Are architects born or made? That's a good question. Many fellow architects we meet in our daily lives will admit to being fascinated with creating and building models from a young age. The longer one stays in the profession, the more fascinating it gets.
In this Architecture as a Career Podcast series we chat about our own journeys as well as ways to encourage budding baby architects and interns, as well as the challenges and triumphs that members of the profession experience.
Best Gifts for Future Architects
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Looking for the perfect gift for a kid who is creative, shows a curiosity for buildings, and always wants to know how things go together? Dallas Architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall share great ideas for the best gifts for future architects. See show notes at www.hpdarch.com/ahh79. Visit our blog for the 2018 Architectural Gift Guide …click to read more…
Commercial vs. Residential Architect. Husband vs. Wife.
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Tune in for our first showdown at the AHH corral. Join us as host Laura Davis interviews her husband architect Bob Davis about the differences and similarities between commercial architecture and residential architecture. This episode will be of special interest to architecture students and interns. Please note: No marriages were harmed in the making of …click to read more…
69: When Did You Know You Loved Architecture?
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Help us welcome our new co-host, Holly Hall, architect and interior designer at hpd architecture + interiors in Dallas, Texas. Holly shares stories about growing up around architecture and going from a journalism major in college to being one of only a few women in the architecture program at the University of Texas. We’ll hear …click to read more…
Exciting News and a Look Back at Lessons Learned
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Join Laura and Larry for Larry’s last happy hour podcast as they look back on what started it all, what they’ve learned, and the next adventure as Holly Hall joins Laura as co-host. Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match …click to read more…
The Magic Behind Cruise Ship Architecture
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Larry and Laura discuss recent soccer goals, listening to Michelle Obama speak about life outside the White House, and the cruise ship architecture. Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match with the interests of our listeners. Please call 214.751.2304 or contact …click to read more…
A Chat with Architects Felderman Keatinge
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Laura and Larry speak with Stanley Felderman and Nancy Keatinge of Felderman Keatinge in California about office culture, human-centric design, and how working together as husband and wife continues to drive their creativity and passion for architecture. Learn more about Felderman Keatinge at www.fkastudio.com Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? …click to read more…
65: Talking Money with Clients
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Laura and Larry discuss the challenges surrounding talking money with clients and how sometimes the best solution is to just rip off the band aid. Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match with the interests of our listeners. Please call …click to read more…
64: The Joys of Dealing with the City Permit Office
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Larry and Laura kick off their ninth season of The Architecture Happy Hour and 2017 discussing recent their recent experiences with the city permit office. And having to break bad news to their respective clients. Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a …click to read more…
Year-End Madness: Clients, Cookies, and Christmas!
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Laura and Larry share the year-end madness since the last podcast! Clients, cookies, and Christmas! Sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match with the interests of our listeners. Please call 214.751.2304 or contact us here to receive a media kit and learn …click to read more…
Podcast: Never Too Old to Become an Architect
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In this episode Laura and Larry discuss a recent listener’s e-mail about starting architecture school later in life and navigating both family and career. See show notes at www.hpdarch.com/ahh62. Are you interested in pursuing an education in architecture as an adult? Are you working full-time? Are you married? Do you have kids? How do you …click to read more…
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Architectural Gift Guide for All Ages
As kids (and future architects), we loved imagining new places by playing with building blocks, Lincoln Logs, and LEGOS®. Drawing, painting, and making things were some of our favorite activities. Little did we know, that kind of play boosts imagination and creativity, problem-solving, and develops STEM skills. Our little minds were hard at work helping …click to read more…
Are You Too Old to Become an Architect? Absolutely Not!
Are you interested in pursuing an education in architecture and a career as an architect? Are you working full-time? Are you married? Do you have kids? How do you navigate both family and career? How long will it take? Is it worth it? Are you too old? First and foremost, you are NEVER too old …click to read more…
