Life of an Architect

Latest Episodes
EP 172: A Week in the Life of an Architect
Most people have no idea what I do for a living, and to be honest, most of how I spend my time doesnt look like the things I did when I was in college. Have things gone terribly wrong for me? What ab
Ep 171: The IQ of an Architect
Being an Architect is difficult and there is plenty of evidence that this is not a vocation that is suitable for everyone. The coursework you will take in college is all over the place from the draw
Ep 170: Architecture School versus the Real World
There is a moment of realization that occurs when you get your first real job in an architectural office that maybe architecture school and what is now going to be expected from you are a little out o
Ep 169: Architecture Studio
The act of creating architecture is a fairly unique process and the manner in which you learn how to think both creatively and technically is a skill that requires certain training and nurturing to de
Ep 168: Architectural Career – Is It Worth It
Building upon our last episode when we discussed the path we have taken to get where we are, how unpredictable and in some cases, how circuitous that path can take, what we didnt really talk about wa
Ep 167: How Did We Get Here?
It is the start of a New Year, everything still smells fresh and most things looking forward are theoretically in place for an amazing year at least I think so. Since it is first podcast episode of
Ep 166: 2024 Yearapalooza
December 2024, and Andrew and I find ourselves in front of the microphone for the final time until 2025 from my perspective a mere 28 days away. It is the annual state of the state address where we
Ep 165: 10 Myths about Architects
Were going to explore some of the most common myths about architects and peel back the layers to reveal what this profession is really about.
Ep 164: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects
Its almost that gift-giving time of the year and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is possibly among the most agonizing experiences possible but thats why we
Ep 163: Architectural Wanderlust
One of the most enjoyable activities is traveling on vacation at least for most people, but it takes a special sort of individual who actually loves to plan the activities when it comes to traveling