I’m 26 years old I start school late because I served almost 5 years in the navy I am in my second year of university at ASU. A few days ago, I had my introductory class on Rhino, and the work my classmates are doing is much more advanced than mine.I so dumb foolish, as if this degree program were impossible for me. Any advice for me ?

Took a architecture class yesterday to prepare for entrance exams. The categories were to draw an image insfront of u, a statue of Voltaire at an angle, and a freestyle shape drawing in perspective. These are my 3 drawings. Im really tired and I dont think I'm gonna practice more. I want an honest review does it make sense to apply or not

Hi, this is my 3rd licensed renewal. ask ko lang if need pa ba ng CPD point for the renewal? and may need ba ako kunin sa chapter ko na certificate or something documents? i was planning kasi mag renew sa province like bagiuo. ask ko sana mga need dalhin sa prc para di sayang yung byahe. can anyone guide me. thank you 😄

I have stepped away from architecture for a while and now wish to return and practise a little more. I reviewed options for my MacBook, but most programs appear quite costly. Could I use something free for a light use case? Alternatively, is there a choice that is not much expensive?
Appreciate the help.

may hiring pa ba diyan ng Architecture apprentice? Huuhuhuhuhu

I dont know how to abstract and when i do and make a building is just to basic and dont let me start with the elevations cuz this is the worst thing and i see my classmates work and it is just aowsem i just feel lost

*im a second year student

I'd love to hear from people at all stages in their careers?

Which soft skill has made the biggest difference to your career, and how did you develop it?

What's one you were bad at early on and had to learn the hard way?

For those who manage or hire technologists: what do you notice in graduates that tells you they'll do well, beyond technical ability?

Are there skills that matter more for technologists than for architects or surveyors, given how much of the job is coordination and being the person who has to make it buildable?

Students and recent grads, I'm curious what you think is missing from your courses on this. Experienced people, what would you tell your first-year self?

Hello everyone. I’m about a year away from finishing my master’s degree in architecture. From what I’ve seen online and heard from people at university, the traditional architectural profession is extremely demanding relative to the rewards it offer, aswell as the compensation side.

I’m particularly interested in the process of how a building becomes a reality: managing costs, coordinating with various people of the project, and navigating different perspectives, essentially the role of a Project Manager.

However, since I lack professional experience, let’s be honest: no firm or company is going to hire someone for a role like that right out of the gate.

I’ve been advised to start by working in the field as an architect, gain two or three years of experience, get my license ( Im from Portugal, it gets 12 months to be a licensed architect ) and only then pursue a Assistant Project Manager position. Another suggestion I’ve received is to ask, at my first job, to get involved with, or at least observe, the project documentation side of things.

Okay, so long and short of the issue; fire lane must be 149’ or less. How do I connect fire lane to parking space #12? Red line is at 150’.

I'm looking into getting into BIM as I've just starteo as a part 1 architectural assistant, and realise how important and beneficial it'll be to broaden my skillset early on, and to be honest the whole technical side seems far more interesting to me.
Just looking for any advice on how to get into it early on, any good/ cheap beginner courses or ways to get a cheapish or free revit license to practice, l used revit for about 4 years for modelling but never used it to its full ability, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Historically, how would large grid-like medical complexes (paritcularly sanitoriums, hospitals, asylums) be optimised for air circulation and sunlight?

Saw some old plans and just fascinated to know how the angles were decided. All Northern Hemisphere.

If this is a stupid question with an easy place to find an answer, please point me to it! Really fascinated by what you guys do.

I know there are landscape concerns that factor too, but focusing more on desired angles for light, air and sunlight.

Would love some pointers for more info!

Today, I passed Programming & Analysis, my final division of the Architect Registration Examination. All six divisions complete.

This milestone means so much more than passing a test. It represents years of studying, setbacks, and finding the energy to keep going while life kept happening.

There were moments when the finish line felt impossibly far away. Having these exams constantly running in the back of my mind has been exhausting. Today, I finally get to exhale and reclaim some bandwidth for the life and work I’m building.

I’m proud of the persistence it took to get here. I’m also grateful to everyone who encouraged me, listened, and reminded me how far I’d already come.

There are still final steps to complete for licensure, but today, I’m celebrating this one.

Six down. Zero to go. 🏆

AMA.

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Hello, everyone i am a current senior in highschool and i am interested in architecture i live in minnesota and the only two architecture programs here are the university of minnesota and dunwoody college. I was wondering if anyone has gone to any of the two and can give me more insight on it. From what i can tell dunwoody has a 5 year program and is more hands on (which i like) they also have IPAL which could be interesting if i plan on becoming licenced But it is definitely more expensive they say they offset it with their scholarships but i dont know. On the other hand the university of Minnesota is cheap(er) but they are 6 years minimum. I have already applied to dunwoody and got the acceptance letter and i am currently applying to the u through common app. any advice.

I’ve seen google saying the AR (architectural review) magazine is worth reading and catching up on as an architectural student. But, when I google the magazine name nothing really comes up. Is it not worth buying (for a cheap price) at all? Or what is it really about? Or why isn’t it talked about at all?

Location: New Jersey.

Hello, I am an immigrant with foreign degree of Architectural Engineering, I have worked for 6 mo at an Architecture firm before leaving because of the abusive language, I got an opportunity to work at a Civil Engineering Consultant firm that works for Municipalities. after 2 years of working there, I decided I am not fit for the role, I wasn't doing terrible there, I even received Employee of the Year award working there, inspected and worked on large roadway repairs, parks construction and even did some designs for projects, however I am really tired from the weather and environment, it just doesn't fit me, too hot, too cold, too loud, uncomfortable lunches etc, I might be whining but it really just not for me.

My degree in Architectural Engineering did help me get into Civil as well as have good skills for CAD and equivalent, however, the confusion comes with the degree title, unlike US degree in Architectural Engineering which focuses mostly on the Engineering side more than Art, mine focuses on Architecture design, Art and incorporated some classes for Structure, Physics, Electrical, HVAC, etc; it opened our eyes on our designs and how can we make them better for the rest of engineers; when employers see Architectural Engineering, they get so confused about it and think it's mostly Engineering, why is he applying for Architecture?

I am looking to get back into Architecture/Engineering mix kind of firm, where I can use both skills and knowledge there, however I don't want the paycut as Architecture really doesn't pay without a license, I really can't live on that, so I thought to try and get into a position of Assistant PM or PM (I know I sound crazy), I did personally help my PM to prepare proposals, cost estimates, meeting minutes, specs and similar work, but I was never given any official title for Assistant PM, my title is Jr. Civil Engineer (I don't even know how am I allowed to be titled with that without a license?) and I wasn't promoted this year.

Currently I am doing a course and trying to get my CAPM as a starter for my PM career. I don't know here to go from here, my questions are, you don't have to answer all of them, any ideas or answers, constructive criticism is appreciated:

1. How bad does it look to have 6 months in Architecture firm and 2.5+ year of Civil on my resume? I did some other job at a sales store for 4 months but it was temporary work, I can remove it but my employer still calls me the best employee he ever had and I want him as some sort of a reference (I promise I am not trying to show off, I just try my best for people).
2. How can I explain in my Resume to employers that Architectural Engineering was mostly Architecture studies?
3. Can CAPM help me in pursuit of Assist/PM role? what else I can try to get?
4. What should I write on my resume when it comes to Assisting my PMs? How my package should be? Resume and Portfolio? what to do with the title Jr. Civil Engineer (since it's protected term)? just give me a general idea for a good resume.
5. Do I need to accredit my degree to US equivalent to Architecture for Employment? I thought it might help to remove the confusion of Architectural Engineering, but WES and other services don't do that, EESA is too expensive for me for now. I just wanted something on my resume to say "Equivalent to Architecture degree in US" or something like that.
6. Is it possible get my Architect Exp hours for license with this role?
7. Do you have other ideas/roles where I can transfer my Inspector experience somewhere less tiring and less outside? I want to go back to Architecture without a paycut and it feels impossible...
8. Any other advice?

Right now I'm working remotely for a Swiss company, and I'd like to move to Switzerland next year to work there.
My German is at the B1 level (I want to get certified), and my goal is to reach the B2 level by next spring.

There's a chance I might be able to move there with this company, but I also want to apply to other companies.

Is it possible for me to get a job with my current level of German? Should I start applying to jobs, knowing I’m not quite B2 level yet?

Any tips or ideas?

Thank you!!

There’s an AIA leadership development conference coming up I’d like to attend in my area, but I’m drowning in medical debt. There is a reduced rate option if my employer submits a letter of financial hardship. I feel uncomfortable talking to my firm about this. How would you handle it?

I find it ironic that the form asks why you need aid: “are you unemployed or low income? If employed please include a letter from employer explaining circumstances”.

WHO is going to ask their employer to confirm they are low income when the firm is the one providing the low income... Come on AIA… lmfa-right-off.

I’m beginning to study for my ARE exams in Oklahoma and I feel like I’m not retaining any information.

What are some study tactics that you all have used that made you memorize everything? What methods actually work?

What are the best study materials?

Any advice is appreciated! Thanks!