5 Dec 2022

The Future of Work in the Architecture Industry, ft. Evelyn Lee

The future of work in architecture is not only about where people sit. It is about trust, flexibility, inclusion, collaboration and how practices adapt to changing expectations.

Stephen Drew speaks with Evelyn Lee about workplace strategy, flexible working, inclusion, agile teams, connected practice, technology and what architecture studios can learn from wider changes in the world of work.

The conversation covers:

How flexible working has changed expectations in architecture
Why workplace strategy matters for practice culture
How inclusion and access connect to new ways of working
What architecture studios can learn from agile and technology-led teams
Why future skills and adaptability matter for both practices and candidates

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the future of work in architecture
05:00 Evelyn Lee, workplace strategy and innovation
10:00 Flexible working and what changed after the pandemic
15:00 Connected teams, communication and practice culture
20:00 Inclusion, access and designing better ways of working
25:00 Agile working and lessons from technology companies
30:00 What architecture studios can learn from workplace strategy
35:00 Leadership, trust and managing hybrid teams
40:00 Technology, collaboration and keeping teams aligned
45:00 Future skills and career resilience in architecture
50:00 Practical advice for practices adapting to change
55:00 Closing reflections on the future of the profession

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