So I had some time to kill at the w.e. and I used AI to transcribe and summarise an architectural podcast I came across on X. Since the podcast is 1.5 hours long and this summary takes about 5 mins ...

Thanks @foundational, I listened to that podcast a few weeks ago and this seems like a good summary of the talk, you’ve captured the key points.

Posted by: @alex What AI software did you use for the audio to text transcript, if I may ask? It’s called Cockatoo (). Great accuracy. Cheers.

RIBA has a new book out, called ‘Principal Designer's Guide’. It costs £29 and has all the information needed for the role, as well as some letter templates. This is a companion guide to RIBA Health ...

Posted by: @jane Has anyone else seen this? Hi Jane, Thanks for the link, there is a lot to say about this. The regulations do not require the Principal Designer under Building Regulations to b...

Has anyone else seen this?

There are quite a few positions on this, and some have good points to them. I agree in part, for instance, with both the previous comments of @nazart and @ben0321, although they are very different. Fo...

Thanks Alex, RIBA had a webinar this week titled ‘In conversation with: Building Regulations Essentials: Building Safety Act - The evolving picture for Architects’, the Q&A was with Paul Bussey Se...

Link to webinar:

Architecture Today will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at (10.00 - 11.30 BST) Our places of education have had to deal with tremendous change, having to incorporate new ways of...

The Section of Architectural Workers union complained to the press about the U-turn on mandatory paid overtime. The employment rights of architects / assistants was the main reason why Muyiwa was supp...

Being an ethnic minority president has its advantages and disadvantages. The publicity is increased and getting an interview on C4 within a month of his taking office is a boost for not just RIBA but...

Posted by: @nazart It would be good if he had a plan on how he would achieve all of this and shared that in his interviews. Hello, A successful president to me seems about building confidence in th...

Not sure why this isn't bumped up more, I was going to post it myself to make sure others are aware of the upcoming occasion. I think that taking care of your mental health and overall wellbeing is ...

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, a reminder to prioritize our mental well-being. Let's break the stigma, talk openly, and support one another. Your mental health matters. ❤️