Why is YADA the coolest Architecture Event in the UK?! And Where Can I Get a Cheeky Beer?!

Good architecture events are not only about free drinks. At their best, they help architects, developers and built environment professionals understand each other properly.Stephen Drew speaks with the team behind YADA about networking, property development, young professionals, mentorship and why informal events can create useful conversations across the architecture and development world.The conversation covers: How YADA started and why it connects young architects and developers Why networking works better when it feels relaxed and useful What architects can learn from developers and property risk How events can support mentorship and broader commercial awareness Why showing up in person still matters for built environment careers ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdbymQD6V0k📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/why-is-yada-the-coolest-architecture-event-in-the-uk-and-where-can-i-get-a-cheeky-beer/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 YADA and architecture networking 05:00 How YADA started and what the name means 10:00 Creating events that bring architects and developers together 15:00 Breaking the ice and making networking less awkward 20:00 Ben Richards joins the conversation 25:00 Mentorship, development and learning from real business experience 30:00 Architecture, development and the risks behind property projects 35:00 Seeing the fuller picture beyond the design conversation 40:00 Making better impressions without overthinking it 45:00 Showing up, meeting people and building useful relationships 50:00 Growing the developer audience and the future of YADA