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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.

#327 - Broke, Broken, and Broke-In

In the episode, Cormac shares his experiences from his most intense and fulfilling project, the EO Wilson Biophilia Center in Florida, likening the collaboration of different ideas and skills to 'jazz'. The discussion also covers challenges with difficult projects, budgets, and client relationships that nonetheless led to remarkable results.

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#326 - The Culture of “ASAP”

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of architecture in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, but we start by stepping back and making an assessment of the sheer magnitude of email we are all drowning in. As architects, we can't help but feel a sense of excitement about the potential that new tools hold for enhancing architectural design and storytelling, but how will that happen if we’re all doing email all day every day?

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#325 - Unforeseen Conditions

Cormac tells us a story from the Army which sparks a discussion of various experiences on renovation and remodel projects which brings to light the meaning of the term “unforeseen conditions”.

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#324 - Archispeak Turns 12

In this episode we acknowledge the podcast’s 12th anniversary. We then jump into exploring the potential of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in architectural practices and talk about how these technologies could revolutionize the way architects work now that the Apple Vision Pro is out.

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