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r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmijha8 | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,179,355 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | These thoughts come from the way architecture schools behave towards their students and the way that bosses do. I think, as a starter academic on this field, everything is wrong. The craftmanship and the designership in architecture must be split, in 21st century it's a must do! Most of all the students become autocad and revit or other software workers in companies. They probably hate their profession because schools are teaching them to be designers instead of crafters. | 0 | 6,900 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmijoxw | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,179,536 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | Architecture is expensive, complicated and necessary. It is filled with drama because it takes thousands (sometimes millions) of human hours to build something. But the skills of architecture are infinitely transmissible to other fields. | 0 | 7,081 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmik2yw | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,179,883 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | "I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun" Do what you love and you will not work a day in your life. Architecture is all of the described, yes, but if you love it you will develop a kind of masochism and be happy about it. Simple as that. You will work in a field you love and that fulfills you and makes you happy. Stop caring about the money and work hours. I haven't seen an architect living under a bridge lately. If your goal is to get rich, you're definitely in the wrong business. But it doesn't matter! | 0 | 7,428 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmim9bz | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,181,749 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | Every industry has its issues. Some are more cut throat. It’s up to you to decide which one is worth going after. One persons experience may also be different than yours. For better or worse so take it as a grain of salt. You need resiliency in anything you do. No place is perfect, but a healthy dose of reality to navigate the career world and the challenges you’ll face will go a long way. For now, enjoy these years and what school has to offer. You’ll get to other things when the time comes, as in any profession. Best of luck. | 0 | 9,294 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmimv0h | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,182,255 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | I actually absolutely love my job and look forward to Mondays. It’s so rewarding seeing a project through from start to finish. I’m currently on maternity leave and start back next year Feb. I am so looking forward to it. Yeah there are challenges and tougher days, people make mistakes. But you learn and do better with each project. | 0 | 9,800 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmipyut | hmibahi | 1,638,184,796 | 1,638,172,455 | 1 | 0 | Try to speak with practicing architects, gage if they are living a life you would like to live. You need to define what success and fulfillment means for you. If money is your definition of happiness, you will find it else where for less effort. | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | 1 | 12,341 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmiw18a | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,189,156 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | I would say on the upside it can definitely get better after school. You are able to control your path even more after you achieve your degree. I am a registered architect out of school 10 yrs now and I am Very happy. I didn’t give up, didn’t throw in the towel to go sell windows, work for a contractor, or make a lot more money working for a developer than I could doing what I’m doing. My advice is that experience is much more valuable than another $20k a year. Set yourself up to learn as much as you can and gain all the experience and knowledge possible so you can leverage that against your future. My fear has always been being the architect that doesn’t know anything. It’s embarrassing sometimes to talk to “senior architects” who simply passed the tests but have been drinking the kool aid in a big firm always scared to venture out and really dig into something of their own. Do it if you love it and you’ll be rewarded. Don’t let anyone discourage you. You can do it and I’m sure most of the people telling you not to are people who have become disenchanted with their career. | 0 | 16,701 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmj0ebc | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,191,836 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | I'm 26, studying in Italy and finishing this year my university career. Studying architecture doesn't mean you will absolutely die for the job, there are many alternative paths to the Architecture studios, plenty of opportunities inside and outside your Country. So if you like what you are doing, stick to it! | 0 | 19,381 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmj905r | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,196,396 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | I also think that many of these “red flags” you see are from people working in large firm in big cities where competition is high. I work in a smaller city (think, Midwest, but Canada) in a smaller firm (12 people) and things are much different here. There isn’t the long overtime, competition is actually pretty scarce since it’s not a big metropolis, and I enjoy my job. Sure, we don’t get the huge star projects, but life is good and there’s plenty of room to still be creative. | 0 | 23,941 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmjp2au | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,203,516 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | Fear is the mind killer. Drop it and examine what you know about the profession and yourself. Good luck. | 0 | 31,061 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmibahi | hmjp7qe | 1,638,172,455 | 1,638,203,580 | 0 | 1 | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | I'm a 5th year student only having my undergrad thesis as my barrier for graduation. I don't think I can continue at this path. You need so much accumulated knowledge, techniques and connections in this field. While I think I'll finish my course at least I eventually. I just don't think I have the eye to make it far in this field. Just talking to my peers about designs and opinions, I can feel I'm out of my depth. Been taking a break since the pandemic hit and being an illustrator in the meanwhile. I'd like to go back when I'm refreshed and see if anything's change. | 0 | 31,125 | 1,000 | ||
r4loxu | architecture_train | 0.95 | Reading the posts from this subreddit scare me to be an architect. I’m(23) pre arch major at a University in my state. I really love the school but the major is very competitive and constrained. I read on here that’s a huge no no. Also the end goal is not worth the work/money/sleep/etc. I’ve always loved architecture since I was a kid and my classes right now are interesting and really fun (even though I’m still trying to improve). Posts and replies seem to be so negative toward the career and they give very specific valid reasons. I think it’s understandable why I’m a little taken back on my career path. I don’t have other options of what I want. And if I’m going down a road that sounds miserable so what’s the point. Also it’s super intimating how much schooling, knowledge and talent you have to have to be an architect. Since I’m already older than a lot of the students in my class (since I had a late start) I feel like I’ve already wasted so much time. I’m so scared for the future and this career I’m trying to pursue that sounds terrible. I still would love to hear advice and experiences from you guys to maybe give me more insight. | hmk5u63 | hmibahi | 1,638,210,264 | 1,638,172,455 | 1 | 0 | Speaking as an architect with 15 years in the profession - there are many fields within the profession that suit different skills and areas of interest. Most architecture school students don't end up as 'designers' but as project managers, specialized field experts (sustainability, etc), drafters, and on and on. Many don't go into the profession at all and transition into CM or General Contractor firms. Some go to the client side with developers. Some go to the consultant side. There is a wide world of design associated work available, but common among all of them is that you need to work hard, be sharp, and persevere. Ask yourself - what are you good at? Follow that. | this sub is where failed architects go to whine | 1 | 37,809 | 1,000 | ||
gznjvf | architecture_train | 0.92 | As an aspiring architect, can I join the Video Game Industry? Is it recommended in the first place? As of now, I am in the final year of my training and I find both Architecture and gaming fascinating. Can someone with architectural training adapt to the demands of the video game industry? What should be my post graduate plan and what other skills would be needed? | fti5amv | ftkca00 | 1,591,728,481 | 1,591,775,237 | 3 | 9 | Nope. Just because we both use 3d modeling programs doesn’t mean your skills will transfer easily. The way we create and use 3d models are fundamentally different from the video game industry. They don’t care about dimensional accuracy or documentation. Arch viz is very primitive compared to game design texture mapping. Game design these days is progressing so fast, it’s a different game now. If you want to go into game design, go into a game design program. Thinking you can design games with an arch degree is wishful thinking. You need hard technical game design skills to actually be useful in that industry. | YEAH. Games need more interesting architecture. No more unity store assets or simple rooms/buildings. The whole industry needs a new era of fantastic architecture, monuments, and especially unique interiors. | 0 | 46,756 | 3 | ||
gznjvf | architecture_train | 0.92 | As an aspiring architect, can I join the Video Game Industry? Is it recommended in the first place? As of now, I am in the final year of my training and I find both Architecture and gaming fascinating. Can someone with architectural training adapt to the demands of the video game industry? What should be my post graduate plan and what other skills would be needed? | ftkca00 | fthqzbd | 1,591,775,237 | 1,591,721,690 | 9 | 2 | YEAH. Games need more interesting architecture. No more unity store assets or simple rooms/buildings. The whole industry needs a new era of fantastic architecture, monuments, and especially unique interiors. | I'd highlight your technical ability; set and level design have different requirements and needs, but the software is surprisingly similar nowadays. | 1 | 53,547 | 4.5 | ||
gznjvf | architecture_train | 0.92 | As an aspiring architect, can I join the Video Game Industry? Is it recommended in the first place? As of now, I am in the final year of my training and I find both Architecture and gaming fascinating. Can someone with architectural training adapt to the demands of the video game industry? What should be my post graduate plan and what other skills would be needed? | ftolghd | fthqzbd | 1,591,872,142 | 1,591,721,690 | 3 | 2 | I know someone who's done this, so yes. There's a lot of transferable skills but the gaming industry is also extremely competitive (not that architecture isn't) Environment design is probably the easiest transition (and the thing you can probably make a portfolio for from architectural work). Either 3D modelling work or concept design for (built) environments depending where your talents lie. General design principles and software abilities overlap elsewhere too but will require more work for initial portfolio. Have you got a year left or are graduating soon? If it's the former take the opportunity to learn and use a commonly used in videogames modeling software and possibly try and texture it the way videogames usually are more so than you might otherwise for a student project. Or find other students and make a game together (if you have time) On the other side of this, more and more architectural firms are using things like unreal to provide a walk through experience to clients and exploring VR/AR type things | I'd highlight your technical ability; set and level design have different requirements and needs, but the software is surprisingly similar nowadays. | 1 | 150,452 | 1.5 | ||
gznjvf | architecture_train | 0.92 | As an aspiring architect, can I join the Video Game Industry? Is it recommended in the first place? As of now, I am in the final year of my training and I find both Architecture and gaming fascinating. Can someone with architectural training adapt to the demands of the video game industry? What should be my post graduate plan and what other skills would be needed? | fti5amv | fthqzbd | 1,591,728,481 | 1,591,721,690 | 3 | 2 | Nope. Just because we both use 3d modeling programs doesn’t mean your skills will transfer easily. The way we create and use 3d models are fundamentally different from the video game industry. They don’t care about dimensional accuracy or documentation. Arch viz is very primitive compared to game design texture mapping. Game design these days is progressing so fast, it’s a different game now. If you want to go into game design, go into a game design program. Thinking you can design games with an arch degree is wishful thinking. You need hard technical game design skills to actually be useful in that industry. | I'd highlight your technical ability; set and level design have different requirements and needs, but the software is surprisingly similar nowadays. | 1 | 6,791 | 1.5 | ||
gznjvf | architecture_train | 0.92 | As an aspiring architect, can I join the Video Game Industry? Is it recommended in the first place? As of now, I am in the final year of my training and I find both Architecture and gaming fascinating. Can someone with architectural training adapt to the demands of the video game industry? What should be my post graduate plan and what other skills would be needed? | ftm1poo | fthqzbd | 1,591,814,842 | 1,591,721,690 | 3 | 2 | I’ve been wondering the same. Architecture is by far my biggest interest to study, but when I’m done with school I don’t want to be confined to a dead end firm. I think architecture is one of the most flexible degrees you can get, but not enough people go further with it than the firm. This article helped clear some stuff up for me and realize that you can definitely do game design with architecture. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mcvuk.com/business-news/rising-star-rares-george-okeeffe/ | I'd highlight your technical ability; set and level design have different requirements and needs, but the software is surprisingly similar nowadays. | 1 | 93,152 | 1.5 | ||
zijuko | architecture_train | 0.96 | I hate (most) of my university projects (advice needed) In a year I will be graduating and my portfolio is empty and/or full of garbage (except for some okay interior design work), all I think about is how can I make creative projects to enrich my portfolio all by myself; should I go to random empty lots around my city or other places and develop some ideas for buildings like houses, schools, clinics, restaurants, stores,etc? What else can I do to enrich my portfolio flex my creative muscles which have been torn down by severe episodes of depression, anxiety and burnout. | izrhold | izrp5js | 1,670,745,951 | 1,670,752,363 | 6 | 29 | Do some competitions. | Working on potential sites in the city and doing competitions is a good idea but you can also rework your university projects to improve them. If they are as bad as you say, what feedback did you get from your tutors? Is it because of time that the quality suffered? Did you not like the brief? Did something else happen? If you can find what you don’t like you can also work with improving it. Edit: To make a note that I also hated all my projects right after submissions. It is a combination of being more knowledgeable by the end of it to understand all that went wrong and having looked at the project for way too long. So a break away from it may also help give you some perspective on exactly what is going on. I am sure it is not as bad as you think but even if it is there are things you can do about it. :) | 0 | 6,412 | 4.833333 | ||
zijuko | architecture_train | 0.96 | I hate (most) of my university projects (advice needed) In a year I will be graduating and my portfolio is empty and/or full of garbage (except for some okay interior design work), all I think about is how can I make creative projects to enrich my portfolio all by myself; should I go to random empty lots around my city or other places and develop some ideas for buildings like houses, schools, clinics, restaurants, stores,etc? What else can I do to enrich my portfolio flex my creative muscles which have been torn down by severe episodes of depression, anxiety and burnout. | izrwver | izrhold | 1,670,759,013 | 1,670,745,951 | 10 | 6 | The future is bright for you. Having a portfolio at all is an accomplishment. Have you tried re-thinking the presentation of the portfolio rather than filling it out? Can guarantee you that other people will see the work differently than you. | Do some competitions. | 1 | 13,062 | 1.666667 | ||
zijuko | architecture_train | 0.96 | I hate (most) of my university projects (advice needed) In a year I will be graduating and my portfolio is empty and/or full of garbage (except for some okay interior design work), all I think about is how can I make creative projects to enrich my portfolio all by myself; should I go to random empty lots around my city or other places and develop some ideas for buildings like houses, schools, clinics, restaurants, stores,etc? What else can I do to enrich my portfolio flex my creative muscles which have been torn down by severe episodes of depression, anxiety and burnout. | izrwver | izrsg43 | 1,670,759,013 | 1,670,755,244 | 10 | 3 | The future is bright for you. Having a portfolio at all is an accomplishment. Have you tried re-thinking the presentation of the portfolio rather than filling it out? Can guarantee you that other people will see the work differently than you. | Sure you don’t just hate the teachers lol jk, no seriously I’m not, jk. Do them anyways and try to pay attention. I felt the same way in college and 15 years later I’m like yeah damn I remember that now and finally see a use for it. You’re paying for the education. You need to get it. It’s not forever, just suck it up and do it. | 1 | 3,769 | 3.333333 | ||
zijuko | architecture_train | 0.96 | I hate (most) of my university projects (advice needed) In a year I will be graduating and my portfolio is empty and/or full of garbage (except for some okay interior design work), all I think about is how can I make creative projects to enrich my portfolio all by myself; should I go to random empty lots around my city or other places and develop some ideas for buildings like houses, schools, clinics, restaurants, stores,etc? What else can I do to enrich my portfolio flex my creative muscles which have been torn down by severe episodes of depression, anxiety and burnout. | izrsg43 | izs0qzi | 1,670,755,244 | 1,670,761,902 | 3 | 4 | Sure you don’t just hate the teachers lol jk, no seriously I’m not, jk. Do them anyways and try to pay attention. I felt the same way in college and 15 years later I’m like yeah damn I remember that now and finally see a use for it. You’re paying for the education. You need to get it. It’s not forever, just suck it up and do it. | Thats normal. I hated all my uni projects too. It will be time.before you learn all the tiny things you need to know in order to start making projects you love. It is important though to know exactly why you don't like them and learn how to change it for the better next time.. | 0 | 6,658 | 1.333333 | ||
zijuko | architecture_train | 0.96 | I hate (most) of my university projects (advice needed) In a year I will be graduating and my portfolio is empty and/or full of garbage (except for some okay interior design work), all I think about is how can I make creative projects to enrich my portfolio all by myself; should I go to random empty lots around my city or other places and develop some ideas for buildings like houses, schools, clinics, restaurants, stores,etc? What else can I do to enrich my portfolio flex my creative muscles which have been torn down by severe episodes of depression, anxiety and burnout. | izs6dn9 | izsf1ob | 1,670,765,249 | 1,670,769,497 | -1 | 2 | you look at yourself very low. Did you compared to somebody? If you did then try to copy (everybody do that). Every time you think you are bad just look at Frank Gehry sketches | Most employers don't care that much about a portfolio. You'll spend your first few years crunching out construction documents and stair details. If you know CAD or Revit you'll find employment just fine. | 0 | 4,248 | -2 | ||
zijuko | architecture_train | 0.96 | I hate (most) of my university projects (advice needed) In a year I will be graduating and my portfolio is empty and/or full of garbage (except for some okay interior design work), all I think about is how can I make creative projects to enrich my portfolio all by myself; should I go to random empty lots around my city or other places and develop some ideas for buildings like houses, schools, clinics, restaurants, stores,etc? What else can I do to enrich my portfolio flex my creative muscles which have been torn down by severe episodes of depression, anxiety and burnout. | izvlej0 | izs6dn9 | 1,670,818,160 | 1,670,765,249 | 1 | -1 | This hits home with me. I would make a list of the top 5 activities that make you feel most alive and that you love to do and find a way to creatively blend that in with a project for your portfolio. [I am guessing]This sort of energy usually jumps out of a portfolio. | you look at yourself very low. Did you compared to somebody? If you did then try to copy (everybody do that). Every time you think you are bad just look at Frank Gehry sketches | 1 | 52,911 | -1 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb4gwlr | hb4w0dy | 1,630,454,173 | 1,630,461,141 | 1 | 7 | Well I disagree with you on the way it all happened. , That kind of sugar coats it. It is true that there was a housing shortage after world war II, but there were many many ways to solve that rather than sprawling across the universe in the form of levittown. What made that possible was the automobile. In what made the automobile possible what's the interest rate. 1950s early was the beginning of it but this was a planning decision on a federal level that trickled down to every damn breath that we all take. It was a fundamental decision to decentralize, to eviscerate the cities replace the center of the city with parking and office blocks and everybody else would live in the far-flung suburbs. that was the dream model. Of course it was not possible that everybody would be able to escape and that was the fallout. White flight to the burbs especially in the late '50s and with the racial tensions of the 60s emptied the cities and more tax dollars werr being spent on sprawl style roads that encouraged the move. Another important thing to consider is that the US government and the tax system has officially promoted private home ownership at great cost and is great subsidy. Try to change that in the tax code LOL, but people just take it as if it's an imperial privilege, People think all of the stuff just descends from heaven as if that's just the way the market wants it to be or it has to be,, but just the opposite is true. It was all engineered with federal dollars beginning in the 30s but accelerating in the 50s in the 60s. Home ownership, and the subsidy of highway construction forever change the landscape of the United States for the worse, and you are right there is no turning back now. I would have thought in the 1970s, I am almost 70 years old, that the turning point might have come and certainly with Jimmy Carter and a policy for energy conservation and Independence might have set us in a mood to do this better. But just the opposite happened, Ronald Reagan, deregulation the age of the Hummer on the road , world superpower dominance, throwaway society, use the majority of the fuel on the planet, only exacerbated the sprawl. And all this came with a sense of American entitlement of course, the American way. But of course truly with enormous consequences and expenses which we are still paying this very moment as we pull out of Afghanistan in flush another a trillion dollars down the toilet.. Next came big box stores , consolidated all the retail put everybody else out of business and that's what you have today garbage Coast to Coast. I drive three or four times a year on back roads from New England to California and I tell you it is really a solid mess. The only places that are nice other places that are impoverished because there's no money to change, but then they are impoverished LOL or natural areas. But America has made a mess of its cities sea to shining sea Everything today revolves around the decision to engineer around the automobile. Every community every village here in New England, every place is built with parking in mind and a street that moves traffic, intersections that move traffic and what's left over maybe The pedestrian gets. Only in rarified instances in very very big dense downtowns in enormous markets or in very rich communities where there is a very tight historical core is it any thing different. Every place else is first and foremost moving the car, servicing its needs and what's left over gets thrown to the public, that fuels the frenzy and the circle goes over more. Of course at this point it can't be any different because you can't go out of your house to go shopping without getting in the metal box. But it wasn't always that way and it's a crying shame that this is what we've come down to. If you're elderly, struggling with money, paying the rent the mortgage and then you have to purchase a car as well, what an indictment of who lives well and who doesn't. Well now you know my opinions on the matter LOL | You’re conflating multiple issues here. The car was absolutely transformative for architecture from an urban and scale perspective, but it is not what led to the modernist movement or the profession’s abandonment of ornament. The modernist movement had its roots in innovations that preceded the popularization of cars by decades, and in my view, would’ve happened regardless. Perhaps it would’ve manifested in more human-scaled buildings that weren’t antagonistic to cities though. | 0 | 6,968 | 7 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb4nklo | hb4w0dy | 1,630,457,287 | 1,630,461,141 | 1 | 7 | This could be a speculative historic fiction novel (that only design people read)! In terms of density, I think the U.S., via manifest destiny, simply wants more (and more and more). So, some form of sprawl and low density was inevitable. Regarding American Architecture Style, I'ld consider the fact that many architectural elements (particularly residential) start as available, cost-effective solutions to problems. IMO, that is where cultural style develops. A lot of the rest is arbitrary fashion. | You’re conflating multiple issues here. The car was absolutely transformative for architecture from an urban and scale perspective, but it is not what led to the modernist movement or the profession’s abandonment of ornament. The modernist movement had its roots in innovations that preceded the popularization of cars by decades, and in my view, would’ve happened regardless. Perhaps it would’ve manifested in more human-scaled buildings that weren’t antagonistic to cities though. | 0 | 3,854 | 7 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb4w0dy | hb4rs8y | 1,630,461,141 | 1,630,459,222 | 7 | 1 | You’re conflating multiple issues here. The car was absolutely transformative for architecture from an urban and scale perspective, but it is not what led to the modernist movement or the profession’s abandonment of ornament. The modernist movement had its roots in innovations that preceded the popularization of cars by decades, and in my view, would’ve happened regardless. Perhaps it would’ve manifested in more human-scaled buildings that weren’t antagonistic to cities though. | No garages | 1 | 1,919 | 7 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb4xfwx | hb4zum6 | 1,630,461,799 | 1,630,462,941 | 0 | 1 | Yea idk if the design and “style” themselves would be different but more along the lines of infrastructure and urbanism would be the main focus. Who cares what could have been on “American styles” they would still make whatever no matter the format I feel 😂 Would be nice to dream of a place where we weren’t centered on cars tho.. | this post showed up at a weird time for me, i just presented a project in grad school today on regionalist architecture and the affects transportation had on it (in my specific region) | 0 | 1,142 | 1,000 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb52rvm | hb4xfwx | 1,630,464,368 | 1,630,461,799 | 1 | 0 | Omg I feel like I have a good thought on this!! One of my professors went through an anti-car phase so he really had us focus on pedestrian usage. So first of all, all of our resources would have to be within walking distance for us. And I don't just mean the healthy and able bodied. There'd have to be ways for disabled people and old people to be able to still survive without giving up those freedoms. Wed probably see a lot more parks and flexible spaces that can be used for pop up things maybe (like farmers markets or community gatherings) or short term lease shops and what not so the stores would be able to keep up with what the community needs. Wed probably still have monorails and such so maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit about commuting, but if you study the current poorer communities, many of the issues stem from a combo of a lack of resources in their area and a a lack of transportation to the better resources areas. It's really difficult for someone when they want the job in the big city that pays better, but their commute would take 2 hrs one way because they don't have a car and have to take 3 buses just to be there 10 minutes late. Biking on the other hand would sky rocket! I imagine there'd be the equivalent of a highway but just bicycle lanes everywhere. I also think we'd have more green spaces and community gardens (or yards with gardens) and the communal ties would be stronger. It's a really interesting rabbit hole to think about and you can definitely use this as inspiration for not just projects but history theory essays as well haha Edit: didn't read the question all the way my bad... | Yea idk if the design and “style” themselves would be different but more along the lines of infrastructure and urbanism would be the main focus. Who cares what could have been on “American styles” they would still make whatever no matter the format I feel 😂 Would be nice to dream of a place where we weren’t centered on cars tho.. | 1 | 2,569 | 1,000 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb81vu5 | hb4xfwx | 1,630,523,652 | 1,630,461,799 | 1 | 0 | I live in center city Baltimore, and see the havoc made to the city by the automobile. From running through commuter roads, expanding street width, White flight, the rise of suburban sprawl, decline of trains, the execution of trolleys. Red lining. Much took place under the guise of "urban renewal" or "slum clearance" Almost all cut down existing communities of color. All was done to appease the ruling class which was moving out. | Yea idk if the design and “style” themselves would be different but more along the lines of infrastructure and urbanism would be the main focus. Who cares what could have been on “American styles” they would still make whatever no matter the format I feel 😂 Would be nice to dream of a place where we weren’t centered on cars tho.. | 1 | 61,853 | 1,000 | ||
pfgnn5 | architecture_train | 0.83 | How would American architecture have been different if the automotive era hadn't taken hold? I've been quite interested in walkable/bikeable urbanism for the last couple years and have occasionally run across images of American buildings prior to the automotive age, at which point it seems like we abandoned the Gothic, Romanesque, and Art Deco architectural styles that were coallescing into a distinctly "American" style. Now that medium-high-density development is starting to reenter the American mainstream, it seems like we're starting from square one and more or less just doing "minimalist" or "dressed up" decoration of buildings constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements inherent design of them. My question is whether in an alternate history where the automotive focused urbanism never really caught on, would our achitecture look significantly different from what we have today? I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style for those structures, but am not intimately familiar with the styles and features of American architecture from before then from which to form a solid sense. | hb4xfwx | hb8aapp | 1,630,461,799 | 1,630,527,045 | 0 | 1 | Yea idk if the design and “style” themselves would be different but more along the lines of infrastructure and urbanism would be the main focus. Who cares what could have been on “American styles” they would still make whatever no matter the format I feel 😂 Would be nice to dream of a place where we weren’t centered on cars tho.. | > I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style > I feel like there would be some fundamental differences in form and design that would form a distinctly "American" style > constructed at low-cost with little in the way of particular stylistic elements I think you would need to prove why the car is to blame for this and not businesses (architecture clients) realizing they can make more money if they soend less money. | 0 | 65,246 | 1,000 | ||
eykuub | architecture_train | 0.81 | Ask] A few questions from someone considering architecture as a career A few questions on going into architecture as a career Hi folks, hope you’re all doing well. I’ll cut to the chase - I love architecture, design, urban planning, and the like. I’m 17 and in Grade 12 and currently considering post-secondary options. I have a couple architecture, school, and software questions. 1) What is it like in Architecture school, and what do I need to do prepare for going? 2) Bachelor or Masters in architecture? I would like to become a design architect, if that makes a distinction. 3) What is it like once you’ve graduated regarding the jobs you’ll get? My interest is primarily in larger buildings. High rise towers especially, but midrises are fun too. I don’t think I would particularly enjoy designing single family dwellings though. 4) What software do you need to know these days? I am just an observer but one theme are that seems to recur is BIM. As such I took a student license of Revit and occasionally give it a try. However, it’s just never felt natural to me to use, especially in creating designs. 5) Somewhat of an offshoot of the last question - What role does SketchUp play in architecture? I cannot imagine it would be used for construction documentation as you have to model every detail down to the smallest mullions manually. However, are there design architects (like what I would aspire to be) who create their concepts in SletchUp? I ask because I think I’ve got the hang of SletchUp now, and have fiddled with rendering some images in Lumion (I’ll attach them below). 6) What is it like working for a big firm? Think IBI Group, WZMH, KPMB, architectsAlliance, Hariri Pontarini, etc. 7) I’m in Canada and would like to go to school in Toronto as it is where I’m from and my favourite place I’ve lived. If you know of one, which school would you recommend? That’s all the questions I have right now, and I’d love if anyone could give me some insight on them. Thanks a ton! —- Here are the renders I promised. A 40 storey punched brick tower with black millions that slightly protrude from the brick. [Render 1 Render 2 Render 3 | fgiaztt | fgjfuml | 1,580,814,791 | 1,580,843,160 | 2 | 5 | After you learn about sunlight, comfort zone and HVAC, you will know what to do with your renders. Just pay attention to them. | 1) it is typically very difficult and you're best going into it with as few pre-conceived ideas as possible. I suggest drawing things by hand, a lot, as preparation. 2) My usual advice is take the fastest, least expensive path available to you in order to be awarded a Professional Degree (NAAB accredited program in the US). 5 year Masters or Bachelors usually covers you here. If you want to be a designer see if the programs you're applying to are design or technically focused. 3) This is particularly regional. You'll get better answers from people who practice in big cities were those types of buildings are more common. Chicago, New York City, Nashville and Miami come to mind. Some medium sized firms do this kind of work, but there's a whole list of large firms that specialize in it. Note: you won't be designing these types of buildings for many years if you go this route... instead drawing piles of details. High rises are incredibly complex structures. 4) Being able to work with BIM requires far more knowledge of how buildings go together than you've got now. Asking yourself to learn Revit is comparable to asking you to learn rocket surgery. Focus on basics, first. 5) SketchUp is a tool. Nothing more, nothing less. It's pretty good for workflow in early phases of design, mass modeling, and some rendering. There's better tools for optimal workflow these days. Note, I personally love the program. 6) As a recent grad in a big firm you're a wheel in the machine. Don't squeak and you'll eventually be upgraded to cog, maybe a gear, and eventually a drive mechanism. 7) Revisit #2 and fill in whatever Canadian organization is in charge of Architect's education credentials. Can't add anything otherwise. | 0 | 28,369 | 2.5 | ||
eykuub | architecture_train | 0.81 | Ask] A few questions from someone considering architecture as a career A few questions on going into architecture as a career Hi folks, hope you’re all doing well. I’ll cut to the chase - I love architecture, design, urban planning, and the like. I’m 17 and in Grade 12 and currently considering post-secondary options. I have a couple architecture, school, and software questions. 1) What is it like in Architecture school, and what do I need to do prepare for going? 2) Bachelor or Masters in architecture? I would like to become a design architect, if that makes a distinction. 3) What is it like once you’ve graduated regarding the jobs you’ll get? My interest is primarily in larger buildings. High rise towers especially, but midrises are fun too. I don’t think I would particularly enjoy designing single family dwellings though. 4) What software do you need to know these days? I am just an observer but one theme are that seems to recur is BIM. As such I took a student license of Revit and occasionally give it a try. However, it’s just never felt natural to me to use, especially in creating designs. 5) Somewhat of an offshoot of the last question - What role does SketchUp play in architecture? I cannot imagine it would be used for construction documentation as you have to model every detail down to the smallest mullions manually. However, are there design architects (like what I would aspire to be) who create their concepts in SletchUp? I ask because I think I’ve got the hang of SletchUp now, and have fiddled with rendering some images in Lumion (I’ll attach them below). 6) What is it like working for a big firm? Think IBI Group, WZMH, KPMB, architectsAlliance, Hariri Pontarini, etc. 7) I’m in Canada and would like to go to school in Toronto as it is where I’m from and my favourite place I’ve lived. If you know of one, which school would you recommend? That’s all the questions I have right now, and I’d love if anyone could give me some insight on them. Thanks a ton! —- Here are the renders I promised. A 40 storey punched brick tower with black millions that slightly protrude from the brick. [Render 1 Render 2 Render 3 | fgjfuml | fgi399w | 1,580,843,160 | 1,580,803,469 | 5 | 1 | 1) it is typically very difficult and you're best going into it with as few pre-conceived ideas as possible. I suggest drawing things by hand, a lot, as preparation. 2) My usual advice is take the fastest, least expensive path available to you in order to be awarded a Professional Degree (NAAB accredited program in the US). 5 year Masters or Bachelors usually covers you here. If you want to be a designer see if the programs you're applying to are design or technically focused. 3) This is particularly regional. You'll get better answers from people who practice in big cities were those types of buildings are more common. Chicago, New York City, Nashville and Miami come to mind. Some medium sized firms do this kind of work, but there's a whole list of large firms that specialize in it. Note: you won't be designing these types of buildings for many years if you go this route... instead drawing piles of details. High rises are incredibly complex structures. 4) Being able to work with BIM requires far more knowledge of how buildings go together than you've got now. Asking yourself to learn Revit is comparable to asking you to learn rocket surgery. Focus on basics, first. 5) SketchUp is a tool. Nothing more, nothing less. It's pretty good for workflow in early phases of design, mass modeling, and some rendering. There's better tools for optimal workflow these days. Note, I personally love the program. 6) As a recent grad in a big firm you're a wheel in the machine. Don't squeak and you'll eventually be upgraded to cog, maybe a gear, and eventually a drive mechanism. 7) Revisit #2 and fill in whatever Canadian organization is in charge of Architect's education credentials. Can't add anything otherwise. | I am 20 and currently on my placement year of University working for a worldwide firm, but i am working from the London office, and honestly I love it. Yes it is tough, yes you work overtime. but most larger firms are good at keeping track of the teams overtime and allow you to make that time back if you’re having a slow week, or get paid as long as there is an overtime budget. My course is architectural technology, similar to yourself i had a big interest in big projects, but as part of my placement i have been working with the interiors team and it’s great. The software we mainly use is Revit, only really using autocad when a contractor does not use revit. Also lots of use of indesign, photoshop, and enscape for renders. Architecture school is tough, but as long as your motivated and can manage your time well (try stick to a 9-6 day, but it never works) then you’ll be fine. and don’t forget to party any other questions then feel free to message me, i’ll try and answer them 😂 | 1 | 39,691 | 5 | ||
eykuub | architecture_train | 0.81 | Ask] A few questions from someone considering architecture as a career A few questions on going into architecture as a career Hi folks, hope you’re all doing well. I’ll cut to the chase - I love architecture, design, urban planning, and the like. I’m 17 and in Grade 12 and currently considering post-secondary options. I have a couple architecture, school, and software questions. 1) What is it like in Architecture school, and what do I need to do prepare for going? 2) Bachelor or Masters in architecture? I would like to become a design architect, if that makes a distinction. 3) What is it like once you’ve graduated regarding the jobs you’ll get? My interest is primarily in larger buildings. High rise towers especially, but midrises are fun too. I don’t think I would particularly enjoy designing single family dwellings though. 4) What software do you need to know these days? I am just an observer but one theme are that seems to recur is BIM. As such I took a student license of Revit and occasionally give it a try. However, it’s just never felt natural to me to use, especially in creating designs. 5) Somewhat of an offshoot of the last question - What role does SketchUp play in architecture? I cannot imagine it would be used for construction documentation as you have to model every detail down to the smallest mullions manually. However, are there design architects (like what I would aspire to be) who create their concepts in SletchUp? I ask because I think I’ve got the hang of SletchUp now, and have fiddled with rendering some images in Lumion (I’ll attach them below). 6) What is it like working for a big firm? Think IBI Group, WZMH, KPMB, architectsAlliance, Hariri Pontarini, etc. 7) I’m in Canada and would like to go to school in Toronto as it is where I’m from and my favourite place I’ve lived. If you know of one, which school would you recommend? That’s all the questions I have right now, and I’d love if anyone could give me some insight on them. Thanks a ton! —- Here are the renders I promised. A 40 storey punched brick tower with black millions that slightly protrude from the brick. [Render 1 Render 2 Render 3 | fgi3bfy | fgjfuml | 1,580,803,547 | 1,580,843,160 | 1 | 5 | First-year university student here. I have gone through one semester and it falls under two categories. 1. Absolutely amazing, I have been loving the program and the projects we work on are fantastic. I love working with the software and drafting/drawing has been a fantastic time. The program has kept me busy but it makes for good friends. 2. An incredibly busy schedule and workload. We have had a crazy amount of work and it has been almost non-stop and there have been some long nights drafting, drawing, and working on Revit/AutoCAD. Everyone in our program is pretty close considering how much we work together. As for some of your other questions: \#2: Can't answer that easily as I am first year \#3: Same thing pretty much lol \#4: Revit is a huge part in today's classes and firms. It is definitely a need to know program. Same goes for AutoCAD and I am currently learning Civil3D as we are doing some civil work. I haven't used sketchup since starting uni but it might help for coming up with ideas as you go. \#5: I don't really have much experience with this but yeah I can see some concepts being drawn up in sketch up. Although after being fluent with Revit it is fairly easy to pull up a quick drawing if needed. \#6: Got nothing for this one, haven't worked yet \#7: I am also in Canada going to Thompson Rivers University in BC. The east of Canada is great for Architecture and there is lots of schools nearby, very competitive though. As for specific universities for undergraduates, you'll have to look around and do your research to find what's best for you. Off the top of my head for undergraduate studies, that aren't too far, Ryerson, Carleton and Waterloo. I currently run a student club, I have a part-time job, I go on Reddit way too much lmao and I still pull roughly a 3.9 GPA. Overall I love the program I'm in and I wouldn't do anything else. Its got a lot to offer and I am looking forward to the next years. As long as you are committed you will enjoy it a lot. Best of luck my friend! | 1) it is typically very difficult and you're best going into it with as few pre-conceived ideas as possible. I suggest drawing things by hand, a lot, as preparation. 2) My usual advice is take the fastest, least expensive path available to you in order to be awarded a Professional Degree (NAAB accredited program in the US). 5 year Masters or Bachelors usually covers you here. If you want to be a designer see if the programs you're applying to are design or technically focused. 3) This is particularly regional. You'll get better answers from people who practice in big cities were those types of buildings are more common. Chicago, New York City, Nashville and Miami come to mind. Some medium sized firms do this kind of work, but there's a whole list of large firms that specialize in it. Note: you won't be designing these types of buildings for many years if you go this route... instead drawing piles of details. High rises are incredibly complex structures. 4) Being able to work with BIM requires far more knowledge of how buildings go together than you've got now. Asking yourself to learn Revit is comparable to asking you to learn rocket surgery. Focus on basics, first. 5) SketchUp is a tool. Nothing more, nothing less. It's pretty good for workflow in early phases of design, mass modeling, and some rendering. There's better tools for optimal workflow these days. Note, I personally love the program. 6) As a recent grad in a big firm you're a wheel in the machine. Don't squeak and you'll eventually be upgraded to cog, maybe a gear, and eventually a drive mechanism. 7) Revisit #2 and fill in whatever Canadian organization is in charge of Architect's education credentials. Can't add anything otherwise. | 0 | 39,613 | 5 | ||
eykuub | architecture_train | 0.81 | Ask] A few questions from someone considering architecture as a career A few questions on going into architecture as a career Hi folks, hope you’re all doing well. I’ll cut to the chase - I love architecture, design, urban planning, and the like. I’m 17 and in Grade 12 and currently considering post-secondary options. I have a couple architecture, school, and software questions. 1) What is it like in Architecture school, and what do I need to do prepare for going? 2) Bachelor or Masters in architecture? I would like to become a design architect, if that makes a distinction. 3) What is it like once you’ve graduated regarding the jobs you’ll get? My interest is primarily in larger buildings. High rise towers especially, but midrises are fun too. I don’t think I would particularly enjoy designing single family dwellings though. 4) What software do you need to know these days? I am just an observer but one theme are that seems to recur is BIM. As such I took a student license of Revit and occasionally give it a try. However, it’s just never felt natural to me to use, especially in creating designs. 5) Somewhat of an offshoot of the last question - What role does SketchUp play in architecture? I cannot imagine it would be used for construction documentation as you have to model every detail down to the smallest mullions manually. However, are there design architects (like what I would aspire to be) who create their concepts in SletchUp? I ask because I think I’ve got the hang of SletchUp now, and have fiddled with rendering some images in Lumion (I’ll attach them below). 6) What is it like working for a big firm? Think IBI Group, WZMH, KPMB, architectsAlliance, Hariri Pontarini, etc. 7) I’m in Canada and would like to go to school in Toronto as it is where I’m from and my favourite place I’ve lived. If you know of one, which school would you recommend? That’s all the questions I have right now, and I’d love if anyone could give me some insight on them. Thanks a ton! —- Here are the renders I promised. A 40 storey punched brick tower with black millions that slightly protrude from the brick. [Render 1 Render 2 Render 3 | fgiaztt | fgi399w | 1,580,814,791 | 1,580,803,469 | 2 | 1 | After you learn about sunlight, comfort zone and HVAC, you will know what to do with your renders. Just pay attention to them. | I am 20 and currently on my placement year of University working for a worldwide firm, but i am working from the London office, and honestly I love it. Yes it is tough, yes you work overtime. but most larger firms are good at keeping track of the teams overtime and allow you to make that time back if you’re having a slow week, or get paid as long as there is an overtime budget. My course is architectural technology, similar to yourself i had a big interest in big projects, but as part of my placement i have been working with the interiors team and it’s great. The software we mainly use is Revit, only really using autocad when a contractor does not use revit. Also lots of use of indesign, photoshop, and enscape for renders. Architecture school is tough, but as long as your motivated and can manage your time well (try stick to a 9-6 day, but it never works) then you’ll be fine. and don’t forget to party any other questions then feel free to message me, i’ll try and answer them 😂 | 1 | 11,322 | 2 | ||
eykuub | architecture_train | 0.81 | Ask] A few questions from someone considering architecture as a career A few questions on going into architecture as a career Hi folks, hope you’re all doing well. I’ll cut to the chase - I love architecture, design, urban planning, and the like. I’m 17 and in Grade 12 and currently considering post-secondary options. I have a couple architecture, school, and software questions. 1) What is it like in Architecture school, and what do I need to do prepare for going? 2) Bachelor or Masters in architecture? I would like to become a design architect, if that makes a distinction. 3) What is it like once you’ve graduated regarding the jobs you’ll get? My interest is primarily in larger buildings. High rise towers especially, but midrises are fun too. I don’t think I would particularly enjoy designing single family dwellings though. 4) What software do you need to know these days? I am just an observer but one theme are that seems to recur is BIM. As such I took a student license of Revit and occasionally give it a try. However, it’s just never felt natural to me to use, especially in creating designs. 5) Somewhat of an offshoot of the last question - What role does SketchUp play in architecture? I cannot imagine it would be used for construction documentation as you have to model every detail down to the smallest mullions manually. However, are there design architects (like what I would aspire to be) who create their concepts in SletchUp? I ask because I think I’ve got the hang of SletchUp now, and have fiddled with rendering some images in Lumion (I’ll attach them below). 6) What is it like working for a big firm? Think IBI Group, WZMH, KPMB, architectsAlliance, Hariri Pontarini, etc. 7) I’m in Canada and would like to go to school in Toronto as it is where I’m from and my favourite place I’ve lived. If you know of one, which school would you recommend? That’s all the questions I have right now, and I’d love if anyone could give me some insight on them. Thanks a ton! —- Here are the renders I promised. A 40 storey punched brick tower with black millions that slightly protrude from the brick. [Render 1 Render 2 Render 3 | fgi3bfy | fgiaztt | 1,580,803,547 | 1,580,814,791 | 1 | 2 | First-year university student here. I have gone through one semester and it falls under two categories. 1. Absolutely amazing, I have been loving the program and the projects we work on are fantastic. I love working with the software and drafting/drawing has been a fantastic time. The program has kept me busy but it makes for good friends. 2. An incredibly busy schedule and workload. We have had a crazy amount of work and it has been almost non-stop and there have been some long nights drafting, drawing, and working on Revit/AutoCAD. Everyone in our program is pretty close considering how much we work together. As for some of your other questions: \#2: Can't answer that easily as I am first year \#3: Same thing pretty much lol \#4: Revit is a huge part in today's classes and firms. It is definitely a need to know program. Same goes for AutoCAD and I am currently learning Civil3D as we are doing some civil work. I haven't used sketchup since starting uni but it might help for coming up with ideas as you go. \#5: I don't really have much experience with this but yeah I can see some concepts being drawn up in sketch up. Although after being fluent with Revit it is fairly easy to pull up a quick drawing if needed. \#6: Got nothing for this one, haven't worked yet \#7: I am also in Canada going to Thompson Rivers University in BC. The east of Canada is great for Architecture and there is lots of schools nearby, very competitive though. As for specific universities for undergraduates, you'll have to look around and do your research to find what's best for you. Off the top of my head for undergraduate studies, that aren't too far, Ryerson, Carleton and Waterloo. I currently run a student club, I have a part-time job, I go on Reddit way too much lmao and I still pull roughly a 3.9 GPA. Overall I love the program I'm in and I wouldn't do anything else. Its got a lot to offer and I am looking forward to the next years. As long as you are committed you will enjoy it a lot. Best of luck my friend! | After you learn about sunlight, comfort zone and HVAC, you will know what to do with your renders. Just pay attention to them. | 0 | 11,244 | 2 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjwrstq | hjxez7r | 1,636,441,846 | 1,636,460,792 | 15 | 33 | I'm currently a student at a 5 year architecture program, and I guess I wonder what about this profession interests you. Like do you envision doing housing, commercial, more "starchitect" stuff? Architecture is such a niche field that requires a lot of invested time and energy that making that kind of pivot (you say you have changed your mind on majors in the past), requires a lot of consideration. Plus you want your portfolio to also reflect your interest and ambition both style wise and content wise. Some schools are known for certain styles and teaching (a place like sci arch as compared to rural studio) that you also want to research which schools offer what you want...there's just so much, I guess I'm just trying to say that it's complicated | So my thought here would be you can finish your business/accounting degree and then look for work in office management for architecture firms or a developer. There you would be able to experience the business and decide if you'd like to pursue being an architect. Plus side would be that you get experience managing a business and winning work / networking. Which honestly could get you more opportunities than being a young designer. If you go this route I would try to build skills in various Adobe programs and take on some self-directed graphic design or marketing type projects. | 0 | 18,946 | 2.2 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjxez7r | hjwydg4 | 1,636,460,792 | 1,636,447,323 | 33 | -3 | So my thought here would be you can finish your business/accounting degree and then look for work in office management for architecture firms or a developer. There you would be able to experience the business and decide if you'd like to pursue being an architect. Plus side would be that you get experience managing a business and winning work / networking. Which honestly could get you more opportunities than being a young designer. If you go this route I would try to build skills in various Adobe programs and take on some self-directed graphic design or marketing type projects. | Do yourself a favor and just finish school with whatever degree you're closest to. After, apply for a PAID internship at one of the many architecture firms nearby and see if you like it. You do not need a degree in architecture to work in architecture (or to even be an architect for that matter) Edit: For all the downvoters - please do your research before spreading false information. https://www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/licensing-requirements-tool | 1 | 13,469 | -11 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjxgja2 | hjwrstq | 1,636,461,725 | 1,636,441,846 | 20 | 15 | Finish the degree you started. With your degree You can look for jobs in an architecture related field (real estate, property development, construction, etc) Then after a couple of years in the working world, go get a masters in architecture if you still desire. It’s Not the most useful degree, but you gotta do what makes your happy and we never know where the road goes. The most important thing right now though is to finish what you started. Good luck. | I'm currently a student at a 5 year architecture program, and I guess I wonder what about this profession interests you. Like do you envision doing housing, commercial, more "starchitect" stuff? Architecture is such a niche field that requires a lot of invested time and energy that making that kind of pivot (you say you have changed your mind on majors in the past), requires a lot of consideration. Plus you want your portfolio to also reflect your interest and ambition both style wise and content wise. Some schools are known for certain styles and teaching (a place like sci arch as compared to rural studio) that you also want to research which schools offer what you want...there's just so much, I guess I'm just trying to say that it's complicated | 1 | 19,879 | 1.333333 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjxgja2 | hjwydg4 | 1,636,461,725 | 1,636,447,323 | 20 | -3 | Finish the degree you started. With your degree You can look for jobs in an architecture related field (real estate, property development, construction, etc) Then after a couple of years in the working world, go get a masters in architecture if you still desire. It’s Not the most useful degree, but you gotta do what makes your happy and we never know where the road goes. The most important thing right now though is to finish what you started. Good luck. | Do yourself a favor and just finish school with whatever degree you're closest to. After, apply for a PAID internship at one of the many architecture firms nearby and see if you like it. You do not need a degree in architecture to work in architecture (or to even be an architect for that matter) Edit: For all the downvoters - please do your research before spreading false information. https://www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/licensing-requirements-tool | 1 | 14,402 | -6.666667 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjy1t9k | hk1lwzj | 1,636,472,005 | 1,636,531,021 | 0 | 3 | I’m in an architecture grad program now. I think getting some work experience would be beneficial, also take some classes either online or at a community college. If you’re in LA look at SMC, LACC or UCLA Extension. Do some basic design and drafting, take some art history classes, maybe try a design software class. You’ll start to get an idea if you really want to get into a grad program. The people in my cohort who progressed the fastest took classes on their own before the official program started to gauge their interest and to gain skills. Not saying you have to but it’s helpful. You still have tons of time to figure it out too, the average age in my cohort is 28-30. | Hi Maybe u should consider wisely should u wanna venture into this field. It drains the life out of you, you are gonna be cooped up in the studio finishing off designwork and u thought the nightmare is over when u start working unfortunately when u first start in a firm u need to grind your way up unless u are planning to open up your own firm. Though the course and work sounds daunting , the satisfaction feeling when u see your building up and running , standing strong against time - definitely one of the best feeling ever - it’s like a sense of accomplishment - which i unfortunately love . I definitely have a love hate relationship with architecture . Hahah🤣🤣 Sincerely, Now a freelance architect who used to work in a firm for a few years . | 0 | 59,016 | 3,000 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hk1lwzj | hjyrkhp | 1,636,531,021 | 1,636,482,288 | 3 | 0 | Hi Maybe u should consider wisely should u wanna venture into this field. It drains the life out of you, you are gonna be cooped up in the studio finishing off designwork and u thought the nightmare is over when u start working unfortunately when u first start in a firm u need to grind your way up unless u are planning to open up your own firm. Though the course and work sounds daunting , the satisfaction feeling when u see your building up and running , standing strong against time - definitely one of the best feeling ever - it’s like a sense of accomplishment - which i unfortunately love . I definitely have a love hate relationship with architecture . Hahah🤣🤣 Sincerely, Now a freelance architect who used to work in a firm for a few years . | Architects learn a lot of principles of the trade in school, the absolute basics and foundations. Grad school from what I've heard kind of skims over that part and just pushes you into more advanced architectural theory. That's not bad but I don't think you'll truly be able to tell if it's for you in grad school as you're coming from a remotely different field (compared to landscape architecture, an engineering field, etc). But every single company in this world needs business minded folks. Or at least people who can look through that lens. You could very well contribute immediately on that end to a architecture (construction, engineering, development, etc) company and become more involved over time. To the point that you may eventually find yourself helping pull together proposals which hinge a lot on business acumen and financial savvy. In short, I say no to grad school just yet. | 1 | 48,733 | 3,000 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hk1lwzj | hjwydg4 | 1,636,531,021 | 1,636,447,323 | 3 | -3 | Hi Maybe u should consider wisely should u wanna venture into this field. It drains the life out of you, you are gonna be cooped up in the studio finishing off designwork and u thought the nightmare is over when u start working unfortunately when u first start in a firm u need to grind your way up unless u are planning to open up your own firm. Though the course and work sounds daunting , the satisfaction feeling when u see your building up and running , standing strong against time - definitely one of the best feeling ever - it’s like a sense of accomplishment - which i unfortunately love . I definitely have a love hate relationship with architecture . Hahah🤣🤣 Sincerely, Now a freelance architect who used to work in a firm for a few years . | Do yourself a favor and just finish school with whatever degree you're closest to. After, apply for a PAID internship at one of the many architecture firms nearby and see if you like it. You do not need a degree in architecture to work in architecture (or to even be an architect for that matter) Edit: For all the downvoters - please do your research before spreading false information. https://www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/licensing-requirements-tool | 1 | 83,698 | -1 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjwydg4 | hjy1t9k | 1,636,447,323 | 1,636,472,005 | -3 | 0 | Do yourself a favor and just finish school with whatever degree you're closest to. After, apply for a PAID internship at one of the many architecture firms nearby and see if you like it. You do not need a degree in architecture to work in architecture (or to even be an architect for that matter) Edit: For all the downvoters - please do your research before spreading false information. https://www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/licensing-requirements-tool | I’m in an architecture grad program now. I think getting some work experience would be beneficial, also take some classes either online or at a community college. If you’re in LA look at SMC, LACC or UCLA Extension. Do some basic design and drafting, take some art history classes, maybe try a design software class. You’ll start to get an idea if you really want to get into a grad program. The people in my cohort who progressed the fastest took classes on their own before the official program started to gauge their interest and to gain skills. Not saying you have to but it’s helpful. You still have tons of time to figure it out too, the average age in my cohort is 28-30. | 0 | 24,682 | 0 | ||
qpxtxx | architecture_train | 0.89 | Grad school in architecture (life rant) Not really sure if this the right place for this, but heres my issue: I’m currently in my 4th year at a CSU majoring in business (concentrating in accounting) and will graduate spring 2023. I’ve changed my major so many times and I thought accounting would be a good fit for me, but honestly I don’t think I’ll be satisfied being an accountant my whole life and I don’t really like any other business concentrations my school offers. I have been interested in architecture for a while now, but I’m still not 100% sure if I would want to go down this path. I never really considered it because my school doesn’t have an architecture program (closest I think is civil engineering - just way too much math!). I definitely know for sure though that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in business and I am not attracted to any other majors at all whatsoever. A lot of my friends tell me I should consider real estate, but I think maybe I should just graduate with my bachelors, build a portfolio (side note: there’s a grad prep program in LA that I saw online that helps with this), and apply for a masters in architecture. I would love to here anyone’s thoughts about this situation! | hjwydg4 | hjyrkhp | 1,636,447,323 | 1,636,482,288 | -3 | 0 | Do yourself a favor and just finish school with whatever degree you're closest to. After, apply for a PAID internship at one of the many architecture firms nearby and see if you like it. You do not need a degree in architecture to work in architecture (or to even be an architect for that matter) Edit: For all the downvoters - please do your research before spreading false information. https://www.ncarb.org/get-licensed/licensing-requirements-tool | Architects learn a lot of principles of the trade in school, the absolute basics and foundations. Grad school from what I've heard kind of skims over that part and just pushes you into more advanced architectural theory. That's not bad but I don't think you'll truly be able to tell if it's for you in grad school as you're coming from a remotely different field (compared to landscape architecture, an engineering field, etc). But every single company in this world needs business minded folks. Or at least people who can look through that lens. You could very well contribute immediately on that end to a architecture (construction, engineering, development, etc) company and become more involved over time. To the point that you may eventually find yourself helping pull together proposals which hinge a lot on business acumen and financial savvy. In short, I say no to grad school just yet. | 0 | 34,965 | 0 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijknrc1 | ijkow2h | 1,660,049,523 | 1,660,050,068 | 4 | 14 | I'm following the same path as you, one year behind. To gain experience as an architectural draftsperson (I have a diploma) I took any role I could. Then, I started my own little company offering drafting services, explicit in my contact documents that I am not an architect as it's a closely monitored field in Canada. I've found that offering rendering (ArchVIZ) services gives you excellent exposure to terrific ideas and helps you get noticed by architects. If you're not wanting to start a company, an option is to look at freelancing on the various websites out there. It helps you get experience, exposure and money 😉 | I worked with a young woman who got the job by rocking up to a small practice with her portfolio but without any specific qualification and having the guts to ask for a job in person. She wasn't paid much but she was paid. She's since moved to a different practice and so began her career. Don't work for free. | 0 | 545 | 3.5 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijkow2h | ijkn2ex | 1,660,050,068 | 1,660,049,183 | 14 | 1 | I worked with a young woman who got the job by rocking up to a small practice with her portfolio but without any specific qualification and having the guts to ask for a job in person. She wasn't paid much but she was paid. She's since moved to a different practice and so began her career. Don't work for free. | Would you be willing to work with overseas clients at all? | 1 | 885 | 14 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijknrc1 | ijktrq0 | 1,660,049,523 | 1,660,052,289 | 4 | 5 | I'm following the same path as you, one year behind. To gain experience as an architectural draftsperson (I have a diploma) I took any role I could. Then, I started my own little company offering drafting services, explicit in my contact documents that I am not an architect as it's a closely monitored field in Canada. I've found that offering rendering (ArchVIZ) services gives you excellent exposure to terrific ideas and helps you get noticed by architects. If you're not wanting to start a company, an option is to look at freelancing on the various websites out there. It helps you get experience, exposure and money 😉 | There are always studios that need interns even without any degree. They will lead you and advise you along the way and hope to keep you trained to their liking. However, many of the studios don't pay well or don't pay at all and according to many of my peers (and me) this cilture has to change. Why would someone work for free? The bigger the studio, the less they pay and the more they overwork their interns just because of the fancy name on their CVs. What is that good for? Burning out? The most valuable experience waits for you in those smaller studios where they will give you more responsible jobs rather than gluing models for the big tigers out there. I come from a European country as well and trust me, there are possibilities to get paid even if you're not experienced enough, you just have to let go of the bad ones otherwise this won't change and students will be expected to work for free - the architecture interns are not to be slaves of the regime that puts them in debt and depression. | 0 | 2,766 | 1.25 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijkn2ex | ijktrq0 | 1,660,049,183 | 1,660,052,289 | 1 | 5 | Would you be willing to work with overseas clients at all? | There are always studios that need interns even without any degree. They will lead you and advise you along the way and hope to keep you trained to their liking. However, many of the studios don't pay well or don't pay at all and according to many of my peers (and me) this cilture has to change. Why would someone work for free? The bigger the studio, the less they pay and the more they overwork their interns just because of the fancy name on their CVs. What is that good for? Burning out? The most valuable experience waits for you in those smaller studios where they will give you more responsible jobs rather than gluing models for the big tigers out there. I come from a European country as well and trust me, there are possibilities to get paid even if you're not experienced enough, you just have to let go of the bad ones otherwise this won't change and students will be expected to work for free - the architecture interns are not to be slaves of the regime that puts them in debt and depression. | 0 | 3,106 | 5 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijkn2ex | ijknrc1 | 1,660,049,183 | 1,660,049,523 | 1 | 4 | Would you be willing to work with overseas clients at all? | I'm following the same path as you, one year behind. To gain experience as an architectural draftsperson (I have a diploma) I took any role I could. Then, I started my own little company offering drafting services, explicit in my contact documents that I am not an architect as it's a closely monitored field in Canada. I've found that offering rendering (ArchVIZ) services gives you excellent exposure to terrific ideas and helps you get noticed by architects. If you're not wanting to start a company, an option is to look at freelancing on the various websites out there. It helps you get experience, exposure and money 😉 | 0 | 340 | 4 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijkw30k | ijkn2ex | 1,660,053,279 | 1,660,049,183 | 3 | 1 | I've heard more and more people that would work for free just for experience. What all of you don't realize is that, by doing this you're ruining that job market. Imagine that in 5 years you'll be looking for a job, a paid job because now you're out of college and you need to earn money, but here comes a student that sais they'll work for free. Who do you think they'll hire? You are indeed gaining experience, but the employer gets a job done. The employer doesn't hire someone to do them a favor. They need you to work for them as much as you need a job. Please consider what you bring to the table, not only what you can get from them. | Would you be willing to work with overseas clients at all? | 1 | 4,096 | 3 | ||
wk2ass | architecture_train | 0.99 | Opportunities to do work (potentially for free) to add to portfolio and improve skills. TLDR: based on past experiences, how have you found ways to make plans for little to no cost in order to gain experience and add to portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m a student in my second year of architecture (starting this year) in France and I’m really looking to get ahead and get some work experience while also trying to find ways to become financially independent/get a job in advance. This leads me to two questions: 1. Based on past experiences, how have you found opportunities or places to offer your work (plan drafts, renderings etc…) for little to no cost for the sake of experience, portfolio material, and practice? 2. Are there any suggestions for trying to find work anywhere in the world as a young architect, without a diploma and just a portfolio if possible (ex. Via internship, or in a country that doesn’t require diploma etc)? I realize this is probably not realistic but it’s probably still worth asking in the case that it’s possible “\/(ツ)\/“ . Really just want to get work experience and learn to communicate with clients because I believe that will be the best way to learn the job. Thanks! Looking forward to your responses. | ijkn2ex | ijl6zp2 | 1,660,049,183 | 1,660,057,650 | 1 | 2 | Would you be willing to work with overseas clients at all? | When I was between 2nd & 3rd year of my BA, I approached one of my studio tutors to see if they could offer me work experience at their practice. I worked a few days a week over the summer - unpaid. It was invaluable experience so that when I went to find paid graduate work the following summer I had some experience to talk about. They had me doing some model making, CAD work, sketches, photoshopping - what was most useful was just listening to the chat and conversations in the office. | 0 | 8,467 | 2 | ||
9kbxk6 | architecture_train | 0.95 | [Ask] I'm a 3rd year student, how do I start putting together a portfolio to showcase my work to employers? I have a 2 year CAD degree and am 3 years into getting my degree in architecture. I have a decent amount of work but dont know how to start putting it together proffecinally for employers to review. Any advice would be appreciated. | e6yfqjq | e6yhqsf | 1,538,377,419 | 1,538,381,639 | 2 | 15 | Just do it. List your work either chronologically, by category or not at all. It's good to have something first and then correct it rather than not knowing where to start. I'd also keep it relatively short. Include a few key projects that showcase the skills you want to continue focusing on. | A handful of comments from a person who recruited over 80 young architects within the last three years: \- Look at this from employers perspective. Make it to the point, convincing and informative. \- Manage your ego. do not write manifestos, personal statements, bios etc, you're not there yet. \- no full page artsy personal photos and no full page signatures, just don't do that ever. A person who can get away with handwritten signature on a front page of professional portfolio, does not need one. \- if you're not a great (and experienced) graphic designer - do not make your portfolio about graphic design, \- same goes with unusual paper formats, inversed graphics (white on black) etc - you're only making future employers' life more difficult and they don't like that, \- use: simple and elegant fonts, simple, **cohesive** and elegant colour scheme, \- focus on legibility, the way you present information in portfolio is as important as its contents, less is more, \- make sure that there are no typos in your text, write less if you're not a great writer and/or have not much to say, \- balance and showcase your core and key skills - drafting, technical, presentation, design, \- do not be afraid to show your early uni work too, proof of progress (if visible) is welcome, \- **be humble and professional**, | 0 | 4,220 | 7.5 | ||
e91b07 | architecture_train | 0.9 | How should I get started on learning architecture? [ask] I'm a sophomore in high school and in an engineering pathway rn. I'm not sure whether I want to go into architecture as a profession or a hobby, but I do want to get into it. Does anyone have some good advice or resources for this that I could use to get started? | fag5u7n | fag6ish | 1,576,041,131 | 1,576,041,739 | 3 | 7 | You can’t really do architecture as a hobby. The professional and code compliance required are just as strict as being an engineer. You can study design principles and apply them to both pathways. I think what it comes down is architects focus on the human aspect of a building (they are varied) and bringing every thing together. Building engineers are solely functioned on there. Archinect[](https://archinect.com/) is a good resource for design articles | What do you mean as a hobby? I don't think architecture is something you can make into a hobby. Its either you're in it or you're not. It's not a well paying job for the amount you do. You got to love /enjoy it enough to stay. As much as fun and masochistic architecture school is, professional work is nothing like it. You would probably be a CAD monkey if you go to large firms and do minimal to no designing. As for smaller residential firms you'd get the whole swath of experiences but still barely do any design. You'll realise that architecture is more akin to being a lawyer and a manager than a designer. My advise from a guy who did electrical engineering then proceeded into architecture is, You got to choose something that peaks your interest and you gotta be real about it. This helps you sustain your fight whether its engineering or architecture. Finally be open to different opportunities, you never know what you really like until you do it. Life has its way of giving you shit that you don't expect whether its good or bad. | 0 | 608 | 2.333333 | ||
9by9wz | architecture_train | 1 | [Ask] How long does it take to be proficient in Autocad. Is Cad the best software available. And can one find employment with Autocad experience only. Thanks | e57dkqs | e56o6z7 | 1,535,795,306 | 1,535,757,922 | 10 | 7 | In this thread- people saying CAD when they mean AutoCad. I have no idea why but it bugs me. | Everyone is using Revit. Few are using archicad. No one is using cad still, or at least in the city I live in | 1 | 37,384 | 1.428571 | ||
9by9wz | architecture_train | 1 | [Ask] How long does it take to be proficient in Autocad. Is Cad the best software available. And can one find employment with Autocad experience only. Thanks | e56vg4l | e57dkqs | 1,535,766,007 | 1,535,795,306 | 3 | 10 | When you say with Autocad experience only, do you mean that's all you know about architecture? Or that's the only architectural software you know. If the answer is the latter, then sure, there's work out there for you. If the answer is the former, then no, there is no work for someone who knows Autocad, but has no understanding of what he or she is drawing. | In this thread- people saying CAD when they mean AutoCad. I have no idea why but it bugs me. | 0 | 29,299 | 3.333333 | ||
9by9wz | architecture_train | 1 | [Ask] How long does it take to be proficient in Autocad. Is Cad the best software available. And can one find employment with Autocad experience only. Thanks | e56o418 | e57dkqs | 1,535,757,837 | 1,535,795,306 | -2 | 10 | Definitely not. CAD has been nearly completely replaced with Revit in the profession. You must know 3d BIM to get a job in architecture anywhere above small single family house design. We abandoned CAD about 10 years ago and we are seeing nearly 90% adoption at this point. | In this thread- people saying CAD when they mean AutoCad. I have no idea why but it bugs me. | 0 | 37,469 | -5 | ||
9by9wz | architecture_train | 1 | [Ask] How long does it take to be proficient in Autocad. Is Cad the best software available. And can one find employment with Autocad experience only. Thanks | e56o6z7 | e56o418 | 1,535,757,922 | 1,535,757,837 | 7 | -2 | Everyone is using Revit. Few are using archicad. No one is using cad still, or at least in the city I live in | Definitely not. CAD has been nearly completely replaced with Revit in the profession. You must know 3d BIM to get a job in architecture anywhere above small single family house design. We abandoned CAD about 10 years ago and we are seeing nearly 90% adoption at this point. | 1 | 85 | -3.5 | ||
9by9wz | architecture_train | 1 | [Ask] How long does it take to be proficient in Autocad. Is Cad the best software available. And can one find employment with Autocad experience only. Thanks | e56vg4l | e56o418 | 1,535,766,007 | 1,535,757,837 | 3 | -2 | When you say with Autocad experience only, do you mean that's all you know about architecture? Or that's the only architectural software you know. If the answer is the latter, then sure, there's work out there for you. If the answer is the former, then no, there is no work for someone who knows Autocad, but has no understanding of what he or she is drawing. | Definitely not. CAD has been nearly completely replaced with Revit in the profession. You must know 3d BIM to get a job in architecture anywhere above small single family house design. We abandoned CAD about 10 years ago and we are seeing nearly 90% adoption at this point. | 1 | 8,170 | -1.5 | ||
o1v0q3 | architecture_train | 1 | Books for beginners? Hi friends I'm interested in going to college for architecture. I'd really like to read a book that can spark a more deeper interest in the matter. I'm looking for something that's more built up like a story e.g. not just like a book full of inspiration and pictures. I'm fascinated by tiny homes and modern residential architecture, my favorite architect is feldman architecture if that helps 👀 It doesn't have to be too specific but if you maybe know some good books for beginners, let me know! | h22wbz4 | h232q44 | 1,623,931,574 | 1,623,935,328 | 0 | 3 | well, there's *The Fountainhead*, which i personally liked. but be warned it's largely a philosophy book, and the philosophy is largely questionable. if you can get past Rand's long-winded (like pages and pages long) anti-socialist rants then i think it may fit your request. personally i think it is worth a read, and i think it is misunderstood by a lot of its critics, but the philosophy laid out is best kept at arm's length | Hmm jahn gehls work is fun and interesting. He's more of an urban thinker but really cool. Francis ching I think his name is, has some books on how to sketch etc. I'd start their, architecture really has a lot of passive learning. | 0 | 3,754 | 3,000 | ||
o1v0q3 | architecture_train | 1 | Books for beginners? Hi friends I'm interested in going to college for architecture. I'd really like to read a book that can spark a more deeper interest in the matter. I'm looking for something that's more built up like a story e.g. not just like a book full of inspiration and pictures. I'm fascinated by tiny homes and modern residential architecture, my favorite architect is feldman architecture if that helps 👀 It doesn't have to be too specific but if you maybe know some good books for beginners, let me know! | h22wbz4 | h2684rj | 1,623,931,574 | 1,623,988,638 | 0 | 2 | well, there's *The Fountainhead*, which i personally liked. but be warned it's largely a philosophy book, and the philosophy is largely questionable. if you can get past Rand's long-winded (like pages and pages long) anti-socialist rants then i think it may fit your request. personally i think it is worth a read, and i think it is misunderstood by a lot of its critics, but the philosophy laid out is best kept at arm's length | I would definitely reccomend reaching out to some local firms and ask to shadow or intern. Even if its just sweeping the knowledge you’ll gain from conversations is invaluable, in terms of stories check out the podcast 99% invisible, i believe roman mars has a book out! | 0 | 57,064 | 2,000 | ||
o1v0q3 | architecture_train | 1 | Books for beginners? Hi friends I'm interested in going to college for architecture. I'd really like to read a book that can spark a more deeper interest in the matter. I'm looking for something that's more built up like a story e.g. not just like a book full of inspiration and pictures. I'm fascinated by tiny homes and modern residential architecture, my favorite architect is feldman architecture if that helps 👀 It doesn't have to be too specific but if you maybe know some good books for beginners, let me know! | h2fwy2q | h22wbz4 | 1,624,206,250 | 1,623,931,574 | 1 | 0 | "The Color of Law" - Richard Rothstein "Massive Change" and "The Third Teacher" - Bruce Mau "Educating Architects" - Neil Spiller "The death and life of great american cities" - jane jacobs | well, there's *The Fountainhead*, which i personally liked. but be warned it's largely a philosophy book, and the philosophy is largely questionable. if you can get past Rand's long-winded (like pages and pages long) anti-socialist rants then i think it may fit your request. personally i think it is worth a read, and i think it is misunderstood by a lot of its critics, but the philosophy laid out is best kept at arm's length | 1 | 274,676 | 1,000 | ||
efe0lx | architecture_train | 0.79 | [ask] Seeking Beginner-level Books on Architectural Movements I'm looking for books aimed at beginners, for learning about architectural movements and styles throughout history. I have no prior experience in architecture at all. The reason is that whenever I travel to a foreign city or country, I notice that the architecture looks different in some way but I have no deeper appreciation for it, such as merely recognising the era when the buildings are built, or the possible influences the city may have had, or differences between different parts of the city. I'd like to be able to see the world differently, and on a more nuanced level. Can someone recommend me any useful books for this sort of thing? Thank you! | fc2199j | fc6qbhy | 1,577,336,474 | 1,577,486,788 | 0 | 1 | Books by DK Ching | I enjoyed "Graphic History of Architecture" | 0 | 150,314 | 1,000 | ||
u43k1z | architecture_train | 1 | What will this construction turn out to be? Hello dear architecture community, quick question for you. My courtyard has been a construction site for the past 3 years. Now they are almost finished (at least I hope) and have recently constructed this thing (see picture). I look at it everyday and cannot figure out what it will be. As I would really like to know I’m turning to you for some more insight. Appreciate any input on this. | i4u0o09 | i4taw94 | 1,650,031,783 | 1,650,016,274 | 2 | 1 | It's a siege tower. You are under attack. | What is it a courtyard of? Housing? | 1 | 15,509 | 2 | ||
u43k1z | architecture_train | 1 | What will this construction turn out to be? Hello dear architecture community, quick question for you. My courtyard has been a construction site for the past 3 years. Now they are almost finished (at least I hope) and have recently constructed this thing (see picture). I look at it everyday and cannot figure out what it will be. As I would really like to know I’m turning to you for some more insight. Appreciate any input on this. | i4tcm9f | i4u0o09 | 1,650,017,697 | 1,650,031,783 | 1 | 2 | A Romano-British temple. | It's a siege tower. You are under attack. | 0 | 14,086 | 2 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f1055ew | f109aoy | 1,569,107,494 | 1,569,109,197 | 9 | 24 | I would also love Le link tu le pdf! | Lotta ching books help with conventions, how to draw, and understanding construction | 0 | 1,703 | 2.666667 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f1050s8 | f109aoy | 1,569,107,437 | 1,569,109,197 | 3 | 24 | A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method by Sir Bannister Fletcher. This was my Bible when studying architectural history. I still love it, still read it. The current edition (20th) is very pricey but you can get an older edition pretty cheap on ebay. I believe there is a pdf available but it is way way out of date. Anything after the 14th edition is fine. | Lotta ching books help with conventions, how to draw, and understanding construction | 0 | 1,760 | 8 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10f82l | f1055ew | 1,569,111,654 | 1,569,107,494 | 10 | 9 | The Architect's Studio Companion | I would also love Le link tu le pdf! | 1 | 4,160 | 1.111111 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f1055ew | f1050s8 | 1,569,107,494 | 1,569,107,437 | 9 | 3 | I would also love Le link tu le pdf! | A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method by Sir Bannister Fletcher. This was my Bible when studying architectural history. I still love it, still read it. The current edition (20th) is very pricey but you can get an older edition pretty cheap on ebay. I believe there is a pdf available but it is way way out of date. Anything after the 14th edition is fine. | 1 | 57 | 3 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10cqlv | f10f82l | 1,569,110,621 | 1,569,111,654 | 7 | 10 | Salut alec, on parle en français si vous préférez, or in english its up to you :). - (cela dépend de vos modules) Je recommanderais vraiment un livre sur l'histoire et la philosophie de l'architecture. "A History Of Architecture: Settings And Rituals" by Kostof, Spiro. c'est environ 10 euros. | The Architect's Studio Companion | 0 | 1,033 | 1.428571 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f1050s8 | f10f82l | 1,569,107,437 | 1,569,111,654 | 3 | 10 | A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method by Sir Bannister Fletcher. This was my Bible when studying architectural history. I still love it, still read it. The current edition (20th) is very pricey but you can get an older edition pretty cheap on ebay. I believe there is a pdf available but it is way way out of date. Anything after the 14th edition is fine. | The Architect's Studio Companion | 0 | 4,217 | 3.333333 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10cqlv | f1050s8 | 1,569,110,621 | 1,569,107,437 | 7 | 3 | Salut alec, on parle en français si vous préférez, or in english its up to you :). - (cela dépend de vos modules) Je recommanderais vraiment un livre sur l'histoire et la philosophie de l'architecture. "A History Of Architecture: Settings And Rituals" by Kostof, Spiro. c'est environ 10 euros. | A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method by Sir Bannister Fletcher. This was my Bible when studying architectural history. I still love it, still read it. The current edition (20th) is very pricey but you can get an older edition pretty cheap on ebay. I believe there is a pdf available but it is way way out of date. Anything after the 14th edition is fine. | 1 | 3,184 | 2.333333 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10v4gc | f10kpu0 | 1,569,117,663 | 1,569,113,983 | 3 | 2 | If you want to see some beautifully drawn sections that can give you some graphical ideas on how drawings should look I recommend the manual of section by Paul lewis, marc tsurumaki and David lewis. | Architecture and Disjunction by Bernard Tschumi. The book that changed how I understood architecture itself | 1 | 3,680 | 1.5 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10i062 | f10v4gc | 1,569,112,847 | 1,569,117,663 | 0 | 3 | I'd recommend *A Pattern Language* by Christopher Alexander. | If you want to see some beautifully drawn sections that can give you some graphical ideas on how drawings should look I recommend the manual of section by Paul lewis, marc tsurumaki and David lewis. | 0 | 4,816 | 3,000 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f11rkxf | f10kpu0 | 1,569,129,583 | 1,569,113,983 | 3 | 2 | You say you are attending school for architecture yes? While all the recommendations here are quite good; don’t be afraid to ask your professors/teachers. They will likely be pleased you wanted their opinion and can even recommend books relevant to your coursework or maybe lend you a book! | Architecture and Disjunction by Bernard Tschumi. The book that changed how I understood architecture itself | 1 | 15,600 | 1.5 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f11nkx7 | f11rkxf | 1,569,127,976 | 1,569,129,583 | 2 | 3 | Ching's Form, Space, and Order. Its practically a bible. | You say you are attending school for architecture yes? While all the recommendations here are quite good; don’t be afraid to ask your professors/teachers. They will likely be pleased you wanted their opinion and can even recommend books relevant to your coursework or maybe lend you a book! | 0 | 1,607 | 1.5 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f11rkxf | f112a22 | 1,569,129,583 | 1,569,120,207 | 3 | 1 | You say you are attending school for architecture yes? While all the recommendations here are quite good; don’t be afraid to ask your professors/teachers. They will likely be pleased you wanted their opinion and can even recommend books relevant to your coursework or maybe lend you a book! | Are there any particular areas or styles of architecture you’re interested in at the moment? | 1 | 9,376 | 3 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10i062 | f11rkxf | 1,569,112,847 | 1,569,129,583 | 0 | 3 | I'd recommend *A Pattern Language* by Christopher Alexander. | You say you are attending school for architecture yes? While all the recommendations here are quite good; don’t be afraid to ask your professors/teachers. They will likely be pleased you wanted their opinion and can even recommend books relevant to your coursework or maybe lend you a book! | 0 | 16,736 | 3,000 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10kpu0 | f10i062 | 1,569,113,983 | 1,569,112,847 | 2 | 0 | Architecture and Disjunction by Bernard Tschumi. The book that changed how I understood architecture itself | I'd recommend *A Pattern Language* by Christopher Alexander. | 1 | 1,136 | 2,000 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f112a22 | f11nkx7 | 1,569,120,207 | 1,569,127,976 | 1 | 2 | Are there any particular areas or styles of architecture you’re interested in at the moment? | Ching's Form, Space, and Order. Its practically a bible. | 0 | 7,769 | 2 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f11nkx7 | f10i062 | 1,569,127,976 | 1,569,112,847 | 2 | 0 | Ching's Form, Space, and Order. Its practically a bible. | I'd recommend *A Pattern Language* by Christopher Alexander. | 1 | 15,129 | 2,000 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f10i062 | f112a22 | 1,569,112,847 | 1,569,120,207 | 0 | 1 | I'd recommend *A Pattern Language* by Christopher Alexander. | Are there any particular areas or styles of architecture you’re interested in at the moment? | 0 | 7,360 | 1,000 | ||
d7f9bk | architecture_train | 0.82 | Good textbooks for architecture students? [ask] Bonjour, Je m'appelle Alec, and I am pursuing an undergrad degree in architecture. Do you have any good recommendations for college-level, affordable textbooks on the subject? C'est okay if the books are a little pricey, but s'il vous plaît try to keep it reasonably affordable. Merci! | f1aqn6x | f10i062 | 1,569,302,880 | 1,569,112,847 | 1 | 0 | In the process of writing my own list but a couple of good ones I found are here; Archidose has chronological reading list of 100 Eric Reinhold of 30x40 Design Workshop has a really nice list | I'd recommend *A Pattern Language* by Christopher Alexander. | 1 | 190,033 | 1,000 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihdume2 | ihdpngx | 1,658,619,774 | 1,658,617,427 | 7 | 6 | I started studying architecture at 30. Best thing I ever did, zero regrets. | Rem Koolass picked up at 40, or sth. | 1 | 2,347 | 1.166667 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihdre87 | ihdume2 | 1,658,618,246 | 1,658,619,774 | 3 | 7 | Age isn’t a factor. One of my coworkers that is amazing changed careers in his 40s. | I started studying architecture at 30. Best thing I ever did, zero regrets. | 0 | 1,528 | 2.333333 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihdre87 | ihgyiqf | 1,658,618,246 | 1,658,683,341 | 3 | 4 | Age isn’t a factor. One of my coworkers that is amazing changed careers in his 40s. | I dropped out in my second year too. Did other stuff for a while. Went back, finished my degrees only two years ago. About to have my first building complete as project lead. I'm 33. I felt all the doubts you feel. Just keep at it. | 0 | 65,095 | 1.333333 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihe0287 | ihgyiqf | 1,658,622,391 | 1,658,683,341 | 3 | 4 | Most architects are not designing sleek beautiful buildings in the middle east, they're designing water treatment facilities in Nebraska. There is no advantage to being 23 when it comes to a small office building in central Illinois. As long as you're okay with the fact that you won't be changing the world with your unique architectural vision, being nearly 30 is no problem | I dropped out in my second year too. Did other stuff for a while. Went back, finished my degrees only two years ago. About to have my first building complete as project lead. I'm 33. I felt all the doubts you feel. Just keep at it. | 0 | 60,950 | 1.333333 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihgyiqf | ihe1yvr | 1,658,683,341 | 1,658,623,314 | 4 | 3 | I dropped out in my second year too. Did other stuff for a while. Went back, finished my degrees only two years ago. About to have my first building complete as project lead. I'm 33. I felt all the doubts you feel. Just keep at it. | I graduated at 29, got my first architecture job at 34. Never too late. | 1 | 60,027 | 1.333333 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihgyiqf | ihdyi00 | 1,658,683,341 | 1,658,621,650 | 4 | 2 | I dropped out in my second year too. Did other stuff for a while. Went back, finished my degrees only two years ago. About to have my first building complete as project lead. I'm 33. I felt all the doubts you feel. Just keep at it. | Architecture is an old man’s game. It takes a long time to figure out what the hell you’re doing. You will never have enough money to retire. You’ll be fine. | 1 | 61,691 | 2 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihe0287 | ihdyi00 | 1,658,622,391 | 1,658,621,650 | 3 | 2 | Most architects are not designing sleek beautiful buildings in the middle east, they're designing water treatment facilities in Nebraska. There is no advantage to being 23 when it comes to a small office building in central Illinois. As long as you're okay with the fact that you won't be changing the world with your unique architectural vision, being nearly 30 is no problem | Architecture is an old man’s game. It takes a long time to figure out what the hell you’re doing. You will never have enough money to retire. You’ll be fine. | 1 | 741 | 1.5 | ||
w6f5ow | architecture_train | 0.74 | is it too late for me? I dripped put of school after two years of architecture because life. 8 years later I decided to go back to school and finish my Bachelor's degree and pursue a career as an architect. I'm 29 now and worried I'm too late. What has been your experience in this field and has age ever been a factor? | ihe1yvr | ihdyi00 | 1,658,623,314 | 1,658,621,650 | 3 | 2 | I graduated at 29, got my first architecture job at 34. Never too late. | Architecture is an old man’s game. It takes a long time to figure out what the hell you’re doing. You will never have enough money to retire. You’ll be fine. | 1 | 1,664 | 1.5 | ||
oek28z | architecture_train | 0.83 | Wanna be an intern? Good luck getting an internship! Alright all you principal architects out there. Question for ya: Did you have a problem finding an intern or two for the summer to take on? I had such a problem with trying to get an internship. I’m from Upstate NY and go to a school that has a rather well known name, and architecture program for the area I live in. I must have sent out emails to 20 different firms. Followed up on each one at least once, sometimes twice. Applied to every single intern position I could. Didn’t get one. I managed to grab 3 interviews, and no one wanted to hire me. I even applied to an Architectural Draftsman position with a local commercial developer, they interviewed me (that was one of the 3 mentioned before), the interview went great. The VP of the company, who was at the interview, said he was going to see if he maybe could find something to do with me. They waited a week and a half and called me to tell me ‘no hard feelings, but we were looking for someone who was going to be a little bit more permanent.’ And that ‘maybe if I wanted to in the future seek employment with them, that I should certainly apply again.’ Don’t get me wrong, those guys seemed like a great group of guys. I just felt so defeated after that one. A bunch of my friends who are from surrounding towns got internships and I am left internship-less. I have a job for the summer, it’s one I have returned to a couple summers in a row. I was just wondering if any principals and exec’s were having a hard time finding interns with the construction industry in the state it was in. As well as the way the office culture was shaping up to be. Also, a side question: should I apply to the commercial builder guys when I graduate next year? Or will they most likely not remember me? I feel so defeated. Was my portfolio was crap, or my question answering skills not the greatest? Maybe I said something wrong? I’m usually not one to overthink anything. But this one kinda sent me for a loop. | h48dsge | h476sru | 1,625,576,191 | 1,625,541,825 | 6 | 2 | Roughly $20,000 is what I estimate the cost of a summer intern to be for my firm. Some firms have that right now and some don't. If you're applying at commerical firms and not getting traction, try multi family, if you don't get anything there try sole practitioners doing single family. I did hire a 2020 grad this year, they drove for Uber and volunteered at a soup kitchen last year while rerendering projects, learning Revit, and learning VR stuff. As someone who graduated in the depths of the recession, I get it. You just gotta keep picking up the phone and sending those emails, it may not be the dream internship, but all experience is good experience at this point. My first internship was at a firm that did industrial work for chicken processing plants and cardboard factories. Not sexy, lol. | Syracuse or cornell? Anyways, the profession still hasn’t really rebounded from last years covid situation where most summer internships were either deferred or cancelled and many architects let go. It’s normal at this time to not find many places hiring, and the places that are get inundated by hundreds of applicants. | 1 | 34,366 | 3 | ||
oek28z | architecture_train | 0.83 | Wanna be an intern? Good luck getting an internship! Alright all you principal architects out there. Question for ya: Did you have a problem finding an intern or two for the summer to take on? I had such a problem with trying to get an internship. I’m from Upstate NY and go to a school that has a rather well known name, and architecture program for the area I live in. I must have sent out emails to 20 different firms. Followed up on each one at least once, sometimes twice. Applied to every single intern position I could. Didn’t get one. I managed to grab 3 interviews, and no one wanted to hire me. I even applied to an Architectural Draftsman position with a local commercial developer, they interviewed me (that was one of the 3 mentioned before), the interview went great. The VP of the company, who was at the interview, said he was going to see if he maybe could find something to do with me. They waited a week and a half and called me to tell me ‘no hard feelings, but we were looking for someone who was going to be a little bit more permanent.’ And that ‘maybe if I wanted to in the future seek employment with them, that I should certainly apply again.’ Don’t get me wrong, those guys seemed like a great group of guys. I just felt so defeated after that one. A bunch of my friends who are from surrounding towns got internships and I am left internship-less. I have a job for the summer, it’s one I have returned to a couple summers in a row. I was just wondering if any principals and exec’s were having a hard time finding interns with the construction industry in the state it was in. As well as the way the office culture was shaping up to be. Also, a side question: should I apply to the commercial builder guys when I graduate next year? Or will they most likely not remember me? I feel so defeated. Was my portfolio was crap, or my question answering skills not the greatest? Maybe I said something wrong? I’m usually not one to overthink anything. But this one kinda sent me for a loop. | h48dsge | h47aj6r | 1,625,576,191 | 1,625,544,200 | 6 | 1 | Roughly $20,000 is what I estimate the cost of a summer intern to be for my firm. Some firms have that right now and some don't. If you're applying at commerical firms and not getting traction, try multi family, if you don't get anything there try sole practitioners doing single family. I did hire a 2020 grad this year, they drove for Uber and volunteered at a soup kitchen last year while rerendering projects, learning Revit, and learning VR stuff. As someone who graduated in the depths of the recession, I get it. You just gotta keep picking up the phone and sending those emails, it may not be the dream internship, but all experience is good experience at this point. My first internship was at a firm that did industrial work for chicken processing plants and cardboard factories. Not sexy, lol. | I’ve sent probably 70-90 emails over the past 7 months looking for a graduate internship. Probably had 10 studios reply, not a single one gave me an interview. I’ve applied for draftsman jobs, even though I have no qualification towards drafting, still nothing. | 1 | 31,991 | 6 | ||
a4zmpd | architecture_train | 0.94 | [ask] Advice on how to get out of a creative slump for architecture specifically? About me: 21 years old, 3rd year at university. Been in a really bad creative slump for architecture only at the moment. Feeling more motivated in video editing and motion graphics. But I have so much work building up for architecture that I really can't do... It's been like for a month or 2, and I have a review in a few days and really need to do work. I know I CAN do it, but I really hate even trying right now. I came into architecture not knowing If i wanted to do it, I don't like some parts of the course but I love other things. I'm not sure If i want to pursue it as a career, but I know I enjoy it too much to 'give up' on it like this, and this close to my degree. Any advice in order to get out of this slump? | ebjkuk5 | ebjgw17 | 1,544,501,746 | 1,544,498,344 | 2 | -1 | One thing that has helped me in the past is having colleagues at a similar experience level that are good at listening, and good at entertaining. Any career is not always going to be fun, and you’re not always going to be motivated to keep going, but sometimes it’s more about friendship and experience than it is about the project results. Go seek out your friends and ask them about their studio work, and what’s inspiring them. The exercise isn’t about stealing ideas, it’s about finding energy and inspiration. | Get out. Get out while you still can | 1 | 3,402 | -2 | ||
a4zmpd | architecture_train | 0.94 | [ask] Advice on how to get out of a creative slump for architecture specifically? About me: 21 years old, 3rd year at university. Been in a really bad creative slump for architecture only at the moment. Feeling more motivated in video editing and motion graphics. But I have so much work building up for architecture that I really can't do... It's been like for a month or 2, and I have a review in a few days and really need to do work. I know I CAN do it, but I really hate even trying right now. I came into architecture not knowing If i wanted to do it, I don't like some parts of the course but I love other things. I'm not sure If i want to pursue it as a career, but I know I enjoy it too much to 'give up' on it like this, and this close to my degree. Any advice in order to get out of this slump? | ebjlylz | ebjgw17 | 1,544,502,829 | 1,544,498,344 | 2 | -1 | Hey mate, this happens to every architecture student at some point in their degree. I can definitely relate to you and know what it feels like being out of creativity/motivation to keep going. It feels like youve lost the passion you once had but still see some of it left and are unsure whether you should keep going or just ditch it all. My advice to you would be persevere. You just gotta hang in there and find inew inspiration in areas where they might seem mundane/repetitive. Google BIG diagrams and see how they get creative with their design processes. Also, are you minoring in Video editing/animation? Because that's what i did and really helped me pull through my 'creative slump' during my 3rd year. If you wanna chat, DM me! Always happy to help out a fellow brother! | Get out. Get out while you still can | 1 | 4,485 | -2 | ||
963qlu | architecture_train | 1 | [ask] Book recommendations on non-western architecture As the title says: Do you have any book recommendations focusing on history of non-western architecture? I myself am not a professional architect, just curious about the topic. Thanks in advance! | e3zr5r0 | e3y6vo5 | 1,533,961,875 | 1,533,909,322 | 4 | 2 | I remembered a good one that's cheap and a fast read: In Praise of Shadow. All about traditional japanese architecture. | I recommend World Architecture: A Cross-cultural History it has western architecture in it but there's definitely some good eastern stuff in here as well. | 1 | 52,553 | 2 | ||
963qlu | architecture_train | 1 | [ask] Book recommendations on non-western architecture As the title says: Do you have any book recommendations focusing on history of non-western architecture? I myself am not a professional architect, just curious about the topic. Thanks in advance! | e3xsgkv | e3zr5r0 | 1,533,887,323 | 1,533,961,875 | 1 | 4 | The Malay House: Rediscovering Malaysia's Indigenous Shelter System Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings I would bet you can find some books on Balinese architecture as its such a visited and unique spot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/4863580819/?coliid=I2VRPNNM9U6S7H&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - not specifically historical There is a whole bunch of books by this publisher I saw in The Chiang Mai airport recently, mostly modern but might have something you like - https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_pg_1?fst=p90x%3A1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ALi-Zenn+Publishing+Limited&keywords=Li-Zenn+Publishing+Limited&ie=UTF8&qid=1533886617 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440590079/?coliid=I1PQWD99ORRKMK&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - this book acctually had a bit of stuff from all over the world although its pretty basic, but might lead you somewhere. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979680719/?coliid=I18MCUO68C58AX&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - is about kashmirs vernacular https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00488BW0W/?coliid=IO9AVZWZVOXGY&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - supposedly good but out of print https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804844445/?coliid=I1TC5ZH0XKZPRG&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - worth a look https://www.amazon.com/dp/0824812042/?coliid=I16YELF6WR693R&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - chinese vernacular https://www.amazon.com/dp/0156746255/?coliid=I12WNZJT9A9H94&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118981332/?coliid=I34XP5WFHJ9GMN&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - a DK Ching book. probably good. https://www.edx.org/course/global-history-architecture-part-1-mitx-4-605x - online course https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EACCNK/?coliid=I37IJN9JDJNDQ2&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - A Book on Japanese storehouses - was lucky enough to actually find a copy of this recently . Might want to try and page /u/vitruvious | I remembered a good one that's cheap and a fast read: In Praise of Shadow. All about traditional japanese architecture. | 0 | 74,552 | 4 | ||
963qlu | architecture_train | 1 | [ask] Book recommendations on non-western architecture As the title says: Do you have any book recommendations focusing on history of non-western architecture? I myself am not a professional architect, just curious about the topic. Thanks in advance! | e3xsgkv | e3y6vo5 | 1,533,887,323 | 1,533,909,322 | 1 | 2 | The Malay House: Rediscovering Malaysia's Indigenous Shelter System Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings I would bet you can find some books on Balinese architecture as its such a visited and unique spot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/4863580819/?coliid=I2VRPNNM9U6S7H&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - not specifically historical There is a whole bunch of books by this publisher I saw in The Chiang Mai airport recently, mostly modern but might have something you like - https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_pg_1?fst=p90x%3A1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ALi-Zenn+Publishing+Limited&keywords=Li-Zenn+Publishing+Limited&ie=UTF8&qid=1533886617 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440590079/?coliid=I1PQWD99ORRKMK&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - this book acctually had a bit of stuff from all over the world although its pretty basic, but might lead you somewhere. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979680719/?coliid=I18MCUO68C58AX&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - is about kashmirs vernacular https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00488BW0W/?coliid=IO9AVZWZVOXGY&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - supposedly good but out of print https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804844445/?coliid=I1TC5ZH0XKZPRG&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - worth a look https://www.amazon.com/dp/0824812042/?coliid=I16YELF6WR693R&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - chinese vernacular https://www.amazon.com/dp/0156746255/?coliid=I12WNZJT9A9H94&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118981332/?coliid=I34XP5WFHJ9GMN&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - a DK Ching book. probably good. https://www.edx.org/course/global-history-architecture-part-1-mitx-4-605x - online course https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EACCNK/?coliid=I37IJN9JDJNDQ2&colid=3QDDJVOM6OKEU&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it - A Book on Japanese storehouses - was lucky enough to actually find a copy of this recently . Might want to try and page /u/vitruvious | I recommend World Architecture: A Cross-cultural History it has western architecture in it but there's definitely some good eastern stuff in here as well. | 0 | 21,999 | 2 | ||
p3ptb0 | architecture_train | 0.81 | Book recommendations on NYC architecture Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a book on NYC architecture for someone who just moved to the city. I'm looking for something that will detail both famous landmarks and lesser known buildings and a bit of history that goes into periods and styles of architecture in the city. This is for someone an interest in architecture and design, but no background or education on the subject. I am thinking the AIA guide may be too dense but let me know if that isn't the case. Ideally the book would be both entertaining and informative and will inspire some adventures around the city to see buildings included in the book. Thanks in advance. | h8ts65g | h8t3kcx | 1,628,886,214 | 1,628,876,397 | 8 | 5 | Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan is a 1978 book, written by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. The book serves as a retroactive manifesto for Manhattan between 1850 and 1960, analyzing the development of architecture and urban design throughout New York's history from the founding of New Amsterdam by the Dutch, to the design of the Headquarters of the United Nations by Le Corbusier. Rem Koolhaas describes the concept of 'Manhattanism', the theory of the creation and functioning of the city of New York, at length in the book. via Wikipedia Edit: This book will get you lost in the odd ‘cause and reactions’ that developed NYC throughout its history. Our built environment is a reflection of our behaviors, economy, and technology of the times to which REM weaves an unexpected history that you would otherwise read in very unrelated books about NYC. | The Robert AM Stern series is probably the best volume of work on NYC architecture ever written. 1930 and 1960 are particularly good. | 1 | 9,817 | 1.6 | ||
p3ptb0 | architecture_train | 0.81 | Book recommendations on NYC architecture Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a book on NYC architecture for someone who just moved to the city. I'm looking for something that will detail both famous landmarks and lesser known buildings and a bit of history that goes into periods and styles of architecture in the city. This is for someone an interest in architecture and design, but no background or education on the subject. I am thinking the AIA guide may be too dense but let me know if that isn't the case. Ideally the book would be both entertaining and informative and will inspire some adventures around the city to see buildings included in the book. Thanks in advance. | h8t94yi | h8ts65g | 1,628,878,647 | 1,628,886,214 | 3 | 8 | The AIA guide to NY is great but likely a little outdated by now. It’s the only book I know that comprehensively covers every part of the city. It can never spend more than a short paragraph on any one building but it gives dates and architects for thousands of buildings. | Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan is a 1978 book, written by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. The book serves as a retroactive manifesto for Manhattan between 1850 and 1960, analyzing the development of architecture and urban design throughout New York's history from the founding of New Amsterdam by the Dutch, to the design of the Headquarters of the United Nations by Le Corbusier. Rem Koolhaas describes the concept of 'Manhattanism', the theory of the creation and functioning of the city of New York, at length in the book. via Wikipedia Edit: This book will get you lost in the odd ‘cause and reactions’ that developed NYC throughout its history. Our built environment is a reflection of our behaviors, economy, and technology of the times to which REM weaves an unexpected history that you would otherwise read in very unrelated books about NYC. | 0 | 7,567 | 2.666667 | ||
b5jz85 | architecture_train | 0.95 | [Ask] Should we try to challenge the idea that we have to work more than 40 hrs/week just because that has “always” been expected of us? I’ve been working in architecture for about 4 years now. I love architecture and I love what I do. I truly enjoy most of what I do everyday. However, while I willingly put in more than 40 hours if necessary; I despise the fact that our profession seems to think it’s perfectly fine and “normal” to set unrealistic dates that force us into overtime. We work to live, we don’t live to work. I think the perspective that architects should expect to put in more than 40 hours on a regular basis is outdated and is detrimental to our personal lives. Therefore it is something that we need to challenge and excise from the profession. Does anyone else feel this way? Or should those of us who feel this way just look for another profession? | eje6pjm | eje1yyh | 1,553,572,290 | 1,553,568,265 | 46 | 25 | Should we try? I do it everyday, unless something is really urgent. Then and only then am I willing to stay longer. During the interview I specifically asked how does a regular work week look like. The response was 40 hours a week. Something obviously smelled fishy as the interview was at 7pm in the office on a friday and everyone was still there. Fast foward 6 months, still the first one to leave work everyday after 8 hours, no fucks given. There were a couple of stunned looks early on from other employees that I do not fold to peer pressure and try to "shine" especially as a new coworker. There has to be a healthy balance between work and personal life. Shit, even 8 hours in an office in front of a computer is too unhealthy and unnatural. | I work 40 hours most weeks. In a bad week, it's 45-50 hours. I am an associate in a big firm. I tell the interns to go home on time on a regular basis, and when I find out someone is working excess hours, I try to talk to them about why they're doing that, and what they're getting in return. That's not my job, I've just seen a lot of burnout over the years, and I don't want that for the people I work with. You do your best work when you are well-rested and living a balanced life. The idea of the industry standard of working extra hours is bullshit. It's something that was visited upon us, we visited it upon ourselves as young professionals, then we visit it upon young professionals going forward. It has to stop. When there's a good reason to put in OT, there's also an argument to be made for time off in lieu. If every week is a crunch week, the problem isn't you, it's project management. Do everything you can in forty hours, then get out of the office. That's all you owe. | 1 | 4,025 | 1.84 |
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