of architectural services are not sustainable in the long term.
Episode links
Evelyn’s LinkedIn postArchispeak 291: Architects are an Endangered Species (the episode wherein we originally referenced Evelyn’s LinkedIn post)Evelyn Lee on LinkedInPractice Disrupted Podcast hosted by Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain
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#293 - Architecture School is ___K__
Evan and Cormac talk about the importance of understanding the "why" in architecture education and transitioning into a career in architecture.
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#292 - ‘Out of Architecture’, with Jake Rudin
Evan and Cormac have a conversation with Jake Rudin, co-author of the recently published book titled "Out of Architecture" to discuss the need for architects to appropriately value themselves and their skills to create a more positive and sustainable profession, or perhaps to leave it altogether.
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#291 - Architects are an Endangered Species
Main topics: The ongoing talent drought, waning architectural publications, and how it’s all metaphorical to the profession itself.
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#290 - “Rough“ Inspections
Main topic: the value of doing one’s own construction work as an architect.
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#289 - An Architect Walks Into a Building
Main topic: NCARB's new rolling clock policy changes and the affects of the previous policy on ARE candidates.
Customer Reviews
I listened to 11 episodes today alone
I discovered this show a couple weeks ago and fell in love. As an aspiring architect in college, this is very encouraging and helpful in practical way as well. It’s simply a few guys talking about architecture and life as an architect and it is so enjoyable.
It makes data entry and scanning documents a lot more interesting when you’ve got this in your ears!! I have also baked 2 pies to this, and listened during work commutes.
Please please bless yourself and listen to this podcast, you won’t regret it!
Eye-opening in the best ways!
You guys bring so much to the table, especially for students like myself. Some things you touch on, such as the lack of exposure to budgeting constraints in studio courses, have become talking points between students and faculty concerning our design programs. Great content, great dialog—keep it up!
Architect
Just started to listen in the past 6 months and have really enjoyed the insightful conversations. Thanks.