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From Architecture to Real Estate ft. Richard Carr, Design Director at Landsec
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Join us on the Architecture Social for a special show as Stephen Drew sits down with Richard Carr, Design Director at Landsec. In this episode, Richard will share his journey of moving from architecture into a successful career in real estate. Gain insights and top tips on making the switch, as well as discuss the exciting projects that Landsec is …
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Is This For Me? Ten Tips On Finding Your Fit With Studio Culture, Ft. Julia Nicholls
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Are you on the hunt for your perfect studio fit in 2023? Look no further! Join us for an exciting Livestream where we will sit down with industry expert Julia Nicholls to discuss all things studio culture. From understanding the ins and outs of different studio environments to tips on career progression and the importance of diversity and inclusivi…
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The Power Of Film And Storytelling In Architecture. Ft. Khizr Studio
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Join us as we welcome Mohammed from Khizr Studio to discuss the intersection of architecture and filmmaking. We will be delving into the ways in which film can be used as an alternative to traditional architectural drawings, and how it can be used to express materiality, habitation, and movement. The conversation will also cover the use of film thr…
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NO ENTRY! Exposing The Barriers To Entry Within The Architecture Industry, ft. Laurence Richards and Joe Maguire
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One of the analogies I often use to visualise the Architecture Industry is like trying to get into a club. You’re an enthusiastic Architecture Graduate trying to get in the club known as the “Industry”. From the outside, you see all the happy people, however, in front of you is a grumpy bouncer holding the entrance past the rope barrier. “No UK exp…
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What has Augmented and Mixed Reality got to do with Architecture?
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Whatever happened to QR Codes and overlaid information in the real world? Does Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR) still play a role in the architectural design and construction of our built environment? So far we have been exploring Architecture in the Metaverse together. Sometimes this involves exploring new worlds using Virtual Reality…
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Why are most Architecture Practices’ websites COMPLETELY USELESS!
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If you've ever been job seeking, you've probably looked at over a hundred Architecture Practice's online which includes scrolling through their websites. Some are an absolute job, with beautiful images and a great user interface which glides you from one project to another with a gentle touch. The vast majority of Architecture Practices' websites o…
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What is "Co-Living" Architecture? Ft. Node Living and David Drews
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In the last few years, I've heard more and more about "Co-Working", especially since the pandemic where many companies are downsizing their offices for flexible working environments. On the other hand, I have started to see the term "Co-Living" pop up more and more. Is this some new fun, glamorous way of living that is very different from the stude…
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The Future of Work in the Architecture Industry, ft. Evelyn Lee
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What does the future of working in the Architecture Industry entail? Unfortunately, I do not have a crystal ball, however, I am lucky enough to have the next best thing - a conversation with Evelyn Lee to hear her predictions! Evelyn Lee is the Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies Join us to hear her thoughts on designing…
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Architecture Careers in the Gulf, ft. Andy Shaw
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Do you know a person in your group of friends who moved to Dubai in the last few years? In my experience, this person usually takes great pleasure in telling you how excellent Dubai is every time you meet them. How many shops there are, the beaches, the buildings, the flights. "Is it raining in London? Well, here..." Alright, I get it, it's nice! I…
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The Business Of Metaverse Architecture, Ft. Sunken Blimp
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So far on this channel, we've had several Architects on our channel talking about their creations and passion projects in the metaverse. These are cool and interesting; however, how many of these designers have been paid for their work or have the projects made a profit? Architects in the real world are paid to deliver buildings to their clients - …
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GLAM is an acronym for GUCCI, LOUIS VUITTON ARCHITECTURE & ME. Popular culture has traditionally been influenced by the designs of iconic brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton fashion houses, but the tongue-in-cheek parodying of counterfeit culture (known as Bootlegs) is a trend that has gained popularity in recent years. Through this popular cult…
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What Does The Future Of Work Look Like For The Architecture Profession?
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We’re going through changes in the Architecture Industry, some better than others, depending on whether you’re the hiring manager or working within a practice and your company’s culture. It’s been over a year since we returned to work. Before the pandemic, most Architecture Practices were working full-time in offices. Many thought it would be impos…
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The Importance And Impact Of Architecture Mentoring, Ft Dhruv Gulabchande
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How important is mentoring the up-and-coming Architects of the future? Perhaps you are busy with a project, how do you find the time and where do you begin? Is it worth it? Following a successful two years of international mentoring, reaching over 150 students across 50 cities, Narrative Practice is providing complimentary design reviews and worksh…
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Points to Consider for Students of Architecture, ft. Jacob Peplow.
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Jake Peplow is an Architect who has created 'Points to Consider'; the new handbook for students of architecture wanting to enrich and invigorate their time studying architecture. In the book he address the whirlwind journey of studying architecture through a simple, comprehensive set of guidance notes; a handbook that can be used at all stages of y…
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Why are most Architecture Job Boards and Recruiter Websites so RUBBISH!?
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Searching for a job is like a job in itself. Anyone who disagrees hasn't had the misfortune of clicking through a thousand websites to find their job. Honestly, it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Except the hay is actually sharp needles which asks for all your personal data, crashes and ghosts you when you've handed everything over.…
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What Is The Role Of An Architect In The Metaverse?
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Shajay Bhooshan is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects where he heads the research activities of the Computation and Design (CODE) group. CODE has made key contributions to computational platforms, talent development and architectural design at ZHA, especially related to architectural application and articulation of shell structures. Som…
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Alternative Careers in Architectural Photography, ft. Chris Hopkinson
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Often we've talked here on the Architecture Social about alternative careers in Architecture. Whether it's architectural journalism, moving to a developer or becoming an Architectural Photographer. I thought it wouldn't be helpful to speak to people who studied Architecture and practised in the Industry who have gone on to do great things in other …
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Huh?! What has “BD” or “Business Development” got to do with Architecture? Ft. Tyler Suomala
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If you've ever followed a Marketing expert for the Architecture Industry, you may hear some jargon and be thinking what on earth do some of these words and abbreviations mean... A few serial offenders that should be thrown into the jargon jail that come to mind are CTA, KPI, PPC, ROI, SEO and BD. Surely some of these must be useful and important if…
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How to move Client-Side as an Architect to a Developer or Main Contractor
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With the rising cost of living and crashing economy in the UK, you wouldn't be the only Architect thinking about moving Client-Side. After all, I can see why many would think it would be appealing to work in real estate on the Developer's team or perhaps as part of a Main Contractor instead of an Architecture Practice. Over the years I've seen seve…
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HELP! Get Me Out of Architecture, feat. Jake Rudin and Erin Pellegrino
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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work in a different profession? Is it possible? Are the skills learnt while studying Architecture useful in other industries? Where do you even begin moving to another profession? I have my own ideas, however luckily for us I know just the pair who can share useful insight on this subject! Let's …
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Leaving Architecture to become a Successful Artist, ft. David Horgan
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David is a qualified Architect and a self-taught London-based painter interested in storytelling and social commentary, conveying fictional narratives often with figurative scenes expressed through raw and emotive style with a healthy dose of humour. I met David years ago when I decided to leave Architecture to become something else, I didn't know …
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Careers across Construction and Architectural Technology, ft. Joe Healey
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Joseph is a Senior Architectural Technologist and author of the book "Building a career in architecture". We met several years ago when I was entering the industry as a Part I Architectural Assistant, shortly before Joe travelled the world working at Global Architecture Practices such as Cox Architects and Gensler before taking a role at NBS Specif…
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I'm an underpaid and overworked Architect... GET ME OUT OF HERE!
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Have you ever been working midnight hours in the office to meet a deadline and quietly thought to yourself, "What am I doing with my life?". OK, that's kind of dramatic. Perhaps you've seen your friend who works in the real estate industry's new Tesla and thought, "I could never afford that!". OK ok... that is unrealistic. Who would buy a tesla wit…
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I’m an Architect... but how do I also become a successful Content Creator? ft. Thomas Rowntree
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Chances are that if you're watching this episode, you've also studied Architecture and worked in the industry. If you're also not living under a rock or have successfully gotten your life together, unlike me, then you probably also understand what social media is because you're watching far too much random stuff on Youtube, browsing pointlessly thr…
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WHO is UVW-SAW and WHY are they fighting to unionize Architecture?
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Recently the election results of Muyiwa Oki becoming the next president-elect of the RIBA made a ripple throughout the industry that the status-quo may be finally changing. With that in mind, would it be a step too far to imagine next on the horizon in the Architecture Industry is for workers to unionise? UVW-SAW (SAW) collectively take action and …
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How can graphic design and branding enhance the built environment? .ft Chris Ritter at C-90
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How can graphic design and branding enhance the built environment? Often we discuss the importance of the architectural design within a project, or perhaps the structural engineering and mechanical engineering as critical components to the success of an architectural project - however, I've often wondered how graphic design and branding can enhance…
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The Cost of Living Crisis for Architectural Professionals, ft. Architects Benevolent Society
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There are members of the architectural community struggling to pay their energy bills and put food on the table. Changes to the Universal Credit benefit and the increase in National Insurance contributions means that vulnerable families are being hit the hardest. In these challenging times, knowing how to support each other can be hard. The Archite…
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Architects in the Metaverse, ft. Decent Architecture
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With years of experience as architects in the physical world, Michel Vieira & Leonardo Marchesi, founded Decent Architect to embrace the challenge to design in the Metaverse. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level …
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Is Architecture REALLY accessible for all to study and practice in reality? ft. Sumita Singha
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With the cost of living crisis, rising costs to study architecture, and living in a post-Brexit world (for all of our UK listeners), a key question that comes to mind is whether Architecture REALLY is accessible for all to study and practice in reality anymore? To help delve deeper into this ongoing quandary I am lucky enough this week to be joined…
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Leaving Architecture to become a successful Youtube Creator, ft. Will McDaniel
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Will McDaniel and I studied Architecture at the University of Westminster back in 2006. Now, Will has a Youtube channel with close to a million subscribers! Join us for a live chat about all things Youtube-y, Monster Model Making and how studying Architecture has influenced his very interesting 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed…
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Creating Architecture in the Metaverse, ft. Spaces DAO.
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What is it like to be practising architecture and designing spaces in the Metaverse? Spaces DAO is an inclusive creative collective of artists and architects, dedicated to the design of tailored spaces and experiences for the metaverse. Join us in an open discussion with Spaces to learn more about their experience on what it is like creating Archit…
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Cultural Intelligence within Architecture Practice, ft. Marsha Ramroop
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Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the key to us working better together, with a diversity of people, in Architecture. Research in the area of Diversity and Inclusion shows that having a mix of people in an organisation is not enough to create better outcomes, you have to have an inclusive culture too. Some quick stats show organisations with inclusive …
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Is The Bartlett the tip of an iceberg of a toxic culture within Architecture Education?
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Two weeks ago an independent investigation report of The Bartlett School of Architecture exposed a toxic learning and teaching culture. The AJ reported it as the biggest open secret in Architecture, Dezeen said its shocking and unsurprising at the same time. Maryam Al-Irhayim, Vice President for Students and Associate Members (Part I's and Part II'…
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Who is Muyiwa Oki and why is he running for the RIBA Presidency in the 2022 election?
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It's that time of year at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) where the candidate nominations in the current elections have been announced and hustings are in place. For the few engaged RIBA members, this is an important moment that could invoke change. Equally, there are many members who perhaps have grown tired and jaded with the ins…
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Clubhouse Conversations - How to get your first Architecture Job - #04 Interviews
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Join us to discuss the top tips and pitfalls you must avoid when preparing for an online or in-person Architecture interview to secure your first job in the industry. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level 💻 Find o…
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'How to Find a Job in Architecture' Guest Lecture with Coventry University Architecture Society
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"Our next guest speaker was Stephen Drew, a head of leading global Real Estate & Built Environment recruitment consultancy and creator of recently widely published Architecture Social. The former is a new type of social media for architects and designers, created to connect and integrate students or professionals. Our main focus is to help you to F…
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Let's talk about Build Studios with Helen Santer
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Have you heard of Build Studios, a new hub for the built environment sector based in London? Up until three months ago, I had no idea Build Studios existed. Fast forward three months and now the Architecture Social is part of this vibrant co-working studio. Helen Santer is director of Build Studios which also runs a programme to recruit business vo…
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Clubhouse Conversations - How to get your first Architecture Job - #03 Portfolios
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Listen to our conversation on Clubhouse where we discuss our top tips and mistakes you need to avoid when making your portfolio to apply for your first job in Architecture. Thank you to Jason Boyle and the guests in our room this Wednesday. 📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from…
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Learning to Adapt and Flow with Damon Bowen-Ashwin
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After 15 years in design and construction recruitment, a brain tumour diagnosis at the end of 2019 turned out to be just the nudge Damon needs to change careers and find his life purpose in life….as a Life Coach…. Some words from Damon Life began at 40. If you’d have told me a year ago that growth of my brain tumour was the best thing that ever hap…
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Clubhouse Conversations - How to get your first Architecture Job - #02 CV / Resumes
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Listen to our conversation on Clubhouse where we discuss our top tips and mistakes you need to avoid when making your CV / Resumes to apply for your first job in Architecture. Thank you to Jason Boyle and Bill Luza, an American designer and owner of Objet Design, a design studio based in the Bay Area/NYC/Washington DC, USA. 📐 The Architecture Socia…
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The Disconnect between Architecture School and Practice ft. Chris Simmons
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Chris Simmons is an Architect currently working at Squires and Partners who has set up Architects Instruction which aims to connect the disconnect between Architecture School and Practice. Join us in an open conversation where we may cover how Architecture students can transition into practice, breaking the exploitation of young Architects, the ski…
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Clubhouse Conversations - How to get your first Architecture Job - #01 Starting Your Search
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After the Livestream on "How To Get Your First Job As A Part I Architectural Assistant – #1 Starting The Search", we opened the clubhouse stage to hear everyone's thoughts on the topic. Featuring the Global Architects Alliance and Jason Boyle. "Are you a Part I Architectural Assistant who is about to hand in your work or perhaps you’ve finished pin…
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How To Get Your First Job As A Part I Architectural Assistant – #1 Starting The Search
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Are you a Part I Architectural Assistant who is about to hand in your work or perhaps you’ve finished pinning up your work at the end of the year’s exhibition? Soon you’re going to be going out into the big wide professional world and begin the search for your first job. It can feel overwhelming and stressful, I remember that feeling quite well. Fi…
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The Importance and Difference Between Marketing and Sales in Architecture, ft. Paul Iddon
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Paul Iddon is one of those fantastic treasures in the industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience that you know if you had a few beers down the pub with after work with a few hours spare, you'd be in for a good time. An architect, former practice owner and marketeer, and Vice President of Manchester Society of Architects. In this conversatio…
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Disrupting Education in Digital Construction, ft. Michael McGuire
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Did you know that there is a WORLD event for Digital Construction Skills every year and a team from the UK competes against other countries from around the world on different challenges like modelling a project in BIM against the clock?! Me neither! I've been living under a digital construction rock, luckily my next guest Michael McGuire who is a l…
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Collaboration between Academia and Practices within Architecture ft. Satwinder Samra
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Grab your lunchtime sandwich and join us to discuss with Satwinder Samra the importance of collaboration between Academia and Practices within the Architecture Industry. Not just that nice "Architecture chap on the television", did you know that when Satwinder isn't recording for the BBC he is developing initiatives that encourage new relationships…
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The Final Call to Action for the Next RIBA President - Meet our Candidates in the Last Hustings!
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Call to Action: The next RIBA President needs to be representative of its members! Time for the first worker at the helm. Earlier in the month we put out our Call to Action with an open letter and a form where Architecture workers could nominate themselves to run as part of our campaign. Well good news, we have four candidates who are working in th…
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Live on the Disrupt Symposium to discuss "Building inclusive, diverse and talented teams"
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We are in the people business, and it's absolutely crucial to our success that we are mindful of the types of working environments we curate. Inclusion, diversity, and equity are not just some buzz words! They mean something! We welcome you to join us in a roundtable discussion as we talk about recruitment and best practices for team retention, tea…
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Call to Action for the Next RIBA President - Meet our Candidates in the Hustings!
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Call to Action: The next RIBA President needs to be representative of its members! Time for the first worker at the helm. Earlier in the month we put out our Call to Action with an open letter and a form where Architecture workers could nominate themselves to run as part of our campaign. Well good news, we have four candidates who are working in th…
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Relocating from the UK to find an Architecture Job Abroad, ft. Russell M. Henderson.
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We often talk about what it's like getting a job in the UK, however, have you ever wondered what the experience is like moving away from the UK to working abroad? Join me this Friday at 4 PM GMT, the perfect time for a cheeky Friday beer to hang out with TikTok's #1 international Architect Russell M. Henderson who became a RIBA Chartered Architect …
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