The Broke Architect
Episodes
Built Nothing. Teaching Everything!
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a conversation happening in architecture about the “gap” between education and practice.But no one is going far enough.In this episode, ...
How to run a Successful Architect's Practice
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After being made redundant three times in three years, Paul Testa built a resilient practice called HEM Architects and reveals why the business model ...
How the ATOM will SAVE the WORLD!
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5 of The Broke Architect Podcast , where we challenge convention and ask uncomfortable questions about how we design, build, and pow...
I'm ASHAMED to call myself an ARCHITECT!
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the FINAL show of season 4!Today on the show, we’re joined by Helen Maunder's who was on Episode 1 of season 4. Helen had hit rock botto...
Designing PASSIVE Income
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, we’re joined by someone who’s been breaking boundaries since he was a teenager. At just 16, he was named the UK Young Innovator...
From Architect to Brand Ambassador
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is recording this podcast episode with me from the Frank Lloyd Wright Affleck House, owned and operated by the Lawrence Technological Univers...
From Architect to Brand Ambassador
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is recording this podcast episode with me from the Frank Lloyd Wright Affleck House, owned and operated by the Lawrence Technological Univers...
Small UK Architecture Practices
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Broke Architect Podcast, where I gather together the best bits from the lives of sole practitioners in architecture in the UK. We ...
Just PUBLISH your FEES!
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Broke Architect Podcast, where I continue my theme of the life of sole practitioners in architecture. We shine a light on the chal...
Top Tips for Beating the Competition!
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Episode 15 – Top Tips for Beating the Competition (with Stephen Drew)Welcome to Episode 15 of The Broke Architect!As we take a short summer bre...
Are my Architects' FEES too LOW?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are My Architects’ Fees Too Low?I continue my focus on small practices in the UK….This week, I sit down with Dale Whitfield, founder of Fields of ...
I will never RETIRE. I'm an ARCHITECT!
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this two-part series, you will hear from thought-provoking John Kellett , an ARB-registered, RIBA Chartered Architect, and found...
AGEISM in Architecture
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this two-part series you will hear from thought-provoking John Kellett , an ARB-registered, RIBA Chartered Architect, and founder of K...
The Future Blueprint
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Architect Dr Rebecca Jane McConnell and Architect Cathal Crumley from The Future Blueprint. They are breaking down the bar...
The BUSINESS of SMALL Architecture
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Broke Architect, we speak with Catherine Hunt of Niche Design Architects, a small but thriving architectural practice based in ...
The VALUE of what you can't SEE
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at UK Construction Week 2025, this bonus episode of The Broke Architect FREE CPD! I’m joined by Aaron Brian, Sales Director from Andel...
ReBuilding with Waste
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m honoured to be joined by a representative from our Sponsor of the Show, Hahn Plastics, makers of Hanit. We recorded this episode live at ...
EcoCrib - Designing 100% recycled Retaining Walls
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I was live from Construction Week 2025 at London's Excel Arena. I recorded this podcast with Phill Cross, Managing Director of PC Const...
ARB Workplace Culture Report
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus episode, we summarise the key findings of the "Workplace Culture Report" finalised in November 2024. The Architects Registration Board ...
40 years in PRACTICE!
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by one of the UK’s most respected architects, Stephen Hodder MBE. Many of you will know Stephen as the...
Architects. This is your FINAL Chance!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I welcome back a past guest, an architecture recruitment business owner of the Architecture Social the wonderful Stephen Drew! Warning - explicit lan...
Win With Words!
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In S4. E.6 I Meet Nikita Morrell, the ONLY copywriter in the world who ONLY writes for architects*. If you don't believe me just google her!We tal...
The DATA Centre Opportunity
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Released today this S4.E5 I spoke with Johnathan Munkley of WSP. Don't Miss It! 🎙️In this explosive episode, we dive into some of the biggest...
BOMBS, Blackouts and BIM - The Ukrainian Technologist Thriving Against All Odds
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Andrew Bondarenko, a BIM MEP technologist who lives and works in Ukraine. Andrew's story is unbelievable. A man who, despite difficult situat...
The Wedding CAKE Architect
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into an inspiring journey of transformation, creativity, and resilience. FroMeet Vimi, who QUIT being an architect to create ...
Pursing ARCHITECTURE as CREATIVE Play.
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome BACK to season 4!!! This is episode 2 of season 4. In this episode, I talk to Emre Süner, an architectural designer from Turkey who is no...
Stressed Architect HELEN hits ROCK bottom!
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome BACK to season 4!!! In this episode, I talk to Helen Maunders , a self-employed Architect based in London, UK who has been in business for ov...
Are we creating TOO many ARCHITECTS in the UK?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special Episode – “Are we creating too many Architects in the UK? 🎙️ The Broke Architect Podcast – Special Pre-Season Episode📅 Release D...
ARCHITECTS need to be much more EMPATHETIC
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode of season 3 I speak to RIBA President Elect for 2025-2027 Chris Williamson who is Founding Partner of WestonWilliamson + Partner...
The GOOD Client
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a CLIENT! Robin Roberts , an Architect and a Fellow of the RIBA, is also the Chief executive of the Sutton Housing Society and is there...
Architect OUTCASTS!
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of my interview with Ramesh Pari who works for a well-known grocery tech firm. You may ask: “Why am I interviewing someone fro...
My TOXIC relationship with ARCHITECTURE
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 1 of my interview with Ramesh Pari who works for a well-known grocery tech firm. You may ask: “Why am I interviewing someone from a te...
Light MATTERS!
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Emma Cogswell, a lighting designer based in the South of the United Kingdom in a town called Maidenhead, for the rest of the world it’s near Wi...
Micro (Minded) Managers
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mohammad Balila who is a multi-cultured, Ivy League-educated architect and designer with 17+ years of experience in the profession and academia h...
The DEATH of tradition: A new WAVE in Architecture PRACTICE.
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Tom Lewith formally of TDO but now with New Works, a new type of practice that operates a new business model. Tom and his business partner Doug H...
I QUIT being an ARCHITECT to work in FINANCE
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking of quitting architecture this is the episode to listen to. Imagine just qualifying as an Architect and then deciding to QUIT to ...
Thinking Differently in New York
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have with me today New York City Architect Bill Mandara, the CEO and Co-owner of Mancini Duffy. Bill has twenty-five years of experience in architec...
I switched from TECH to ARCHITECTURE!
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was an absolute pleasure to talk to the mega talented Razan Altiraifi who is; a Design Technologist, Architectural Designer and Programmer who work...
Conquer Part 3 with me
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3, Episode 13 is all about Part 3 with fellow podcaster Maria Skoutari who is an Architect, Mentor to Architectural Assistants & Architects...
Why is British Housing SH*T? Architects Perspective.
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode in a series of special episodes on the state of volume house building located in the UK. This podcast was generated from a ...
Stayin' Alive: The Architect who cheated DEATH
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 of season 3, we hear of the heartbreaking struggle of Amy Francis-Smith who despite all of the odds became an Architect, a successful on...
We must broaden Architecture School's creative Foundation
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 10 of season 3 we talk to Architect Christina Linda Chan who was born and raised in Toronto. We discuss why must broaden architecture schoo...
The BROKEN Profession
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 is a lecture given by Jason Boyle at De Montford University School of Architecture on International Women's Day 2024. In this lecture, Ja...
A VICIOUS cycle can make you VICIOUS
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Su Butcher who trained as an architect and managed three successful architects’ practices during the ‘90s and noughties...
Escaping the ALCOHOLIC ABYSS
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to Government statistics, more than 1.4 million people are dependent on alcohol in the UK. 33,000 people die each year due to alcohol-relate...
The Waterfront Architect of New York
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dena Prastos, an Architect and Civil Engineer who was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and has a deep-rooted appreciation for nature and mankind...
Will Generative AI make Architects RICH?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are asking the question, will Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) enable Architects to be highly profitable? AI could give arch...
Architects, Let's REDUCE scope and do LESS!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are asking the question, do Architects lose focus and deliver more than a client asked for? Do we suffer from scope creep and end u...
Death of the Architect?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are asking the question, "Is the Profession of the Architect DEAD?" The basis for this is that for 7-10 years of study, the salarie...
The LIES of a profession
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of Season 3 of the groundbreaking podcast: THE BROKE ARCHITECT. In this first episode, I talk to Architect Rion Willard wh...
Sexual Harassment in Architecture and Construction
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a collection of voices from people from the architecture and construction sector talking about their experience with unwanted sexual h...
I diversified my income in Architecture and TRIPLED my INCOME!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Roman Romanov, an architectural designer and accessibility specialist who lives in Toronto, Canada. He started his own company in 2023 “...
Season 3 Trailer - The Lies of a Profession.
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the season 3 trailer for the ground breaking podcast: THE BROKE ARCHITECT. The first episode will kick off with a special guest and we will d...
Architects Registration Board fee RISES have to STOP NOW!
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve started a petition! In the last 3 years the UK's ARB have increased our architect registration fees by a whopping 67% 😳In 2021 the fee w...
Store Front - New York City - Part 2
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of a special BONUS Episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global...
Store Front - New York City - Part 1
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 1 of a special BONUS Episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Ar...
I was forced to be a Part 1 again and worked overtime for free!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twenty-first episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Al...
Conversations with an Architectural Educator.
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twentieth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alli...
BATTLE ROYALE - Broke Architect Vs Urban Forecast Podcast
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the ninetieth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alli...
Unpaid INTERNSHIPS are complete BULLSHXT
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE ALERT - This is the eighteenth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the ...
We focused on QUALITY and TRIPLED PROFITS in 2 Years!
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the seventieth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect All...
How CODE set me FREE
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the sixtieth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Allia...
How a HOSTAGE NEGOTIATOR helped me achieve great SUCCESS in TECH
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fifteenth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Allianc...
Empowering Dreams: How Mentoring Creates a Path to Success
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the special short BONUS episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Arch...
GONE with the RENT: New York's VANISHING Store Fronts.
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the thirteenth Episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Allian...
Breakups, Makeups and Shakeups within Architecture
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twelfth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GA...
Tales from SKID ROW and the CECIL HOTEL
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the eleventh episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! Disclaimer: All views are my own and of my guests and not of any company ass...
I presented my Architecture CRIT in my PYJAMAS!
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the tenth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! Disclaimer: All views are my own and of my guests and not of any company assoc...
How to negotiate FEES for Architects and Interior Designers.
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the ninth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! Disclaimer: All views are my own and of my guests and not of any company associa...
Architecture Schools need an URGENT UPGRADE!
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the eighth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! Disclaimer: All views are my own and of my guests and not of any company asso...
Get the HELL out of ARCHITECTURE School!
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the seventh episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! Disclaimer: All views are my own and of my guests and not of any company ass...
Make Architecture GREAT AGAIN!
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the sixth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA)...
The ART of Working from Home
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fifth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA)...
MENTORS have played a key role in my CAREER
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fifth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA)...
A BROKEN Profession. Why I'm standing for RIBA Worldwide Council.
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have some news.Just letting my Archi-Network know that the RIBA has validated my nomination to run for “RIBA Worldwide Council” for a 3-year ter...
Be careful about how you SPEND your TIME!
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourth episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). ...
I went from Musician to Architect and I'm still BROKE
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode, I talk to a ...
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Architectural Recruitment!
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: The salaries discussed in this podcast may SHOCK you! This was an unscripted episode and alcohol was consumed. This is the Third Episode of...
Peter George - ALL RIBA Council Members should RESIGN!
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Second Episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). I have...
Get the FXCK Out of Architecture
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of Season 2 of The Broke Architect Podcast! This show is brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In the firs...
Your time is very valuable. NEVER work for FREE!
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twenty-third recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode, I t...
How an Anti-Racist "HOTDOG" is building inclusive company culture.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twenty-second recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode, I t...
Is the Profession of Architecture BROKEN?
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an audio version of my opinion piece which was published by UK National Architecture Press, Bdonline on the 14th of April 2023. This article i...
The Mechanical Engineer who helps Architects gain financial FREEDOM!
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twentieth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode, I talk...
The BIGGEST MISTAKES people make when looking to hire architects
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the nineteenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk...
Top Tips to thrive at architecture school, post pandemic!
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the eighteenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk...
So what is this fxxking podcast all about?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE from Jason Boyle. This is the seventeenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Archite...
From Bucket to Harvard
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the sixteenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to...
I had to change my name to Annie and the lecturer told students I don't care if you cry or are unwell.
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fifteenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). WARNING: Adult themes are...
The currency has devalued by 50% in 5 years, architects are now becoming builders to survive!
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourteenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I ...
Let's stop complaining and offer new services at a higher price point!
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the thirteenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk t...
How to get BIG salaries in Architecture!
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the twelfth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to G...
I couldn't get childcare so I was told to LEAVE!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the eleventh recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to ...
I'm a fxxking Architect and I will rock your world!
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the tenth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to Gra...
We are up against non-qualified people with no insurance, limited overheads and low fees, we just can't compete!
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the ninth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to an ...
I was broke, homeless, an illegal alien, begging for money and then I got scammed.
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the eighth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to Ru...
What is a fair salary to pay Architects and Architectural Assistants?
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the seventh recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I, Jason Bo...
The first mark is always made by the architect, that has value.
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the sixth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to Pau...
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and and expecting different results.
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fifth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode, I talk to St...
We keep taking more responsibility, without getting more fee!
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the fourth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA). In this episode I talk to Ma...