The Architect's Shelf's Q+A with Sarah Lebner by The Architecture Experiment + Emily Foster

A great discussion on architecture education, sustainability and advice to those seeking work during these challenging times with co-host Nylda (The Architecture Experiment) and Emily Foster.

Show Notes

The Architect's Shelf is a space for discussion, exploration, and debate on all things architecture and design on the Architecture Social, set up by Nylda from The Architectural Experiment and Emily Foster.

"We got the opportunity to interview Sarah Lebner, the award-winning Principal Architect at Light House Architecture and Science who is also behind my first archi job and the author of 101 Things I Didn't Learn in Architecture School (And Wish I'd Known Before) on our first book in the Launch of the Architect's Shelf! 

Sarah shares resources and advice over at https://www.myfirstarchitecturejob.com/​

You can check out The Architectural Experiment here: https://thearchitecturalexperiment.com/

📐 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

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Creators and Guests

Host

Stephen Drew

Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

What is Architecture Social?

It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.

Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.

Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.

No fluff, just the reality of practice.