Talk Architecture
Naziaty Mohd Yaacob
Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
About This Podcast
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.
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S20E26 From Commodity to Functionality: What Vitruvius Didn't Tell Us About Accessibility
Send us Fan MailContinuing the exploration of Vitruvius's Venustas, Firmitas, Utilitas, host Naziaty turns to Utilitas — usually translated as function or commodity — and asks what it really means in…
S20E25 How architecture students study 'business' in school - similarities in practice and entrepreneurship
Send us Fan MailIn this follow-up to the introduction on How Architecture Students Study Business in School, host Naziaty digs into the three skills the original Threads question raised: running a…
S20E24 How architecture students study 'business' in school - introduction
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Talk Architecture, host Naziaty tackles a question that's been making the rounds on Threads: should architecture schools teach business and financial literacy?…
S20E23 How to analyse good design, from crafts to architecture - introduction
Send us Fan MailThe Timeless Principles of "Venustas, Firmitas, and Utilitas" (Vitruvius, 1st century BC) is one way to analyse any product, may it be craft or architecture, in terms of the quality…
S19E5 Interlude: 2 months break and soon we will be back!
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Talk Architecture Podcast. I’m your host, Naziaty. After a difficult hiatus since our last episode on March 28—marked by a bout of illness and the heartbreaking…
S19E4 System thinking in Architecture and Disability
Send us Fan MailNaziaty will discuss on the need to address the intersecting sections of the sets of "architecture practice", "architecture education" and "disability". This is an introduction to the…
S20E21 Kevin Mark Low and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob Shared Views on Education
Send us Fan MailKevin Mark Low and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob both sees Malaysian architecture education as deeply flawed, producing graduates who are technically competent but philosophically and ethically…
S20E22 A Review on the Balanced Education Model (2025 Interview with Kevin Mark Low)
Send us Fan MailA Commentary on the March 2025 episodes on the Balanced Education Model, an interview with Kevin Mark Low, with an eye towards writing thoughts on this to be published.Important core…
S20E20 Designing from First Principles [Addendum on Safari Roof House]- Part 2a
Send us Fan MailThis is an addendum to the second episode on how architects Kevin Mark Low design from first principles, discussing the Safari Roof House (2002-2005).How designing the Safari Roof…
S20E19 Designing from First Principles [Kevin Mark Low's Approach]- Part 2
Send us Fan MailSecond episode of a two-part series we dive deep into how architects such as Kevin Mark Low design from first principles.Analysis from literature search shows that Kevin Mark Low has…
S20E18 Designing from First Principles [Introduction]- Part 1
Send us Fan MailThe first episode in a two-part series on designing from first principles (as suggested by Kevin Mark Low). The concept of “first principles” in architecture can be understood in two…
S19E3 Designing for every citizen: Engineering inclusive urban landscapes (street environment and public transportation)
Send us Fan MailDesigning for every citizen: Engineering inclusive urban landscapes(street environments and public transportation) for the Institute of Engineers Malaysia - Webinar Talk on March 10…
S20E17 Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - Part 1
Send us Fan MailThe first episode of a two part mini series on - Formalism and Non-formalistic Approaches in Architecture - where the teaching of architecture and guidance inform how we approach…
S20E16 The Architect as Leader
Send us Fan MailFour weeks ago I commented on the idea of collaboration, as if the ability to collaborate is necessary in order to have leadership skills. What are the essential qualities and why is…
S21E1 The Power of Patterns: Revisiting Christopher Alexander's Notes on the Synthesis of Form [Part 1]
Send us Fan MailIn the first episode of the series on design approach and methods, we discuss the Preface of Christopher Alexander’s 1964 seminal work, Notes on the Synthesis of Form, the 1971…
S20E15 The Real-World Example: The Invisible Masterpiece
Send us Fan MailA scenario of the architectural design studio project for a community that would have made a better impact in terms learning for the students, when site-context specific rather than a…
S20E14 The Compass vs The Chart: Can Architecture Education Stay Noble in a World of Rankings?
Send us Fan MailLast 29 December 2025, the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaya in an article says “Let me be clear: rankings are not the goal; they are a means. The goal is, and has always been, to…
S20E13 Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 3]
Send us Fan MailThe conclusive episode (Part 3) to underline the bigger picture of problems in architecture education where we need to deal with the following:1. Architecture design studio curriculum…
S20E12 Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 2]
Send us Fan MailPart 2 continues the discussion on the systemic problems where "the burden of education has quietly shifted from academia to practice", by referring to Seshan Design SB Handbook and…
S20E11 Educated but Unprepared: Who's Really at Fault? [Part 1]
Send us Fan MailA frank discussion on a commentary based on Seshan Design's post in a Facebook Group. They highlighted on systemic problems where "the burden of education has quietly shifted from…
Frequently Asked Questions
Talk Architecture has published 420 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Arts, Courses.
Talk Architecture is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 23m.
Similar Podcasts
The Quickie - Conversations with Designers
Print Design Academy
325 episodes
Weddings Unscripted
Alexandra Pare
51 episodes
Podcast – Architect Exam Prep
David Doucette & Eric Corey Freed
89 episodes
ArTEEtude: Unveiling the Spectrum of Art, Culture and Mind. West Cork´s Art and Culture Podcast by Detlef Schlich.
Detlef Schlich
337 episodes
Live Free Podcast
Live Free Podcast
251 episodes
Creative Business Spark
Anne LaFollette
60 episodes