This podcast is all about shaping the future of the built world by connecting with the next generation of architects and designers. We’ll explore the challenges and opportunities in the industry, share advice from seasoned professionals, and explore the innovations that are changing the way we work. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for inspiration to take your career to the next level, Developing Designers has something for you.
How Engineers Think (And Why Architects Should Care)
Send us Fan Mail Architects and engineers think differently — and that’s a good thing. In this episode of Developing Designers, we explore how engineers evaluate a design the moment they see it — from mechanical room location and ceiling space to glass walls and structural constraints. We discuss: What engineers look at first in a building layoutWhy ceiling height is never “just ceiling height”Common misunderstandings between architects and engineersWhy early communication in schematic design...
13 Feb 2026
From College to Cross-Discipline: A Young Engineer’s Perspective
Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like going from college to your first real project — inside a fully integrated architecture & engineering firm? In this episode of Developing Designers, Brooke shares her experience as a mechanical engineer three years into her career — from feeling intimidated at 21 to confidently coordinating across disciplines in a pod-style environment. We discuss: The jump from theory to real-world HVAC design Learning on the job without having taken HVAC in scho...
13 Feb 2026
Think Like a Contractor: Designing for Constructability
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Developing Designers, Jim sits down with EAPC’s Director of Design Process to talk about something every young designer eventually faces — the reality of construction. From the “4-inch rule” to reviewing shop drawings that saved a project from a costly mistake, this conversation dives into: Why constructability matters more than you think The importance of documentation and note-taking How to handle conflict on-site without guessing What contractors ac...
13 Feb 2026
What Architecture School Doesn’t Teach You (From a Recent Grad)
Send us Fan Mail What really happens when architecture school ends and real work begins? In this episode of Developing Designers, we sit down with Izzy, a recent architecture graduate, to talk candidly about the transition from academia to professional practice. From navigating architecture school during COVID to being thrown into real design work earlier than expected, Izzy shares what surprised her most, what school didn’t fully prepare her for, and what helped her grow in her first year a...
13 Feb 2026
Great Architects Aren’t Managed — They’re Mentored
Send us Fan Mail What does real mentorship in architecture actually look like — and why does it matter so much? In this episode of Developing Designers, host Jim Tyler sits down with Whitney Burgess, an architect at EAPC and an architecture studio instructor at North Dakota State University, to explore mentorship from both the academic and professional perspectives. Whitney shares why mentorship goes far beyond management, how understanding personality types helps young designers flourish, ...
13 Feb 2026
Thrown Into the Fire: How Young Architects Really Learn on the Job
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a young architect is thrown straight into real responsibility — before they feel ready? In this episode of Developing Designers, we talk with Chase Moser, a recent architecture graduate just a few years into his career, about learning architecture the real way: by doing. From being handed unexpected responsibility on a construction site to managing real projects, Chase shares what it’s actually like to transition from school into professional practice. Thi...
16 Dec 2025
Inside the Internship
Send us Fan Mail What it’s like to step into the A/E world for the first time—and what you learn fast.
16 Dec 2025
What HR Looks For
Send us Fan Mail What makes an intern stand out—and how young professionals can transition from student to full-time team member.
16 Oct 2025
Developing Designers Announcement
Send us Fan Mail Get to know your hosts Phil Stahl and Jim Tyler, two voices bringing experience, perspective, and a healthy dose of honesty to the mic. Together, they introduce the vision behind the EAPC Podcast: a space designed to support and guide young professionals in architecture and engineering as they navigate the real-world challenges of building a meaningful career. From design dilemmas and communication hurdles to culture clashes and creative burnout—we’re not shying away from the...
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