Developing Designers

Send us Fan Mail Architects and engineers think differently — and that’s a good thing. In this episode of Developing Designers , we explore how engineers evaluate a design the moment they see it — from mechanical room location and ceiling space to glass walls and structural constraints. We discuss: What engineers look at first in a building layout Why ceiling height is never “just ceiling height”...

Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like going from college to your first real project — inside a fully integrated architecture & engineering firm? In this episode of Developing Designers, Brooke shares her experience as a mechanical engineer three years into her career — from feeling intimidated at 21 to confidently coordinating across disciplines in a pod-style environment. We discuss: The jum...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens when architecture school ends and real work begins? In this episode of Developing Designers, we sit down with Izzy, a recent architecture graduate, to talk candidly about the transition from academia to professional practice. From navigating architecture school during COVID to being thrown into real design work earlier than expected, Izzy shares what surprised...

Send us Fan Mail What does real mentorship in architecture actually look like — and why does it matter so much? In this episode of Developing Designers, host Jim Tyler sits down with Whitney Burgess, an architect at EAPC and an architecture studio instructor at North Dakota State University, to explore mentorship from both the academic and professional perspectives. Whitney shares why mentorship g...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a young architect is thrown straight into real responsibility — before they feel ready? In this episode of Developing Designers, we talk with Chase Moser, a recent architecture graduate just a few years into his career, about learning architecture the real way: by doing. From being handed unexpected responsibility on a construction site to managing real projects,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Developing Designers, Jim sits down with EAPC’s Director of Design Process to talk about something every young designer eventually faces — the reality of construction. From the “4-inch rule” to reviewing shop drawings that saved a project from a costly mistake, this conversation dives into: Why constructability matters more than you think The importance of docum...

Send us Fan Mail What it’s like to step into the A/E world for the first time—and what you learn fast.

Send us Fan Mail What makes an intern stand out—and how young professionals can transition from student to full-time team member .

Send us Fan Mail Get to know your hosts Phil Stahl and Jim Tyler , two voices bringing experience, perspective, and a healthy dose of honesty to the mic. Together, they introduce the vision behind the EAPC Podcast: a space designed to support and guide young professionals in architecture and engineering as they navigate the real-world challenges of building a meaningful career. From design dilemma...