Regenerative Designs, Real Impact: Career Insights from Russ Edwards, Architect turned Developer

Moving from architecture into development changes the scale of the decisions you make. It also changes the commercial, social and delivery pressures around every project.

Stephen Drew speaks with Russ Edwards, Project Director at Clarion Housing Group, about his route from architecture into development and his work on large-scale, affordable and regenerative housing projects.

The conversation covers:

• How Russ moved from architectural practice into development
• What developer-side project leadership looks like day to day
• How architects can compete better for major projects
• Why sustainability and affordable housing need practical delivery thinking
• How technology may shape future development work

Read the episode on Architecture Social: Regenerative Designs, Real Impact

Watch on YouTube: Russ Edwards on Architecture and Development

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and welcome
• 01:47 Meet Russ Edwards
• 02:31 Russ's career journey
• 03:26 Moving from architecture into development
• 06:13 Day-to-day work in development
• 11:17 Tips for architects competing for projects
• 17:01 Sustainability and personal mission
• 23:24 Advice for architects considering development
• 27:48 Emerging technologies in development
• 30:39 Future prospects and optimism
• 37:05 Closing remarks and contact details

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