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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.

#297 - Literal and Figurative Scars

We discuss scars from our youth and scars from the profession, object visualizers versus text-based learners, the lack of hands-on education in schools and the devaluation of blue-collar work, and the result of a disconnection between architects and the physical construction process.

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#296 - From Ice Cubes to CEUs

Sparked by a new offer, we revisit the value of NCARB membership.

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#295 - AI in Architecture

Evan and Cormac discuss the use of AI in architecture, including image and text generation, automating mundane tasks, increasing productivity, as well as the ethical implications of its use, and more.

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