5 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Studying Architecture 

You got me in to architecture

Completely agree, One thing i've noticed is that unless you have a really open minded reviewer, it wil always seem like they are just trying to rip your project to pieces. Use the critiques as a stepping stone almost like a tutorial conversation with a few more people watching ;) So don't stress about them, especially in first year it will all seem daunting to begin with. P.s. do the work when they tell you to do it, no joke, it builds up Fast!!!

Hi David! I wish to find out from you what software you would recommend I get started with in order to comfortably express ideas for presentations

@@veronicaphiri7432 for drafting and 3-D modeling I find Revit to be superior while most students prefer Rhino and for presentations the Adobe apps like illustrator and Indesign are the best route as they are low price monthly subscriptions.

Would you say the materials for models get expensive? Do you have any tips on how to get around any expensive costs for materials in general? I’m interested in landscape architecture and I know that they also utilize a lot of models

That's a great "In a nutshell" version. Exactly what I'm talking about! Except for the Google Drive. I work out of Google Drive ( called Google Stream)

That's a good question. I'm curious as well 🤣 good luck on your studies !!!

@@Moochers aw thanks

bc a small part of you wanted to be an architect

@@YOHON I really admire architecture, unfortunately there's architects in my country like there is sand at the beach

Same.. but i wished to become architect💔

That algorithm is a stalker.....

Lmfaooo frrr. Doing my first semester 😂

Same 💀

I feel the same way

Juss like how it knows I am an architecture students.

I'm not one, but I can fairly understand, and say yes, that is a fact. My big sis back in her college days always pulled an all-nighter, she said she was already lucky if she got 3-6 hours of sleep. Some or most times her work wasn't still finished (I even, at most times, wake up 2-3 in the early morning and see her still doing her archi work), and in the weekends, she's 24/7 lying in bed, sleeping like a log, only wakes up when she needed to use the bathroom, eat or drink. Sis didn't even bother changing out of her uniform and just directly goes to sleep as she is when she gets home. I was still pretty young, like around 11-14 years of age at that time, so I wasn't thinking into it that much. Now I'm nearly sixteen and thinking back, holy crap, my big sis wasn't having the best time of her life at that time. Thanks to that, the household chores formerly done by her were given to me and my twin bro. (A family of seven here, a dad and a mom, one big sis, two big bros, and us two twins bros, me being the youngest) The trip to her uni and back home were also really long and tiresome, guess that becomes a common thing when you enter college. She had a 3 year course of architect learning before dropping out, quite a shame that she only needed 2 more years to graduate college. But she's now a contact centre agent and is a really good illustrator that also does a little part-time job of drawing anime-manga-ish stuff. :3

@@jonsena6yearsagoand949 I wish your sister well.🫶🏾

How could I have forgotten this? I wouldn't have made it without my Espresso maker

ohhh men everyone need oe specially when you only have to sleep like 1 hour

I need help with that, I don't drink coffee.

Haha! I get you. Sometimes I think about something and a few days letter RU-vid comes through. IT both creepy and rewarding haha!

RU-vid is owned by Google so if you looked up architecture schools it will show you more stuff related to your google search.

architecc LP as a recent Masters grad, I’d say two things to maybe help you out for where you are at now- - Just remember where you stand as a first year and be humble about knowing that you don’t know anything about architecture yet and that you will graduate many years from now still not knowing many things that architects need to know. Too many people feel like they are architecture experts now since they are in the major and it can really revisit you and bite you if you have that mentality. - If you are having too many mental breakdowns, be sure just to strongly consider if this is for you. Your mental health is very important. The reason I say this is because people assume school is hard but once they start working it’s all rainbows and sunshine from there when in reality the workload you have now will be the workload for the rest of your life if you continue this. Just learn to embrace the hard work and use your time to do what you’re truly passionate about.

@@David-bx2mw thanks for your advice! And it's all going a lot better now, I'm actually having a lot of fun doing projects especially now since it's all coming to an end ~ and while I still have a lot to learn, I can finally understand a little what exactly the teachers are expecting I, for a 2 weeks was doubting if it was anything for me, but after overcoming those weeks I don't think anything else would fit me personality so well... tho you never know, it's only my 1st year after all

A wise man said Sacrificing few years of partying Will lead you a freedom

Just take this time to learn your own process. Over the months you’ll be able to create and critique simultaneously which makes things a lot easier and more efficient.

@@architecclp2647 thanks for leaving an update! how are you doing now?

100 percent!

this brings me a lot of peace as I am a believer as well, but struggled so much to commit to what I always liked, arch. I always wanted God to push it right in front of me but my overthinking never allowed me to see. Im currently trying to transfer out and pursue a B.arch, so thank you for commenting as this is a reminder to seek God and pray for help and a clearing for my future passions. God bless you!!

Hello D.M. Thank you very much for this comment. I am a recent business school graduate and have been working in the data world for a year now. Absolutely hate it and wanting to switch my career to architecture while I am still young (24 this year.) What type of program are you currently attending or attended? Master's or something else? And do you agree that, you have to work harder than your peers due to the lack of prior experience in the architecture realm? And any advice for me as a fellow business student who is trying to tip my foot into the arch world? Thank you very much and hope you and your love ones are healthy and safe!

I am also a Business Management Student but will proceed to architecture in college

I'm completely like u sis. Im 21, was studying econs and now Im in Italia to follow my true passion.

Haha! Yes; if you can't get to a scanner, at least take pictures or use a scanning app on your phone. You can always go back and re-scan on an actual scanner, but try and save often!

It can be. I've been there. Learn to manage your time and it will get easier. Focus on making schedules of the things you have to do and plan on doing those things on time so that you do not fall behind. You got this!

Time management is huge in architecture and is something you’ll get better at through the years. Learn as much as you can from all areas of art so that you can draw from those things to use within your own projects.

Thank you for your detailed response. I know what you mean; the same thoughts used to cross my mind but I never shared those thoughts with anyone. I'm really glad this video offered some help. That's the right idea: no excuses!

why canada

Sorry, I'm late but as a Canadian most will welcome you with open arms. if you're still thinking about it DON NOT MOVE TO ONTARIO the living cost is way too high. glad you're thinking about moving here well if you still are.

Awesome! Let us know how it goes!

I'm glad you've documented your projects. Great job!

I'm glad it helped you. You're welcome.

Hey! That's really great. A lot of work that I do (professional) is actually interior architecture. It's quite common actually.

That’s cool! In my region its so not common and i have to explain it and it’s potential every time i mention it to someone lol. Interesting if that what you practice! Do more videos about it maybe?

Big Belly yo, I’m moving across the country so I can study this next year. Would you recommend it?

I'm glad you were able to save all your work. It's awesome going back and looking at what you did a few years ago, isn't it?

Hey! Thanks for the compliment. The plan is to always be honest with people so that they get a better idea about the career.

Check out my video on things I recommend you do before starting school. I just posted it a couple of days ago. Good luck!

Thanks dude!!!! How come you can't anymore?!

Super cool; can't wait to hear about your experience. Good luck!

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!

Glad it was helpful! 🍻😃

That really means a lot. Thanks for sharing that comment with me :]

That's super exciting! Congrats!

You should've asked for something he didn't save. That'd be funny :p

Lol! I just stared at my wall for like 10 seconds thinking about this haha. Honestly, it would have been something like that Tenacious D song "Tribute" - where they sing about how they made the greatest song in the world but then they forgot it. I would have been like , "this is the best project any one has ever made - but i have no proof"

I never thought about this. Sounds like a cool idea! I'll have fun looking back and critiquing my own work . Thank you!

@@Moochers hahaha yeah, that'd be really funny haha

Frederik Schorling 🔥

Really cool. Thanks for letting me know. Good luck in your studies!

Thanks so much! Really cool of you to let me know :]

You're welcome! I'm glad they help out!

Wow, good luck! :D

That's amazing! Next fall?

@@Moochers Yes! Just waiting to hear back from my applications:)

That's great! Good luck in the future!

Haha that's super cool! Good luck on all your studies and have fun!

I know what you mean, but honestly, it's not too late at all to start using some of this info.

Fusing both architectural-design,& construction-of engineering?

"How do you know if architecture is not for you"

Schools teach you how to design, they don’t really teach you the “rules” of architecture. I wish they would have included that in the curriculum even if only slightly. Mostly it’s just learning that stuff on your own time. Great work man, still one of the most underrated arch channels I’ve found. Cheers🍻

I have studied one year of architecture, and I totally wasn't prepared for it. It wasn't my first choice, and I would've liked to know that it's insanely hard to study architecture if it's not your first choice. I would've liked to know that you either should go for architecture completely or just search something else.

Fabian Van Der Elst may I ask why exactly was hard for you, or what you didn't like? Just because I'm not sure if I would like this study field or not

Why

True as fuck haha

It's just... A lot. I actually went into engineering after my architecture degree and now spend most of my time cursing architects for being idiots and demanding the impossible. But architecture school is just hell.

Yeeeh it’s hell I’m transferring course next year after 2 years studying archi...not for everyone I guess!

@@laurabilling3561 i have study architecture in algeria and its realy hell 😂 now i understund thatits the same every where 😪

That's great that your school made you do that!

Sleep deprivation, yes totally. Lack of social life, quite the opposite actually, lots of group projects and party's. Feels like being part of a huge family haha

I'm really glad to hear that!

Glad you liked it !

I'm glad you enjoyed it that much! there are two locations in this video : 1) Florida International University campus 2) Brickell City Center Both in Miami, FL

I'm glad to hear that. Good luck 😃🍻

Glad you liked it!

Cool :D Thanks for the comment!

I know this is not what you want to hear but you are way toooo young to put so much pressure on you! I think you should take a lot of time to explore things that interest you! Read books and watch videos about things that interest you and try doing those things yourself. Don't worry if you're not good at something, that comes after, but focus on finding what exactly you enjoy doing! I'm glad that this video helped you but don't worry about setting your future in stone just yet. Have fun and explore. Thank you for you comment and your compliment, and I wish you lots of luck!

Thank you mooch, sure will do! 😃

What!? So exciting! Good luck!

😀🍻

Hey! Im from ph too and im considering to take architecture for college. It worries me that i do know how to draw but i dont draw a lot buildings.. But how was the experience on being an architectuee student in ph?

You're welcome!

What does it take to become a construction manager and what is the job like? I'm interested in both!

Thanks!

I know what you mean :D

Hey! Thanks so much!!!! I will make one soon :D

Thanks! Thanks for sharing that awesome story with us about your life. I did not know about these Kit houses. I had to google it to see, couldn't believe it. Still have some more to research on that; super interesting. Again, thanks for sharing !!!!

Thank you for watching !

Right? They are located in Miami! 🍻😃

That's some good advice. Suggesting the client to hire a specialist for the specific program is also appropriate. 🍻😃

Cool! Glad it helped. 😃

Super cool! Good luck with your channel!

Yes, great point. Friends will make the experience so pleasant!

Thanks! I was struggling cause I feel I've got some issues people comment on here and thought it was only me... But hearing your voice, makes us relate, connect and improve. Thanks for it! Greetings from Latinamerica.

That actually sounds like a great experience :D Are you enjoying it?

Glad it helped. Go compete! I wish you lots of luck!

Exactly! Never too late! Good luck on your studies

That's awesome! Congrats!