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Maya Bird-Murphy and the Chicago Mobile Makers deepen their roots in community change with the opening of their new headquarters

Archinect

When reading through architectural media, it's easy for larger architecture firms or "prominent" names to rule headlines. This is the case for architectural designer, maker, and educator Maya Bird-Murphy , Founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Mobile Makers.

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"The Indian architecture education system seems to be fundamentally broken" says commenter

Deezen

The Indian architect and Wallmakers founder defended his position on unpaid internships , which he argues have an important educational benefit, following criticism on Instagram. Therefore, anyone who enters our practice is essentially a 'student' and we have to teach them our techniques. Maybe things would then change a little."

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Gene Kohn Changed My Life, and Indirectly Impacted an Entire Generation of Architects

EntreArchitect

In 1992 Gene Kohn, Chairman and Founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) spoke at my architecture school. I was a 22-year-old architecture student and a born entrepreneur. Below is the talk Gene presented at the EntreArchitect Business Summit for our community of small firm architects. Gene inspired me that day.

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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

It’s not an easy profession, an architecture career is a lot of work. Historically, it does not pay very well, the education is long and there is an incredible amount of legal responsibility involved with becoming an architect. . Architecture School. Teaches you to solve problems like no other education. The Profession.

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The Culture of Architecture Needs an Overhaul, Part 1: The Necessity of Cultural Change

Architizer

Defining Culture Culture is a relatively ambiguous word and means a lot of different things to individuals, but it is often one of the top reasons firm leaders give when they talk about the need for their people to return to their office. However, the culture within a firm or school does not manifest only when people gather together.

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LinkedIn Leaders: 6 Influential “Architect Whisperers” Join the A+Awards Jury

Architizer

As detailed in Mthiyane’s insightful op-ed “ The Architects of Systemic Racism “, The Ubuntu Architecture Summer Abroad Program has created a cross-cultural design-build experience for architecture students from around the world. Sara helps architects develop online businesses and create online courses.

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"I'm embarrassed for my profession" says commenter

Deezen

In this week's comments update , readers are debating the hours architecture students work and discussing other top stories. News of two SCI-Arc faculty members being put on administrative leave for suggesting that architecture students should work long hours for low pay has sparked conversation amongst readers.