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.
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Talk Architecture
Introduction - Women in Leadership Roles
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This is a warm-up introduction to the bigger topic of "Women in Architecture" which is part of a new series. Using an article as a reference to a general topic:
Five Reasons Why We Don’t See More Women In Leadership Roles
Mila Smart Semeshkina (the author of the article) proposed there topics:
1. Gender Bias; 2. Lack of Role Models; 3. Work-Life Balance; 4. Stereotypes and Expectations; and 5. Limited Access to Networks and Opportunities
This podcast episode is provided with the first-time commentary for the beginning of the series.
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