Speer began his architectural studies at the University of Karlsruhe instead of a more highly acclaimed institution because the hyperinflation crisis of 1923 limited his parents' income.
Speer begyndte sine arkitekturstudier på Universität Karlsruhe (TH) i stedet for en af de mere prestigefyldte uddannelsesinstitutioner, fordi hyperinflationskrisen i 1923 begrænsede hans forældres indkomst.