Inside First in Architecture: Insights from Emma Walshaw

Exploring First in Architecture: An Interview with EmmaJoin Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social as he interviews Emma from First in Architecture in this engaging conversation. They discuss the inception and evolution of First in Architecture, from a small blog to a major resource hub for architecture students and professionals, including books and courses on Passive House and construction detailing. Emma also shares her journey from working in architectural practice to running her own successful platform and offers valuable insights on balancing work-from-home life and leveraging social media effectively. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:41 Emma's Background and First in Architecture02:16 Stephen's Connection to First in Architecture03:18 Transition to Passive House Focus06:36 Working from Home Tips11:35 Social Media Challenges and Strategies16:52 Balancing Perfectionism and Productivity21:38 Walking the Dog: A Source of Inspiration22:21 The Joys and Challenges of Social Media23:24 Upcoming Projects and Announcements25:27 Career Advice: Exploring New Paths in Architecture31:28 Starting and Running Your Own Business35:45 The Architecture Social: Vision and Growth41:43 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEmma has a background working hard in the industry as an Architectural Technologist before setting up First in Architecture which is a successful business that offers valuable resources to Architectural professionals in the industry with valuable resources such as 'Understanding Architectural Details with Passivhaus'____You can find more information and contact Emma at: https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://www.architecturesocial.com (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