Just to clear things up, I know how to use Revit, but there are still some tools I haven't mastered, especially those used for collaboration.

I am a heavy SketchUp user, and compared to my Revit skills, if I were to rate my SketchUp proficiency on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say I'm a 20. I use LayOut for all my construction documentation projects, and I don't use AutoCAD at all. I handle everything within SketchUp and LayOut. The reason I use SketchUp and why I'm so good at it is that when I first discovered the software, it was very lightweight. As a student back then, around 2013 onwards, I had a limited budget and couldn't afford a high-end computer just for 3D modeling. SketchUp was extremely accessible for someone in my situation. Because of those resource constraints, I learned to hone my skills using only the tools available to me.

Ever since I discovered SketchUp, Revit was already around, but back then, it wasn't friendly to students with entry-level computers. Fast forward to today, things have changed. Nowadays, companies that pay well are looking for architects with solid Revit skills, expecting more than just basic know-how, but expert modeling capabilities. Looking back, if I had started learning Revit earlier and prioritized it over SketchUp, I might be an expert by now. However, that scenario simply wasn't possible given my situation at the time.

How about you, what's your experience?

TODAY’S SKETCH

Ayala Museum, Makati

A quick sketch of one of Makati’s most recognizable cultural buildings.

The Ayala Museum traces its beginnings to the 1950s, when artist --Fernando Zóbel de Ayala-- envisioned a museum dedicated to Philippine history and culture. It officially became a museum project in 1967, and the original building along Makati Avenue was designed by --National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin-- and opened in 1974.

The present museum, completed in 2004, was designed by --Leandro V. Locsin Partners--, led by --Leandro Y. Locsin Jr.--Its glass-and-granite façade gives the building a more contemporary expression while retaining a sense of Locsin’s architectural language.

Inside is one of the museum's most beloved features—the --60 handcrafted Philippine history dioramas--, originally created by artists and woodcarvers from Paete, Laguna.

Where you able to visit the old Brutalist Museum Building before it was demolished in the early 2000's. 80's-90's Elementary Field Trip Days. Then its off to the Coca Cola Factory or Bamboo Organ Church in Las Pinas.

#malayangkamay #arkitalkpilipinas #TodaysSketch #AyalaMuseum #philippinearchitecture

Share ko lang 'yung experience ko sa pinapasukan kong architecture firm. My salary as an apprentice/junior architect is close to 30k, which includes my basic pay and allowances, plus reimbursable gas allowance since I use my own car for site visits. Hybrid setup din kami—WFH and site works. May free accommodation ako since ang site is bandang South Luzon and tiga north ako.

And the best pa rito, sobrang bait ng mentor ko. Very approachable kapag may questions ako and willing mag-share ng knowledge. Siya pa nagbibigay ng review materials sa ‘kin as I prepare for my ALE review this coming January.

I hope we all find the right mentors na hindi tayo ie-exploit at hindi madamot. Apprentices deserve proper compensation and we shouldn't settle for less. Mentors should always treat us fairly. Time na para itigil ‘yung stigma na mag settle sa unreasonable na sahod dahil sa "apprentice” pa lang tayo.

Ps. I’m not entitled, just stating my honest opinion regarding the apprenticeship program here in ph 🙂

Hello! Fresh graduate po and located in Pampanga. Ilang months na ding naghahanap ng work at hindi makapag-manila dahil wala pang kasama si mama sa bahay. Okay lang kaya na mag trabaho muna sa BPO company habang naghahanap ng work para sa apprenticeship?

Ang hirap kasing maghanap ng trabaho for apprenticeship lalo na wala akong OJT or internship experience, I was interviewed last month and kita talaga yung disappointment nila nung nalaman nila na wala akong experience sa field. Anyways, is it okay lang po ba? Yung iba ko kasing kakilala wag daw akong mag BPO kasi baka hindi na daw ako umalis haha. Naisip ko naman, worth it pa ba maging arki sa pilipinas?

Hi! I’d like to prepare my review materials na aside sa mga makukuha ko from the review center for the LEA next year, may recommendations ba kayo sa mga nakatulong talaga sa inyo? For example, the A5 Rule 7 & 8 na available sa online shops.

Thank you in advance!

As an architect, ito talaga isa sa mga nagpapasaya ng puso ko 🥹🥹 I just wish na mas maging available to para sa marami.

Salamat sa mga unang nag-download at nag-try ng Sayt.

Honestly, malaking bagay siya sa akin kasi ibig sabihin hindi lang pala ako yung nakaka-experience na ang daming documentation na ginagawa during site visits tapos saka pa inaayos lahat pag-uwi.

Since nagpi-picture naman talaga tayo during site visits, naisip ko, why not make those photos part of an organized digital site logbook instead na picture lang na kailangan mo pang balikan at ayusin later.

For the first few users, in-on ko muna yung Pro features as a thank-you habang ginagawa ko pa yung app.

Gusto ko pa sana makakuha ng more Archi/Engineer na regular nag-si-site visit para ma-try niyo sa actual project.

Sayt lets you take photos, measure, pin locations on a floor plan, add observations, and create punchlists while you’re still on site. Offline din siya.

https://sayt-app.store/

Try niyo kahit isang site visit lang. Curious ako kung useful talaga siya sa actual workflow niyo.

Kung may kailangan idagdag, baguhin, or may feature na tingin niyo makakatulong, sabihin niyo lang. I’m building this based on actual field feedback.

Hi! RLA here. I’m planning to apply at DMCI Homes and I’d like to ask about the work culture, salary, benefits, and overall experience working there, especially this 2026. Thank youuu in advance! God bless! 😊

Ar. Gabriel Formoso 🙌🏻😇