The Power of Involvement in Architectural Discourse, ft. Dolunay Dogahan

Architecture media matters when it creates space for honest professional conversation, not just polished project coverage.Stephen Drew speaks with Dolunay Dogahan, founder and editor of Involved Magazine, about architecture media, education, RIBA, early-career experiences, work cultures, long hours, gender disparities, wellbeing, positive change and getting involved.The conversation covers: Why independent architecture media can support students and assistants How employer culture affects wellbeing, retention and confidence Why long hours and gender disparities need open discussion How RIBA and the wider profession were being questioned at the time What early-career professionals can do to get involved and build a voice ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf7g_DiM4Zg📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/dolunay-dogahan-founder-and-editor-of-involved-magazine/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 Setting the Scene 01:13 Involved Magazine: Origins and Purpose 03:48 Navigating the Architectural Industry 05:50 Challenges and Changes in Architecture Education 12:19 The Role of RIBA and Future Prospects 28:43 Navigating Early Career Experiences 29:18 Contrasting Work Cultures 30:38 The Impact of Long Hours 33:40 Gender Disparities in Architecture 38:46 Promoting Workplace Wellbeing 39:48 Celebrating Positive Change 49:11 Encouraging Involvement and Proactivity 52:39 Conclusion and Future Plans (00:00) - Introduction and Setting the Scene (01:13) - Involved Magazine: Origins and Purpose (03:48) - Navigating the Architectural Industry (05:50) - Challenges and Changes in Architecture Education (12:19) - The Role of RIBA and Future Prospects (17:17) - Job Hunting Tips for Architecture Graduates (28:43) - Navigating Early Career Experiences (29:18) - Contrasting Work Cultures (30:38) - The Impact of Long Hours (33:40) - Gender Disparities in Architecture (38:46) - Promoting Workplace Wellbeing (39:27) - Celebrating Positive Practices (46:32) - Encouraging Involvement and Change (52:39) - Conclusion and Future Plans