Take Company A that wants to deliver affordable quality housing as part of a long-term secure investment of funds.

“Technology is really important to what I do for Bryden Wood.They call younger people like me "digital natives", because we've grown up with computers.

In the end though, everything comes back to people.In meetings with contractors, and other partners, I've had to present my solutions, and work with others to implement them within the overall design.I was really pleased when my manager gave me a data centre project to lead, from the BIM side.”.

So would you recommend apprenticeships?.“My apprenticeship has shown me what's possible and given me the ambition to go on and do a university degree.

On the way, I've matured as a person and have gained confidence from real-life problem solving.

I also value being part of a team.The value of listening in architecture.

Satwinder advocates for a cultural shift in architectural training, moving from defensiveness to active listening.By fostering collaboration, communication, and empathy, architects can better understand client and community needs, ultimately producing more thoughtful and impactful designs.. 4.

Balancing tradition and technology.Satwinder underscores the importance of a balanced approach to design tools, combining physical models, sketches, and cutting-edge digital techniques.