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Architect Russell Uncensored

Architect Russell Uncensored

By Architect Russell

Welcome to 'Architect Russell Uncensored' – your unfiltered journey into architecture! Join Architect Russell for a real look at an architect's life.

For aspiring architects, design enthusiasts, and the curious, this podcast offers insights into daily life in the field. Discover insider knowledge for architecture, explore global opportunities, and master online content creation.

'Architect Russell Uncensored' is unique, diving into an architect's journey with candid advice, expert insights, and real experiences. Tune in now!

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How to Create Short Videos (Like Architect Russell)

Architect Russell UncensoredDec 02, 2022

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Energy & Atmosphere

Energy & Atmosphere

Energy and Atmosphere (EA) section is one of the categories within the LEED rating system. This episode Russell goes through the following sections:


Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning

This involves a thorough commissioning process to ensure that building systems are installed, tested, and operated efficiently. It helps identify and address issues that could impact energy performance.


Minimum Energy Performance

To reduce the environmental and economic harms of excessive energy and achieve minimum level of energy efficiency


Building Level Energy Metering & Advanced Energy Metering

To support energy management and identify oppotunies for energy savings


Fundamental & Advanced Refrigerant Management

To reduce stratospheric ozone depletion and meet compliance to Montreal Protocol while minimizing direct contribution to climate change.


Optimise Energy Performance

To achieve levels of energy performance to reduce environmental and economic harms with excessive energy use.


Demand Response

Increase participation in demand response technologies and programs


Renewable Energy Production

Promoting the use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or geothermal to power the building and offset carbon emissions.


Green Power and Carbon Offsets: Encouraging the purchase of green power, which is electricity generated from renewable sources, and the use of carbon offsets to mitigate the environmental impact of the building's energy use.


✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com

Aug 19, 202314:06
Water Efficiency

Water Efficiency

Water Efficiency in buildings is another key factor in getting ahead with sustainability. In this episode Russell talks bout the 4 main ways you can reduce water in buildings.


1. Outdoor Water Reduction

2. Indoor Water Reduction

3. Building Level Water Metering

4. Cooling Towers


Russell will give you tips covering each of the 4 to reduce water and help you design and more sustainable building according to LEED.

Apr 29, 202311:55
Sustainable Sites
Feb 23, 202315:33
Location & Transportation
Feb 22, 202313:03
Sustainability & LEED

Sustainability & LEED

Russell gives an overview of sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) rating system including:


1. What is sustainability?

2. Why get a building sustainability rated or certified?

3. What is LEED and why it is used?

4. What is a LEED Green Associate and LEED AP?

5. What are the LEED rating certifications

6. The LEED rating types.

7. Overview of the 8 LEED point system areas:

-Location and Transportation

-Sustainable Sites

-Water Efficiency

-Energy & Environment

-Materials and Resources

-Indoor Environmental Quality

-Innovation


Then the key areas above will be discussed in more detail in the next few podcast episodes. 


Feb 17, 202316:29
How to Design Buildings
Dec 18, 202224:14
15 Social Media Tips: IG Reels, TikTok, YT Shorts

15 Social Media Tips: IG Reels, TikTok, YT Shorts

In this episode Russell shares his strategies and tips for short videos on IG Reels, TikTok, YT Shorts. This includes

- Times to post
- Hashtags
- Viral Videos
- What types of videos to make
- Times to past
- Editing strategies
- Keeping an audience engages
- Creating attension
and much more

If you want to learn more about Architects, Architecture, social media and travel then this pod cast is for you.
Dec 06, 202220:08
How to Create Short Videos (Like Architect Russell)

How to Create Short Videos (Like Architect Russell)

For the first time ever, Russell goes through his whole process of making short videos. Including: How to come up with ideas How to develop and document ideas Script Writing What equipment to use Filming & Audio Editing How long it takes Export and publishing Archiving If you are interesting in making videos for TikTok, IG Reels or YouTube Shorts or if you just want some more tips and advice. then this is for you. This podcast is for anyone interested in Architects, Architecture and social media. You can check out Architect Russell's videos on all major platforms. https://www.architectrussell.com
Dec 02, 202223:30
Studying Architecture in UK

Studying Architecture in UK

If you want to become a Chartered Architect in the UK you must study for 5 years full time and at least 2 years supervised work experience. In this podcast episode Russell goes through the whole process,

1. The First degree - RIBA Part 1

2. The second degree - RIBA Part 2

3. RIBA Part 3

4. Life at University

5. Group work

6. Final Projects

7. Studying abroad

8. Type of work

9. Final exams

10. Coursework

11. Log Sheets

12. Final interview

13. Finishing it All

14. Lessons Learned / Advice


If you are ever thinking of studying architecture or wonder what it involves, then this is for you.

Nov 27, 202235:54
Architect Work Experience in UK
Nov 24, 202223:13
Architect’s Life in Tanzania

Architect’s Life in Tanzania

Tanzania is a very unusual place to live and work. Not just for an architect but for any westerner. But why would anyone chose to work and live there? Is the life and money any good in Africa? In this episode you will learn from Russell when he talks about: 1. How to get a job in Tanzania  2. What to expect when arriving in East Africa 3. First Impressions  4. Money  5. Corruption 6. Pros & Cons living in Tanzania  7. Lessons Learned  If you are thinking of living and working abroad or wonder what its like, or if you are in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights.   ✅ Website:  https://www.architectrussell.com   ✅ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchitectRussell   ✅ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/architect.russell/   ✅ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@architectrussell   ✅ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ArchitectRussell/   ✅ Skillshare:  https://skl.sh/3lX8zMM   ✅ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectRussell/   ✅ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Architect_Russ
Nov 21, 202238:07
Architect’s Life in Australia

Architect’s Life in Australia

What is working in Australia like? Is the life really that good and worth it. Moving away from home can have its challenges and is a life changing experience.  Its a tough decision and you can miss your friends and family.  In this episode Russell talks about:  

1. First impressions of Australia

2. Finding a job in Australia

3. Worklife and money  

4. Visas  

5. Salary in Australia 

6. Getting registered as an architect in Australia   

7. Why leave Australia?  

8 Lessons learned If you are thinking of living and working abroad or wonder what its like, or if you are in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights.  


✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com  

✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchitectRussell 

✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/architect.russell/ 

✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@architectrussell 

✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ArchitectRussell/  

✅ Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3lX8zMM  

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectRussell/  

✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Architect_Russ

Nov 20, 202235:47
Architect’s Life in Bangkok, Thailand

Architect’s Life in Bangkok, Thailand

Moving away from home can have its challenges and is a life changing experience.  Its a tough decision and you can miss your friends and family. In this episode Russell talks about 1. How to get a job in Thailand 2. Working in Bangkok 3. Living in Bangkok 4. Having a Thai girlfriend 5. Leaving / losing job 6. Why leave Thailand? If you are thinking of living and working abroad or wonder what its like, or if you are in the design & construction industry, then this podcast will give you some insights. ✅ Website: https://www.architectrussell.com
Nov 15, 202228:23