Urban Forecast

Urban Forecast x 1:100 Podcast: POV Can Architects can be entrepreneurs too?

April 22, 2024 Ackroyd Lowrie / 1:100 Podcast Season 3 Episode 6
Urban Forecast
Urban Forecast x 1:100 Podcast: POV Can Architects can be entrepreneurs too?
Show Notes

Join us for this collaborative episode between Urban Forecast and the 1:100 Podcast.

For those who haven’t heard of the 1:100 Architecture Podcast, it is a transformative platform uniting architects and creatives worldwide. Through raw and relatable personal experiences as 7 women of colour, they ignite an ethical design approach while expanding opportunities for design enthusiasts everywhere. Their mission is to empower individuals like them, fostering confidence in their unique abilities to thrive with originality, creativity, and innovation. By curating engaging content, design tips, and thought-provoking architectural conversations, 1:100 cater to diverse backgrounds, inspiring confidence and enabling individuals to embrace their full potential.

In this joint episode, we discuss different perspectives on the role of the Architect, and how the education system currently serves those entering the industry from diverse backgrounds, and how entrepreneurship can allow the profession to transform in a shifting economy.