The Future of Work in the Architecture Industry, ft. Evelyn Lee
Summary
Stephen Drew speaks with Evelyn Lee about the future of work in architecture, flexible working, workplace strategy, inclusion, agile teams, connected practice, technology and how studios can adapt to changing expectations.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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