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System thinking in Architecture and Disability
28 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailNaziaty will discuss on the need to address the intersecting sections of the sets of "architecture practice", "architec...
A Review on the Balanced Education Model (2025 Interview with Kevin Mark Low)
19 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailA Commentary on the March 2025 episodes on the Balanced Education Model, an interview with Kevin Mark Low, with an eye towards writing...
Kevin Mark Low and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob Shared Views on Education
19 Mar 2026
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Send us Fan MailKevin Mark Low and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob both sees Malaysian architecture education as deeply flawed, producing graduates who are techni...
Designing from First Principles [Addendum on Safari Roof House]- Part 2a
18 Mar 2026
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Send a textThis is an addendum to the second episode on how architects Kevin Mark Low design from first principles, discussing the Safari Roof House (...
Designing from First Principles [Kevin Mark Low's Approach]- Part 2
18 Mar 2026
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Send a textSecond episode of a two-part series we dive deep into how architects such as Kevin Mark Low design from first principles.Analysis from lite...
Designing from First Principles [Introduction]- Part 1
18 Mar 2026
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Send a textThe first episode in a two-part series on designing from first principles (as suggested by Kevin Mark Low). The concept of “first princip...
Designing for every citizen: Engineering inclusive urban landscapes (street environment and public transportation)
13 Mar 2026
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Send a textDesigning for every citizen: Engineering inclusive urban landscapes(street environments and public transportation) for the Institute of Eng...
Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - Part 1
10 Feb 2026
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Send a textThe first episode of a two part mini series on - Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - where the teaching of architect...
The Architect that leads
31 Jan 2026
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The Power of Patterns: Revisiting Christopher Alexander's Notes on the Synthesis of Form [Part 1]
26 Jan 2026
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Send us a textIn the first episode of the series on design approach and methods, we discuss the Preface of Christopher Alexander’s 1964 seminal work...
The Real-World Example: The Invisible Masterpiece
19 Jan 2026
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Send us a textA scenario of the architectural design studio project for a community that would have made a better impact in terms learning for the stu...
The Compass vs The Chart: Can Architecture Education Stay Noble in a World of Rankings?
19 Jan 2026
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Send us a textLast 29 December 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaya in an article says “Let me be clear: rankings are not the goal; they a...
Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 3]
19 Jan 2026
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Send us a textThe conclusive episode (Part 3) to underline the bigger picture of problems in architecture education where we need to deal with the fol...
Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 2]
19 Jan 2026
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Send us a textPart 2 continues the discussion on the systemic problems where "the burden of education has quietly shifted from academia to practi...
Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 1]
09 Jan 2026
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Send us a textA frank discussion on a commentary based on Seshan Design's post in a Facebook Group. They highlighted on systemic problems where &...
Dialogic Studio Critique Methods in Architecture Education - Part 2B
06 Jan 2026
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Send us a textWe explain further in depth on the dialogic studio critique methods to explain how we can transform architecture education. In Part 2B, ...
Dialogic Studio Critique Methods in Architecture Education - Part 2A
28 Dec 2025
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Send us a textDialogic studio critique methods shift traditional architecture design studios from 'hierarchical, tutor-dominated feedback' (...
A Call for Transformative Architecture Education in Malaysia - Part 1
28 Dec 2025
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Send us a textWe frequently speak of students as "products" or "graduates"—metrics to be optimized for Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia ...
The Undervalued Architect: How Education Fuels the Profession's Misunderstanding - Part 2
16 Dec 2025
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Send us a textWe dive into the conversation on "reforms in architecture education" to understand further how education affects the professio...
The Undervalued Architect: How Education Fuels the Profession's Misunderstanding - Part 1
15 Dec 2025
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Send us a textAnother “unfiltered” critic argues that architecture education is the root cause of the profession being undervalued and widely misu...
What makes a good studio master ?
25 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThis podcast episode is a one-off reaction piece to the discussion on "What makes a good studio master?" It refers to the Mala...
Architecture Education: Progressive Facade, Corporate Factory
22 Nov 2025
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Send us a textArchitecture education and the problems of competent graduates have been discussed elsewhere in Talk Architecture podcast, but this topi...
The Myth of the Research Framework in Design Theses - Part 3 (Conclusion)
18 Nov 2025
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Send us a textThe “research-framework” approach to design theses is a myth and must end.Best industry preparation: give the entire studio one real...
The Myth of the Research Framework in Design Theses - Part 2
18 Nov 2025
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Send us a textIn the second part of this three-part series on the “context specificity” approach, we explain a design thesis studio philosophy tha...
The Myth of the Research Framework in Design Theses - Part 1
09 Nov 2025
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Send us a textFor a design thesis, context specificity approach is the answer, the only way to get students of architecture to be ready, equipped, goi...
Why Research Framework cannot be used in Architectural Design - an Introduction.
04 Oct 2025
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Send us a textFor Architecture Academics, a special podcast on: Why Research Framework cannot be used in Architectural Design, specifically in the Arc...
A Recap on Sensory-driven Architecture Principles for Disabled Persons Specifically
19 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThe seven principles of sensory-driven architecture, which focus on engaging human senses to create meaningful and immersive built envir...
The Use of Sensory-driven Architecture Principles to Achieve Inclusive & Therapeutic Spaces [Part 2]
15 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThe concluding part (Part 2) of this proposition of using sensory-driven architecture principles to achieve inclusive and therapeutic sp...
The Use of Sensory-driven Architecture Principles to Achieve Inclusive & Therapeutic Spaces [Part 1]
15 Sep 2025
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Send us a textA new season on Sensory-driven Architecture principles and ideas.The first part of this proposition of using sensory-driven architecture...
Conversation with Lillian Tay on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 2]
15 Sep 2025
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Send us a textThe Concluding Part [Part 2] of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Lillian Tay discusses a variety of issues from g...
Conversation with Lillian Tay on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 1]
14 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIn Part 1 of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Lillian Tay discusses on a wide range of issues regarding women arc...
Teaser: Conversation with Lillian Tay on Women Architect in Leadership Roles
03 Sep 2025
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Send us a textA Teaser introduction on a conversation with Ar. Lillian Tay in the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles. (Part 1 & 2 - co...
Conversation with Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 2]
25 Aug 2025
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Send us a textThe Concluding Part [Part 2] of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim discusses on how younger...
Is being an architect worth it?
20 Aug 2025
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Send us a textCommentary on the article entitled "Being an architect isn't worth it" says commenter published on 15 August 2025.Naziaty...
Conversation with Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 1]
19 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn Part 1 of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim discusses on networking at top management l...
Teaser: Conversation with Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim on Women Architect in Leadership Roles
18 Aug 2025
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Send us a textA Teaser introduction on a conversation with Ar. Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim in the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles. (Part 1 ...
Conversation with Cheryl Quan on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 2]
07 Aug 2025
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Send us a textThe Concluding Part [Part 2] of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Cheryl Quan discusses about the issues women arc...
Conversation with Cheryl Quan on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 1]
05 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn Part 1 of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Cheryl Quan discusses about her experiences and challenges in her p...
Teaser: Conversation with Cheryl Quan on Women Architect in Leadership Roles
27 Jul 2025
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Send us a textA Teaser introduction on a conversation with Ar Cheryl Quan in the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles. (Part 1 & 2 - com...
Conversation with Aisyah Razin on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 2]
26 Jul 2025
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Send us a textThe Concluding Part [Part 2] of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Aisyah Razin explained on how it is important to...
Conversation with Aisyah Razin on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 1]
24 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn Part 1 of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Aisyah Razin discusses about the importance of mentors, getting the...
Teaser: Conversation with Aisyah Razin on Women Architect in Leadership Roles
22 Jul 2025
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Send us a textA Teaser introduction on a conversation with Ar Aisyah Razin in the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles. (Part 1 & 2 - co...
Why architecture graduates don’t know how to sketch and solve problems on the spot?
16 Jul 2025
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Send us a textThis commentary is a reaction to Ar. Firadaus Khazis’s post where he stated that architecture graduates has problems with “not just ...
Architecture Design Studio Learning - What Constitutes Failure in Teaching?
02 Jul 2025
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Send us a textSince March 2025, we have listened to the conversations with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model, the MAW Review and did epis...
The Dumbing Down of Architecture Education - Part 3
01 Jul 2025
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Send us a textBased on a post by an architect asking for solutions to a "popular opinion" that he kept on hearing architects say, which is &...
The Dumbing Down of Architecture Education - Part 2
01 Jul 2025
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Send us a textBased on a post by a civil engineer / surveyor that was critical of young architects in particular, whom was called "make-up artist...
The Dumbing Down of Architecture Education - Part 1 [Introduction]
25 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThis is a criticism of the trend to oversimplify "architecture education" in my opinion, so that "design" (competenc...
The MAW Review 2: Awards, Heroes & Pride (Managing Egos)
24 Jun 2025
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Send us a textExpanding on the last episode on The MAW Review: A Commentary on the Malaysian Architecture DialogueLet's focus on The MAW Review ...
The MAW Review: A Commentary on the Malaysian Architecture Dialogue
24 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThe Malaysian Architecture Week is still on-going and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob managed to catch up with what's happening by coming for t...
Conversation with Eleena Jamil on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 2]
08 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThe Concluding Part [Part 2] of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Dr. Eleena Jamil explained the concept of a &quo...
Conversation with Eleena Jamil on Women Architect in Leadership Roles [Part 1]
05 Jun 2025
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Send us a textIn Part 1 of the series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles, Ar. Dr. Eleena Jamil discusses some questions posed by female mid-level...
Teaser: Conversation with Eleena Jamil on Women Architect in Leadership Roles
03 Jun 2025
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Send us a textKicking off with a teaser on a series on Women Architects in Leadership Roles with Ar. Eleena Jamil, the Principal of Eleena Jamil Archi...
Introduction - Women in Leadership Roles
19 May 2025
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Send us a textThis is a warm-up introduction to the bigger topic of "Women in Architecture" which is part of a new series. Using an article ...
A Commentary on - Designing for Disability Justice [Part 3]
19 Apr 2025
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Send us a textA new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and c...
A Commentary on - Designing for Disability Justice [Part 2]
19 Apr 2025
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Send us a textA new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and c...
A Commentary on - Designing for Disability Justice [Part 1]
19 Apr 2025
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Send us a textA new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and c...
Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model - Part 2
18 Mar 2025
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Send us a textThe continuation discussion on a "Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model - Part 2", with your host, ...
Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model - Part 1
13 Mar 2025
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Send us a textYou are welcome to listen to a "Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model - Part 1"[Talk Architecture P...
Teaser on a Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model
11 Mar 2025
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Send us a textA heads up to the coming two-parter episodes on a Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model.In the teaser episode...
Form-making in Art and Architecture: The Role of Functionalism and the Bauhaus [Part 1]
23 Feb 2025
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Send us a textThe first part of this series explains the mastery of designing with “the plan and section” is now a missing skill in current archit...
Form-making in Art and Architecture: Differences and Similarities [Introduction]
22 Feb 2025
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Send us a textWe introduce this topic that whets our curiosity on the differences and similarities of form-making in art and architecture.A quick obse...
The Bauhaus and its influences on current architecture education and practice - Part 3
19 Jan 2025
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Send us a textThe Concluding [Part 3] episode focuses on the main discussion of Why the Bauhaus is still important to be a precedent and model for arc...
The Bauhaus influences on current architecture education and practice - Part 2
19 Jan 2025
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Send us a textPart 2 discussion on the topic of how Bauhaus influences current architecture education and practice, do refer to the YT video by Dans L...
In the Context of Architecture, How do you turn Failure into Success - Part 3
19 Jan 2025
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Send us a textConcluding part [Part 3] discussing the crucial moments when the “bad news” / feedback given to you feels like a rejection and make ...
In the Context of Architecture, How do you turn Failure into Success - Part 2
18 Jan 2025
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Send us a textPart 2 discussion takes you to a specific case of an entry level / recent graduate who felt like leaving architecture, though they so wa...
In the Context of Architecture, How do you turn Failure into Success - Part 1
18 Jan 2025
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Send us a textThis first part of a series investigates a LinkedIn article posted in “architecture design” entitled: What do you do if your archit...
The Bauhaus and its influences on current architecture education and practice - Part 1
10 Jan 2025
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Send us a textNew series on the Bauhaus and its influences on current architecture education and practice - starting with Part 1.What is the Bauhaus?W...
Gen Z question: Is the whole point to creating art just to create or to create the greatest thing ever?
19 Dec 2024
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Send us a textMental Health Series for EveryoneGen Z question: Is the whole point to creating art just to create or to create the greatest thing ever?...
"Just Get it Done" Mentality in the Architecture Industry
19 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThe seventh and final episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design...
"Communication Gaps in Global Teams" in the Architecture Industry
19 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThe sixth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings ge...
"Budget Cuts and the Push for "Cheaper, Faster" in the Architecture Industry
19 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThe fifth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings ge...
"Remote Work and the Loss of In-Person Mentorship" in the Architecture Industry
19 Dec 2024
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Send us a text The fourth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings...
'Speed Vs Quality' in the Architecture Industry
18 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThe third episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings ge...
"Over-reliance on Automation and BIM tool" in the Architecture Industry
18 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThe second episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings g...
"Loss of Practical Skills & Hands-On Knowledge" in the Architecture Industry
18 Dec 2024
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Send us a textThe first episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev:Why Are Design Drawings Get...
Accessibility & Universal Design Talk - Part 3
19 Nov 2024
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Accessibility & Universal Design Talk - Part 2
19 Nov 2024
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Accessibility & Universal Design Talk - Part 1
19 Nov 2024
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Artificial Intelligence in Architecture [Part 2]: Interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech
20 Oct 2024
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Send us a textThe second and concluding part of an interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech & Architecture, Engineering, Cons...
Artificial Intelligence in Architecture [Part1]: Interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech
20 Oct 2024
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Send us a textThe first part of an interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech & Architecture, Engineering, Construction Data &a...
Teaser on Artificial Intelligence in Architecture
17 Oct 2024
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Send us a textYou are welcome to listen to a teaser to introduce an interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech & AEC data and A...
Finding the balance between teaching, research and practice
06 Oct 2024
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Send us a textHow do you find a balance between teaching, research and practice as an architect or design practitioner? This episode podcast discusse...
Neuro-architecture and Sensorial Design
17 Sep 2024
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Send us a textWe continue with the discussion regarding Sensorial Design, where Neuro-architecture with reference to this TedTalk by Fiona Beenkens is...
Sensorial Design - An Extension to Universal Design or Totally New Principle?
16 Sep 2024
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Send us a textAn Introduction to Sensorial Design, this episode explains Barrier-Free Design, Universal Design and the development of a new architectu...
The New Architecture Curriculum [How It Works] - Part 5(b)
20 Aug 2024
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Send us a textThe concluding episode to explain the rest of the projects for the 3 year architecture course and how that leads to the 2 year practical...
The New Architecture Curriculum [How It Works] - Part 5(a)
20 Aug 2024
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Send us a textPart 5(a) episode is the first of a two parter to explain how a student of architecture would be going through the new architecture curr...
The New Architecture Curriculum [Philosophical Perspective] - Part 4
19 Aug 2024
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Send us a textPart 4 episode presents the philosophical perspective or overall idea of how the new architecture curriculum works in describing the des...
The New Architecture Curriculum [Design Problem] - Part 3
11 Aug 2024
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Send us a textPart 3 episode focused on the Design Problem, which is a way to recognize how to assess a studio project whether it is complex enough an...
The New Architecture Curriculum [Case Studies] - Part 2
05 Aug 2024
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Send us a textAn essential method of learning for architecture students is the Case Study. This episode explains why the Case Study is essential to be...
The New Architecture Curriculum [Student's POV] - Part 1
19 Jul 2024
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Send us a textA 5 part series starts with the 1st episode discussing what is the New Architecture Curriculum, focusing on the Point of View (POV) of a...
Prequel to the New Architecture Curriculum
14 Jul 2024
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Send us a text"A prequel is a work that forms part of a backstory to the preceding work." (quote) This episode comes before revealing the Ne...
Special Feature: The Architect Identity - when did it start and how long will it last?
13 Jul 2024
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Send us a textSpecial Feature: A personal account on what is the architect's identity and what happens when one has it and at what age - 20,25,30...
Mental Health and Architecture: The Importance of Creative Expressions
04 Jul 2024
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Send us a textThis is the start of a series [episode 17] on reflections on the well-being and sensibilities in the every day to create a habit of crea...
Chat with Gogularaajan, the Film-maker and Architecture Graduate - Second Part
23 Jun 2024
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Send us a textThe conversation in the second part focused on the decision to do film making after graduating from architecture school, with stories re...
Intermission: The Creative Process in Any Art or Design Form
22 Jun 2024
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Send us a textThis is a break or intermission in between the 1st and 2nd part of the chat with Gogu!A number of people including Micah Bowers, said th...
Chat with Gogularaajan, the Film-maker and Architecture Graduate - First Part
21 Jun 2024
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Send us a textGogu is a filmmaker based in Kuala Lumpur, developing his first feature film Kaali. "Teaming up with the esteemed Eve Baswel, Gogul...
Manifesting the New Architectural Curriculum - More Deliberations
11 Jun 2024
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Send us a text"Architecture (education) disrupted" or false alarm? You decide.Are we facing the tip of the iceberg (of the bigger problems) ...
Manifesting the New Architectural Curriculum - Deliberations
04 Jun 2024
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Send us a textArchitecture can be disrupted, like any other old and obsolete systems from the last century. In the new world, architecture entreprene...
The Magic Formula for Success based on a 3 Year Degree in Architecture [Part 3 - Conclusion]]
30 May 2024
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Send us a textAfter this episode, I will propose a New Curriculum for the Education of the Architect, a simplified and stronger version by proposing a...
The Magic Formula for Success based on a 3 Year Degree in Architecture [Part 2 - Continuation]
30 May 2024
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Send us a textA more detailed description of how the tutors structured and run the architectural design studio programs for 2 semesters with the 2013-...