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
Latest Episodes
System thinking in Architecture and Disability
Naziaty 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 gaps that needs to be addressed. © 2026 Talk Arc...
A Review on the Balanced Education Model (2025 Interview with Kevin Mark Low)
A 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 quotes and key statements from Kevin Mark Low:1...
Kevin Mark Low and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob Shared Views on Education
Kevin Mark Low and Naziaty Mohd Yaacob both sees Malaysian architecture education as deeply flawed, producing graduates who are technically competent but philosophically and ethically underprepared. Discussion on these sub-topics / key points a...
Designing from First Principles [Addendum on Safari Roof House]- Part 2a
This 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 House embodies First-Principles thinkingKev...
Designing from First Principles [Kevin Mark Low's Approach]- Part 2
Second 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 5 main core elements to his first principles-inspired ...