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Send us Fan Mail This is a warm-up introduction to the bigger topic of "Women in Architecture" which is part of a new series. Using an article as a reference to a general topic:  Five Reasons Why We Don’t See More Women In Leadership Roles LINK Mila Smart Semeshkina (the author of the article) proposed there topics: 1. Gender Bias; 2. Lack of Role Models; 3. Work-Life Balance; 4. Stereot...

Send us Fan Mail A new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and commentaries, we analyse the article by Matthew Allen (2021) in Part 1 episode. Designing for Disability Justice: On the need to take a variety of human bodies into account © 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image of a street la...

Send us Fan Mail A new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and commentaries, we analyse the article by Matthew Allen (2021) in Part 2 episode. Designing for Disability Justice: On the need to take a variety of human bodies into account © 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image of a hospital...

Send us Fan Mail A new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and commentaries, we analyse the article by Matthew Allen (2021) in Part 3 and concluding episode. Designing for Disability Justice: On the need to take a variety of human bodies into account © 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image...

Send us Fan Mail The continuation discussion on a "Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model - Part 2", with your host, Naziaty Mohd Yaacob, concentrates on these points on architecture education: 1. The obsession with 'formalism' and having an identity to build a brand giving 'false confidence' to a graduate. 2. Focus need to be on the 'po...

Send us Fan Mail You are welcome to listen to a "Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model - Part 1" [Talk Architecture Podcast with your host, Naziaty Mohd Yaacob] The first episode highlights the education systems particularly the Greek Civilisation's influence on current university models on liberal arts, which is all about "relationships". The id...

Send us Fan Mail A heads up to the coming two-parter episodes on a Conversation with Kevin Mark Low on The Balanced Education Model. In the teaser episode a synopsis on what is a balanced education model based on the fundamentals referred to the Greek civilisation and how it gives rise to the liberal arts education and eventually disciplines such as architecture. A broader perspective of what is h...

Send us Fan Mail The first part of this series explains the mastery of designing with “the plan and section” is now a missing skill in current architecture education where schools of architecture neglect this very important skill by allowing students to design with 3D modeling first and emphasizing too much on this aspect.  This discussion focused on how the emergence of Functionalism and the Bauh...

Send us Fan Mail We introduce this topic that whets our curiosity on the differences and similarities of form-making in art and architecture. A quick observation and discussion was made on the "aesthetics" objective that defines how one would approach this subject. This will follow as a series and the following sub-topics will be discussed: 1. The Role of the Bauhaus and the Emergence of...

Send us Fan Mail The Concluding [Part 3] episode focuses on the main discussion of Why the Bauhaus is still important to be a precedent and model for architecture education and the learning of the architecture graduate. The idea of functionalism is not separated from form. What is separated is how architecture needs to be the “mother” of the creative and design process in the design studios and ot...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 discussion on the topic of how Bauhaus influences current architecture education and practice, do refer to the YT video by Dans Le Gris on the “What is the Bauhaus? Discover the Pioneers of Modern Design”. The discussion expanded on the points taken from the video where in Part 3 we will focus more on the relevance of Functionalism and what we learned about the Bauhaus and...

Send us Fan Mail Concluding part [Part 3] discussing the crucial moments when the “bad news” / feedback given to you feels like a rejection and make you feel like a failure. How do you react to that so that you could turn the rejection around and move on?  An overview of the architecture community including groups in social media platforms, society in general and others such as consultants in the...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 discussion takes you to a specific case of an entry level / recent graduate who felt like leaving architecture, though they so wanted to be a licensed architect. The Reddit post is: [click on link] I feel like a failure for not pursuing Architecture anymore An interesting point on how the architecture community needs to create a more nurturing environment for people in tran...

Send us Fan Mail This first part of a series investigates a LinkedIn article posted in “architecture design” entitled:  What do you do if your architectural career is plagued by fear of failure? The discussion revolved on commentaries to the article and acts as an introduction. © 2024 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob The image is taken in Tokyo in 2019 [Naziaty Mohd Yaacob] Leadershi...

Send us Fan Mail New series on the Bauhaus and its influences on current architecture education and practice - starting with Part 1. What is the Bauhaus? Why is the Bauhaus still relevant today? How has the Bauhaus influenced current architecture education and practice? Why do we need to still learn about the Bauhaus? We dig deep into the issues regarding architecture and how its roots in the arts...

Send us Fan Mail  The fourth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals) The topic is on the:  "Remote Work and the Loss of In-Person Mentorship" is the focus with commentary. The importance of guidance in proximity is not to be disregarded. © 2024 Talk Architec...

Send us Fan Mail The fifth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals) The topic is on the:  "Budget Cuts and the Push for "Cheaper, Faster" is the focus with commentary. The importance of value of the profession is being addressed. © 2024 Talk Architecture...

Send us Fan Mail The sixth episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals) The topic is on the:  "Communication Gaps in Global Teams" is the focus with commentary. The specific problem of working in a global team is mentioned. © 2024 Talk Architecture, Author: Nazia...

Send us Fan Mail The seventh and final episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals) The topic is on the:  "Just Get it Done" Mentality is the focus with commentary. The problem of mentality that will destroy the profession. Plus discussion on the suggestions by t...

Send us Fan Mail Mental Health Series for Everyone Gen Z question: Is the whole point to creating art just to create or to create the greatest thing ever? A relevant question that is answered in the discussion where creative expressions is essential to be an everyday routine to achieve a work-life balance and lessen the "pain" of having to be a "robot" in the mundane life. © 20...

Send us Fan Mail The second episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals) The sub-topic is on the:  "Over-reliance on Automation and BIM tool" is the focus with commentary. There is a reference on architecture education and a suggestion on where it went wrong in t...

Send us Fan Mail The third episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why are design drawings getting worse? (explained by AEC professionals) The topic is on the:  "Speed Vs Quality" is the focus with commentary. The need to focus back on hand drawing in schools of architecture is one of the important factors that sees why the desi...

Send us Fan Mail The first episode is a commentary in a series of 7 episodes under the article in LinkedIn by Igor Goriatchev: Why Are Design Drawings Getting Worse? (Explained by AEC Professionals) The introduction of the article and delving deeper on the first topic:  "Loss of Practical Skills & Hands-On Knowledge" is the focus with commentary. © 2024 Talk Architecture, Author: Naz...

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Send us Fan Mail zzz Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Understanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Do subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special...