Business of Architecture Podcast 507: Why Architects Make Less Than Doctors with Enoch Sears
Feb 2, 2024
Enoch Sears discusses the income disparity between architects and doctors, exploring factors such as education, training, and market demand. He also examines the stress levels and responsibilities of both professions and delves into the concept of perceived value in architecture and the challenges architects face in being appropriately compensated for their work. Sears emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself as an architect and creating a new narrative within the industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Why architects earn less than doctors
02:26 • 9min
Comparing Stress Levels and Responsibilities: Architects vs. Doctors
11:31 • 7min
The Perceived Value of Services and Products
18:38 • 2min
Perceived Value and Pricing in Architecture
20:34 • 9min
Valuing Architects and Changing the Narrative
29:49 • 3min