In this episode of the What the RFI? Podcast, Nathan Taylor, CDT, Facilities Senior Associate at ECS/DTR, joins host Matt Brenan, Assoc. AIA to explore the creative roots of InktoberArchitecture, a global movement that bridges sketching, design thinking and architectural craft. Nathan shares how he launched this annual challenge to reignite designers’ love for ink and form and offers his perspective on why freehand sketching still matters in an increasingly AI-driven industry. From diverse challenges to rediscovering foundational skills, this conversation is a celebration of the artistry behind architecture and a call for reconnecting with the tools that first inspired architects in the AEC industry.
InktoberArchitecture 2025: Why Architects Still Need to Sketch
October 10, 2025
