What to do and how to do it. Ideas and strategies to help make real changes in the way we practice, talk and think about architecture.
Speaking Up
Saneia Norton weighs up some interesting options for honing your public speaking skills, and offers insightful advice about how to put yourself out there, one step at a time.
25 alternate jobs for young architects
Sarah Lebner explores the unconventional, alternate jobs that may provide experience, connections and industry knowledge until the economy recovers and architecture jobs return.
10 lessons
How do we navigate practice knowing that gender bias overlays the way we frame and understand architecture? Kerstin Thompson outlines ten lessons learnt over her career.
Part-time architects – top tips for employers
The value of experienced, committed part-time architects cannot be overestimated. Misty Waters outlines how to maximise the business benefits of flexible part-time architects.
Part-time architects – tips for architects returning to work
Returning to work part-time after a break is a key challenge facing many women in architecture. Misty Waters, has some tips to help make it work for everyone.
Employers, the law and the dreaded pay gap
What can we do about the gender pay gap? Neph Wake has collated some helpful links, along with questions to help check how gender friendly our workplaces are.
The core team
How might young architects productively use the downtime occasioned by tighter economic times? Kendall Strong offers some advice gleaned from older mentors.
The questions to ask
A career does not make itself – it requires planning, political nous, ambition and perseverance. Ann Lau outlines the things graduates need to consider.
The juggle
Juggling work and life without being miserable is a big challenge. Sandra Kaji-O'Grady ponders how to do it.
