Built Nothing. Teaching Everything!

There’s a conversation happening in architecture about the “gap” between education and practice.

But no one is going far enough.

In this episode, I take a direct look at one of the most uncomfortable questions in the profession:

How can you be taught to design and deliver buildings… by someone who hasn’t built one?

This isn’t about criticism for the sake of it.
It’s about credibility, responsibility, and the future of the profession.

Because architecture isn’t just an academic pursuit.

It’s a profession.

And if we’re serious about improving fees, value, and recognition — we need to start by looking at how we’re educating the next generation.

• Why the “education vs practice” gap is bigger than we admit

• The rise of tutors moving straight from university into teaching

• Why architecture is not just an artistic discipline

• The real-world consequences for graduates and practices

• Why part-time tutors in practice often deliver the most value

• What a minimum standard for architectural educators could look like

• Why this issue feeds directly into fees, confidence, and professional value

We don’t just have an education gap.

We have a credibility problem.

And until we address who is teaching architecture and what qualifies them to do so the profession will continue to struggle downstream.

Do you think architectural educators should have a minimum number of years in practice before teaching?

Or is academic expertise enough?

I want to hear your perspective on this.

What’s not being talked about enough in architecture right now?

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The Broke Architect is a weekly, straight-talking briefing on the realities of the architecture profession.

No polished narratives. No safe conversations.

Just honest perspectives on what’s really going on — from fees and business to culture, education, and the future of the industry.