Architecture Podcasts, Books & Guides

Architect and host of the Young Architect Podcast, Michael Riscica, introduces himself, how Young Architect got its start, and what you can expect to learn from these podcasts.

What’s it really like to work in architecture? Since 2012 architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been podcasting their brand of real talk on everything from design, tools, and work/life balance to generational differences, mentoring, job hunting, and more.

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we’ve just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. 99PI is one of the most popular podcasts, and is available via RSS, and through other apps.

In order to master the foundation of architecture, you must first master the basic building blocks of its language; the definitions, function, and usage. This visual reference includes an introduction to architecture design, historical view of the elements, as well as an overview of how these elements can and have been used across multiple design disciplines.

This handy guide provides basic tips and hints to help students make the most of their work. Advice ranges from the practical (how to orient a building on a site) to the thought-provoking (notions of taste) to just plain fun (how to dress, or not to dress, like an architect).

Introducing the reader to the rich and varied world of modern architecture, Witold Rybczynski reveals how architects envision and create their designs. He teaches us how to “read” plans, how buildings respond to their settings, and how the smallest detail can convey an architect’s vision. How Architecture Works explains the central elements that make up good building design. It is an enlightening humanist’s toolkit for thinking about the built environment and seeing it afresh.

Design Like You Give a Damn is a compendium of innovative projects from around the world that demonstrate the power of design to improve lives. It offers a history of the movement toward socially conscious design, and showcases more than 80 contemporary solutions to such urgent needs as basic shelter, healthcare, education and access to clean water, energy and sanitation.

This updated and revised edition of The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book gives you the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry—now including interviews with top practitioners from across the field of interior design.

This book offers the first comprehensive overview of alternative approaches to architectural practice. This book provides multiple examples from across the globe of how this has been achieved and how it might be achieved in the future. Particularly pertinent in the current economic climate, this book offers the reader new approaches to architectural practice in a changing world. It makes essential reading for any architect, aspiring or practicing.

This resource for K-12 school counselors and educators provides helpful information for guiding students toward a career in architecture—including key skills, recommended academic preparation, and next steps after high school.

Across the United States, K-12 students have access to a wide range of design and architecture resources, including online platforms, workshops, camps, educational programs, design competitions, internships, and scholarship opportunities. This online guide provides the opportunity to use a search and filter feature to find nearby resources.

Destination Architect is an online, informational guide that provides a helpful overview directed at driving passionate professionals to their final destination in the field. From detailing licensure requirements to the recommended experience needed, utilize this guide to propel you into a successful architecture career.