AGEISM in Architecture

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts116/v4/3a/87/92/3a87922e-25d5-a5c8-2ce2-1c53b0520509/mza_7188975027996521803.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

The Broke Architect

The Global Architect Alliance

98 episodes

1 week ago

This podcast is about architects who are struggling with debt, have been in debt and who have overcome debt. Debt can lead to depression and despair and it's a subject that is always difficult to discuss. The Broke Architect is a podcast where we talk openly about the issues of money within the profession. Don't worry it's not all doom and gloom, we talk solutions too! If you want to talk anonymously or are able to talk with full disclosure please get in touch because this is a subject we need to talk about. Please leave feedback, a review and share to support the channel.

Business

RSS

All content for The Broke Architect is the property of The Global Architect Alliance and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Business

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/36187923/36187923-1750915815438-23116f57eb12e.jpg

AGEISM in Architecture

The Broke Architect

43 minutes 57 seconds

4 months ago

AGEISM in Architecture

In Part 1 of this two-part series you will hear from thought-provoking John Kellett ⁠, an ARB-registered, RIBA Chartered Architect, and founder of KR.eativ: Architects Ltd. Based in Northamptonshire, John has built his career designing sustainable, functional, and beautiful spaces across healthcare, heritage, residential, and hospitality sectors.

His work combines modern construction methods with advanced BIM tools, underpinned by a passion for solving complex design challenges.

John opens up about his journey through architecture, his neurodivergent perspective, and his bold views on how the profession and the regulation around it must evolve to meet today’s challenges.

From his childhood fascination with buildings to his insights on the failures of design-and-build contracts, building safety legislation, and the undervaluing of architects, this conversation pulls no punches.

In This Episode:

✅ John's early influences: how childhood trips to Portmeirion sparked his architectural eye
✅ The difference between Autism and Asperger’s in the workplace and how neurodiversity can strengthen architecture
✅ The case for 'slow architecture' and how attention to detail is being sidelined in today’s property world
✅ How an unconventional school project tracking Soviet satellites helped John gain entry to Bath University
✅ Why architectural education still suffers from stylistic and software biases
✅ The hidden dangers of novated design-and-build contracts
✅ A scathing critique of councils outsourcing architecture—and how it leads to poor public buildings

Key Quote:
🗨️ "Style is just fashion. Architecture needs objective beauty, proportion, space, and light."

This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hahn Plastics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, makers of Hanit – the innovative material reshaping the future of construction and design.

Manufactured from 100% recycled consumer plastic waste and with unmatched durability, Hanit is the sustainable solution for tomorrow's projects.

Want to discover how Hanit can transform your designs while reducing environmental impact? Book a CPD presentation today and let’s shape a greener future together at info@hahnplastics.co.uk.