Inside First in Architecture: Insights from Emma Walshaw

First in Architecture matters because students and professionals need practical, clear resources they can actually use when detailing, studio or practice starts to feel opaque.Stephen Drew speaks with Emma Walshaw about First in Architecture, practical learning resources, architectural details, Passive House, working from home, social media, perfectionism, productivity, running a business and exploring new career paths.The conversation covers: How First in Architecture grew from a blog into a wider resource platform Why practical details and learning guides support employability How working from home and social media shaped the business Why perfectionism can help and hinder creative work What candidates can learn from building useful resources and visible expertise ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkj7bPlmGfc📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/emma-walshaw-first-in-architecture/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:41 Emma's Background and First in Architecture 02:16 Stephen's Connection to First in Architecture 03:18 Transition to Passive House Focus 06:36 Working from Home Tips 11:35 Social Media Challenges and Strategies 16:52 Balancing Perfectionism and Productivity 21:38 Finding Inspiration Away from the Desk 22:21 The Joys and Challenges of Social Media 23:24 Upcoming Projects and Announcements 25:27 Career Advice: Exploring New Paths in Architecture 31:28 Starting and Running Your Own Business 35:45 The Architecture Social: Vision and Growth 41:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings (00:41) - Emma's Background and First in Architecture (02:16) - Stephen's Connection to First in Architecture (03:18) - Transition to Passive House Focus (06:36) - Working from Home Tips (11:35) - Social Media Challenges and Strategies (16:52) - Balancing Perfectionism and Productivity (21:38) - Walking the Dog: A Source of Inspiration (22:21) - The Joys and Challenges of Social Media (23:24) - Upcoming Projects and Announcements (25:27) - Career Advice: Exploring New Paths in Architecture (31:28) - Starting and Running Your Own Business (35:45) - The Architecture Social: Vision and Growth (41:43) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts