Talk Architecture
Hosted by Naziaty Mohd Yaacob, Ph.D.
Malaysian Architect | Universal Design & Accessibility Expert (MS 1184 Specialist) | Former Associate Professor (28+ years) | Advocate for Inclusive Spaces & Women in Architecture
Launched in April 2020, Talk Architecture delivers intimate, reflective conversations on architecture education, practice, and human impact—hosted solely by Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Rooted in Malaysia yet resonating globally, the podcast connects local insights with universal challenges faced by architects worldwide.
Every episode centres inclusivity, empathy, and equity, drawing on Naziaty’s expertise in universal design, ageing-in-place, sensory architecture, and professional well-being. Global listeners value candid critiques of education models, graduate employability hurdles, and practice realities.
Essential listening for architecture students, professionals, educators, and thought leaders everywhere who are shaping inclusive, resilient built environments in an era of technological and demographic change.
Subscribe on most available platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Buzzsprout, Podcaster, Amazon Music etc.
Talk Architecture
Artificial Intelligence in Architecture [Part 2]: Interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech
The second and concluding part of an interview with Sam Zolfagharian, Ph.D., President of YegaTech & Architecture, Engineering, Construction Data & AI Strategy Consultant. Part 1 focused on the 'people' aspects of AI in Architecture, where as Part 2, discussion on deeper issues on originality or authenticity of an architect's work focused on validation and skills needed.
Further more, for architectural students and graduates, "learning how to think" is imperative in the adoption of AI tools. This episode dealt on the pros and cons of AI in Architecture and concluded with the issues of employment in architecture practice.
Link to YegaTech
© 2024 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob
The image on "AI workshops" is courtesy of YegaTech.
Do subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to’ explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!