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What should I do the summer after my first year of architecture school? I am a first year architecture student and recently attended my college's career fair. The few architecture firms I talked to there said they typically don't hire freshmen as interns, since they want people with revit experience, however there were a few opportunities for a job shadow. There were a lot of construction companies / contractors there that said they would consider any smart student who wants to learn about the industry. Would it be better for me to do a job shadow at an architecture firm or an internship at a construction company?
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Get a job on a construction site as a general laborer. You will gain great insights as to how the sausage is made.
In the summers after my classes finished I sometimes worked paving jobs, electrician jobs, plumbing jobs and I feel like I got valuable experience for later architecture profession. Getting my hands dirty and seeing things in practice for real.
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q32as1
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What should I do the summer after my first year of architecture school? I am a first year architecture student and recently attended my college's career fair. The few architecture firms I talked to there said they typically don't hire freshmen as interns, since they want people with revit experience, however there were a few opportunities for a job shadow. There were a lot of construction companies / contractors there that said they would consider any smart student who wants to learn about the industry. Would it be better for me to do a job shadow at an architecture firm or an internship at a construction company?
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i imagine you'd learn more at the construction company
Sleep But also construction like I did
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q32as1
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What should I do the summer after my first year of architecture school? I am a first year architecture student and recently attended my college's career fair. The few architecture firms I talked to there said they typically don't hire freshmen as interns, since they want people with revit experience, however there were a few opportunities for a job shadow. There were a lot of construction companies / contractors there that said they would consider any smart student who wants to learn about the industry. Would it be better for me to do a job shadow at an architecture firm or an internship at a construction company?
hfpk43m
hfpj30f
1,633,599,005
1,633,598,032
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i imagine you'd learn more at the construction company
In the summers after my classes finished I sometimes worked paving jobs, electrician jobs, plumbing jobs and I feel like I got valuable experience for later architecture profession. Getting my hands dirty and seeing things in practice for real.
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q32as1
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What should I do the summer after my first year of architecture school? I am a first year architecture student and recently attended my college's career fair. The few architecture firms I talked to there said they typically don't hire freshmen as interns, since they want people with revit experience, however there were a few opportunities for a job shadow. There were a lot of construction companies / contractors there that said they would consider any smart student who wants to learn about the industry. Would it be better for me to do a job shadow at an architecture firm or an internship at a construction company?
hfpj30f
hfqw4qi
1,633,598,032
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In the summers after my classes finished I sometimes worked paving jobs, electrician jobs, plumbing jobs and I feel like I got valuable experience for later architecture profession. Getting my hands dirty and seeing things in practice for real.
Sleep But also construction like I did
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q32as1
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What should I do the summer after my first year of architecture school? I am a first year architecture student and recently attended my college's career fair. The few architecture firms I talked to there said they typically don't hire freshmen as interns, since they want people with revit experience, however there were a few opportunities for a job shadow. There were a lot of construction companies / contractors there that said they would consider any smart student who wants to learn about the industry. Would it be better for me to do a job shadow at an architecture firm or an internship at a construction company?
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Work construction
Sleep But also construction like I did
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t4z28y
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For perceived room illumination, should a window be place "centered" on a wall or close to one end of the wall ? (read for more details, including sketches :) ) Hi all ! I hope this is the right place for this kind of question/debate. I am currently drawing plans for a full renovation of an old limestone warehouse near Bordeaux (France). I am free to create openings wherever I want as long as they as not wider that 150cm (±60 inches) wide and at least 190cm (±75 inches) high. I have several rooms that I need to create. The big question I am trying to find an answer to : for maximum ***perceived*** illumination, is it better to have a window in the middle of a wall or close to an edge ? Which room would FEEL the brightest ? My intuition is the following : * Shadow cones : * centered window : two shadow cones (one in each corner of the wall that has the window) * window near a corner : one shadow cone (albeit larger) * winner : window near a corner * Light bouncing off the (side) wall(s) : * centered window : light bounces off both walls with medium intensity and on about one half of the walls * window near a corner : light bounces off one wall only, but on the full wall and, with high intensity * winner : window near a corner, *overall, I think... not sure actually.* My conclusion is that the room on the right would *feel* brighter (I created a drawing to show you my reasoning below, I hope it is clear). Stronger multidirectional bounce from the left wall means higher perceived brightness in the room on the right \(IMHO\) Do you agree ? Do you have literrature on this subject ? I didn't find any... :/ Do you have experience with this ? Thanks a lot for your input (really looking forward to reading you).
hz1k0z5
hz1liku
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Assumptions: northern hemisphere, south facing. Other things being equal , averaged over the course of a day, a centrally placed window will have half the shadow of the alternative. So, on that basis, I'd say it's a clear winner. Note however that Bordeaux can get extremely hot
Agreed in the corner. However, to “feel” brighter, wouldn’t you want the window directly across from the door? First impressions and all.
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t4z28y
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For perceived room illumination, should a window be place "centered" on a wall or close to one end of the wall ? (read for more details, including sketches :) ) Hi all ! I hope this is the right place for this kind of question/debate. I am currently drawing plans for a full renovation of an old limestone warehouse near Bordeaux (France). I am free to create openings wherever I want as long as they as not wider that 150cm (±60 inches) wide and at least 190cm (±75 inches) high. I have several rooms that I need to create. The big question I am trying to find an answer to : for maximum ***perceived*** illumination, is it better to have a window in the middle of a wall or close to an edge ? Which room would FEEL the brightest ? My intuition is the following : * Shadow cones : * centered window : two shadow cones (one in each corner of the wall that has the window) * window near a corner : one shadow cone (albeit larger) * winner : window near a corner * Light bouncing off the (side) wall(s) : * centered window : light bounces off both walls with medium intensity and on about one half of the walls * window near a corner : light bounces off one wall only, but on the full wall and, with high intensity * winner : window near a corner, *overall, I think... not sure actually.* My conclusion is that the room on the right would *feel* brighter (I created a drawing to show you my reasoning below, I hope it is clear). Stronger multidirectional bounce from the left wall means higher perceived brightness in the room on the right \(IMHO\) Do you agree ? Do you have literrature on this subject ? I didn't find any... :/ Do you have experience with this ? Thanks a lot for your input (really looking forward to reading you).
hz1uwbz
hz1k0z5
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Two windows would work even better, even at a smaller scale. A lot of the perceived brightness will be influenced by the diffusion of light in the room, ie. the avoidance of harsh shadows. With one window, you’ll have more shadowing. Now, in this regard, the one window adjacent to the wall helps a lot, because the wal starts to diffuse your light and spreads out the bright spot of the window. With the centered window, the window itself is by far the brightest thing in the space, but it’s which increases glare.
Assumptions: northern hemisphere, south facing. Other things being equal , averaged over the course of a day, a centrally placed window will have half the shadow of the alternative. So, on that basis, I'd say it's a clear winner. Note however that Bordeaux can get extremely hot
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t4z28y
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For perceived room illumination, should a window be place "centered" on a wall or close to one end of the wall ? (read for more details, including sketches :) ) Hi all ! I hope this is the right place for this kind of question/debate. I am currently drawing plans for a full renovation of an old limestone warehouse near Bordeaux (France). I am free to create openings wherever I want as long as they as not wider that 150cm (±60 inches) wide and at least 190cm (±75 inches) high. I have several rooms that I need to create. The big question I am trying to find an answer to : for maximum ***perceived*** illumination, is it better to have a window in the middle of a wall or close to an edge ? Which room would FEEL the brightest ? My intuition is the following : * Shadow cones : * centered window : two shadow cones (one in each corner of the wall that has the window) * window near a corner : one shadow cone (albeit larger) * winner : window near a corner * Light bouncing off the (side) wall(s) : * centered window : light bounces off both walls with medium intensity and on about one half of the walls * window near a corner : light bounces off one wall only, but on the full wall and, with high intensity * winner : window near a corner, *overall, I think... not sure actually.* My conclusion is that the room on the right would *feel* brighter (I created a drawing to show you my reasoning below, I hope it is clear). Stronger multidirectional bounce from the left wall means higher perceived brightness in the room on the right \(IMHO\) Do you agree ? Do you have literrature on this subject ? I didn't find any... :/ Do you have experience with this ? Thanks a lot for your input (really looking forward to reading you).
hz1k0z5
hz2bp35
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Assumptions: northern hemisphere, south facing. Other things being equal , averaged over the course of a day, a centrally placed window will have half the shadow of the alternative. So, on that basis, I'd say it's a clear winner. Note however that Bordeaux can get extremely hot
Textbooks say that windows shouldn't be centered in walls and for more illumination what really counts is windows height and walls color.
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njm3sq
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I’m out of school for the summer and not taking any summer classes, how can I practice or improve my architecture/program/rendering/etc. skills until classes start again in autumn? For reference, I am a college student going into my 3rd year with experience in Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop, Sketchup, etc. but I am sure some students who are about to go into their first year would appreciate some advice as well!
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Grab a sketch book and get out in the sunshine.
You can easily learn from watching tutorials on YouTube. But If you are going into your third year and don’t have any summer classes, I would look at interning at an office. Some offices give rendering or modeling assignments to interns. You will gain work experience and get a real feel as to how an office works. If you decide to go this route, research offices whose work you like. I went for the closest office near me and hated it. It’s best to spend you time doing work you care about. Compensation also varies from office to office. Some firms believe the knowledge you gain is sufficient enough. I call bullshit. A good principal values their employees time and effort, including interns. You don’t want to be stuck working long hours for free. Hope this helps.
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I’m out of school for the summer and not taking any summer classes, how can I practice or improve my architecture/program/rendering/etc. skills until classes start again in autumn? For reference, I am a college student going into my 3rd year with experience in Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop, Sketchup, etc. but I am sure some students who are about to go into their first year would appreciate some advice as well!
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You can easily learn from watching tutorials on YouTube. But If you are going into your third year and don’t have any summer classes, I would look at interning at an office. Some offices give rendering or modeling assignments to interns. You will gain work experience and get a real feel as to how an office works. If you decide to go this route, research offices whose work you like. I went for the closest office near me and hated it. It’s best to spend you time doing work you care about. Compensation also varies from office to office. Some firms believe the knowledge you gain is sufficient enough. I call bullshit. A good principal values their employees time and effort, including interns. You don’t want to be stuck working long hours for free. Hope this helps.
Find a design competition.
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njm3sq
architecture_train
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I’m out of school for the summer and not taking any summer classes, how can I practice or improve my architecture/program/rendering/etc. skills until classes start again in autumn? For reference, I am a college student going into my 3rd year with experience in Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop, Sketchup, etc. but I am sure some students who are about to go into their first year would appreciate some advice as well!
gz85ifp
gz84mj2
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Grab a sketch book and get out in the sunshine.
Find a design competition.
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[ask] Question for the architects: what does a typical salary look like? (Google says $76,000) Also I was told that it takes an additional 3 years of work experience after school before you can even write your exam to become a certified architect, is this true?
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I would say the range on this is pretty large. There are several positions at an architecture firm. Expect $40-45k as an intern. With experience and responsibility comes additional pay. Google is pretty close in my approximation for an average. I dont have my license yet, but i am a project manager earning about $75k. I know PM's and architects that make well into the 6 figure range.
That’s with a few years of experience. Look on the NCARB website for AXP hour requirements. I believe it’s around 3700 hours right now. Most people complete that within 3 years. You can still practice at a firm before licensing, and most firms will assist candidates in achieving their hours and testing.
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[ask] Question for the architects: what does a typical salary look like? (Google says $76,000) Also I was told that it takes an additional 3 years of work experience after school before you can even write your exam to become a certified architect, is this true?
f00dxfg
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I would say the range on this is pretty large. There are several positions at an architecture firm. Expect $40-45k as an intern. With experience and responsibility comes additional pay. Google is pretty close in my approximation for an average. I dont have my license yet, but i am a project manager earning about $75k. I know PM's and architects that make well into the 6 figure range.
it depends on your degree. You might need 5 years outside of school to sit for exams, you might need 0. You might make 40-50 right out of school. 75, maybe after you get a license or bring some clients to the firm on your own. Go out on your own and you can make double but, your on your own so its no walk in the park.
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[ask] Question for the architects: what does a typical salary look like? (Google says $76,000) Also I was told that it takes an additional 3 years of work experience after school before you can even write your exam to become a certified architect, is this true?
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That’s with a few years of experience. Look on the NCARB website for AXP hour requirements. I believe it’s around 3700 hours right now. Most people complete that within 3 years. You can still practice at a firm before licensing, and most firms will assist candidates in achieving their hours and testing.
it depends on your degree. You might need 5 years outside of school to sit for exams, you might need 0. You might make 40-50 right out of school. 75, maybe after you get a license or bring some clients to the firm on your own. Go out on your own and you can make double but, your on your own so its no walk in the park.
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[Ask] What would a fusion of Art Deco and Brutalist stylings look like? They're my two favorite architecture designs (I blame BioShock and Control) ans was curious what a blend of the two could conceivably look like. Would it be pleasing to the eye or hideously revolting?
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Italian futurism is a good thing to look at.
I like this idea because it rehabilitates brutalism and takes away it's brutal nature by slathering it in gilded decorations.
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[ask] What ways did you make money as an Architecture student in college ? Goal is to make a couple grand for my archi models but don't want a job commitment. What are some ways have you sold an item or done something smart to put some money in the bank ?
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get a job or your really just wasting your own time
Working for a local architect.
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afsi67
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[ask] What ways did you make money as an Architecture student in college ? Goal is to make a couple grand for my archi models but don't want a job commitment. What are some ways have you sold an item or done something smart to put some money in the bank ?
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Blow jobs.
Drafted for a custom home builder at $9 and learned so fucking much.
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afsi67
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[ask] What ways did you make money as an Architecture student in college ? Goal is to make a couple grand for my archi models but don't want a job commitment. What are some ways have you sold an item or done something smart to put some money in the bank ?
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Find a smallish fabrication or construction company in your general field and work as a laborer, you will gain life skills in practically implementing what you design as well as how infuriating it is to deal with shoddy drawings/humans/communication. You can get a chunk of that in the office, but not as much as the fabrication or installation work. Yes yes I know you said you didn't want a job, but reality will eventually set in for you
I flipped burgers before first year. Washed cars and worked on a carpentry crew through second year. Third year I started internships part time, and work study paid a bit through the school until graduation. Then I delivered pizzas for a summer till landing my first firm job after graduation. You do what you've gotta do. I had friends selling plasma for side money.
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afsi67
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[ask] What ways did you make money as an Architecture student in college ? Goal is to make a couple grand for my archi models but don't want a job commitment. What are some ways have you sold an item or done something smart to put some money in the bank ?
eecp0lc
ee2dgyz
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Find a smallish fabrication or construction company in your general field and work as a laborer, you will gain life skills in practically implementing what you design as well as how infuriating it is to deal with shoddy drawings/humans/communication. You can get a chunk of that in the office, but not as much as the fabrication or installation work. Yes yes I know you said you didn't want a job, but reality will eventually set in for you
Blow jobs.
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afsi67
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[ask] What ways did you make money as an Architecture student in college ? Goal is to make a couple grand for my archi models but don't want a job commitment. What are some ways have you sold an item or done something smart to put some money in the bank ?
ee2dgyz
ee4koe6
1,547,493,320
1,547,568,046
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Blow jobs.
I flipped burgers before first year. Washed cars and worked on a carpentry crew through second year. Third year I started internships part time, and work study paid a bit through the school until graduation. Then I delivered pizzas for a summer till landing my first firm job after graduation. You do what you've gotta do. I had friends selling plasma for side money.
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ask] Need help finding specific urban projects in difficult topography for my master thesis. Any help is greatly appreciated! Hello architecture enthusiasts! I am currently writing my master thesis in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design and i could use a bit of help. The goal of the study is to develop a method which quantifies and measures how accessible a specific solution is (Solution: elevator/stair/cable car/escalator). The part i need help with is the process of finding specific projects where dramatic topography (height difference of 10-40 meters) has been overcome by clever solutions. Clever solutions could be any solution that can handle a significant flow of people that connects two points that are separated by a distinct difference in height. These solutions can be from all over the globe. Two examples of solutions are presented below. [Elevator/Stair solution in Stockholm, Sweden Funicular in Montmartre, France Any help is greatly appreciated! Even if there is no specific solution present, an example of an urban area that has handled difficult topography well is also appreciated!
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I’m a ropeway engineer, so I deal with tough topography all the time. Most of our projects are quite a bit larger than 10-40m in elevation gain. One example that might fit what you’re looking for is the Portland Aerial Tram. PM me if you have any ropeway questions or if you’d like some more examples.
The city of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil has a very interesting topography and a very old lift that connects two parts of the city. Also a river that can‘t be crossed except by tunneling underneath - like Antwerp or Greenwich could count as difficult topography. Antwerp also has an interesting old elevator system... Stuttgart in southern Germany is known for its „Staffeln“ - stairs that connect steep height differences within the city.
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Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
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Most of the time: yes. I enjoy most aspects of the work itself and the fact that you get to do many different things (at least in a small office or working for yourself). When I find out how much my non-architect friends make: no so much.
Yes
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Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
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Yes
Even though i loved architecture and interior design, i had to leave it because ...of all the obvious reasons that we architects know of. Didn't love working for someone else so i started small as an interior designer in mumbai, loved the work, my clients were mostly the average middle class, wanting an affordable transformation. All my clients were happy and satisfied, and it honestly felt content for a while, until i stopped getting work, and i realised how cut throat the competition in interior design is, and i couldnt go back to being a cad mule for someone else. Eventually i took a call and left Arch for User experience design.it was difficult, but ux has so many parallels with arch, so even though I'll miss being an architect, I'll atleast pay my bills.
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Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
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its... fine
All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
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Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
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All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
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tabm9x
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Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
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All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
Two Quotes 1) Joseph Auld C. 1990, "Architecture is a Job" He wrote this in my sketch book, the Bastard! However, he was not wrong. 2) My Father C. 1980, " Son, if you don't wake up in the morning loving what you are doing, find something else to do." He went from being unemployed at age 40 to retiring a millionaire 25 years later. Architecture feeds my soul. So yes, I am happy with it as a profession. I did switch careers for almost 20 years and built custom homes. The main reason was the crappy pay scale. I came back to Architecture because I finally had enough knowledge and talent that I could demand a high salary. Also, at 50 I did not feel like sweating my man bits off in the summer heat anymore.
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Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
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Yes
All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
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tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00m98l
i00h24y
1,646,857,620
1,646,855,577
9
2
All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
1
2,043
4.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i007zkm
i00m98l
1,646,852,050
1,646,857,620
1
9
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
0
5,570
9
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00m98l
i00lm1v
1,646,857,620
1,646,857,369
9
0
All these responses are validating my leave from architecture. I work in environmental marketing now.
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
1
251
9,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00f9bw
i005iif
1,646,854,869
1,646,851,092
6
3
its... fine
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
1
3,777
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i007wso
i00f9bw
1,646,852,020
1,646,854,869
4
6
Two Quotes 1) Joseph Auld C. 1990, "Architecture is a Job" He wrote this in my sketch book, the Bastard! However, he was not wrong. 2) My Father C. 1980, " Son, if you don't wake up in the morning loving what you are doing, find something else to do." He went from being unemployed at age 40 to retiring a millionaire 25 years later. Architecture feeds my soul. So yes, I am happy with it as a profession. I did switch careers for almost 20 years and built custom homes. The main reason was the crappy pay scale. I came back to Architecture because I finally had enough knowledge and talent that I could demand a high salary. Also, at 50 I did not feel like sweating my man bits off in the summer heat anymore.
its... fine
0
2,849
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00f9bw
hzzr1a0
1,646,854,869
1,646,845,393
6
2
its... fine
Yes
1
9,476
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00f9bw
i007zkm
1,646,854,869
1,646,852,050
6
1
its... fine
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
1
2,819
6
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i005iif
i01pu41
1,646,851,092
1,646,873,798
3
4
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
0
22,706
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01pu41
hzzr1a0
1,646,873,798
1,646,845,393
4
2
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
Yes
1
28,405
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00h24y
i01pu41
1,646,855,577
1,646,873,798
2
4
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
0
18,221
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01pu41
i00qyv3
1,646,873,798
1,646,859,426
4
2
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
Some days are very rewarding. Other days, I am doing site/code analysis measuring every toilet and drinking fountain at an elementary school.
1
14,372
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i0117p0
i01pu41
1,646,863,288
1,646,873,798
1
4
Im happy with the profession, its been more than 20 yrs in the industry and i still love it!
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
0
10,510
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01pu41
i007zkm
1,646,873,798
1,646,852,050
4
1
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
1
21,748
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01pu41
i00lm1v
1,646,873,798
1,646,857,369
4
0
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
1
16,429
4,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00p0um
i01pu41
1,646,858,687
1,646,873,798
1
4
I enjoy my work (healthcare and higher education), clients, and coworkers. Usually am very satisfied. Healthcare work, in particular, provides constant opportunities for growth - learning about how space can help with health/healing is pretty interesting. I will say that it took a few years and some dedicated change in our corporate leadership to focus on appropriate contracts and educating the staff about different contractual responsibilities to improve after a few rocky years. Sounds mundane, but the result is anything but: good management means support for good design.
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
0
15,111
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01pu41
i016ki2
1,646,873,798
1,646,865,404
4
1
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
I’m happy and enjoy almost everyday. Could be that I’m in a period right now with reasonable work load. But for the majority of the time I feel happy and fullfilled. I don’t think drawing something, following it through the whole process and getting to se it built ever gets boring. For me it’s also a big interest. I could travel or just walk anywhere in my own town and always find something to be curious about or be inspired of. Again, when I’m not stressed out at work. But I guess most jobs gets stressful in one way or another?
1
8,394
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i019dzc
i01pu41
1,646,866,560
1,646,873,798
1
4
Most of times Yes, i'm happiest when i'm designing. But work doesn't always perfect, especially when only has small amount of budget but wanted a perfect design, or not get pay enough for what you deserve because of shitty clients. It happens 🤷🏻‍♀️
Today could be my last day in this industry, typing this on my commute to office. Was thinking of taking a coding crash course for the next few months to facilitate my transition into the tech industry. Generally the gripe I have with this industry is the same as everybody else's - low pay for the seemingly endless hours of work we have to do, not to mention that I have to pay my way to get accredited as an Architect, which will come with further liabilities down the road if I continue in this industry. I have worked with developers who would sell the meaningful and interesting aspects of our design for profit and blame us for designing a generic building at the same time. It can get quite demoralising at times. Wish me luck, and if anyone has made this transition to tech, do give me some advice, I'll definitely need it.
0
7,238
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i005iif
i007wso
1,646,851,092
1,646,852,020
3
4
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
Two Quotes 1) Joseph Auld C. 1990, "Architecture is a Job" He wrote this in my sketch book, the Bastard! However, he was not wrong. 2) My Father C. 1980, " Son, if you don't wake up in the morning loving what you are doing, find something else to do." He went from being unemployed at age 40 to retiring a millionaire 25 years later. Architecture feeds my soul. So yes, I am happy with it as a profession. I did switch careers for almost 20 years and built custom homes. The main reason was the crappy pay scale. I came back to Architecture because I finally had enough knowledge and talent that I could demand a high salary. Also, at 50 I did not feel like sweating my man bits off in the summer heat anymore.
0
928
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i005iif
i00ve9k
1,646,851,092
1,646,861,104
3
4
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
0
10,012
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i005iif
i02luvb
1,646,851,092
1,646,889,366
3
4
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
0
38,274
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i005iif
hzzr1a0
1,646,851,092
1,646,845,393
3
2
It’s a love-hate thing. I think about leaving the profession almost every week. It would be nice to basically double my salary doing something that’s perhaps less stressful. At the same time, my dream is opening a practice, having creative freedom and working with clients, and making decent money doing it. Nothing gets me quite as excited as when I think about the lineage between late baroque Utopianism and early modernism. Or when I stand outside a work of architecture I particularly admire thinking about the cultural environment that lead to its specific conception. I even enjoy coordinating details and working with different consultants to make the thing come to life. Though I am bored to tears when sitting in meetings where the various advantages of different insulation products are debated, or combing through install instructions on different products to see what kind of R.O. they require… It can feel like the dream version of this career is a long ways away. It’s a field where you really have to be in it for the long haul and be ready to put in some serious work that will just not be pleasant some or even most of the time.
Yes
1
5,699
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i007wso
hzzr1a0
1,646,852,020
1,646,845,393
4
2
Two Quotes 1) Joseph Auld C. 1990, "Architecture is a Job" He wrote this in my sketch book, the Bastard! However, he was not wrong. 2) My Father C. 1980, " Son, if you don't wake up in the morning loving what you are doing, find something else to do." He went from being unemployed at age 40 to retiring a millionaire 25 years later. Architecture feeds my soul. So yes, I am happy with it as a profession. I did switch careers for almost 20 years and built custom homes. The main reason was the crappy pay scale. I came back to Architecture because I finally had enough knowledge and talent that I could demand a high salary. Also, at 50 I did not feel like sweating my man bits off in the summer heat anymore.
Yes
1
6,627
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00ve9k
hzzr1a0
1,646,861,104
1,646,845,393
4
2
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
Yes
1
15,711
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00h24y
i00ve9k
1,646,855,577
1,646,861,104
2
4
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
0
5,527
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tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00ve9k
i00qyv3
1,646,861,104
1,646,859,426
4
2
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
Some days are very rewarding. Other days, I am doing site/code analysis measuring every toilet and drinking fountain at an elementary school.
1
1,678
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00ve9k
i007zkm
1,646,861,104
1,646,852,050
4
1
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
1
9,054
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00lm1v
i00ve9k
1,646,857,369
1,646,861,104
0
4
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
0
3,735
4,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00p0um
i00ve9k
1,646,858,687
1,646,861,104
1
4
I enjoy my work (healthcare and higher education), clients, and coworkers. Usually am very satisfied. Healthcare work, in particular, provides constant opportunities for growth - learning about how space can help with health/healing is pretty interesting. I will say that it took a few years and some dedicated change in our corporate leadership to focus on appropriate contracts and educating the staff about different contractual responsibilities to improve after a few rocky years. Sounds mundane, but the result is anything but: good management means support for good design.
I am happy with my work, and my co-workers seem to also be. I work in a small architecture firm, but I'm not a licensed architect. My job title is 'building scientist' (I have a bachelors in architecture, but then shifted focus and got a master of applied science in building science) but realistically I'm doing mostly the same work as the other 2 architects in our office. I think working at a small firm with a principal that values work-life balance is a key to my happiness here. There are stressful days and crunch times, but since we are a small firm (5 people total), everyone from the principal architect to our drafters take part in pretty much all aspects of the projects from conceptual design to project management/contract administration. It keeps things feeling more collaborative and fresh compared to what I hear about working in larger firms where people seem to work long hours on repetitive tasks while they don't get to take part in the big picture design processes.
0
2,417
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i01wenr
1,646,889,366
1,646,876,802
4
3
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
No.
1
12,564
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i022ycz
1,646,889,366
1,646,879,752
4
3
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
1
9,614
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i02dotn
1,646,889,366
1,646,884,879
4
3
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
1
4,487
1.333333
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
hzzr1a0
1,646,889,366
1,646,845,393
4
2
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
Yes
1
43,973
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i00h24y
1,646,889,366
1,646,855,577
4
2
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
1
33,789
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i00qyv3
1,646,889,366
1,646,859,426
4
2
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
Some days are very rewarding. Other days, I am doing site/code analysis measuring every toilet and drinking fountain at an elementary school.
1
29,940
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i01tg5k
1,646,889,366
1,646,875,452
4
2
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
How much do your earn? İn turkey our salary is 4200 TL and the minimum wage is 4200 TL as well :D As a new graduated
1
13,914
2
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i0117p0
i02luvb
1,646,863,288
1,646,889,366
1
4
Im happy with the profession, its been more than 20 yrs in the industry and i still love it!
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
0
26,078
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i007zkm
1,646,889,366
1,646,852,050
4
1
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
1
37,316
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i00lm1v
1,646,889,366
1,646,857,369
4
0
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
1
31,997
4,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i00p0um
1,646,889,366
1,646,858,687
4
1
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
I enjoy my work (healthcare and higher education), clients, and coworkers. Usually am very satisfied. Healthcare work, in particular, provides constant opportunities for growth - learning about how space can help with health/healing is pretty interesting. I will say that it took a few years and some dedicated change in our corporate leadership to focus on appropriate contracts and educating the staff about different contractual responsibilities to improve after a few rocky years. Sounds mundane, but the result is anything but: good management means support for good design.
1
30,679
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i016ki2
i02luvb
1,646,865,404
1,646,889,366
1
4
I’m happy and enjoy almost everyday. Could be that I’m in a period right now with reasonable work load. But for the majority of the time I feel happy and fullfilled. I don’t think drawing something, following it through the whole process and getting to se it built ever gets boring. For me it’s also a big interest. I could travel or just walk anywhere in my own town and always find something to be curious about or be inspired of. Again, when I’m not stressed out at work. But I guess most jobs gets stressful in one way or another?
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
0
23,962
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i019dzc
i02luvb
1,646,866,560
1,646,889,366
1
4
Most of times Yes, i'm happiest when i'm designing. But work doesn't always perfect, especially when only has small amount of budget but wanted a perfect design, or not get pay enough for what you deserve because of shitty clients. It happens 🤷🏻‍♀️
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
0
22,806
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i01wnc7
1,646,889,366
1,646,876,909
4
1
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
Yes, I like what I do. It's super fun to get to shape the spaces and cities we live in. No, I do not like getting scheduled for more work than I can do well. I would not like any job where I'm chronically over scheduled though.
1
12,457
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02luvb
i02b9lp
1,646,889,366
1,646,883,668
4
1
Love the profession. Love being at architect. Licensed in the US for 14 years with 18 years total experience. I get to work with great collaborators, good clients, and excellent opportunities. If you love solving problems, communicating ideas, creating designs, there is a place in architecture for you. It’s not the highest paying career, but the money can be very good if you are successful. The trick is to find a place where you are respected and enjoy the people you work with whether it’s a 5-person or 500-person practice. For me, fulfillment has come from working with clients who respect my skills and whom value architecture. These are the ones who welcome you into their lives and allow you to bring them value by letting you do your job well. I hope to have at least 25 more years doing this not because I’ll need the money, but because I love what I do.
i'm only a fourth year arc student and this has been something i've been wondering a lot about too lately. in the last couple years i've increasingly found myself struggling to enjoy it as much as i did when i first started studying it, and have been skeptical that things would finally change once i made it into the professional workforce like i had convinced myself they would early on. and that's not even considering the salary aspect of it, just purely from an enjoyment/fulfilment relative to the work put into it perspective. but this past semester i've been taking a design-build class and we get to build rowhouses that the previous semester designed for the university, and honestly it's the most fun i've had since starting uni. there's obviously contractors who take care of the more specialized aspects like electrical, plumbing, etc. but the students still do plenty with the wood framing, masonry, control layers, wall and roof cladding, doors (fuck installing doors. seriously, fuck doors). i'm not giving up on trying a traditional junior architect's role, but i'll probably try my hand at some contractor jobs and see how i like it. for me personally, there's just a sense of satisfaction you get from seeing something built from the ground up because *you* worked on it in a way that you just don't get from scale models, drawings, and presentation boards.
1
5,698
4
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
hzzr1a0
i01wenr
1,646,845,393
1,646,876,802
2
3
Yes
No.
0
31,409
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01wenr
i00h24y
1,646,876,802
1,646,855,577
3
2
No.
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
1
21,225
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00qyv3
i01wenr
1,646,859,426
1,646,876,802
2
3
Some days are very rewarding. Other days, I am doing site/code analysis measuring every toilet and drinking fountain at an elementary school.
No.
0
17,376
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01tg5k
i01wenr
1,646,875,452
1,646,876,802
2
3
How much do your earn? İn turkey our salary is 4200 TL and the minimum wage is 4200 TL as well :D As a new graduated
No.
0
1,350
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01wenr
i0117p0
1,646,876,802
1,646,863,288
3
1
No.
Im happy with the profession, its been more than 20 yrs in the industry and i still love it!
1
13,514
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i007zkm
i01wenr
1,646,852,050
1,646,876,802
1
3
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
No.
0
24,752
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00lm1v
i01wenr
1,646,857,369
1,646,876,802
0
3
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
No.
0
19,433
3,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00p0um
i01wenr
1,646,858,687
1,646,876,802
1
3
I enjoy my work (healthcare and higher education), clients, and coworkers. Usually am very satisfied. Healthcare work, in particular, provides constant opportunities for growth - learning about how space can help with health/healing is pretty interesting. I will say that it took a few years and some dedicated change in our corporate leadership to focus on appropriate contracts and educating the staff about different contractual responsibilities to improve after a few rocky years. Sounds mundane, but the result is anything but: good management means support for good design.
No.
0
18,115
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01wenr
i016ki2
1,646,876,802
1,646,865,404
3
1
No.
I’m happy and enjoy almost everyday. Could be that I’m in a period right now with reasonable work load. But for the majority of the time I feel happy and fullfilled. I don’t think drawing something, following it through the whole process and getting to se it built ever gets boring. For me it’s also a big interest. I could travel or just walk anywhere in my own town and always find something to be curious about or be inspired of. Again, when I’m not stressed out at work. But I guess most jobs gets stressful in one way or another?
1
11,398
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01wenr
i019dzc
1,646,876,802
1,646,866,560
3
1
No.
Most of times Yes, i'm happiest when i'm designing. But work doesn't always perfect, especially when only has small amount of budget but wanted a perfect design, or not get pay enough for what you deserve because of shitty clients. It happens 🤷🏻‍♀️
1
10,242
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i022ycz
hzzr1a0
1,646,879,752
1,646,845,393
3
2
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
Yes
1
34,359
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i022ycz
i00h24y
1,646,879,752
1,646,855,577
3
2
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
1
24,175
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i022ycz
i00qyv3
1,646,879,752
1,646,859,426
3
2
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
Some days are very rewarding. Other days, I am doing site/code analysis measuring every toilet and drinking fountain at an elementary school.
1
20,326
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01tg5k
i022ycz
1,646,875,452
1,646,879,752
2
3
How much do your earn? İn turkey our salary is 4200 TL and the minimum wage is 4200 TL as well :D As a new graduated
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
4,300
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i0117p0
i022ycz
1,646,863,288
1,646,879,752
1
3
Im happy with the profession, its been more than 20 yrs in the industry and i still love it!
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
16,464
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i007zkm
i022ycz
1,646,852,050
1,646,879,752
1
3
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
27,702
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00lm1v
i022ycz
1,646,857,369
1,646,879,752
0
3
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
22,383
3,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00p0um
i022ycz
1,646,858,687
1,646,879,752
1
3
I enjoy my work (healthcare and higher education), clients, and coworkers. Usually am very satisfied. Healthcare work, in particular, provides constant opportunities for growth - learning about how space can help with health/healing is pretty interesting. I will say that it took a few years and some dedicated change in our corporate leadership to focus on appropriate contracts and educating the staff about different contractual responsibilities to improve after a few rocky years. Sounds mundane, but the result is anything but: good management means support for good design.
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
21,065
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i016ki2
i022ycz
1,646,865,404
1,646,879,752
1
3
I’m happy and enjoy almost everyday. Could be that I’m in a period right now with reasonable work load. But for the majority of the time I feel happy and fullfilled. I don’t think drawing something, following it through the whole process and getting to se it built ever gets boring. For me it’s also a big interest. I could travel or just walk anywhere in my own town and always find something to be curious about or be inspired of. Again, when I’m not stressed out at work. But I guess most jobs gets stressful in one way or another?
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
14,348
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i019dzc
i022ycz
1,646,866,560
1,646,879,752
1
3
Most of times Yes, i'm happiest when i'm designing. But work doesn't always perfect, especially when only has small amount of budget but wanted a perfect design, or not get pay enough for what you deserve because of shitty clients. It happens 🤷🏻‍♀️
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
13,192
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01wnc7
i022ycz
1,646,876,909
1,646,879,752
1
3
Yes, I like what I do. It's super fun to get to shape the spaces and cities we live in. No, I do not like getting scheduled for more work than I can do well. I would not like any job where I'm chronically over scheduled though.
Most of the time yes. It was my dream and still is. Some time I do have insecurities about it learning from friends who left the field because they had bad experience from their studies or knowing that I can make double the salary if i work other fields, the next day I would still be grateful to be able to do what I enjoy despite all the negatives. Enjoying what I do is what matters to me
0
2,843
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02dotn
hzzr1a0
1,646,884,879
1,646,845,393
3
2
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
Yes
1
39,486
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00h24y
i02dotn
1,646,855,577
1,646,884,879
2
3
It sucks because work sucks … but I can’t imagine doing any other work.
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
0
29,302
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i00qyv3
i02dotn
1,646,859,426
1,646,884,879
2
3
Some days are very rewarding. Other days, I am doing site/code analysis measuring every toilet and drinking fountain at an elementary school.
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
0
25,453
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i01tg5k
i02dotn
1,646,875,452
1,646,884,879
2
3
How much do your earn? İn turkey our salary is 4200 TL and the minimum wage is 4200 TL as well :D As a new graduated
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
0
9,427
1.5
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02dotn
i0117p0
1,646,884,879
1,646,863,288
3
1
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
Im happy with the profession, its been more than 20 yrs in the industry and i still love it!
1
21,591
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02dotn
i007zkm
1,646,884,879
1,646,852,050
3
1
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
Yes, though certainly there are stressful moments. I do enjoy doing the work I do
1
32,829
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02dotn
i00lm1v
1,646,884,879
1,646,857,369
3
0
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
Fuck yeah. I’m crushing it
1
27,510
3,000
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02dotn
i00p0um
1,646,884,879
1,646,858,687
3
1
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
I enjoy my work (healthcare and higher education), clients, and coworkers. Usually am very satisfied. Healthcare work, in particular, provides constant opportunities for growth - learning about how space can help with health/healing is pretty interesting. I will say that it took a few years and some dedicated change in our corporate leadership to focus on appropriate contracts and educating the staff about different contractual responsibilities to improve after a few rocky years. Sounds mundane, but the result is anything but: good management means support for good design.
1
26,192
3
tabm9x
architecture_train
0.89
Are you happy as an architect? Simple question, I'm just curious. Are you happy in this field? Do you feel fulfilled? What has contributed, or taken away from it? If not, did you switch careers or what has been done about it? I was just curious how people feel about working in this field, as I know there are very mixed opinions on it.
i02dotn
i016ki2
1,646,884,879
1,646,865,404
3
1
I am a registered architect. I worked in the field for 10 years after grad school. My job title is no longer architect but I’m only able to do the job I do because of the experience I have. Was I happy working as an architect? No. Am I happy now? Yes, I love my job and I recognize that I only got here because of architecture.
I’m happy and enjoy almost everyday. Could be that I’m in a period right now with reasonable work load. But for the majority of the time I feel happy and fullfilled. I don’t think drawing something, following it through the whole process and getting to se it built ever gets boring. For me it’s also a big interest. I could travel or just walk anywhere in my own town and always find something to be curious about or be inspired of. Again, when I’m not stressed out at work. But I guess most jobs gets stressful in one way or another?
1
19,475
3