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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.

#292 - ‘Out of Architecture’, with Jake Rudin

We 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

We discuss the value of negotiation during a job search, the lack of training in architectural education about money and business, the ongoing talent drought, waning architectural publications as an analogy to the profession, and provide our take on a provocative LinkedIn post.

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#290 - “Rough” Inspections

We discuss the value of doing home renovations and learning construction skills as an architect, talk about the importance of compromise, collaboration, and learning from hands-on experiences.

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#289 - An Architect Walks Into a Building

We have a conversation about the process of becoming a licensed architect in the United States and discuss the challenges of taking multiple Architect Registration Exams (ARE), NCARB’s rolling clock policy changes, and the need for change in the profession.

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