26 Joulu 2020

The Power of Involvement in Architectural Discourse, ft. Dolunay Dogahan

Architecture media matters when it creates space for honest professional conversation, not just polished project coverage.

Stephen Drew speaks with Dolunay Dogahan, founder and editor of Involved Magazine, about architecture media, education, RIBA, early-career experiences, work cultures, long hours, gender disparities, wellbeing, positive change and getting involved.

The conversation covers:

Why independent architecture media can support students and assistants
How employer culture affects wellbeing, retention and confidence
Why long hours and gender disparities need open discussion
How RIBA and the wider profession were being questioned at the time
What early-career professionals can do to get involved and build a voice

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:13 Involved Magazine: Origins and Purpose
03:48 Navigating the Architectural Industry
05:50 Challenges and Changes in Architecture Education
12:19 The Role of RIBA and Future Prospects
28:43 Navigating Early Career Experiences
29:18 Contrasting Work Cultures
30:38 The Impact of Long Hours
33:40 Gender Disparities in Architecture
38:46 Promoting Workplace Wellbeing
39:48 Celebrating Positive Change
49:11 Encouraging Involvement and Proactivity
52:39 Conclusion and Future Plans

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(00:00) - Introduction and Setting the Scene
(01:13) - Involved Magazine: Origins and Purpose
(03:48) - Navigating the Architectural Industry
(05:50) - Challenges and Changes in Architecture Education
(12:19) - The Role of RIBA and Future Prospects
(17:17) - Job Hunting Tips for Architecture Graduates
(28:43) - Navigating Early Career Experiences
(29:18) - Contrasting Work Cultures
(30:38) - The Impact of Long Hours
(33:40) - Gender Disparities in Architecture
(38:46) - Promoting Workplace Wellbeing
(39:27) - Celebrating Positive Practices
(46:32) - Encouraging Involvement and Change
(52:39) - Conclusion and Future Plans

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