Archispeak
Episodes
#81 - Refer to Structural
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 begins! What's the most common architectural note on a set of plans? "Refer to Structural." In episode 81, Archispeak explores the value of a...
#80 - F%$k Working Hard
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about the profession of architecture that makes us practically kill ourselves and be proud that we have done it? Lay back on the psychiatri...
#79 - Glamour Shots
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two for one! In Episode 79, Archispeak tackles two topics. The first is inspired from a listener question asking about doing their own house projects....
#78 - 2015 Year in Review
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Archispeak as we relive our adventures from 2015 including our most commented upon episodes, shoutouts from notable publications and our attendan...
#77 - Gifts for Architects 3.0
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak is back with our third year of Gifts for Architects! This time we take the opportunity to gift ourselves some items that your favorite arch...
#76 - Holidays Are Like Hurricanes
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you eat, sleep, and breathe architecture? Join Archispeak as we slip into those stretchy pants (post Thanksgiving) to explore the chaos that is arc...
#75 - The Chili Man
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak Episode 75 dives deep covering several topics centered around the studio and office environment including iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, music, ne...
#74 - The Future of Architecture
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's the future, stupid! Do architects have the mindset to deal with the future? In Archispeak episode 74 we discuss the challenges architects face an...
#73 - Presentation Skills
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our words matter. Architects generally suck at doing important presentations. In this episode we discuss presentation skills that will help you craft ...
#72 - [EQxD]
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak welcomes back Rosa T. Sheng, Architect and Senior Associate with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to discuss Equity. Rosa updates us on the progress...
#71 - The Role of the Designer
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
While generally thought of as the "fun" part of the architectural profession, the Designer is the one that puts their work up on the wall for everyone...
#70 - All About Design
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak welcomes Alice Y. Kimm, FAIA of John Friedman / Alice Kimm Architects to talk about the upcoming Monterey Design Conference (MDC).
#69 - The Cormac Show
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is anything real? Architecture is real, which is what makes it so good to watch. Archispeak turns the camera upon itself to discuss the very real life...
#68 - Office Space
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the signs that maybe your current job is not the right one (hint: if you're not fulfilled, that's a clue) and if not, how to leave it. Join...
#67 - 40 to Life
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are you just starting your career and don't know if you're ready to marry yourself to a niche within the architectural profession? Inspired by a liste...
#66 - House Plans
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
we talk with special guest host Gregory La Vardera Architect. He helps us navigate this supplemental income opportunity and argues that this is someth...
#65 - Coffee Talk
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee. Fonts. Consultants. Tune in to hear our thoughts on our favorite coffee, which fonts you should be using on your construction documents and ho...
#64 - The Future is Virtually Here
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 64 special guest Mark R. LePage of Entrepreneur Architect joins Archispeak to talk about the past, the present and the future of tools for ...
#63 - Back to Reality
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We get back to reality after the AIA Convention in Atlanta and discuss the issues and complications that arise after taking time off & explore the ben...
#62 - Day Three #AIACon15
16 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode from the great host city of Atlanta, Archispeak discusses the value of attending #aiacon15 as we recap the second day and look for...
#61 - Day Two #AIACon15
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak looks back on the first day of the AIA Convention in Atlanta including the keynote speeches, the results from the NCARB Task Force and thei...
#60 - Day One #AIACon15
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The social media Illuminati gathers in Atlanta to discuss Equity by Design and what we're looking forward to doing on Day One of the AIA Convention in...
#59 - Three Architects Walk Into a Bar - Part Two
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a special episode, Archispeak continues the discussion and explores work flexibility, what are the tradeoffs and/or benefits, and how s...
#58 - Three Architects Walk Into a Bar - Part One
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a two part episode Archispeak begins the discussion with a question about how architects address staffing in an improving economy and ...
#57 - SQUIRREL!
06 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Interruptions and distractions are something that all architects deal with in life, school and the profession. How do we deal with them? Listen in as ...
#56 - The Same But Different
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak discusses how Apple & Google's different approaches to their products and services influence the architecture for their new corporate campu...
#55 - This Episode is Rejected
09 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Architects face rejection all the time, from the very first critique all the way through their professional careers. How one deals with that rejection...
#54 - Agent of Change
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, how we start our architectural careers can ultimately pigeonhole us. Tune in and listen to Episode 54 of Archispeak as we talk about how to...
#53 - How Did We Get Here
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak takes a trip back and explores how we each got into this crazy profession we call architecture.
#52 - Liability
26 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Warning! Archispeak is not a lawyer, we just play one on this podcast. In episode 52, we partner with the prestigious law firm of Dewey, Cheatem & How...
#51 - Architectural Fight Club
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We break the first rule of Architectural Fight Club and discuss architecture's so-called "crisis of confidence." As more and more mainstream figures i...
#50 - 2014 Year in Review
29 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 50, Archispeak takes a look back on 2014 and examines some of our most commented upon shows. Along the way we discuss office holiday polic...
#49 - Gifts for Architects 2014
15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a gift for someone is tough. When that person is an architect, it is almost impossible. Just in time for the holidays your friends at Archispea...
#48 - Brain Drain
01 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There is a crisis coming to the profession of architecture. Over the next 15 years the number of architects aged 55-64 will increase by 47%, while the...
#47 - Equity by Design
17 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak is proud to have Rosa Sheng, Architect, Senior Associate with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and AIA SF Board of Directors join us as we touch the...
#46 - 98 Percent
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
According to Frank Gehry, "In this world we are living in, 98 percent of everything that is built and designed today is pure shit." So, where does tha...
#45 - Critique and Criticism
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to critique the work, but don't take it personally. It's not about you. Episode 45 of Archispeak dives into the delicate process of the do's...
#44 - Preservation Pants
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak does some followup on several listener calls and comments from prior episodes. We then spend the remainder of the show on another listener ...
#43 - Value Engineering
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Value engineering is a part of the architectural process. Sometimes for the good, but more often to the detriment of our projects. In Episode 43, Arch...
#42 - Architects’ Websites
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Architects and their websites. For episode 42, Archispeak crawls all over the web and examines the questions of whether or not you should have one, wh...
#41 - Collaboration & Consultants
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A listener recently asked to hear our thoughts on working with engineers and other consultants. So, for Episode 41, Archispeak accepts the challenge a...
#40 - Hobbies
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What do architects do outside of architecture? In episode 40, Archispeak looks outside the office window and discusses our hobbies. Stick with the epi...
#39 - Srsly Millennials?
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Archispeak gets fired up and takes on the latest architectural meme - Millennials. We question the self proclaimed “millennial archi...
#38 - Interviewing
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After a five plus year drought the market for architects is once again picking up, we take on the dreaded interview process. We discuss what architect...
#37 - #aiacon14 "Architecture is the Sh!t"
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak attends the AIA Convention in Chicago! Well, not really, but we did gather around the dinner table (literally) and have a conversation with...
#36 - A New Path to Licensure?
16 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
NCARB set off a firestorm recently by announcing their "endorsement of the concept of an additional, structured path that leads to licensure.” We ar...
#35 - Comments and Sh!t
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss some recent feedback & then take a detour to talk about everyone's favorite subject, the Architectural Registration Exam. During the discus...
#34 - Summer Vacation
19 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Vacation. Do architects ever really take one? How important are vacations? Archispeak takes a hard look at the profession of architecture and disc...
#33 - Inspiration
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Where and how do you find inspiration? Is it even necessary? Archispeak Episode 33 is proud to be joined by special guest host Marica McKeel as we cra...
#32 - Premature Renderation
21 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Design. It is all around you and on every phase or part of a project including the layout of the sheets. Drop in on Episode 32 of the Archispeak Podca...
#31 - Architecture Will Kill You
07 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes." In Episode 31 of the Archispeak Podcast we explore half of that famous quotation by discussing some of the m...
#30 - Do it for Free
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Clients: can’t live with them, can’t live without them. In Episode 30, the Archispeak Podcast takes on a particular scenario and discusses how a s...
#29 - Plans “Я” Us
10 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Blueprints! Blueprints! Get your blueprints here! Three for a dollar! Yes, that’s right, in Episode 29 we venture out to the third rail and discuss ...
#28 - No Sympathy
24 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no sympathy in architecture and especially so for the hosts of the Archispeak Podcast. After an epic recording session that will never see t...
#27 - Habits for Success
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 kicks off Season 2 with a very special guest cohost Mark R. LePage! Yes, The Entrepreneur Architect himself joins the cast as we discuss so...
#26 - Architectural Determinism
27 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak Podcast Episode 26, the Season 1 Finale, “raises the level” and brings extra value to our listeners by tackling Architectural Determini...
#25 - No Exceptions My Ass
13 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yo! What’s up? Archispeak goes all strategic sloppy and it’s AMAZ! Join Evan, Neal and Cormac as we discuss the topic of spelling or lack there-of...
#24 - 2013 Year in Review
30 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of 2013 wraps up year one of the Archispeak Podcast. We reminisce about what's happened so far and talk a bit about where we're goin...
#23 - Favorite Things
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 1st Annual Archispeak Podcast “Favorite Things” episode! Join Evan, Neal and Cormac as we discuss our list of gift ideas for the architec...
#22 - Sketch Book Mechanics
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Archispeak Podcast becomes “The Cormac Show” as we revisit the art of sketching in Episode 22. This time around we converse about the tools. W...
#21 - The Title of “Architect”
18 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
discusses some recent articles on the subject and weigh in with their own opinion. Note: We don’t get to it in the show, but do yourself a favor and...
#20 - The Beauty Pageant
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 20 Archispeak Podcast considers the question, “Do architects care about the building after it’s been photographed?” In it we discuss...
#19 - Addendum - The Traditional Way
21 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When Archispeak episode 18 was submitted, as typical with plan submittals, it was only about 90% done. The tape was still rolling at Archispeak HQ and...
#18 - The Traditional Way
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak Podcast goes “old school” and discusses the trend in architecture away from sketching and what it means for the profession. We “lay t...
#17 - Experience Architecture
23 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the Archispeak Podcast explores the question, “Is Architecture Fashion?” The discussion focuses on how we actually experience arch...
#16 - Procrastination and Getting Things Done
09 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What can architects do to combat procrastination and what tools can we use to get things done? In this episode the Archispeak Podcast discusses both o...
#15 - Constraints
26 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Archispeak Podcast we discuss all the constraints we have to deal with when creating architecture and ask the question: is poss...
#14 - “Normal” Business Hours
12 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Archispeak Podcast we discuss the blurring of the line between “normal” business hours, being available all the time, and b...
#13 - Missed Opportunities
29 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Archispeak celebrates its 6-month anniversary! We reflect on the past 12 episodes and acknowledge Apple’s 1-billionth podcast subscription milestone...
#12 - Permanence in Architecture
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Archispeak Podcast, Cormac takes a wild ride and ends up at Fallingwater, which leads into a discussion of the permanence in ar...
#11 - The Studio Environment
01 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Archispeak discusses the place where all the work happens: the studio environment. We examine what is wrong with the modern studio env...
#10 - Safety Through Architecture
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Archispeak discusses how architecture can create safer buildings. We examine how schools are designed and retrofitted using technology...
#9 - Everything is Digital
03 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Archispeak discusses all things digital. Evan explains the design and 3D printing process for what has become our logo. We also explor...
#8 - Architects and Egos
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Archispeak discusses the difference between confidence and ego, then examines simple and effective ways to establish camaraderie in an...
#7 - We Kill Your Memories
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Archispeak takes on questions from our listeners and a group of 3rd graders. Also, Evan gets his first ‘C’ and Cormac panders to t...
#6 - And Then I'm Very Sad
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the importance of collaboration to the process of architecture and incorporating construction into the architectural educat...
#5 - It’s Communication Stupid!
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss an architects life/work balance and reference Australian architect Andrew Maynard’s article on ArchDaily and its companio...
#4 - Eat, Sleep and Breathe It
18 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the most recent Jobs Report, the importance of practical experience, suggestions for our listeners attending or soon to be ...
#3 - An Architect's Library
04 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share what's on our architectural library shelves. Cormac dug through his basement and found a treasure-trove of these ancient rel...
#2 - Architect as Juggler
18 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the current state of being an architect versus the old days of the master builder, how architects can educate clients, the importance of sl...
#1 - That Ah-ha Moment
04 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In our inaugural episode, we start things out by defining archispeak, try to define architecture, and talk about what the general public probably thin...