As a third year Landscape Architecture student all i can say is that these pros are very accurate (especially the time management/organisation). Also for those that are planning on studying architecture, i suggest you dont underestimate the work load and expectations that they put on you. Its very mentally draining but seeing the outcome of a project/design makes it worthwhile.
Just finished my undergrad and time management is something I struggle with a lot unfortunately. Specifically reaching a stopping point on a design project to give myself enough time to get to all the required drawings. Some impactful advice that I’ve recently come across, “done is better than perfect”. This is something that keeps me quite anxious as deadlines and architecture are a couple, nonetheless, really appreciate and value this content.
@@Moochers They made us download apps, take pictures of things around us like our refrigerator, and use the pattern for another project. They had us make models, for a project using ANYTHING! I used cardboard boxes later, we toured firms, and towards the end of the program we had to talk to an audience of teachers, students, & architects, about our models. Which was good they gave me honest feedback which I listened to, and changed certain things about my model that they suggested. It was awesome finally, going to college in for architecture in January.
@@djoldsoulkid3407 What an amazing experience. I feel like everyone should go through this experience before even THINKING about going to architecture school. Nice!
I just finished high school and I qualified in the architecture entrance exam for getting a good college. This video really helped me understand things better. Thank U🤘
Is it a good thing that I’m going into architecture school with a general idea of basic design? For all my years in high school I was taught in a drafting class how to make at least decent floor plans, elevations, placements for plumbing electrical hvac etc. The problem is whenever I try to apply those things I learned in my projects I’ve been told I’m not allowed to use them because “it’s showing off and has no emotion”. I know professors are supposed to be hard on you to create better work but something seems different when you’re told to never do what I’ve done.
Lol I didn't get good at any of those things after arch school. Except creativity, and not afraid to try new things etc.. but i was already doing those things b4 arch school. It's similar to everything else listed. Arch school doesn't make you those things. It enhances what you already are capable of, or you survive with what you already have, with maybe slight improvements due to exposure.
I responded to another one of your comments. I'll just add to this comment that many people who joined architecture school (back when I went), had never sketched, made models, designed, etc. So they were not "capable" of those things, per se, because they had never attempted them. They learned these skill through repetition.
Also those skills can be acquired pursuing other avenues as well. Like creating a business develops those skills. So does becoming a fighter. ANY pursuit of excellence develops those skills. Architecture is not special in that way. This list is kind of bogus imo. As it applies to the topic at hand anyways.
Starting a business and becoming a fighter do not deal with public speaking the way that architecture does. As a matter of fact, both of those can be quite the opposite experience (i.e train by yourself, spar with a partner, fight one opponent). Where as in architecture you rely on your communication to convey your thoughts and designs. Other careers may also definitely develop you in similar ways but architecture is unique in that you are constantly creating a design (subjective) and then presenting it to clients and consultants. The next point is about losing your fear of failure. Again, your point is noted about this being the case for other professional careers, which is true, but with architecture, it's highly exaggerated. As I mentioned in the video, you are presented with challenges every week (both school and professionally) where you have to present your ideas and there will ALWAYS be changes. This repetition is like training that allows you to disconnect from your emotions (when it comes to failure) and focus on solutions instead. So although I agree with you that a lot of other careers offer these skills, architecture is one of the few that make you exercise them on a daily/weekly basis.
@@Moochers business sells ideas. Lol. They have to sell. That's what a business is. Okay sure, the constant exposure and repetition I guess is unique. Although that's with any design school, from graphic design, to industrial design. As with all schools, it provides that structure you wouldn't be able to impose on yourself. To me this list is not unique to architecture school.
I would appreciate your thoughts on going to architecture school if you’ve been out of school for a while and you’re in your 30’s. It’s something that I think about it a lot because I never finished school. But I can’t decide if it’s the right thing to do…
When I was in school, there were 2 or 3 others that were in there 30's 40's and 50's who were taking arc classes with me. They were all in other industries related to architecture and they wanted to have a license to strengthen their careers. It's not something that I would do if I were in that position. It takes 3-5 years to get a degree, it's really time consuming, and it's expensive. The only reasons I would tell you to go for it is if you meet a few of these: 1) you have extra money that you don't really need and are looking to invest 2) you need a license (you want to be an architect) 3) you have a lot of extra time (at least 20 hours a week MINIMUM) But if you really want to go to school because you want to work in a firm, I would say skip the school part. You can start to connect to firms and let them know that you are interested in working there. I worked at a firm once that would hire people from other careers who were interested in learning. They would even get paid! (Paid internship). So this is the route I would take. You could contact various firms and see if there is a way to get your foot in the door by shadowing, or even just meeting up with them and having them go over detail what you're interested and how you could help eachother. Most likely they will want someone who knows one of the following programs : autoCAD, Revit, or Archicad. I would say that it can take 3 - 6months to learn one of these (the next one will be faster because they share similarities). Once you are comfortable with these programs, you have 100 x higher chances of working in a firm than without learning them. I would still meet with a firm just to start building your network. This path will allow you to draft, manage projects, and even design (occasionally). You won't be able to sign/seal (stamp) plans without school/license, but really, that's minimal in my opinion. I'll make a video on this in the near future and go over more detail. Hope that helps !
@@Moochers That was more than helpful. I currently work for a company doing truss design and I was very surprised when I was hired because I didn’t have a degree. However, I had taken drafting and autoCAD courses when I was in school which helped get me in the door, but I’m often overwhelmed by the knowledge that my senior coworkers have and I always wonder if going back to school would help get me to the next level. Especially with understanding different concepts and being able to apply what I already know to be of better service to my fellow coworkers. I’ve learned so much from my boss and coworkers who are architects, engineers, designers and managers. I’m trying to get as much as I can out of them before they retire, but I feel like I’m learning at a slow pace. I’ve even done volunteer builds with Habitat for Humanity just to have a better grasp of what’s happening in the field and get my hands dirty, but I always feel like I’m lacking in knowledge. Eventually though I’d like to be able to work on my own designs to perhaps start a business. I look forward to your next video and thank you so much for replying.
( I hope this helps any college student who is currently rethinking their life choices at 3AM on the day of a final review xD ) I think its kind of funny that most of these pros are lifestyle related and maybe less to do with why people get into architecture or design, I also agree with them. In my opinion, the pros and cons are kind of balanced. If you know you want to be in the design or art industry, architecture or not, architecture school will give you the tools to navigate it, whether its design fundamentals, the ability to learn design softwares, or the ability to networking or learn to do so. It's basically a "more professional", bonafide art degree. It also depends on what school you go to though. On the other hand, architecture as a dicipline involves way to much stress for little pay in my opinion, and thats not to say the work isnt fulfilling for some who genuinely love construction and the process. Personally, I graduated this last May and have been interning for the last year. I've been rethinking career paths and whether or not becoming an architect in the long run is worth it or if I should try to use the skills I attained in some industries where they are applicable and the work is much more fulfilling. I'd like to mention that I have only interned for a public school district's facility design/const dept. and a large corporate firm, so my experiences may drastically differ from people who have worked in small/medium firms.
I love when viewers are aware of the background lol. It's funny to see what's pointed out. That can is for mints (watermelon, green apple, tangerine) - it's empty now though. I should probably throw it away :D
Hi Mooch, I am a current architecture student at university and I am only in my second year. I’ve heard that securing a good job in this field is tough so I thought I should look for things like internships. Still though, do you have any tips for securing that internship or first job?
Yes! I agree with that. Your first job is the toughest. I'm going to make a video on this but here are some ideas : start a linked in account and add ALL local firms. Check back every so often and see if they post anything about internship opportunities. Message them once or twice a month just to say hi. Introduce yourself first and let them know that you are looking for an internship (once or twice a month when you say hi, make sure that you remind them of your goal). Once you land an internship, continue to stay connected with them. Make sure ALL your arc professors know that you are looking. Make sure they know that you are a good student. Maintain a professional relationship with ALL staff and faculty - It's not who YOU know... it's who knows YOU!
Those who is/was in architecture school, were your professions BRUTAL during critic session? Like did they were smash your project? They were savage at my school. 😂 smh
