Episodes

Traveling is an important part of being an architect - Seeing different cultures, climates, materials, and spatial solutions is an ongoing life adventure. Welcome to Architects and Traveling.

Graphics are the language that architects use to communicate intent to the people we serve. We draw to explain our designs, to explain the materials, and much more ... so welcome to Episode 90: Architectural Graphics.

Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality? In this episode, we discuss this concept with Mike McGlone from Alamo Architects.

For the 12th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects.

Architectural model making is built into the creative process in school - so why do we quit once we leave school? Here is a case for making models:

Getting licensed as an architect is difficult. It requires considerable time and dedication but what if we reimagined the Path to Licensure

Design and fabrication is a topic that all architects discuss. How does it inform the creative process, who gets involved, why does it make sense?

There is a process in "Building an Architect" that starts when you are a shiny teenager, through college, with the process continuing for your entire career.

In today's 'Ask the Show' episode, we answer ten questions ranging from salary, quitting your job, the value of a prestigious degree, and more.

Do you know what a Side Hustle is? And if you are an architect, it isn't if you have one, it's how many of them are you likely to have?

Motivation is the ingredient that defines the difference between desire and will in the process of setting and attaining goals …

Is Architecture Art? THis is a question I have been asking architects for years and the answers are always interesting ...

Managing design vision, personalities, budget, and construction techniques are just a few things discussed today in Episode 79 “Designing a House”

“Redlines” is the word used by architects to reference the red ink that is used to mark up corrections that need to be made on architectural drawings.

Most architects design until the drawings leave the office so why is there so much bad architecture out there? We can all aspire to Design Better.

Here are the top 4 critical skills a person should have to experience success and satisfaction as a practicing architect.

When developing architectural skills, should you focus on a specific area of expertise or do you attempt to do it all? Ep 075: Should Architects Do It All?

There are a handful of moments in a person’s professional life that really make an impact, and today we are discussing "Architectural Memories That Matter"

Most architects dream of having their own architectural firm - There are many reasons why this makes sense, but it isn’t the right path for everyone.

We are going to be talking about the fantasy of being an architect versus reality. Welcome to episode 72 “Architectural Disconnect”

For an Architect, being on the job site is a vital part of their work process, but job site visits are a series of obligations fraught with increased liability.

When discussing the dirty side to clean buildings, we are focusing on Material Health and Transparency as it pertains to the practice of architecture

You've heard the phrase “Better, Faster, Cheaper, you can have 2” but is that true? This is really a conversation about quantity, quality, and ultimately value.

Becoming an architect is hard - You go to school for a long time and work and study but upon graduation, you are not an architect … so when does that moment happen? Welcome to episode 68 “Where is the Finish Line”