Angela Mazzi - Quality of Life and Mental Health in Architecture

Mental health in architecture is not a soft side issue. It sits inside deadlines, workload, identity, career pressure, business pressure and the way people are asked to perform in the profession. Stephen Drew speaks with Angela Mazzi about quality of life, mental health, anxiety, career roadblocks, deadlines, built environment impact, community needs and healthier ways to think about work in architecture. The conversation covers: Why quality of life belongs in architecture conversations How deadlines and workload can affect mental health What career roadblocks can feel like in practice How the built environment connects to user and community needs Why candidates should look for evidence of responsible workload management Read the episode on Architecture Social: Angela Mazzi on Mental Health in Architecture ____ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to quality of life and mental health 05:00 Angela Mazzi and design for wellbeing 12:00 Career roadblocks and professional pressure 19:00 Deadlines, anxiety and workload 27:00 Clubhouse and changing online conversations 35:00 Stephen's experience of practice and business 43:00 Built environment, users and community impact 51:00 Practical ways to think about healthier work 57:00 Final reflections on quality of life ____ Architecture Social Find more architecture career advice, practice insight and live roles at Architecture Social. Explore more conversations on the Architecture Social Podcast, browse free resources at Architecture Social Resources, or join the community at Architecture Social Club. ____ Affiliate learning partner We have partnered with ArchAdemia, an online learning platform built by architects, for architects. Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on the monthly or annual membership. Architecture Social may earn a commission if you join through our link or use the code.