EP 002224 October 2020 · 42 min
Emma Walshaw, First in Architecture
42:22First in Architecture matters because students and professionals need practical, clear resources they can actually use when detailing, studio or practice starts to feel opaque.
About this conversation
Stephen Drew speaks with Emma Walshaw about First in Architecture, practical learning resources, architectural details, Passive House, working from home, social media, perfectionism, productivity, running a business and exploring new career paths.
The conversation covers:
How First in Architecture grew from a blog into a wider resource platform
Why practical details and learning guides support employability
How working from home and social media shaped the business
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- · Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew
Hello, everyone. I am Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social and I am joined here by Emma from First In Architecture. Emma. Hello. How are you today?
- · Emma Walshaw
Emma Walshaw
Hi, I'm good. Thank you. Thank you for inviting me.
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