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obw2be | architecture_train | 0.88 | What are the best mixed-zone and walkable cities in the US? I know New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, etc but are there any mid-sized or smaller cities that have near European-Esq zoning and/or walkability? | h3qw5l9 | h3rd7ms | 1,625,185,009 | 1,625,193,996 | 1 | 2 | Boulder CO | Galena, Illinois Eureka Springs, Arkansas Mackinac Island, Michigan | 0 | 8,987 | 2 | ||
obw2be | architecture_train | 0.88 | What are the best mixed-zone and walkable cities in the US? I know New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, etc but are there any mid-sized or smaller cities that have near European-Esq zoning and/or walkability? | h3qsdzm | h3rdpj8 | 1,625,183,048 | 1,625,194,263 | 1 | 2 | Hoboken, NJ | Portland OR has a 200’x200’ city block grid making for more corner retail and more pleasant walk ability. San Francisco has a European feel to it with views of the bay and small family owned retail - and strict rules against fast food! | 0 | 11,215 | 2 | ||
obw2be | architecture_train | 0.88 | What are the best mixed-zone and walkable cities in the US? I know New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, etc but are there any mid-sized or smaller cities that have near European-Esq zoning and/or walkability? | h3qw5l9 | h3rdpj8 | 1,625,185,009 | 1,625,194,263 | 1 | 2 | Boulder CO | Portland OR has a 200’x200’ city block grid making for more corner retail and more pleasant walk ability. San Francisco has a European feel to it with views of the bay and small family owned retail - and strict rules against fast food! | 0 | 9,254 | 2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o6etf | j1o9g3c | 1,672,016,287 | 1,672,017,934 | 2 | 6 | In places where architects are careful to do so, and investors allow them to, they are. In places where developers look to just cram as many units they can quickly sell in an overheated market, it’s anyone’s guess. Most NYC apartments I lived in had bedrooms leaning on other bedrooms (or external walls); but I also had living rooms abutting someone else’s bedrooms too. | You can try but there are so many other considerations when it comes to apartment planning that it’s usually easier to just use a better acoustically performing demising partition | 0 | 1,647 | 3 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o9g3c | j1o0put | 1,672,017,934 | 1,672,013,326 | 6 | 1 | You can try but there are so many other considerations when it comes to apartment planning that it’s usually easier to just use a better acoustically performing demising partition | In college dorms I have also seen thinker walls between apartments, whether for fire isolation or sound deadening I'm not sure. My college's dorm plans used to be freely available, not sure about now. If you're interested I can probably pm you a pdf after the holidays. | 1 | 4,608 | 6 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o8f56 | j1o9g3c | 1,672,017,373 | 1,672,017,934 | 1 | 6 | Generally Speaking apartments buildings will have the same layout on each floor baring exceptions. This means that Generally bedrooms will be above bedrooms kitchens over kitchens ans so on. So assuming people life on the same schedule noise shouldn't be an issue. People on evening and night shifts know to be considerate. | You can try but there are so many other considerations when it comes to apartment planning that it’s usually easier to just use a better acoustically performing demising partition | 0 | 561 | 6 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o9g3c | j1o3y88 | 1,672,017,934 | 1,672,014,990 | 6 | -1 | You can try but there are so many other considerations when it comes to apartment planning that it’s usually easier to just use a better acoustically performing demising partition | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | 1 | 2,944 | -6 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o6etf | j1p0x8l | 1,672,016,287 | 1,672,033,909 | 2 | 5 | In places where architects are careful to do so, and investors allow them to, they are. In places where developers look to just cram as many units they can quickly sell in an overheated market, it’s anyone’s guess. Most NYC apartments I lived in had bedrooms leaning on other bedrooms (or external walls); but I also had living rooms abutting someone else’s bedrooms too. | Having worked on site with the plans for a few high rises, made of reinforced concrete, I can say there was no consideration in the plans for separating unit noise in terms of locating rooms in a specific manner. every unit did get acoustic sealant at the floor and ceiling, partition walls were insulated for soundproofing if they were not concrete walls, and all penetrations were sealed with a fireproof sealant which also added to soundproofing. The concrete walls in suites that bordered the elevator were furred out with studs and insulated to mute the vibration/elevator noise. The ceilings below the mechanical room and the amenity floors had were insulated under slab, then had metal hangers with rubber isolators in the middle and were a hanging drop ceiling with Roxul laid above it. The gym floor had multiple layers of rubber padding beneath a floating floor then additional rubber gym tiles above | 0 | 17,622 | 2.5 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1p0x8l | j1o0put | 1,672,033,909 | 1,672,013,326 | 5 | 1 | Having worked on site with the plans for a few high rises, made of reinforced concrete, I can say there was no consideration in the plans for separating unit noise in terms of locating rooms in a specific manner. every unit did get acoustic sealant at the floor and ceiling, partition walls were insulated for soundproofing if they were not concrete walls, and all penetrations were sealed with a fireproof sealant which also added to soundproofing. The concrete walls in suites that bordered the elevator were furred out with studs and insulated to mute the vibration/elevator noise. The ceilings below the mechanical room and the amenity floors had were insulated under slab, then had metal hangers with rubber isolators in the middle and were a hanging drop ceiling with Roxul laid above it. The gym floor had multiple layers of rubber padding beneath a floating floor then additional rubber gym tiles above | In college dorms I have also seen thinker walls between apartments, whether for fire isolation or sound deadening I'm not sure. My college's dorm plans used to be freely available, not sure about now. If you're interested I can probably pm you a pdf after the holidays. | 1 | 20,583 | 5 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1p0x8l | j1o8f56 | 1,672,033,909 | 1,672,017,373 | 5 | 1 | Having worked on site with the plans for a few high rises, made of reinforced concrete, I can say there was no consideration in the plans for separating unit noise in terms of locating rooms in a specific manner. every unit did get acoustic sealant at the floor and ceiling, partition walls were insulated for soundproofing if they were not concrete walls, and all penetrations were sealed with a fireproof sealant which also added to soundproofing. The concrete walls in suites that bordered the elevator were furred out with studs and insulated to mute the vibration/elevator noise. The ceilings below the mechanical room and the amenity floors had were insulated under slab, then had metal hangers with rubber isolators in the middle and were a hanging drop ceiling with Roxul laid above it. The gym floor had multiple layers of rubber padding beneath a floating floor then additional rubber gym tiles above | Generally Speaking apartments buildings will have the same layout on each floor baring exceptions. This means that Generally bedrooms will be above bedrooms kitchens over kitchens ans so on. So assuming people life on the same schedule noise shouldn't be an issue. People on evening and night shifts know to be considerate. | 1 | 16,536 | 5 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1p0x8l | j1o3y88 | 1,672,033,909 | 1,672,014,990 | 5 | -1 | Having worked on site with the plans for a few high rises, made of reinforced concrete, I can say there was no consideration in the plans for separating unit noise in terms of locating rooms in a specific manner. every unit did get acoustic sealant at the floor and ceiling, partition walls were insulated for soundproofing if they were not concrete walls, and all penetrations were sealed with a fireproof sealant which also added to soundproofing. The concrete walls in suites that bordered the elevator were furred out with studs and insulated to mute the vibration/elevator noise. The ceilings below the mechanical room and the amenity floors had were insulated under slab, then had metal hangers with rubber isolators in the middle and were a hanging drop ceiling with Roxul laid above it. The gym floor had multiple layers of rubber padding beneath a floating floor then additional rubber gym tiles above | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | 1 | 18,919 | -5 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o6etf | j1pc2xv | 1,672,016,287 | 1,672,042,869 | 2 | 3 | In places where architects are careful to do so, and investors allow them to, they are. In places where developers look to just cram as many units they can quickly sell in an overheated market, it’s anyone’s guess. Most NYC apartments I lived in had bedrooms leaning on other bedrooms (or external walls); but I also had living rooms abutting someone else’s bedrooms too. | Sound intrusion is never a major rationale for apartment design. Profit is the most important rationale, which drives (to some degree) efficiency in both vertical and horizontal layout. This is what makes floor plans (usually) more or less identical from floor to floor. The primary consideration in terms of profit is overall # of units desired for a given site. This is usually effected by minimizing non-rentable space, including corridor layout and even wall and floor thicknesses. Design and construction strives towards minimum allowable thicknesses and construction type (concrete or stud wall construction, for example). This is dependent upon building location (earthquake zone or not) and building size. As someone else mentioned, it is usually the wall section and ceiling/floor section that addresses sound isolation. But again, this is not the primary reason why these partitions look the way they do. Structure comes first, then fire protection. In many ways, things that you do to prevent fire from spreading between units also help with sound. Double layers of type x gypsum board in a wall, for example, will lessen airborne noise. A concrete wall is almost impervious to airborne noise. A concrete floor is, of course, fire resistant, and helps against airborne noise, too (though not structure-borne noise). Carpet on a concrete floor is generally considered the gold standard for structure-borne noise. | 0 | 26,582 | 1.5 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1pc2xv | j1o0put | 1,672,042,869 | 1,672,013,326 | 3 | 1 | Sound intrusion is never a major rationale for apartment design. Profit is the most important rationale, which drives (to some degree) efficiency in both vertical and horizontal layout. This is what makes floor plans (usually) more or less identical from floor to floor. The primary consideration in terms of profit is overall # of units desired for a given site. This is usually effected by minimizing non-rentable space, including corridor layout and even wall and floor thicknesses. Design and construction strives towards minimum allowable thicknesses and construction type (concrete or stud wall construction, for example). This is dependent upon building location (earthquake zone or not) and building size. As someone else mentioned, it is usually the wall section and ceiling/floor section that addresses sound isolation. But again, this is not the primary reason why these partitions look the way they do. Structure comes first, then fire protection. In many ways, things that you do to prevent fire from spreading between units also help with sound. Double layers of type x gypsum board in a wall, for example, will lessen airborne noise. A concrete wall is almost impervious to airborne noise. A concrete floor is, of course, fire resistant, and helps against airborne noise, too (though not structure-borne noise). Carpet on a concrete floor is generally considered the gold standard for structure-borne noise. | In college dorms I have also seen thinker walls between apartments, whether for fire isolation or sound deadening I'm not sure. My college's dorm plans used to be freely available, not sure about now. If you're interested I can probably pm you a pdf after the holidays. | 1 | 29,543 | 3 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1pc2xv | j1o8f56 | 1,672,042,869 | 1,672,017,373 | 3 | 1 | Sound intrusion is never a major rationale for apartment design. Profit is the most important rationale, which drives (to some degree) efficiency in both vertical and horizontal layout. This is what makes floor plans (usually) more or less identical from floor to floor. The primary consideration in terms of profit is overall # of units desired for a given site. This is usually effected by minimizing non-rentable space, including corridor layout and even wall and floor thicknesses. Design and construction strives towards minimum allowable thicknesses and construction type (concrete or stud wall construction, for example). This is dependent upon building location (earthquake zone or not) and building size. As someone else mentioned, it is usually the wall section and ceiling/floor section that addresses sound isolation. But again, this is not the primary reason why these partitions look the way they do. Structure comes first, then fire protection. In many ways, things that you do to prevent fire from spreading between units also help with sound. Double layers of type x gypsum board in a wall, for example, will lessen airborne noise. A concrete wall is almost impervious to airborne noise. A concrete floor is, of course, fire resistant, and helps against airborne noise, too (though not structure-borne noise). Carpet on a concrete floor is generally considered the gold standard for structure-borne noise. | Generally Speaking apartments buildings will have the same layout on each floor baring exceptions. This means that Generally bedrooms will be above bedrooms kitchens over kitchens ans so on. So assuming people life on the same schedule noise shouldn't be an issue. People on evening and night shifts know to be considerate. | 1 | 25,496 | 3 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1p6gbk | j1pc2xv | 1,672,038,025 | 1,672,042,869 | 1 | 3 | The walls between are designed to minimize sound transfer, along with the floor. The units are typically laid out to take advantage of stacked utilities. Repetitive elements help reduce costs. Biggest costs in kitchen and bath, so the more repetition, the better. | Sound intrusion is never a major rationale for apartment design. Profit is the most important rationale, which drives (to some degree) efficiency in both vertical and horizontal layout. This is what makes floor plans (usually) more or less identical from floor to floor. The primary consideration in terms of profit is overall # of units desired for a given site. This is usually effected by minimizing non-rentable space, including corridor layout and even wall and floor thicknesses. Design and construction strives towards minimum allowable thicknesses and construction type (concrete or stud wall construction, for example). This is dependent upon building location (earthquake zone or not) and building size. As someone else mentioned, it is usually the wall section and ceiling/floor section that addresses sound isolation. But again, this is not the primary reason why these partitions look the way they do. Structure comes first, then fire protection. In many ways, things that you do to prevent fire from spreading between units also help with sound. Double layers of type x gypsum board in a wall, for example, will lessen airborne noise. A concrete wall is almost impervious to airborne noise. A concrete floor is, of course, fire resistant, and helps against airborne noise, too (though not structure-borne noise). Carpet on a concrete floor is generally considered the gold standard for structure-borne noise. | 0 | 4,844 | 3 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1pc2xv | j1o3y88 | 1,672,042,869 | 1,672,014,990 | 3 | -1 | Sound intrusion is never a major rationale for apartment design. Profit is the most important rationale, which drives (to some degree) efficiency in both vertical and horizontal layout. This is what makes floor plans (usually) more or less identical from floor to floor. The primary consideration in terms of profit is overall # of units desired for a given site. This is usually effected by minimizing non-rentable space, including corridor layout and even wall and floor thicknesses. Design and construction strives towards minimum allowable thicknesses and construction type (concrete or stud wall construction, for example). This is dependent upon building location (earthquake zone or not) and building size. As someone else mentioned, it is usually the wall section and ceiling/floor section that addresses sound isolation. But again, this is not the primary reason why these partitions look the way they do. Structure comes first, then fire protection. In many ways, things that you do to prevent fire from spreading between units also help with sound. Double layers of type x gypsum board in a wall, for example, will lessen airborne noise. A concrete wall is almost impervious to airborne noise. A concrete floor is, of course, fire resistant, and helps against airborne noise, too (though not structure-borne noise). Carpet on a concrete floor is generally considered the gold standard for structure-borne noise. | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | 1 | 27,879 | -3 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o6etf | j1o0put | 1,672,016,287 | 1,672,013,326 | 2 | 1 | In places where architects are careful to do so, and investors allow them to, they are. In places where developers look to just cram as many units they can quickly sell in an overheated market, it’s anyone’s guess. Most NYC apartments I lived in had bedrooms leaning on other bedrooms (or external walls); but I also had living rooms abutting someone else’s bedrooms too. | In college dorms I have also seen thinker walls between apartments, whether for fire isolation or sound deadening I'm not sure. My college's dorm plans used to be freely available, not sure about now. If you're interested I can probably pm you a pdf after the holidays. | 1 | 2,961 | 2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o6etf | j1o3y88 | 1,672,016,287 | 1,672,014,990 | 2 | -1 | In places where architects are careful to do so, and investors allow them to, they are. In places where developers look to just cram as many units they can quickly sell in an overheated market, it’s anyone’s guess. Most NYC apartments I lived in had bedrooms leaning on other bedrooms (or external walls); but I also had living rooms abutting someone else’s bedrooms too. | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | 1 | 1,297 | -2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1qx7ku | j1o0put | 1,672,078,497 | 1,672,013,326 | 2 | 1 | Not really, it’s more about lining up wet walls for the plumbing to match up, and laying out the apartments for maximum space wfficiency | In college dorms I have also seen thinker walls between apartments, whether for fire isolation or sound deadening I'm not sure. My college's dorm plans used to be freely available, not sure about now. If you're interested I can probably pm you a pdf after the holidays. | 1 | 65,171 | 2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1qx7ku | j1o8f56 | 1,672,078,497 | 1,672,017,373 | 2 | 1 | Not really, it’s more about lining up wet walls for the plumbing to match up, and laying out the apartments for maximum space wfficiency | Generally Speaking apartments buildings will have the same layout on each floor baring exceptions. This means that Generally bedrooms will be above bedrooms kitchens over kitchens ans so on. So assuming people life on the same schedule noise shouldn't be an issue. People on evening and night shifts know to be considerate. | 1 | 61,124 | 2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1p6gbk | j1qx7ku | 1,672,038,025 | 1,672,078,497 | 1 | 2 | The walls between are designed to minimize sound transfer, along with the floor. The units are typically laid out to take advantage of stacked utilities. Repetitive elements help reduce costs. Biggest costs in kitchen and bath, so the more repetition, the better. | Not really, it’s more about lining up wet walls for the plumbing to match up, and laying out the apartments for maximum space wfficiency | 0 | 40,472 | 2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1qx7ku | j1q5qw5 | 1,672,078,497 | 1,672,065,983 | 2 | 1 | Not really, it’s more about lining up wet walls for the plumbing to match up, and laying out the apartments for maximum space wfficiency | Yes. Your assumption is correct. Architects look at both vertical and horizontal arrangements. While they do not classify it in terms of loud noisy partiers next to people who have to be up at 3am with the Japanese stock market, vertical arrangements take into consideration the sharing and connection to things like water and steam pipe lines and electrical for the most efficient layout in terms of energy, carbon footprint and building consumption. Horizontally, layout is more. Invented with a democratic arrangement of real estate needs and making sure they’ve provided enough of the right size of apts. 1-2-3 bedrooms versus studios or loft spaces. | 1 | 12,514 | 2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o3y88 | j1qx7ku | 1,672,014,990 | 1,672,078,497 | -1 | 2 | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | Not really, it’s more about lining up wet walls for the plumbing to match up, and laying out the apartments for maximum space wfficiency | 0 | 63,507 | -2 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o3y88 | j1o8f56 | 1,672,014,990 | 1,672,017,373 | -1 | 1 | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | Generally Speaking apartments buildings will have the same layout on each floor baring exceptions. This means that Generally bedrooms will be above bedrooms kitchens over kitchens ans so on. So assuming people life on the same schedule noise shouldn't be an issue. People on evening and night shifts know to be considerate. | 0 | 2,383 | -1 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1o3y88 | j1p6gbk | 1,672,014,990 | 1,672,038,025 | -1 | 1 | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | The walls between are designed to minimize sound transfer, along with the floor. The units are typically laid out to take advantage of stacked utilities. Repetitive elements help reduce costs. Biggest costs in kitchen and bath, so the more repetition, the better. | 0 | 23,035 | -1 | ||
zv9vxp | architecture_train | 0.88 | Are apartments in a building laid out relative to each other in a way to minimize noise? I'm assuming that vertically the apartments right above/below you have identical layout. And that if you're in a bedroom, there will be an identical bedroom just above (and below) you, and not somebody else's living room. That could be a recepie for disaster with neighbours who like to stay up late and party. But what when it comes to adjacent apartments? If I'm in a living room and have my TV with a home cinema sound system next to a wall, and behind that wall is somebody's bedroom, that's obvioulsy not ideal. So I'm wondering if, when coming up with a plan for a whole floor of a building, the apartments are usually laid out in such a way that one apartment's bedroom shares walls with other apartment's bedroom(s) or other low noise spaces such as a bathroom, storage room, utility cupboard, etc.? | j1q5qw5 | j1o3y88 | 1,672,065,983 | 1,672,014,990 | 1 | -1 | Yes. Your assumption is correct. Architects look at both vertical and horizontal arrangements. While they do not classify it in terms of loud noisy partiers next to people who have to be up at 3am with the Japanese stock market, vertical arrangements take into consideration the sharing and connection to things like water and steam pipe lines and electrical for the most efficient layout in terms of energy, carbon footprint and building consumption. Horizontally, layout is more. Invented with a democratic arrangement of real estate needs and making sure they’ve provided enough of the right size of apts. 1-2-3 bedrooms versus studios or loft spaces. | They should be but the majority of buildings being built are really not doing a good job, and architects are almost never doing any noise simulations in apartment buildings. There isn't enough time or money in your average project for that. | 1 | 50,993 | -1 | ||
mqd465 | architecture_train | 1 | Is it too late to start? hi everyone! i was looking for some quick advice. i’m (25F) looking into going back to school to get into architecture/drafting and my first step would be to go to a CC to get my associates degree. i have a bachelor’s from a 4-year in an unrelated field. would it be too late for me to start this path? thank you! | gufms4f | gufzegq | 1,618,360,271 | 1,618,366,823 | 6 | 7 | With a 4 year degree in an unrelated field , you could actually apply to some 3-year M.Arch Programs. You'll just have to do some research and work on an arts portfolio in the meantime | Nope, plenty of people in my graduating class started far later than you. If you practice til you are 70 you’ll have a longer career than most people. | 0 | 6,552 | 1.166667 | ||
mqd465 | architecture_train | 1 | Is it too late to start? hi everyone! i was looking for some quick advice. i’m (25F) looking into going back to school to get into architecture/drafting and my first step would be to go to a CC to get my associates degree. i have a bachelor’s from a 4-year in an unrelated field. would it be too late for me to start this path? thank you! | guf9ke9 | gufzegq | 1,618,353,439 | 1,618,366,823 | 6 | 7 | No way. 25/27/29 not an issue at alll | Nope, plenty of people in my graduating class started far later than you. If you practice til you are 70 you’ll have a longer career than most people. | 0 | 13,384 | 1.166667 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g25y696 | g25ykce | 1,597,885,107 | 1,597,885,323 | 7 | 13 | it's never too late. | Started at 37. Never too late | 0 | 216 | 1.857143 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g25z3wc | g25y696 | 1,597,885,621 | 1,597,885,107 | 11 | 7 | Trust me, 25 ain't that old. Also I think it's better to come to professional qualifications with some maturity and life experience. | it's never too late. | 1 | 514 | 1.571429 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g26gq9t | g26nbnk | 1,597,895,716 | 1,597,900,203 | -7 | 3 | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | No age is too late to pursue your passion dude | 0 | 4,487 | -0.428571 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g27cbph | g26gq9t | 1,597,923,944 | 1,597,895,716 | 2 | -7 | It is not too late. Look into getting some equivalent credits for courses completed during your first degree. Thereby potentially shortening the number of years for the Architecture degree. | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | 1 | 28,228 | -0.285714 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g27w5xw | g26gq9t | 1,597,935,687 | 1,597,895,716 | 2 | -7 | No 25 is not too young, I'm going to Uni now at 25 starting in the second year, I know people in there 30's going into first year for various arts degrees. | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | 1 | 39,971 | -0.285714 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g28xh0s | g26gq9t | 1,597,952,667 | 1,597,895,716 | 2 | -7 | If you are passionate about it its never too late | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | 1 | 56,951 | -0.285714 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g28zi9u | g2b7ozg | 1,597,953,500 | 1,598,003,992 | 1 | 2 | Do it, if you've enough wealth. | Definitely not. During my degree I studied with people younger and much older than that. This degree is about passion and drive, if you have those then your unique perspective and life experience can only benefit the way you approach and understand the degree. I hope you choose to go ahead with it and I wish you luck in your studies if you do! | 0 | 50,492 | 2 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g2b7ozg | g26gq9t | 1,598,003,992 | 1,597,895,716 | 2 | -7 | Definitely not. During my degree I studied with people younger and much older than that. This degree is about passion and drive, if you have those then your unique perspective and life experience can only benefit the way you approach and understand the degree. I hope you choose to go ahead with it and I wish you luck in your studies if you do! | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | 1 | 108,276 | -0.285714 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g28zi9u | g2f50xl | 1,597,953,500 | 1,598,076,246 | 1 | 2 | Do it, if you've enough wealth. | Hey, I’m 25 and studying in Singapore. (3rd Year though). I plan to work a while before taking my masters, which might be overseas, so I’d be graduating with my masters at 30-32 depending on how things work out. Geoffrey Bawa started studying architecture at 32 and became qualified at 38 but he was very wealthy and had connections (becoming a partner of a firm a year later). I’d say go ahead and do it. You might be able to get and advanced professional placement to year 2 if you show some professional work (my information might be wrong but do check this out). There’s a lot of conceptual readings and the school kind of suffers from laying down immense pressure on the students to produce high quality work within a tight timeline. I don’t think is that much different from other schools but friends who went to colleges overseas for a semester said that Singapore was insanely tough in comparison. | 0 | 122,746 | 2 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g26gq9t | g2f50xl | 1,597,895,716 | 1,598,076,246 | -7 | 2 | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | Hey, I’m 25 and studying in Singapore. (3rd Year though). I plan to work a while before taking my masters, which might be overseas, so I’d be graduating with my masters at 30-32 depending on how things work out. Geoffrey Bawa started studying architecture at 32 and became qualified at 38 but he was very wealthy and had connections (becoming a partner of a firm a year later). I’d say go ahead and do it. You might be able to get and advanced professional placement to year 2 if you show some professional work (my information might be wrong but do check this out). There’s a lot of conceptual readings and the school kind of suffers from laying down immense pressure on the students to produce high quality work within a tight timeline. I don’t think is that much different from other schools but friends who went to colleges overseas for a semester said that Singapore was insanely tough in comparison. | 0 | 180,530 | -0.285714 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g2fgka7 | g28zi9u | 1,598,081,120 | 1,597,953,500 | 2 | 1 | Definitely not too late. I started my architecture studies at 43 after procrastinating with a shitty IT jobs for years. Completed my Bachelor with Melbourne University with 1st Class within 3 yrs and 2 years Master thereafter. Now working as a graduate architect in a firm at an age that defies normal graduate standard. So my advice, go for your dream and don’t look back. It’s the best decision I have ever made. | Do it, if you've enough wealth. | 1 | 127,620 | 2 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g26gq9t | g2fgka7 | 1,597,895,716 | 1,598,081,120 | -7 | 2 | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | Definitely not too late. I started my architecture studies at 43 after procrastinating with a shitty IT jobs for years. Completed my Bachelor with Melbourne University with 1st Class within 3 yrs and 2 years Master thereafter. Now working as a graduate architect in a firm at an age that defies normal graduate standard. So my advice, go for your dream and don’t look back. It’s the best decision I have ever made. | 0 | 185,404 | -0.285714 | ||
id0h7h | architecture_train | 0.87 | Is 25 too late to take a degree in Architecture? I am seeking advice if it is too late for me to undertake an Bsc. in architecture followed by a Masters in Architecture. I'm from Singapore and am 24 this year. I am thinking of applying for University and would start at 25 years next year if I'm admitted. Bsc. Architecture - 4 years M. Architecture - 1 year To be qualified by the BOA a requirement is to complete the M. Architecture thus if enrolled I would take 5 years to complete the entire course. By the time of graduation I would be around 30 years old and a fresh grad of Architecture. I'm thinking of working in Singapore after graduation. I'm late to this as I have a Bachelor of Art in design not related to built environment. I only started to have an interest in the built environment after working for my dad, helping him to draw some ID plans etc and am thinking if I should pursue a university degree again. I would be taking a bank loan for my 5 years of study and paying it back myself which is why I would like some insight in the archi industry in Singapore before I make the plunge. My dad is a small renovation contractor and I would like to use my degree to help him in his business. Any architects currently in Singapore that could give me some advice? Thank you | g28zi9u | g26gq9t | 1,597,953,500 | 1,597,895,716 | 1 | -7 | Do it, if you've enough wealth. | oof... sorry, yes too old. Better luck in the next life. | 1 | 57,784 | -0.142857 | ||
sevmie | architecture_train | 1 | Books on history of architecture? Looking for books on the history of architecture and if possible not just how it began and changed but how it things are made and acquired and how life around affected construction and how construction affected life and how things like resources or general life or politics affected and influenced architecture and construction if they did (I don't know anything). I hope my question isn't too vague or broad and if so let me know. Any suggestions appreciated. Maybe I would need to read multiple books to help me understand? If this question isn't appropriate please let me know and I'll take down post if it isn't taken down already. | hunf0mf | hulyzpt | 1,643,412,195 | 1,643,392,107 | 3 | 2 | I am reading "Space, Time, And Architecture" 1946, by S. Giedion. One of the few books, I have from my father's Architecture days at Uni VA. in the late 40s. Its interesting to read about the "modern architecture movement" It was first published in 1941. | The books of Nikolaus Pvesner are still classics. European Architecture A History of Building Types. | 1 | 20,088 | 1.5 | ||
sevmie | architecture_train | 1 | Books on history of architecture? Looking for books on the history of architecture and if possible not just how it began and changed but how it things are made and acquired and how life around affected construction and how construction affected life and how things like resources or general life or politics affected and influenced architecture and construction if they did (I don't know anything). I hope my question isn't too vague or broad and if so let me know. Any suggestions appreciated. Maybe I would need to read multiple books to help me understand? If this question isn't appropriate please let me know and I'll take down post if it isn't taken down already. | hunf0mf | hum506l | 1,643,412,195 | 1,643,394,334 | 3 | 2 | I am reading "Space, Time, And Architecture" 1946, by S. Giedion. One of the few books, I have from my father's Architecture days at Uni VA. in the late 40s. Its interesting to read about the "modern architecture movement" It was first published in 1941. | A World History of Architecture by Fazio Moffett and Wodehouse is very good. It’s quite comprehensive, and although like most history books it’s going to be more western centric, it does devote full chapters to regions of Asia, South America, Africa. It’s a very good book. | 1 | 17,861 | 1.5 | ||
sevmie | architecture_train | 1 | Books on history of architecture? Looking for books on the history of architecture and if possible not just how it began and changed but how it things are made and acquired and how life around affected construction and how construction affected life and how things like resources or general life or politics affected and influenced architecture and construction if they did (I don't know anything). I hope my question isn't too vague or broad and if so let me know. Any suggestions appreciated. Maybe I would need to read multiple books to help me understand? If this question isn't appropriate please let me know and I'll take down post if it isn't taken down already. | hunf0mf | humr2yb | 1,643,412,195 | 1,643,402,654 | 3 | 2 | I am reading "Space, Time, And Architecture" 1946, by S. Giedion. One of the few books, I have from my father's Architecture days at Uni VA. in the late 40s. Its interesting to read about the "modern architecture movement" It was first published in 1941. | Architectural Principles in the Age of Humanism- Rudolph Wittkower De Architectura- Vitruvius I quattro libri dell'architettura- Andrea Palladio A History of Architecture- Sir Banister Fletcher | 1 | 9,541 | 1.5 | ||
t09962 | architecture_train | 0.95 | Most pretentious approval comments you have ever written or received. I’ll start: I received comments back, revise and resubmit, and the main comment was “this should be more magical”. I keep it framed on my wall. Thank you Gensler. | hy9m7qa | hy9cr4p | 1,645,724,221 | 1,645,720,667 | 9 | 7 | We designed a truly unique and beautiful building, high budget, which also is remediating and increasing plantings in the adjacent forest and wetlands. The comment from the reviewer was “could use a couple more trees.” I am hoping it was tongue and cheek. | I don’t think I can match that level of pretentiousness but right now I have interior design consultants where i’m having to argue daily with them. The “approvals” they give are plastered with language like “contractor or architect shall verify these specifications meet (x,y,z)” I’m here like, nah dude, that’s your spec and the submittal information has to be assumed to be correct you own it. If your CD’s and layouts are wrong you can’t add a little note to make it someone else’s fault. | 1 | 3,554 | 1.285714 | ||
sqzaw0 | architecture_train | 1 | Any good book recommendation on classical architecture? So I am no architect myself nor an architecture student but I recently had the chance of visiting Rome and Athens and well, I fell in love with the buildings and would love to learn more about them. Is there any good book where I could find such information? Thanks in advanced :-) | hwtkev7 | hwq53fy | 1,644,784,039 | 1,644,718,411 | 2 | 1 | The Classical Language of Architecture by John Summerson | The Foundations of Classical Architecture also check out Brent Hull's YouTube channel. | 1 | 65,628 | 2 | ||
9hq0ki | architecture_train | 0.92 | [Ask] Looking for book recommendations both on architecture history and design I'm looking to do architecture next year at university and want a few books to read to put in my personal statement and to bring up at an interview, so entry level would be preferred. | e6e0w1i | e6dyodt | 1,537,549,750 | 1,537,547,953 | 3 | 2 | Spaceship Earth by Buckminster Fuller, A little above entry level but incredibly interesting and relevant book, especially in the environmental state of the Earth today. I think it’d look quite good on a resume/if you mentioned it in an interview. | I'm a big fan of early-mid 1900s automotive factory architecture. I have several books about Albert Kahn (known as the architect of Detroit) and his influence over the automotive industry, as well as his lesser known works from back then. Albert Kahn: Architect of Ford Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit American Auto Factory by Byron Olsen and Joseph Cabadas To name a few. If this interests you, I can share some additional titles! | 1 | 1,797 | 1.5 | ||
9hq0ki | architecture_train | 0.92 | [Ask] Looking for book recommendations both on architecture history and design I'm looking to do architecture next year at university and want a few books to read to put in my personal statement and to bring up at an interview, so entry level would be preferred. | e6e5ckm | e6dyodt | 1,537,553,401 | 1,537,547,953 | 3 | 2 | The Devil in the White City follows the Chicago's world fair and describes the city beautiful movement with it's setting. The story is split between olmstead (the head landscape architect) and holmes (one of America first serial killers). Both are facinating stories. | I'm a big fan of early-mid 1900s automotive factory architecture. I have several books about Albert Kahn (known as the architect of Detroit) and his influence over the automotive industry, as well as his lesser known works from back then. Albert Kahn: Architect of Ford Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit American Auto Factory by Byron Olsen and Joseph Cabadas To name a few. If this interests you, I can share some additional titles! | 1 | 5,448 | 1.5 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuh4k2 | izuvqi6 | 1,670,799,541 | 1,670,805,937 | 2 | 4 | Do you want a book with architecture projects or a book about architecture ? | Monographs from el Croquis never disappoint. | 0 | 6,396 | 2 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuvqi6 | izup0zj | 1,670,805,937 | 1,670,802,948 | 4 | 2 | Monographs from el Croquis never disappoint. | Thames and Hudson publishers have a lot of very beautiful books. They are not exactly architectural theory or must reads, but they are nicely curated books with interesting information about lots of projects. I like “Off the Grid” and “New Nordic Houses” | 1 | 2,989 | 2 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuu3th | izuvqi6 | 1,670,805,195 | 1,670,805,937 | 2 | 4 | **Robert Mills, American's First Architect**, by J. Byron **Space Time & Architecture** by Giedion | Monographs from el Croquis never disappoint. | 0 | 742 | 2 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuvqi6 | izuunzt | 1,670,805,937 | 1,670,805,449 | 4 | 1 | Monographs from el Croquis never disappoint. | Depends what kind of architecture book your looking for | 1 | 488 | 4 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuxjqz | izuh4k2 | 1,670,806,784 | 1,670,799,541 | 3 | 2 | Books in the Detail series are also great, terrific references for future work and beautifully presented: https://www.detail.de/en/de_en/detailshop-buecher They also offer gift vouchers so the recipient can choose their own or a subscription to the equally well presented and illustrated magazine | Do you want a book with architecture projects or a book about architecture ? | 1 | 7,243 | 1.5 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izup0zj | izuxjqz | 1,670,802,948 | 1,670,806,784 | 2 | 3 | Thames and Hudson publishers have a lot of very beautiful books. They are not exactly architectural theory or must reads, but they are nicely curated books with interesting information about lots of projects. I like “Off the Grid” and “New Nordic Houses” | Books in the Detail series are also great, terrific references for future work and beautifully presented: https://www.detail.de/en/de_en/detailshop-buecher They also offer gift vouchers so the recipient can choose their own or a subscription to the equally well presented and illustrated magazine | 0 | 3,836 | 1.5 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuxjqz | izuu3th | 1,670,806,784 | 1,670,805,195 | 3 | 2 | Books in the Detail series are also great, terrific references for future work and beautifully presented: https://www.detail.de/en/de_en/detailshop-buecher They also offer gift vouchers so the recipient can choose their own or a subscription to the equally well presented and illustrated magazine | **Robert Mills, American's First Architect**, by J. Byron **Space Time & Architecture** by Giedion | 1 | 1,589 | 1.5 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izuxjqz | izuunzt | 1,670,806,784 | 1,670,805,449 | 3 | 1 | Books in the Detail series are also great, terrific references for future work and beautifully presented: https://www.detail.de/en/de_en/detailshop-buecher They also offer gift vouchers so the recipient can choose their own or a subscription to the equally well presented and illustrated magazine | Depends what kind of architecture book your looking for | 1 | 1,335 | 3 | ||
zjaged | architecture_train | 1 | Architecture book recommendations please! Hi everyone - my BIL is an architect and my sister has recommended I get him an architecture book for Christmas. If you could recommend some, please let me know! We are based in the UK. Thank you in advance! | izw8tum | izuunzt | 1,670,833,885 | 1,670,805,449 | 2 | 1 | Modern Architecture A Critical History by Kenneth Frampton and Architecture Unbound by Joseph Giovannini | Depends what kind of architecture book your looking for | 1 | 28,436 | 2 | ||
9mx9t5 | architecture_train | 0.99 | [ask] Can you recommend me some books about architecture of casinos and hotels? | e7il7br | e7il82k | 1,539,183,638 | 1,539,183,656 | 2 | 6 | Not explicitly about casinos, but Robert Venturi’s Learning from Las Vegas is interesting https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Las-Vegas-Forgotten-Architectural/dp/026272006X | This seems an obvious one but Learning from Las Vegas by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown would be a good start! | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
8o260f | architecture_train | 0.9 | [ask] Has anyone else built examples of the case study houses? They are gorgeous designs and I am really interested in building case study #21 as it seems fairly inexpensive but there has to be a reason they aren't more popular right? | e007xuv | e00cv6y | 1,527,966,655 | 1,527,972,202 | 1 | 5 | Case Study House 21 was already built, in 1958. In fact, you could have bought it last year. Are you saying that you want to build a replica for yourself? | I think it is cheap to build. I have drawn it with construction details as an exercise to understand how it was assembled: And with the idea of building something similar. Similar: - because an exact replica may fall foul of the copyright provisions in the USA (I don't know if Arts and Architecture Magazine, who started the Case Study House Programme, or the architect Pierre Koenig, offered a free license on these designs or not). - because it is metal box with no thermal or acoustic insulation and so must be difficult to live in. | 0 | 5,547 | 5 | ||
aa49an | architecture_train | 0.95 | [ask] Now that DIVISARE shut down, do you guys have any good websites that go in the direction divisare went? Also RIP DIVISARE We lost a really nice website there :( | ecpxp8c | ecrxaut | 1,545,991,090 | 1,546,049,941 | 3 | 4 | ArchDaily could take Divisare's spot, all they'd have to do is **fix their terrible searching and archiving framework**. They have the largest collection of projects on their site, all they'd have to do is catalogue it properly. | It's a sad day. I can only offer you SUBTILITAS and Thisispaper, but neither really has the level of complexity to categorization that Divisare had. | 0 | 58,851 | 1.333333 | ||
aa49an | architecture_train | 0.95 | [ask] Now that DIVISARE shut down, do you guys have any good websites that go in the direction divisare went? Also RIP DIVISARE We lost a really nice website there :( | ecr1mx2 | ecrxaut | 1,546,026,056 | 1,546,049,941 | 3 | 4 | Anyone know why they had to get rid of everything? | It's a sad day. I can only offer you SUBTILITAS and Thisispaper, but neither really has the level of complexity to categorization that Divisare had. | 0 | 23,885 | 1.333333 | ||
aa49an | architecture_train | 0.95 | [ask] Now that DIVISARE shut down, do you guys have any good websites that go in the direction divisare went? Also RIP DIVISARE We lost a really nice website there :( | ecrxaut | ecrcpr6 | 1,546,049,941 | 1,546,033,130 | 4 | 3 | It's a sad day. I can only offer you SUBTILITAS and Thisispaper, but neither really has the level of complexity to categorization that Divisare had. | Aw man, I'm just learning about Divisare now :( Hope a replacement comes along! | 1 | 16,811 | 1.333333 | ||
oro838 | architecture_train | 0.91 | Please critique my architecture undergrad portfolio! I have been working as graphic designer and would love to go back into architecture, please let me know how i could improve my chances of getting an interview. Thanks. https://www.reddit.com/r/design\_critiques/comments/oro0dn/please\_critique\_my\_architecture\_undergrad/ | h6lmbw1 | h6k6atg | 1,627,315,774 | 1,627,281,500 | 2 | 1 | I really love it. Not the typical Architecture portfolio full of CAD plans and renders. Your drawings show a lot of personality, but if I were you I would maybe think about which kind of office/studio you would like to apply. For sure not everyone is going to be interested in that style and are rather looking for someone that just knows how to do 3d model, revit and maybe some renders. So I guess the hardest part is finding someone who values that kind of work. Maybe some studios that are into competitions more than the actual construction stuff. | I’ll be honest. Your style looks great and it seems you have skill. But architectural topics like structure, details and urban planing seem underdeveloped compared to portfolios I see in Central Europe. I blame your school and not you, though. | 1 | 34,274 | 2 | ||
oro838 | architecture_train | 0.91 | Please critique my architecture undergrad portfolio! I have been working as graphic designer and would love to go back into architecture, please let me know how i could improve my chances of getting an interview. Thanks. https://www.reddit.com/r/design\_critiques/comments/oro0dn/please\_critique\_my\_architecture\_undergrad/ | h6l6xm9 | h6lmbw1 | 1,627,308,743 | 1,627,315,774 | 1 | 2 | Residential is spelled wrong on page 10. | I really love it. Not the typical Architecture portfolio full of CAD plans and renders. Your drawings show a lot of personality, but if I were you I would maybe think about which kind of office/studio you would like to apply. For sure not everyone is going to be interested in that style and are rather looking for someone that just knows how to do 3d model, revit and maybe some renders. So I guess the hardest part is finding someone who values that kind of work. Maybe some studios that are into competitions more than the actual construction stuff. | 0 | 7,031 | 2 | ||
8m1m9n | architecture_train | 0.8 | [ask] Please critique my portfolio I would wish to apply for architecture assistant in my year out. I am wondering if anyone would mind critiquing my portfolio. Thanks everyone! https://issuu.com/kevin.ho.legacy/docs/draft_port | dzlxejv | dzk8ibb | 1,527,341,537 | 1,527,261,089 | 3 | 1 | This looks to me like a pretty strong portfolio - two bits I would consider: To me, your weakest work appears first, I would almost cull the first two projects entirely - they're almost too unoffensive and safe, a lot of pages highlighting a project with no highlights. Secondly, while I don't operate a large design firm, I work closely with my local university and jury portfolios periodically. I put a very high value on hand drawings in a student portfolio. Good luck! | Are you sending this out to everyone? It might be a little long but looks pretty good | 1 | 80,448 | 3 | ||
8m1m9n | architecture_train | 0.8 | [ask] Please critique my portfolio I would wish to apply for architecture assistant in my year out. I am wondering if anyone would mind critiquing my portfolio. Thanks everyone! https://issuu.com/kevin.ho.legacy/docs/draft_port | dzkgzue | dzlxejv | 1,527,268,617 | 1,527,341,537 | 1 | 3 | Nice job showing the physical demonstration model / highlighting the application it was used for. Very neat and unique to most portfolios. | This looks to me like a pretty strong portfolio - two bits I would consider: To me, your weakest work appears first, I would almost cull the first two projects entirely - they're almost too unoffensive and safe, a lot of pages highlighting a project with no highlights. Secondly, while I don't operate a large design firm, I work closely with my local university and jury portfolios periodically. I put a very high value on hand drawings in a student portfolio. Good luck! | 0 | 72,920 | 3 | ||
8m1m9n | architecture_train | 0.8 | [ask] Please critique my portfolio I would wish to apply for architecture assistant in my year out. I am wondering if anyone would mind critiquing my portfolio. Thanks everyone! https://issuu.com/kevin.ho.legacy/docs/draft_port | dzlxejv | dzl9az9 | 1,527,341,537 | 1,527,298,601 | 3 | 1 | This looks to me like a pretty strong portfolio - two bits I would consider: To me, your weakest work appears first, I would almost cull the first two projects entirely - they're almost too unoffensive and safe, a lot of pages highlighting a project with no highlights. Secondly, while I don't operate a large design firm, I work closely with my local university and jury portfolios periodically. I put a very high value on hand drawings in a student portfolio. Good luck! | I like the bench thing and that you actually made something. | 1 | 42,936 | 3 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv8n8j7 | gv8nt7a | 1,618,947,626 | 1,618,947,870 | 0 | 8 | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | Gorgeous work, but there's no table of contents and no project distributions, which lead the viewer to try to figure out what you're trying to accomplish. Your drawings have no title, labels, section markers, North arrows, or graphic scales. Context, in all aspects, is critical. | 0 | 244 | 8,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv94o24 | gv8oiqe | 1,618,954,922 | 1,618,948,171 | 4 | 3 | Cool stuff! I would add hand drawn sketches and diagrams to show process which is very important. Also, if you have diagrams and morphology analysis at an urban scale done with Adobe illustrator/photoshop, it may add an extra touch to your work. Good luck! | I’d also give a bit of explanation about each reject, your concept, and clarify if the work was yours alone or collaboration. You could also indicate what softwares you used (e.g. Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator) to help the reviewer understand your proficiency in certain programs | 1 | 6,751 | 1.333333 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv8n8j7 | gv8oiqe | 1,618,947,626 | 1,618,948,171 | 0 | 3 | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | I’d also give a bit of explanation about each reject, your concept, and clarify if the work was yours alone or collaboration. You could also indicate what softwares you used (e.g. Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator) to help the reviewer understand your proficiency in certain programs | 0 | 545 | 3,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv8oa9q | gv94o24 | 1,618,948,073 | 1,618,954,922 | 3 | 4 | Nice! On Bagel Shop, the plans are a bit difficult to read. So I’d poche the walls, maybe even in the section too. If you want to keep it fun, you could poche with one of the theme colors | Cool stuff! I would add hand drawn sketches and diagrams to show process which is very important. Also, if you have diagrams and morphology analysis at an urban scale done with Adobe illustrator/photoshop, it may add an extra touch to your work. Good luck! | 0 | 6,849 | 1.333333 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv8n8j7 | gv94o24 | 1,618,947,626 | 1,618,954,922 | 0 | 4 | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | Cool stuff! I would add hand drawn sketches and diagrams to show process which is very important. Also, if you have diagrams and morphology analysis at an urban scale done with Adobe illustrator/photoshop, it may add an extra touch to your work. Good luck! | 0 | 7,296 | 4,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv8n8j7 | gv8oa9q | 1,618,947,626 | 1,618,948,073 | 0 | 3 | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | Nice! On Bagel Shop, the plans are a bit difficult to read. So I’d poche the walls, maybe even in the section too. If you want to keep it fun, you could poche with one of the theme colors | 0 | 447 | 3,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv9an40 | gv8n8j7 | 1,618,957,541 | 1,618,947,626 | 2 | 0 | White space White space White space | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | 1 | 9,915 | 2,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gv9k5mx | gv8n8j7 | 1,618,962,142 | 1,618,947,626 | 2 | 0 | Recent M.Arch graduate now working on AREs and with 4 years of experience between degrees here. You’ve nailed the layout and it is clear that you are talented. I second the comments to add a table of contents and page numbers. Graphically speaking, pages are cramped and you could make better use of negative space; you have detailed drawings, let us focus on one here or there. The cover is not getting my attention and won’t stick out to someone rushing through applications, but otherwise you should be proud of your work! I’d focus on leveraging your network and finding a place that you really want to work at. Who you learn from is more important than salary at that stage. Well done! | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | 1 | 14,516 | 2,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gvcr776 | gv8n8j7 | 1,619,030,288 | 1,618,947,626 | 2 | 0 | Beautiful work. Few things I'd add: 1. Table of contents 2. Summary of you, I have my Resume on the page after my table of contents, as I don't want to worry about multiple PDF's. 3. Label your works, I really don't know what is what, a short write up on a project can do wonders, just be sure it's not a wall of text Few things id remove: 1. Up to you but I'd see about clearing up some of the page space, everything is quite cluttered together, it seems a little overwhelming. 2. Sketchbook page is cool, but doesn't really identify what each sketch pertains to. May be worth adding a few sketches on each project page and deleting the pages at the end That's about all I would change, cheers! | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | 1 | 82,662 | 2,000 | ||
muyexb | architecture_train | 1 | Anyone wanna critique my portfolio? (ಥ⌣ಥ) https://issuu.com/sarabhatia7/docs/bhatia\_sara\_portfolio\_4.20.21\_pages I'm a 3rd year undergrad applying to 6-12 month paid internships. It's a work in progress so I would love any advice! I want it to look more magazine like but I am at my wits end staring at this document. What does the portfolio tell you about me hmmm?? | gvgi9k2 | gv8n8j7 | 1,619,107,592 | 1,618,947,626 | 1 | 0 | How did you do this flippybook? Visuals are nice | Personally, I think you have the layout nailed perfectly, and the use of colours and decent work is very commendable! I’m also third year placement I know the struggle right now but know your work is good should be proud👑 | 1 | 159,966 | 1,000 | ||
t41whm | architecture_train | 1 | Career Change I’m sick of being expected to work overtime. Seems so common in our field. If I have degrees and a license in architecture, anybody know of another career I could change to (with a better work life balance)? | hywvifa | hywafmb | 1,646,143,850 | 1,646,130,547 | 5 | 3 | There are offices out there that strongly discourage overtime and expect everyone to be on the way out by 5. They're rare, but they do exist. | You could consider being self-employed. Not sure how feasible that is in the US but in the U.K. it’s pretty straightforward. Although the hours can still be long, you at least choose when you work, have more freedom and no boss… | 1 | 13,303 | 1.666667 | ||
t41whm | architecture_train | 1 | Career Change I’m sick of being expected to work overtime. Seems so common in our field. If I have degrees and a license in architecture, anybody know of another career I could change to (with a better work life balance)? | hyw40x8 | hywvifa | 1,646,125,154 | 1,646,143,850 | 2 | 5 | Product sales, furniture vendor, studio professor, work for Monograph… | There are offices out there that strongly discourage overtime and expect everyone to be on the way out by 5. They're rare, but they do exist. | 0 | 18,696 | 2.5 | ||
t41whm | architecture_train | 1 | Career Change I’m sick of being expected to work overtime. Seems so common in our field. If I have degrees and a license in architecture, anybody know of another career I could change to (with a better work life balance)? | hywhb6g | hywvifa | 1,646,135,893 | 1,646,143,850 | 2 | 5 | I moved to building codes. Less stress and nice work life balance so far. And more pay. | There are offices out there that strongly discourage overtime and expect everyone to be on the way out by 5. They're rare, but they do exist. | 0 | 7,957 | 2.5 | ||
t41whm | architecture_train | 1 | Career Change I’m sick of being expected to work overtime. Seems so common in our field. If I have degrees and a license in architecture, anybody know of another career I could change to (with a better work life balance)? | hyw40x8 | hywafmb | 1,646,125,154 | 1,646,130,547 | 2 | 3 | Product sales, furniture vendor, studio professor, work for Monograph… | You could consider being self-employed. Not sure how feasible that is in the US but in the U.K. it’s pretty straightforward. Although the hours can still be long, you at least choose when you work, have more freedom and no boss… | 0 | 5,393 | 1.5 | ||
t41whm | architecture_train | 1 | Career Change I’m sick of being expected to work overtime. Seems so common in our field. If I have degrees and a license in architecture, anybody know of another career I could change to (with a better work life balance)? | hyw40x8 | hyxpk61 | 1,646,125,154 | 1,646,156,215 | 2 | 3 | Product sales, furniture vendor, studio professor, work for Monograph… | Change firms, I haven't worked overtime in years. | 0 | 31,061 | 1.5 | ||
t41whm | architecture_train | 1 | Career Change I’m sick of being expected to work overtime. Seems so common in our field. If I have degrees and a license in architecture, anybody know of another career I could change to (with a better work life balance)? | hyxpk61 | hywhb6g | 1,646,156,215 | 1,646,135,893 | 3 | 2 | Change firms, I haven't worked overtime in years. | I moved to building codes. Less stress and nice work life balance so far. And more pay. | 1 | 20,322 | 1.5 | ||
9tauk6 | architecture_train | 1 | Career change from architecture to (...) success stories? [ask] I graduated as an architect and have about 3 years experience in the field. I am pretty disapointed, i dont enjoy the work i am doing, and the pay is very low. I know i shouldnt compare myself to others, but it is very hard not to, and when thinking in the long run i feel like i should get out early before i regret it. I feel like architecture is a career that is for those who have passion, and ove what they do, and this is definitely not my case. I am very good with maths and love technology and IT, so i am thinking in changing my focus towards that, and of course looking for something with a much better compensation, but i am not sure what path to follow. If possible i am looking for something that might take advantage of my experience and the time i invested in school, however i am willing to do something completely unrelated. Have any of you gone through a situation like this? what line of work did you get into? are you happy with your choice? Did your quality of life improve? TL;DR: Dont like architecture, want better compensation and quality of life (i know, who doesn´t?), what choices do i have? what career path should i look into (Either somewhat related to the field or not at all)? Did you go through a change like this? Note: i am pretty sure architecture isnt for me, and im pretty serious with this choice to change my career path. | e8v3tbw | e8vuovk | 1,541,097,136 | 1,541,119,300 | 3 | 4 | Sounds like you are at the right time in life to discover that it isn't for you. You will with whatever you chose to do, meet people who hate what they do but can't change. I have been in the same situation as yourself, think long and hard about what you want to do. Look at what you are disappointed about, what things you enjoy about your profession? As a junior in any field you will most likely be given the less desirable functions. Happiness is a choice! | Working is hard. If you can, just start your own business whatever you like to do | 0 | 22,164 | 1.333333 | ||
9tauk6 | architecture_train | 1 | Career change from architecture to (...) success stories? [ask] I graduated as an architect and have about 3 years experience in the field. I am pretty disapointed, i dont enjoy the work i am doing, and the pay is very low. I know i shouldnt compare myself to others, but it is very hard not to, and when thinking in the long run i feel like i should get out early before i regret it. I feel like architecture is a career that is for those who have passion, and ove what they do, and this is definitely not my case. I am very good with maths and love technology and IT, so i am thinking in changing my focus towards that, and of course looking for something with a much better compensation, but i am not sure what path to follow. If possible i am looking for something that might take advantage of my experience and the time i invested in school, however i am willing to do something completely unrelated. Have any of you gone through a situation like this? what line of work did you get into? are you happy with your choice? Did your quality of life improve? TL;DR: Dont like architecture, want better compensation and quality of life (i know, who doesn´t?), what choices do i have? what career path should i look into (Either somewhat related to the field or not at all)? Did you go through a change like this? Note: i am pretty sure architecture isnt for me, and im pretty serious with this choice to change my career path. | e8vbiia | e8v3tbw | 1,541,103,003 | 1,541,097,136 | 4 | 3 | I dont know how you make it all the way here and all the sudden "this isnt for you?" you didnt have that thought once during school? How many places have you worked before arriving at this decision? "Get out early" - how much do you owe in student loans? its a little late now. What about taking your skill set over to the construction side. Have you ever been on a job site? Hearing that you "dont like architecture and dont think its for you" after spending all this time and money in it really sounds more like a bad work atmosphere to be honest, you probably need to leave wherever it is your working, like yesterday. | Sounds like you are at the right time in life to discover that it isn't for you. You will with whatever you chose to do, meet people who hate what they do but can't change. I have been in the same situation as yourself, think long and hard about what you want to do. Look at what you are disappointed about, what things you enjoy about your profession? As a junior in any field you will most likely be given the less desirable functions. Happiness is a choice! | 1 | 5,867 | 1.333333 | ||
9tauk6 | architecture_train | 1 | Career change from architecture to (...) success stories? [ask] I graduated as an architect and have about 3 years experience in the field. I am pretty disapointed, i dont enjoy the work i am doing, and the pay is very low. I know i shouldnt compare myself to others, but it is very hard not to, and when thinking in the long run i feel like i should get out early before i regret it. I feel like architecture is a career that is for those who have passion, and ove what they do, and this is definitely not my case. I am very good with maths and love technology and IT, so i am thinking in changing my focus towards that, and of course looking for something with a much better compensation, but i am not sure what path to follow. If possible i am looking for something that might take advantage of my experience and the time i invested in school, however i am willing to do something completely unrelated. Have any of you gone through a situation like this? what line of work did you get into? are you happy with your choice? Did your quality of life improve? TL;DR: Dont like architecture, want better compensation and quality of life (i know, who doesn´t?), what choices do i have? what career path should i look into (Either somewhat related to the field or not at all)? Did you go through a change like this? Note: i am pretty sure architecture isnt for me, and im pretty serious with this choice to change my career path. | e8vuovk | e8vbzk5 | 1,541,119,300 | 1,541,103,359 | 4 | 3 | Working is hard. If you can, just start your own business whatever you like to do | You sound like where I was 3 years ago before I transitioned into BIM management, and then BIM consulting. Being a BIM manager, or even a Design Technology manager at an architecture firm would not be a difficult transition at all. For the BIM manager route: learn Revit (if you don't already know the software through your professional experience) and then take the time to really master it. Learn everything about the software beyond just using it as an end-user, and once you've done that, start learning Dynamo to automate workflows and work more efficiently. You will need some real-world Revit project experience in addition to teaching yourself. At some point when you're comfortable you can take the Autodesk Certified Professional exam and get certified. Took me about 6 months from the very start of the process. With your 3 years of experience, this will give you a good foundation to be a BIM specialist. After another 2-3 years you should have enough experience to be a consultant. Starting salary for a BIM consultant in my city is $85,000 a year. BIM managers can exceed $100,000 | 1 | 15,941 | 1.333333 | ||
9tauk6 | architecture_train | 1 | Career change from architecture to (...) success stories? [ask] I graduated as an architect and have about 3 years experience in the field. I am pretty disapointed, i dont enjoy the work i am doing, and the pay is very low. I know i shouldnt compare myself to others, but it is very hard not to, and when thinking in the long run i feel like i should get out early before i regret it. I feel like architecture is a career that is for those who have passion, and ove what they do, and this is definitely not my case. I am very good with maths and love technology and IT, so i am thinking in changing my focus towards that, and of course looking for something with a much better compensation, but i am not sure what path to follow. If possible i am looking for something that might take advantage of my experience and the time i invested in school, however i am willing to do something completely unrelated. Have any of you gone through a situation like this? what line of work did you get into? are you happy with your choice? Did your quality of life improve? TL;DR: Dont like architecture, want better compensation and quality of life (i know, who doesn´t?), what choices do i have? what career path should i look into (Either somewhat related to the field or not at all)? Did you go through a change like this? Note: i am pretty sure architecture isnt for me, and im pretty serious with this choice to change my career path. | e8vuovk | e8vchag | 1,541,119,300 | 1,541,103,737 | 4 | 1 | Working is hard. If you can, just start your own business whatever you like to do | I was in the same situation ... not satisfied with the work so I opened my own studio. That forced me to learn a lot about the business side of architecture. Then I went to work for a bigger architecture office as an office manager (the pay is higher for management) and now I went solo and am doing marketing for arch. offices | 1 | 15,563 | 4 | ||
9tauk6 | architecture_train | 1 | Career change from architecture to (...) success stories? [ask] I graduated as an architect and have about 3 years experience in the field. I am pretty disapointed, i dont enjoy the work i am doing, and the pay is very low. I know i shouldnt compare myself to others, but it is very hard not to, and when thinking in the long run i feel like i should get out early before i regret it. I feel like architecture is a career that is for those who have passion, and ove what they do, and this is definitely not my case. I am very good with maths and love technology and IT, so i am thinking in changing my focus towards that, and of course looking for something with a much better compensation, but i am not sure what path to follow. If possible i am looking for something that might take advantage of my experience and the time i invested in school, however i am willing to do something completely unrelated. Have any of you gone through a situation like this? what line of work did you get into? are you happy with your choice? Did your quality of life improve? TL;DR: Dont like architecture, want better compensation and quality of life (i know, who doesn´t?), what choices do i have? what career path should i look into (Either somewhat related to the field or not at all)? Did you go through a change like this? Note: i am pretty sure architecture isnt for me, and im pretty serious with this choice to change my career path. | e8vchag | e8x1uyn | 1,541,103,737 | 1,541,173,222 | 1 | 3 | I was in the same situation ... not satisfied with the work so I opened my own studio. That forced me to learn a lot about the business side of architecture. Then I went to work for a bigger architecture office as an office manager (the pay is higher for management) and now I went solo and am doing marketing for arch. offices | I was in a very similar place as you. What I thought architecture was going to be and what it actually turned out to be weren't the same. I figured it out in year 3 of architecture school (thankfully). I went into software development and have been a software developer, *software* architect and now I'm a consultant. I love it. I learned to be a programmer by reading books and practicing. I don't have a college degree. It's definitely possible to teach yourself. I really liked another commenters idea of going into BIM. That really leverages your existing training and experience with interest in IT. I suspect that there's quite a need for people who understand BIM. | 0 | 69,485 | 3 | ||
9tauk6 | architecture_train | 1 | Career change from architecture to (...) success stories? [ask] I graduated as an architect and have about 3 years experience in the field. I am pretty disapointed, i dont enjoy the work i am doing, and the pay is very low. I know i shouldnt compare myself to others, but it is very hard not to, and when thinking in the long run i feel like i should get out early before i regret it. I feel like architecture is a career that is for those who have passion, and ove what they do, and this is definitely not my case. I am very good with maths and love technology and IT, so i am thinking in changing my focus towards that, and of course looking for something with a much better compensation, but i am not sure what path to follow. If possible i am looking for something that might take advantage of my experience and the time i invested in school, however i am willing to do something completely unrelated. Have any of you gone through a situation like this? what line of work did you get into? are you happy with your choice? Did your quality of life improve? TL;DR: Dont like architecture, want better compensation and quality of life (i know, who doesn´t?), what choices do i have? what career path should i look into (Either somewhat related to the field or not at all)? Did you go through a change like this? Note: i am pretty sure architecture isnt for me, and im pretty serious with this choice to change my career path. | e8vvxk8 | e8x1uyn | 1,541,120,416 | 1,541,173,222 | 1 | 3 | >I am very good with maths and love technology and IT Data science? Structural engineer? What other fields have you looked into? I also left architecture because I wasn't happy with the job and the industry as a whole. The trick is to find a job that utilizes your architecture education. | I was in a very similar place as you. What I thought architecture was going to be and what it actually turned out to be weren't the same. I figured it out in year 3 of architecture school (thankfully). I went into software development and have been a software developer, *software* architect and now I'm a consultant. I love it. I learned to be a programmer by reading books and practicing. I don't have a college degree. It's definitely possible to teach yourself. I really liked another commenters idea of going into BIM. That really leverages your existing training and experience with interest in IT. I suspect that there's quite a need for people who understand BIM. | 0 | 52,806 | 3 | ||
fwfi02 | architecture_train | 0.86 | [Ask] Any books on classical architecture? I've always wanted to be an architect, but i'm particularly interested in classical/greek architecture. I'm only 16, so i'm not starting college yet. But i've been trying to find a way to start learning, so if anyone knows any online books (or any other way to learn on my own) please tell! | fmo4bb2 | fmos44k | 1,586,244,885 | 1,586,267,309 | 2 | 3 | Read Vitruvius - ten books on architecture | **A few institutions that be helpful for you:** The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is a US-based organization that promotes and supports the appreciation of traditional architecture, including classical architecture. Their website has links to various articles, videos, and a bookshop. There is also a Digital Rare Book Archive of links to various rare books of architecture that have been scanned by outside institutions and made freely available only. The International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism is an international organization that supports traditional architecture and traditional urbanism. The University of Notre Dame School of Architecture is a program whose foundation is in the teaching of classical architecture. **A few books that would be helpful to get your hands for learning composition:** 1). The Study of Architectural Design - this is a collection of essay written by John Harbeson and published in Pencil Points to American student-architects learning architecture through the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. The first few chapters in particular are useful in terms of understanding process and some basic composition. It also gives a good overview of the teaching process and type of problems for students being taught in the classical tradition at that time. 2). The Secrets of Architectural Composition by Nathaniel Curtis. It is very useful instruction on composition using the classical system. 3). Classical Architecture another useful instruction on composition using the classical system. **For learning the Orders themselves** There are many treatises available through the Digital Rare Book Archive for free. I would point you to a few of the more useful ones: 1) Rules for Drawing the several Parts of Architecture : in a more exact and easy manner than has been heretofore practised, by which all Fractions, in dividing the principal Members and their Parts, are avoided by James Gibbs. This is a geometric method of construction that works by starting with the whole (i.e. the overall height of the Order), and uses a series of simple subdivisions to derive the components and sub-components. Personally, I find this generally easiest method to design with, and it becomes intuitive to develop moldings and compositions of elements. 2) Regola delli cinque Ordini d'Architettura by Giacomo Vignola. This is an arithmetic method of construction. It uses the lower diameter of the column shaft as a module, and divides it into an equal number of parts that are used to measure out the elements and sub-elements. This method can end up with fractions and also seemingly arbitrary numbers (i.e. 23-1/3 parts). 3) Nouveau parallèle des ordres d'architecture des Grecs, des Romains, et des auteurs modernes by Charles Normand. It is titled 'parallel', but is more of an archaeological comparison of different built orders from Greece and Rome, as well as those documented in the Renaissance Treatises. It uses a similar arithmetic method to Vignola. | 0 | 22,424 | 1.5 | ||
857prb | architecture_train | 0.86 | [ask] hello I have a question, can anyone help guide me to the right path Can you guys guide me to the right path.. I live in Houston and I work as an electrician by trade but I’ve seen how buildings get build from the ground up and I’m fascinated by everything that goes with it.. I’m 29 and I want to make a career change, I want to build!!! What’s the first thing I have to do make this happen? I went to school to be an airline pilot but I didn’t have funds to finish, I only made it to private pilot license. I have some college but. I wouldn’t know where to start.. thank you so much!! | dvvftsf | dvvfdgs | 1,521,336,066 | 1,521,335,513 | 3 | 2 | >I want to build!!! Have you considered construction management? You have experience on the job site, you'll make more money, it requires less schooling, and you'll probably enjoy it more than architecture. | What do you mean by 'I want to build!!!'? As an electrician aren't you already on the building side of things? If you work as an electrician shouldn't it be pretty easy to get on board with a general contractor and learn everything? | 1 | 553 | 1.5 | ||
atrddg | architecture_train | 1 | What are some good Architectural journals to read? [ask] Just to stay updated on what's happening in the community. I know archdaily is quantity over quality, looking for something that is more curated with quality content. Is Architectural Record worth it? | eh30shm | eh3avck | 1,550,897,394 | 1,550,909,986 | -7 | 2 | My email | You could just go to your closest architecture library and read from many different publications for free. | 0 | 12,592 | -0.285714 | ||
atrddg | architecture_train | 1 | What are some good Architectural journals to read? [ask] Just to stay updated on what's happening in the community. I know archdaily is quantity over quality, looking for something that is more curated with quality content. Is Architectural Record worth it? | eh49quv | eh30shm | 1,550,947,378 | 1,550,897,394 | 1 | -7 | ArchNewsNow is pretty good. They have an email newsletter to which you can subscribe. | My email | 1 | 49,984 | -0.142857 | ||
etqt1m | architecture_train | 1 | ask] A Chinese city is building a hospital in 10 days to combat coronavirus. Does anyone know how this is done? [youtube.com/watch?v=UtW9Inha82s Concrete takes about 28 days to cure to "full" strength. How does someone construct a foundation for a building that's only going to take 10 days to complete? | ffiou29 | ffi2nu7 | 1,579,979,023 | 1,579,963,301 | 2 | 1 | Looked at pictures from the construction of the temporary hospital they built during the SARS crisis. To me it looked like: Prefab concrete slabs were laid down (larger versions of what our garden centre here calls sidewalk blocks) Concrete beams are then laid on top for anchoring the perimeter walls. Then prefab walls are put up, and roofs dropped on. My guess is it is their version of a mobile field hospital, perhaps deploying 5, or 10 at the same time. The buildings during SARS weren’t multi story. If they’re are multi story ones this time probably just very standard seacans or alike. | Some of the sky scrapers in China have foundations of Hay and garbage. Their welding is industry joke and so is their metal quality amoung international markets. I don't think they care if the hospital collapses. | 1 | 15,722 | 2 | ||
etqt1m | architecture_train | 1 | ask] A Chinese city is building a hospital in 10 days to combat coronavirus. Does anyone know how this is done? [youtube.com/watch?v=UtW9Inha82s Concrete takes about 28 days to cure to "full" strength. How does someone construct a foundation for a building that's only going to take 10 days to complete? | ffiou29 | ffic5zp | 1,579,979,023 | 1,579,970,372 | 2 | 1 | Looked at pictures from the construction of the temporary hospital they built during the SARS crisis. To me it looked like: Prefab concrete slabs were laid down (larger versions of what our garden centre here calls sidewalk blocks) Concrete beams are then laid on top for anchoring the perimeter walls. Then prefab walls are put up, and roofs dropped on. My guess is it is their version of a mobile field hospital, perhaps deploying 5, or 10 at the same time. The buildings during SARS weren’t multi story. If they’re are multi story ones this time probably just very standard seacans or alike. | Living in Beijing right now (scared shitless, thinking about leaving by the end of February, my whole life's a joke but that's besides the point). I know nothing of architecture but I will tell you with absolute certainty that the buildings here are badly put together. I can't even begin to explain it. It's bad. Again, I don't know anything about anything. My gay ass hasn't hammered a single nail in his life and even I notice how terrible all this is. Suffice to say that the ceiling in my bathroom and the wainscots (?) are made of the same cheap plastic, and when I tried to wash the latter--because every single apt in Beijing is nasty as hell don't even make me go there--it came apart... And then doors... Just... Yeah, they can build a hospital in ten days. Hell, they can build 5 in a month if they really set their minds to it. Just don't expect them to be long-lasting. | 1 | 8,651 | 2 | ||
7yd8z3 | architecture_train | 0.69 | [ask] I am a hotel owner looking to build a downtown hostel when our lease is up. Would a rooftop pool on a budget hostel be a good idea or a terrible one? I noticed there aren't any hostels with rooftop pool views and thought this could set us apart from the competition. I began researching the possibility of this and learned it was very difficult and expensive. There are a lot of hotels that do rooftop pools still, so is it a difficult, yet completely feasible idea? Or should I drop the idea before I waste thousands of dollars on a terrible idea? | duflj69 | dufmlb3 | 1,518,951,683 | 1,518,953,187 | 1 | 8 | Do you mean Hotel rather than Hostel? | Whether a rooftop pool would be a good idea or not depends on SO many different and specific factors. Is there a reason why most other hostels don't have a pool (climate/demand/upkeep)? Can the building actually support the weight of a pool without thousands of dollars worth of structural support? Can you afford the extra expense of running a pool vs. giving guests a rooftop bar/hangout spot? It depends on the city and location of the hostel but 'budget travelers' are most likely going to look for the best price and sleeping accommodations. Having a kitchen and lounge area would be first on my list of amenities. With any investment... do you think you will be able to recoup the cost of putting in and maintaining a pool within a reasonable time frame of having the hostel (say 7-10 years)? | 0 | 1,504 | 8 | ||
7yd8z3 | architecture_train | 0.69 | [ask] I am a hotel owner looking to build a downtown hostel when our lease is up. Would a rooftop pool on a budget hostel be a good idea or a terrible one? I noticed there aren't any hostels with rooftop pool views and thought this could set us apart from the competition. I began researching the possibility of this and learned it was very difficult and expensive. There are a lot of hotels that do rooftop pools still, so is it a difficult, yet completely feasible idea? Or should I drop the idea before I waste thousands of dollars on a terrible idea? | dufpd0t | duflj69 | 1,518,957,035 | 1,518,951,683 | 4 | 1 | Fairly basically, is there a business case for a hugely expensive to build and upkeep rooftop pool in a budget end hostel. The kind of pool you only really see on very high end hotels. I'd guess not. Maybe a rooftop bar? | Do you mean Hotel rather than Hostel? | 1 | 5,352 | 4 | ||
7yd8z3 | architecture_train | 0.69 | [ask] I am a hotel owner looking to build a downtown hostel when our lease is up. Would a rooftop pool on a budget hostel be a good idea or a terrible one? I noticed there aren't any hostels with rooftop pool views and thought this could set us apart from the competition. I began researching the possibility of this and learned it was very difficult and expensive. There are a lot of hotels that do rooftop pools still, so is it a difficult, yet completely feasible idea? Or should I drop the idea before I waste thousands of dollars on a terrible idea? | dufvfy2 | duflj69 | 1,518,964,443 | 1,518,951,683 | 3 | 1 | Pools are a nightmare just from a daily maintenance perspective. At a budget hostel a bar makes more sense. | Do you mean Hotel rather than Hostel? | 1 | 12,760 | 3 | ||
7yd8z3 | architecture_train | 0.69 | [ask] I am a hotel owner looking to build a downtown hostel when our lease is up. Would a rooftop pool on a budget hostel be a good idea or a terrible one? I noticed there aren't any hostels with rooftop pool views and thought this could set us apart from the competition. I began researching the possibility of this and learned it was very difficult and expensive. There are a lot of hotels that do rooftop pools still, so is it a difficult, yet completely feasible idea? Or should I drop the idea before I waste thousands of dollars on a terrible idea? | duflj69 | dufz02t | 1,518,951,683 | 1,518,968,126 | 1 | 2 | Do you mean Hotel rather than Hostel? | Building Maintenance Guy Here - Rooftop pool is a nightmare. If your Mechanical Room is top floor it will help with some of the clusterfuck that having a pool up there will bring (and if done right you could easily heat it using waste heat from HVAC) but overall it will cost a TON, need extra supports and there are numerous opportunities for leaks and other shenanigans. Plus extra insurance and and and..... Hot tub and Sauna/Steam room and a rooftop Gym would be a good feature and way cheaper and easier to maintain. | 0 | 16,443 | 2 | ||
7yd8z3 | architecture_train | 0.69 | [ask] I am a hotel owner looking to build a downtown hostel when our lease is up. Would a rooftop pool on a budget hostel be a good idea or a terrible one? I noticed there aren't any hostels with rooftop pool views and thought this could set us apart from the competition. I began researching the possibility of this and learned it was very difficult and expensive. There are a lot of hotels that do rooftop pools still, so is it a difficult, yet completely feasible idea? Or should I drop the idea before I waste thousands of dollars on a terrible idea? | duflj69 | dufz0ey | 1,518,951,683 | 1,518,968,135 | 1 | 2 | Do you mean Hotel rather than Hostel? | Building a hotel/hostel with a rooftop pool is not the sort of thing to research by asking on Reddit. | 0 | 16,452 | 2 |
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