EP 012526 May 2022 · 52 min
The Disconnect between Architecture School and Practice ft. Chris Simmons
52:22The gap between architecture school and practice is still one of the biggest shocks for students and graduates entering the profession.
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Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Simmons about the disconnect between architecture school and practice, Architects Instruction, student transitions, exploitation, drawing, professional skills and how education can better prepare people for work.
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Why the move from school to practice can feel difficult
How Architects Instruction aims to support students
Which skills matter when entering practice
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