24 Loka 2020

Inside First in Architecture: Insights from Emma Walshaw

First in Architecture matters because students and professionals need practical, clear resources they can actually use when detailing, studio or practice starts to feel opaque.

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
Why perfectionism can help and hinder creative work
What candidates can learn from building useful resources and visible expertise

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:41 Emma's Background and First in Architecture
02:16 Stephen's Connection to First in Architecture
03:18 Transition to Passive House Focus
06:36 Working from Home Tips
11:35 Social Media Challenges and Strategies
16:52 Balancing Perfectionism and Productivity
21:38 Finding Inspiration Away from the Desk
22:21 The Joys and Challenges of Social Media
23:24 Upcoming Projects and Announcements
25:27 Career Advice: Exploring New Paths in Architecture
31:28 Starting and Running Your Own Business
35:45 The Architecture Social: Vision and Growth
41:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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(00:00) - Introduction and Greetings
(00:41) - Emma's Background and First in Architecture
(02:16) - Stephen's Connection to First in Architecture
(03:18) - Transition to Passive House Focus
(06:36) - Working from Home Tips
(11:35) - Social Media Challenges and Strategies
(16:52) - Balancing Perfectionism and Productivity
(21:38) - Walking the Dog: A Source of Inspiration
(22:21) - The Joys and Challenges of Social Media
(23:24) - Upcoming Projects and Announcements
(25:27) - Career Advice: Exploring New Paths in Architecture
(31:28) - Starting and Running Your Own Business
(35:45) - The Architecture Social: Vision and Growth
(41:43) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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