Dolunay Dogahan, Founder and Editor of Involved Magazine
Summary
On the evening of Christmas being canceled in Tier 4, I sat down with Dolunay Dogahan who set up Involved Magazine - the voice for Architecture Students between academia and industry. Join us for a no-holds-barred discussion on what makes good or bad employers, our thoughts on RIBA and their responsibility as well as issues in the industry such as the gender pay gap. You can message Dolunay on the Architecture Social or Linkedin and check out Involved Magazine at https://involvedmag.com/Inspiration and Innovation in Architecture: In Conversation with Involved Magazine
Join Stephen Drew from the Architectural Social as he interviews Dolunay Dogahan of Involved Magazine. Tune in as they discuss being stranded during the holidays, the founding and vision behind Involved Magazine, and the importance of giving young designers a voice. The conversation touches on issues like architecture education, industry challenges, the role of RIBA, and the importance of diversity and representation within the field of architecture. They also explore the impacts of workplace culture on productivity and employee wellbeing, share strategies for breaking into the architecture industry, and much more. Finish with a friendly reminder to get involved, stay inspired, and work towards a better, more inclusive architectural community.
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
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