Gold Medals and Gender Imbalances: Architecture Industry Insights from Dr. Liz Walder

In Conversation with Dr. Liz Walder: Architecture, Awards, and the Future of Practice

Join Stephen Drew from Architecture Social as he chats with Dr. Liz Walder, a moderator on The Architecture Social and a highly respected figure in the field of architecture. Dr. Liz discusses her journey, from her academic achievements to moderating live streams, and her active role on LinkedIn.

They delve into topics such as Dr. Liz's practice, Good Architecture Matters, teaching at Trinity St David, and an initiative on designing out suicide.

They also explore the impact of COVID-19 on architectural practices, the role of home offices, and the importance of diversity and inclusivity in architecture. The episode wraps up with light-hearted discussions about pets, gaming, and the future of The Architecture Social community.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:32 Joining the Royal Society of Arts
01:10 Dr. Liz's Teaching Experience
01:52 How Dr. Liz Discovered The Architecture Social
03:08 Current Projects and Initiatives
05:47 Dr. Liz's Laboratory
06:35 PhD Journey and Research
15:01 Gender Imbalance in Architectural Awards
23:23 Subjectivity and Bias in Architecture
25:33 Equality and Diversity in Architecture
28:03 Exploring the Four-Day Work Week
29:19 Adapting to Remote Work
30:16 Home Office Trends
31:38 Future of Office Spaces
33:22 Personal Workspaces and Routines
40:19 Balancing Work and Pet Ownership
45:46 The Architecture Social Community
49:40 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction
• (00:32) - Becoming Dr. Liz: The Journey
• (01:52) - Joining The Architecture Social
• (03:08) - Current Projects and Initiatives
• (08:05) - The RIBA Gold Medal and PhD Insights
• (15:01) - Gender Imbalance in Architecture Awards
• (23:23) - Subjectivity and Bias in Architecture
• (25:33) - Diversity and Inclusion in Architecture
• (28:03) - The Shift to a Four-Day Work Week
• (29:19) - Adapting to Remote Work
• (30:16) - Home Office Transformations
• (31:38) - The Future of Office Spaces
• (33:04) - Balancing Work and Personal Life
• (40:19) - The Role of Pets in Remote Work
• (45:46) - The Architecture Social Community
• (49:40) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans