The Best Podcasts for Architects and Architecture Lover's Alike!
A new year means a new beginning. New beginnings take time and dedication to your goals and dreams. Sometimes you need all the time you can get to focus on your goals, which is why a Podcast is a perfect way to stay connected and continue your education in the world of Architecture!
We are two months into the new year, and we are still just as excited to bring in all that 2020 has to offer as we were in our last blog! We love the opportunity to learn new things about our industry and to share that love with others in our community and with those curious about the community. We know that taking the time to continue your education and staying up to date on the news in the industry takes time that you just don't have time for sometimes. But we might have a solution that is PERFECT for this problem; podcasts! They are perfect to queue up for your commute to work, your next business trip, or for your workout in the morning. There are so many amazing options out there for architects and architect lovers alike, that there is something for everyone. The list below is only five of the hundreds available out there. So, if what you're looking for isn't on this list, that's okay! Keep looking for the perfect Podcast, it's out there for you!
99% Invisible
This Podcast is dedicated to all the things you may or may not think about, but will intrigue you and will always make you say "the more you know!" It also focuses on unnoticed architecture and design that shapes the world around us. It is one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes today. It was created and is hosted by Roman Mars. Mr. Mars was named one of the 100 most creative people in 2013 and was a TED Talk main stage speaker in 2015. He also produced the most successful crowdfunding campaigns for a Podcast in Kickstarter history!
To listen to this podcast and to learn more, follow the link below.
https://99percentinvisible.org/
Archispeak
This Podcast is dedicated to being a laid back conversation devoted to everything about architecture. The hosts talk about everything in the profession, covering both the good and bad. The Podcast has been up and operating since 2012 and is hosted by Evan Troxel, Neal Pann, and Cormac Phalen. The hosts talk about the balance of work and life, design, tools, and more. The episodes are released every other Sunday night and are perfect for your Monday morning commute.
To learn more and to listen to this Podcast, follow the link below.
https://www.archispeakpodcast.com/
The Architecture Happy hour
This podcast was started in 2009 by Laura Davis and Holly Hall. It is an informative and very entertaining Podcast. They interview interesting and fun people in the industry and talk about their thoughts and ideas on architecture and interior design. Their goal is to help homeowners and those in the industry to make well informed and easier decisions on building, designing, decorating their homes and spaces. There is a little something for everyone in this Podcast from homeowners, students, and professional Architects. Both of these brilliant women work for HPD Architecture and Interior Designs, which is a woman-owned firm based out of Dallas, Texas. The focus of the firm is new design, renovations, remodels, and additions for private residences. New podcasts come out about once a month!
To listen to this podcast, and to learn more follow the link below.
https://www.hpdarch.com/the-architecture-happy-hour-podcast/
About Buildings and Cities
This Podcast celebrates the past, present, and future of Architecture, buildings, and cities. It also throws in topics such as technology, film, comics, and what is to come in the future of architecture. It is hosted by Luke Jones and George Gingell, with episodes released once a month.
To learn more and to listen to this podcast, follow the link below.
https://aboutbuildingsandcities.org/
This list was picked with the idea to give you many different options. Just like blogs, there are so many options out there. If you don't like our list, again, what you do want to listen to will be out there. All of the Podcasts we picked stream on iTunes but can be listened to on multiple platforms. We hope you enjoy these gems and enjoy adding them to your routine. We would love to hear your feedback about these particular Podcasts and what you thought about them!