The Disconnect between Architecture School and Practice ft. Chris Simmons

The gap between architecture school and practice is still one of the biggest shocks for students and graduates entering the profession.Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Simmons about the disconnect between architecture school and practice, Architects Instruction, student transitions, exploitation, drawing, professional skills and how education can better prepare people for work.The conversation covers: Why the move from school to practice can feel difficult How Architects Instruction aims to support students Which skills matter when entering practice Why drawing and professional judgement still matter How the industry can reduce early-career exploitation ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro3djXkdZkI📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/the-disconnect-between-architecture-school-and-practice-ft-chris-simmons/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 to the school-to-practice disconnect 05:00 Chris Simmons and Architects Instruction 10:00 Transitioning from architecture school into practice 15:00 Skills students need when starting work 20:00 Exploitation of young architects and early-career pressure 25:00 Why drawing remains an essential skill 30:00 What practice expects from graduates 35:00 How education could better prepare students 40:00 Professional confidence and learning on the job 45:00 Advice for students moving into practice 50:00 Final thoughts on closing the gap