A List of Demands to RIBA from the Future Architects Front.

Join Stephen Drew from the Architecture Social as he chats with Charlie Edmonds from the Future Architects Front (FAF). In this episode, they're tackling some pressing issues within the architecture profession, including exploitation, unpaid overtime, and the ambiguous role of architectural assistants. Charlie shares insights from FAF's survey and open letter to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), calling for systemic changes. Tune in for an engaging conversation on improving working conditions and fostering a better future for architects. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:46 What is FAF? 02:12 Issues in the Architecture Profession 06:08 Personal Experiences and Survey Results 09:22 Addressing RIBA and Systemic Change 30:36 The Role of Architectural Assistants 36:42 Navigating the Architecture Career Path 37:30 The Financial Burden of Architecture Education 38:23 Challenges in the Architecture Profession 39:23 The Architectural Assistant Loophole 41:02 Freelance Exploitation in Architecture 44:44 Promoting Ethical Practices in Architecture 46:13 The Power of Grassroots Movements 55:07 Future of the FAF Initiative 01:00:45 Championing Good Employers 01:06:14 Final Thoughts and Call to Action ____ You can read the open letter and can also find the petition here: https://linktr.ee/future_architects_front. 📐 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