Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen

Archispeak Podcast

Design EN ↓ 390 episodes

What’s it really like to work in architecture? The hosts of Archispeak know, and they’re here to share real-life experiences. Since 2012 architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been podcasting their brand of real talk on everything from design, tools, and work/life balance to generational differences, mentoring, job hunting, and more. Probing questions, revelatory interviews, and unique insights have grown their audience and become a weekly ritual for students and seasoned professionals alike.

Author

Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen

Category

Design

Podcast website

www.archispeakpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jun 5, 2026

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Episodes

#166 - Live from AIACon19, Part 2 01.07.2019

Topic This is part 2 of the "Arcast", a joint production with the EntreArchitect and Inside the Firm podcasts live from the 2019 AIA Conference on Architecture expo floor. Sponsor ARCAT : Search the ARCAT libraries for architectural building products to find specifications, CAD details, BIM Objects and more, free of charge, with no registration required to download content. ARCAT has created a web...

#165 - Live from AIACon19, Part 1 17.06.2019

Upcodes - ‘spellcheck for buildings’ Scott Reynolds - Co-founder IrisVR - Instant Virtual Reality for the Building Industry Shane Scranton - Co-founder and CEO Oculus Quest Young Architect - Helping The Next Generation Of Architects Become The Most Successful Generation Of Architects Michael Riscica - Founder 2019 Young Architect Conference Monograph Dashboard Robert Yuen - Co-founder and CEO http...

#164 - Tools 03.06.2019

Archispeak dives into reality capture and the numinous tools that are going to impact the future of how we practice architecture.

#163 - New Technology 20.05.2019

Archispeak discusses new technology and how we can use it for our benefit along with the challenges it brings to the profession.

#162 - Design Future 06.05.2019

Archispeak discusses the future of the design process.

#161 - A Look Back 15.04.2019

Archispeak relives the recent past as we examine changes in the practice of architecture during our careers.

#160 - No Fooling 01.04.2019

Archispeak returns for Year 7 where we touch on the future of the show and preview the upcoming shows.

#159 - Scenario Roleplay 07.01.2019

Archispeak goes to class to learn how to be an effective leader and shares a typical scenario that architects encounter along with discussing the varied ways one can get a license.

#158 - 2018 Year in Review 24.12.2018

2018 was a big year! Join Archispeak as we recap 2018 then look forward with goals for 2019 in a special end of the year episode.

#157 - Gifts for Architects 6 10.12.2018

Archispeak is back for the 6th Annual Gifts for Architects episode. Join us as we share our favorite gifts for that special architect.

#156 - Career Crisis 19.11.2018

Archispeak shares their recent experience of attending Autodesk University and then gets serious about identifying and coping with a mid-career crisis.

#155 - SHoP Class 12.11.2018

Archispeak sits down with John Cerone, Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) at SHoP Architects in New York City to talk about technology, direct model to fabrication processes, and the future of project delivery.

#154 - You're Paying For It 29.10.2018

We’ve all been there—compromise or stubbornly continue? Archispeak advises a student on how to proceed on a final project.

#153 - Looking for Work 15.10.2018

Archispeak takes some listener questions and provides advice on how to look for work.

#152 - #architectfails 01.10.2018

Join Archispeak for a bubba sized episode of unkempt neglect, where we poke fun and laugh at ourselves plus the industry as we share funny stories of #architectfails.

#151 - Documenting 17.09.2018

Architecture is a process. In Episode 151 of Archispeak we discuss the importance of documenting our experiences and sharing, the good and the bad, as we navigate our stories in the profession.

#150 - Ask Archispeak 03.09.2018

Archispeak dives into the mailbag and gives back to the community with responses to some listener comments on this very special "Citizen Architect" 150th episode.

#149 - Future Architect 20.08.2018

"Hey Siri, what's the future of architecture?" We all could use an intelligent assistant and in Episode 149 Archispeak discusses the roadblocks on the way to a model centric workflow in the profession of architecture.

#148 - Year Off 06.08.2018

The career of an architect can take many paths. In this episode of Archispeak we discuss the many possibilities one can do after deciding to take a year off between changing majors to study architecture.

#147 - Another Day 23.07.2018

Join Archispeak for a journey of what it is like to be an architect for a day. Listen in as we discuss all of the things we do in a typical day.

#146 - Break Time 09.07.2018

Summer is once again upon us and in this episode of Archispeak we follow up on Evan's concrete countertop experience and throw some shade before heading out for our 2018 Summer Architectural Adventures.

#145 - #AIACON18 Secret Bonus Episode with Special Guests Bill Jannot of ARCAT and architect Joan Ferrin-Pann 27.06.2018

The (secret) bonus episode from the 2018 AIA National Conference in NYC that Neal doesn't know about, featuring special guests Bill Jannot of ARCAT and Joan Ferrin-Pann, architect at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (and Neal's better half).

#143 - Build It! 11.06.2018

Drawing a line or creating a model is easy, but actually building something is far more difficult. Join Archispeak as we discuss the details of what it takes to build it.

#142 - Death Jury 28.05.2018

Listen to a special Royal Wedding episode of Archispeak as we discuss the psychological effects of the jury process plus the consequences of ignoring BIM and VR in the practice of architecture. Also, did you hear Yanny or Laurel?

#141 - Festivus 14.05.2018

Join Cormac and Neal as they mourn the loss of Evan due to the mass purge initiated by Thanos in his quest to bring balance to the universe with some airing of grievances!

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