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To hear anyone on RU-vid claim that there’s meaning in the world is mind blowing. Particularly since it’s not reality through the lens of pop culture. I’m so happy I’ve been coming across more thoughtful and decent influencers online. I had no idea this could be possible, that truth and health could be researched on RU-vid. My well being has since been better because of individuals interested in truth and meaning like you and others. So far, so good!
This is great for anyone starting out. I'm a landscape architect and had similar experiences. Also, communication is key in dealing with consultants, clients, and colleagues. Don't be a hardass, but learn to be persuasive. I wrestled D1, so understand how to be a hardass, but learning how to be persuasive is so much more productive!!!
“Enthusiasm is common and endurance is rare” That just hit me like a ton of bricks. I got my bachelors in architecture last year, took a small break then spent half a year looking for jobs and has finally got one in an small firm. It really is the endurance and perseverance to achieve my goals that has kept me going. This video was amazing. You are amazing. Please keep making them. It’s great to hear a female voice in the architecture world. Just added Grit into my book library.
Thank you so so so much for being so COURAGEOUS and AUTHENTIC educating us and building this community. You have no idea how much you help me. I’m also an architect and there’s a lot no one tell us, normally everybody hides their lessons learned or their growth process. Thank you.
I feel like you don't only talk about architecture. Your videos are super educational and a lot of people can learn from them even people like who don't want to pursue architecture. You tackle a lot of subjects surrounding your career and our society and bring an architectural perspective on it . That's why even though I probably will never design a building I still love your content .
I just started watching you recently but I'm already such a fan. Thank you so much for being so open about your career and the industry! You make it seem a lot less exclusive and more achievable!
I am going through a tough journey, and I feel like a heavy baggage. But as you said in the video, "something can be monumental to you in the moment, it can be relatively small to other people." I will find my way to remove that baggage and improve myself more. I hope to find a community of people on my same path soon!
I very much appreciate how excited you are about architecture and how you describe it because i feel like i don't put forth the effort needed to enjoy talking about architecture on a deeper level. I tend to look at my classmates who are expressive over past architects/buildings as if they are pretending to take interest just for a good grade. But, the way you explain and describe it is so expressive and i really appreciate the seriousness combined with the love for architecture that you display in your video. Hope that makes sense.
Hi @DamiLee I am a Highschool student in the Philippines I really like drawing even though it's not that good and I am still practicing, I know that there's a reason why I like drawing. Its because I enjoyed watching Architecture and making new creative things! I have learned a lot and been growing when watching your videos!
Hi Dani I found your content at first in Tick Tock and then your RU-vid channel. I really enjoy all of your content it is ver educational. I have my BA in business and have been in the workforce for many years. I am finally being true to myself and finally have the courage to pursue my true dreams and that is to study architecture. Thank you for your advice sharing your journey. Everything is soooo helpful and interesting. Thanks again.
I heard you talk about a number of life lessons that I too feel are appropriate to engineering. Learning is inherently painful, and so are your mistakes but it makes you a better person and a better professional. I'm a retired aerospace engineer in Seattle. Though I don't have a master's degree, I can relate to just about everything you said. I'm happy for you Dami . . . give em' hell girl!
It was the realization for me that in all the things I loved, as far as concept art, design, and engineering, they could all be applied in architecture. I'm 32, and can't believe it took me so long, but I'm absolutely undeterred in my focus with the understanding of the implications that such a profession could lend to other's benefit and service.
I went from wanting to go into Medicine school and becoming a pediatrician to architecture graduate school and walking the promenade of design, construction and long nights. The way I see the world as an architect is like reading the matrix. Is really hard to be an architect and run a business, but it's worth it.
I did my tenure at Ryerson in Mechanical Engineering in the late 70’s. Over my career I have always been impressed with the work of my engineering peers in Civil engineering and Architecture. When you go to the Skydome or cross the many Bridges across Canada I salute your professional creds. Good luck with your career
Thanks for your honesty. I'm glad for you, that you could build your skills and found passion! For me speaking, I always think I'm trapped in a loop. I'm still looking desperately for good skills. Unfortunately I din't find my profession. Now I'm in my early 30s and just tired to search. This video gave me a lot today! Greetings from Germany 🍀
I totally agree with all the things you said and I learned a lot. I am a person that really needs to be challenged to keep growing. I also really value personal growth. Thank you so much for being a role model and motivation for me. I am in Gr12 and applying to architecture school. I also applied to Ryerson really hope I get in. Waiting to hear back your videos are really getting me excited for my next few years whether in architecture or not. 🥰☺️Keep making awesome videos!💕
Learning smt is hard (Sigh) School in general is hard I just changed my major to architecture and hearing that it’s hard during and after college gives me a real reality check so thanks for the reality check but this doesn’t mean I’m gonna switch my major again😆
Hi Architect! I just pass the boards and finally Im an Architect now, same as you I dont have that high grades and I dont know that architecture would be my job , btw got my first job right now on a design and build firm and its nice everyday is a learning, thank you for sharing your story you're amazing !
I know nothing about architecture but sort of learned drafting from my father who worked a while doing final drafts for architecture and drawing elevation maps for civil engineering.
A bit late but I used to watch your videos last year I just returned here watching again bcoz I take my board exam this last month after 2 years of waiting. One of the most informative channel here in youtube.
Hi demmi I'm a retired architect from the UK I've really enjoyed watching your channel having been out if the industry for several years I had to retire for health reasons but as you know architecture is a vocation not just a job!I really miss not being involved anymore and also the team working aspect if the job my last project was a 40million pound mainstream academy building which combined two secondary schools and a special needs school with a high focus on autism it was completed after I recovered and is working well to my knowledge in order to secure funding the building had to secure a high rating for environmental design ie natural ventilation thermal performance etc I wanted to thank you for what you are doing in you tube as it sort of returns me back to the work environment u loved ps without the stress PPS I have a friend in Canada who I will be visiting next year I'll have to look you up ?where is you practice?kindest regards Richard gee(RIBA) take care and stay safe
Im in completely different field of study practice. However, I'm very passionate in building and remodeling, that's my hobby... my full time hobby. I buy, destroy (a little), i plan and rebuild... i love it so much that i can keep doing it without any breaks or lose a lot of sleep. Question is, can i self learn architecture to be able to do it the "correct and professional " way and if yes... where should i start? I'd like to be able to present my blueprints/ plans to a structural engineer and architect much better 😉
I always thought Architecture was in a teir system, you know like designing an SRO sounds easier than designing a highrise, which is easier than designing a bridge or canal. 1,2,3. like that or mabe BA MA DR
Never knowing if u like it or not until you try it veri true to me 💀✋ I used to hate the idea of being architect when I didn’t try it but actually doing it is really fun
Jump cuts.......to many.........if any.? I like your info. There is a lot to be said for an organic flow. Your gestures are in a word, impactful. So jump cuts along with your impactful gestures I think over emphasize your imagery and can be distracting. You are strong with your information and I think it is awesome, Your flow will be more organic and compliment your femininity without so many or no jump cuts. This is just a thought that came to me while watching. So please don't feel offended , like I said it was just a thought that may or not be helpful to you. Ether way keep up the informative videos. I like your work.
im 32 and half way thru a nursing degree but my dream is after this degree is to become a architect, im lucky to live in sweden where uni is for free but they do require really good grades :) hope to make this dream come thru, thanks for your videos they are so inspiring and informativ
do it, if you know you have the passion. if youd do it for the rest of your life with a smile, then apply and work hard! u have time u should know that
@@NuMuzikZYX it is still free but you may not get in to the education you wish to. Especially architecture as there are a lot of candidates applying for those programmes.
Although I never was in architecture school, I was in urban planning so I often times worked with architecture students. I know this is an older video, but here is my advice. I would take a couple of architecture drawing classes if you’re interested. I took an architecture sketching class, because it was required for urban planning. My teacher was let’s say, “unique”, but the way he viewed design was like no other person I’ve seen before. My official degree title is “Environmental Design”, but I highly recommend getting into that degree if you find that architecture isn’t for you. It will change the way you view everything around you, it may drive you a little crazy at times, but I promise it will change your life!
Hi Connor. I have been studying Architecture the last 12 months as a mature aged learner, I’m a straight A student and put a lot of effort into everything I do. I felt that the eco-system/environment deserved better from us. However now I’m struggling to see how Architecture will truly translate in to having significant positive impact on the natural environment when not focusing on reducing our physical footprint despite there being lots of initiatives around sustainable design - I think not enough is being done. And seeing the lack of interest from governments and policy holders to set the bar higher. Maybe I should rather do some short courses on environmental science, not sure if you have an opinion. For now considering going back to a corporate job where I think there are initiatives to improve the world despite not being their core focus.
@@etienne8382 in my school, I took a lot of public health classes as well. I was supposed to minor in it, and missed it by one class. I recommend taking classes to make the most of what you want your degree to be. I didn’t want to take the generic environmental design major/architecture minor like everyone else. I saw that design and urban planning had a strong correlation with the overall health of the public and I really really enjoyed that path. Lots of people would think that it was a super cool degree path and there was a professor I had that also studied public health and urban planning. Lastly, I took a lot of geography classes and one forestry class as well. I currently work a corporate retail job that I enjoy, but I highly recommend getting at least an urban planning or design degree. There’s lots that you can do with it, it has been slightly difficult to find a job but I would try to find inspiration in the content that you’re learning and really try applying it to your normal everyday life. I promise, it worked for me, and it helped me really enjoy my degree a lot more! (Edit: clarification)
Hey Connor I'd like to get to know more abt what is included in 'Environmental design'. What is it really about like does it include architecture for sustainability? And for correspondence with the environment?
Hi! I am graduating architecture uni soon. Had my ups and downs. Also becoming an architect gives me into mixed feelings. Sometimes I wanted to quit so badly, had a break and was fine again, i guess it were just burnouts. Love your vids, Dami! Hope one day I'll be as glad as you with my decisions and projects, it's all about time and growth.
It's a tough journey, that's why it's so important to have a community of people on the same path. Remember to schedule in your rest, working all the time is not sustainable!
I'm 40 this year, and I've had at least 3 distinctly different careers so far. The thing that gets me down at this point is, life being too short to learn and do everything I find interesting.
I'm 29 with plans to study architecture in my 30s so I already feel 40 but having done an architectural studies minor I know if I'm an architect by 40 I wouldn't mind working until I drop dead
I’m 28 and finishing my PhD in the biomedical sciences. I’m confident and hopeful about my future, but I’ve had to make hard decisions and disappoint people on the way, and I’m ok with that. Greetings from Minnesota, I really enjoy your videos ✌🏽
Thank you,Dami for sharing your journey. I wish I had this when I was in high school. Hope young people navigating decision processes could listen and learn from this information.
We're about the same age, but I just started on my own architecture journey. I'm graduating this Fall with my Associate's in Architecture Engineering Technology, and then I'll have to continue my education elsewhere. I know it's a super long road, and it's sort of scary to think about since I'm in my 30s now. But architectural design is the only thing I've really been able to stay interested in since I was a kid, and that I haven't wanted to just quit doing. That's why the enthusiasm and drive is never really overshadowed by my fears. Of course, I'm feeling pretty burnt out currently, but that isn't just school's fault -- isolation the last couple of years has probably played a huge part in the anxiety I feel day to day. Anyway, this was a really great and really informative video. Even when you talk about how long things take, or how hard it can be, it never makes me feel like it's a bad idea to keep going.
This is literally my story! I'll be 31 in August, and graduate in about 3yrs with my bachelor degree in architecture. Endurance and passion will get you through it all!
‘You won’t know what you really like until you try it’ which is why at nearly 30 I got influenced by your channel and architecture as a whole and wanna give it a go. Keep up the awesome videos. And thank you so so much. ❤️
I am in my 30's and I have dipped my toes in business and graphic design after high school. They were not for me. It wasn't until I was traveling Japan as well as many countries in Europe when I had a curious mind about city building. I have taken a few courses in urban planning to see if it was for me. And, it is something that I want to learn more about. In a ways, the meta-skills. I am still perusing the BA in urban planning but I wanted to let people know that it is ok to find something that interests you later in life.
Thank you, Dami, for doing what you do. I know this might sound completely irrelevant, but what you say at 27:32 has been a beacon of hope for me. I don't think I've ever felt more lost in life than now, especially in terms of what I want to do with my life and understanding who I really am, but these specific words, "When you don’t know what to do, just go back to your foundations," are one of the very few things I constantly remind myself of just so I could get out of bed and keep moving forwards. God bless you always.
I can really relate with your videos and this one hits really close to home. Specially because I have been working as an architect for almost 10 years and have worked in some pretty small offices and also some pretty big ones in two different countries. If there is something I want to point out is that I think you shouldn't normalize mistreatment of interns and low wages. Those are some terrible practices of our profession worldwide and everyone should be pushing back on that. A livable wage and normal working hours should be the minimum we strive for once we finish architecture school. That suffering is unfair and pushes people who come from worse economic backgrounds out of our profession. Some of these people are actually really talented and need to give up, as they can't afford to live off their family, just because of this "suffering makes you stronger" mentality that is used as a cover for the exploitation that we, as architects, need to endure in the first years of work.
I work as a level designer in video games and started watching your videos for a bit of architecture research and because I like to consume anything talking about a creative process. I decided to check this one out just out of curiosity about the career trajectory and definitely see some parallels. Schooling probably matters even less for us, and there's no licensing, but the perseverance and growth sides are so similar. It took me 9 years to go from starting college to working my first job as a junior level designer, and at any point along the way I could have given up. I finally got lucky enough to have an opportunity in front of me, and if I hadn't kept learning and working at it I wouldn't have been ready to seize it.
Thanks for making this video, what a great journey - your storytelling skills are killer. Quick question, I’m looking into an online masters degree from ASU. Is that a good option to pursue? I have a bachelors in design and now at 35 I’ve realized I should’ve pursued architecture. Thanks!
Hi Dami! Great video as always! Your journey was definitely relatable for me because I’ve been in similar situations in the past and even today. I’ve finished my bachelors 3 years ago and was suppose to apply for my license last year, but due to the pandemic my internship was hindered and a lot of things were delayed. That was indeed a “pain + reflection = growth” moment. Now I’ve resumed my internship in a small local architectural firm and have somewhat adapted this “kaizen” mentality, in which really lines up with what you’ve been pointing out in several of your videos. Finding your channel was what you could say serendipity and I’m lucky and grateful to have you as my online mentor!
I absolutely love your content. It is so enriching and full of valuable insight into the human condition that applies across the spectrum of life experience. You are a uniquely well-rounded person. I would be very interested to hear about where, when, and how you believe you developed into the person you are today. You have an immense capacity for abstraction, not just in the architectural realm, but in the philosophical and psychological realms. There is also a deep empathic capacity that you have. In addition to being an architect, you would make a wonderful psychologist, philosopher, writer, and so much more. Thank you for sharing with the world your gifts.
These videos are really fascinating, so interesting to hear your story and your feelings and how architecture and your schooling, etc, changed your life. It's all very neat to hear and done of your experiences sounds so fun! Thanks for these videos, they're really great
Hey Dami, thanks for bringing back the flames! kinda lost my interest whilst studying more than a decade ago, dropped out, got married and kids.. Since I came across your yt, now I’m thinking of picking back this passion in architecture.. Probably from scratch. What’s there left to loose right? Let’s do this!
Could you make a Q&A forum for us aspiring architects? You answer so many great questions through your videos and I know alot of us greatly appreciate them.
Your videos always motivates me🥰 1st year architecture here✋, i also experience ups and downs but mostly downs, sometimes it made me think to shift but I'll just reset my self and move forward with my bunch lacking s😂. hoping for great success to everyone 💙💙💙
Hey @Damilee so I actually work as a Environment concept artist in games - and was wondering about taking some kinda of architecture school, or class, or mentoring as I feel I do miss this kind of knowledge with more and more demand for real world and realistic games - would You say it is worth it or maybe can even reccomend something? obviously I dont want to spend 10 years studying this thing as I am not gonna be working as an actual architect
I went to university for Accounting and I absolutely hate it. My manager made my life a living hell when I finally stood up for myself and basically said "If you want me to be on call, then pay me like I"m on call." which she didn't find to be fair. So I eventually quit but I was very, VERY angry with her. I decided to learn programming, automate my whole job (Which I did successfully) and launched my startup 2 weeks ago. What started out as a "F you I'll show you." Turned out to fuel me for about a year. No regrets. Maybe a little too much whiskey but other than that, no regrets. I was not a software guy. I liked building computers but that was about the extent of it. But looking back at where I started at 22, and now where I'm at at 25, it's quite the difference. Anger is quite the motivator.
Hi Architect Dami! I just found out about your channel today. I love hearing your stories! By the way, I'm an architecture graduate in the Philippines, still finding my way through this world. I was in grade school when I learned that I wanted to be an Architect when I "grow up." It was never an easy road.
I hope someone will also discover me, discover my skills. Hahays. I know I am good at something. Great vid. Been busy with school lately, this vid eased the pressure of deadlines. Lolololol
First of all: congratulations for getting your certificate! Secondly, this is such a great video! Went to Arch school and it was mind-bending to say the least... There were two things you mentioned that I completely resonated with: 1- What you said about studying and beginning to see things differently, i.e. the meaning behind materiality; 2- The need to be "ruthless in saying 'no'" to something your personal goals aren't in alignment with. Just wanted you to know that regardless of what profession your followers aim for or currently have, this video brought up lots of good points that I'm sure will help lots of people. Thank you for this video!
This is really helpful since I'm currently in my freshmen year and the engineering course gives me ups and downs but now I know not to just quit and just try to understand why something like this happend
So heartfelt and inspirational! Gotta say I got choked up a little bit reflecting what career paths could have been if I hadn't had so much traumas in my life. Nonetheless, you definitely give many of us more faith in believing that we can conquer the things we love when there's still passion! "Pain + Reflection = Growth" Wiseman speaks the truth 😍
Omyg I thought that she is the kind of smart perfect architect RU-vidr until she mentioned that she was behind while studying architecture which is relatable
I’m 27 with a double major and HATING working a sales job, this video inspired me to go back to school and start a career as an MLT. Life long learning is the key.
Hey Dami I've always wanted to become an architect ,I've watched many of your videos then. But as I received many suggestions not to pursue this field, Im thinking to not become an architect. They told that it includes so much hardwork yet you recieve mere recognition in the field also the salary is very low And since Ai is taking over everything,Ai might be a threat to this field What do you think? What would be your advise?
Let's see... -Seasoned Architects are obnoxious assholes with clinical God complexes. -Everybody at school thought they were gonna be the next FLW. -Nobody ever got to be the next FLW. -Everyone's pissed about it. -Frank Gehry is universally hated. -The emperor's clothes: No one will admit to loathing Frank Gehry. -Architects all secretly hate ourselves and suffer from both pathological levels guilt/honestly/humility/social-responsibility, AND malignant narcissism. -Everything is architecture and that can be a maddening realization. -Architecture would be better if it could find a way to take after free form jazz, but without violating zoning/safety/permits. -Tribal/Indigenous 'Mud Hut' cultures were probably on to something. -Caffeine and RedBull can kill you just as quickly as Adderall. -BIM is just a cash-grab version of XLS/CSV. -Autodesk should die and come back as OSS. -SketchUp: Same. -Blender: Rocks! -Being a modern university student is a lot like living in a William Gibson / Neil Stephenson novel cum Infinite Jest. -"That's not a knife..." -Not just a great line, but a recipe for urban survival.
I've been wanting to be an architect since the 3rd grade when someone talked about it to me. going to 11th grade now I'm terrified because I still have no clue about the depths of architecture and what it all means. colleges near me are either too expensive or don't have architecture so I plan on majoring civil engineering undergrad and going likely to Toronto (since it's not too too far away from me ) for grad. if anyone's got advice or words of wisdom I'd love to hear it (or if you know any good online courses or books!) ❤
I'm a 1982 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Architecture and Urban Planning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1990 the architects in the USA bought and paid law makers to change the laws that govern licensing; they changed legitimate credentialing to mandatory "internships" that literally were and remain a form of indentured servitude; a form of slavery criminalized by the 13th Amendment of our U.S. Constitution. That was 30+ years ago when Dami was not even born or was still wearing diapers. The architects did this because people --*such as myself*-- were Day One CAD jockeys coming out of school in the 80s that could crank out a set of CD's before the assholes we had to work for put a fresh lead in their mechanical pencils. Architects wanted nothing to do with us or CAD itself (really) for as long as they could hold off the inevetible, hiring only those new "interns" that were their kids, would kiss ass, shine shoes and work 60 hours a week (or more) with no over-time pay and no medical insurance at all for maybe --*just maybe*-- a chance to be assigned a job task that would count towards licensure. That's the kind of pond scum that comprised the profession of architecture and its still in place. All or most of the pond scum that corrupted architecture are mostly dead and gone leaving their sycophants to carry on their corrupt business practices. And now there's only one thing that remains to be said to the sycophants... 30+ years later Karma has begun catching up with you. AI is chipping away at what you do and will continue to do so until you are no more. Good fucking riddance assholes. 🤪
This topic is great. You are a natural at this. I can't believe I have just stumbled into you. Thank you, Dami 😊 "You don't know what you like until you know what you don't like." I said that :)
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing what your doing. I'm a plumber but the content in your videos reaches me on many levels. These are more than architecture videos. The underlining philosophies are solid, mixed with your authentic attitude and often laugh out loud humor all together keeps me coming back.
My advice to anyone who wants to know what they should study, whether in university or any other type of learning environment, is to try out as many different things as you possibly can so you can increase your chances of finding something you really like and, hopefully, find that you have an aptitude for, and that you feel you will enjoy not only learning and developing your skills in, but, also something you feel you will enjoy doing for a longer period of time than just the years in education. And, never think that you have to stick with whatever it is that you get a degree or license or certification or whatever in! There's absolutely nothing wrong with changing everything now and then!! I started as a theater major, then changed to psychology, and finally ended up going into communications, which is what I got my degree in. And I am so happy that I did that! ❤
@DamiLeeArch I hope that you will consider becoming a university instructor at some point in your future. You have a lot to offer to all of us, and I think that you would be a wonderful add to a university architecture program.
Re: the negativity surrounding the architecture profession, I’m not sure if this is what you meant, but in school I noticed that a lot of the teachers and senior students spent more time trying to get people to quit the program than they did teaching or mentoring (or even minding their own business). I thought this was so odd, because if a person isn’t cut out for the program, won’t they figure that out for themselves when they fail out? Why go out of your way to approach someone whose grades are perfectly fine, and tell them that that they don’t belong there and should leave? I felt like that particular school was more concerned with keeping an exclusive club than with actually teaching career skills. The entire first year was structured around figuring out which students they didn’t want there. And if you can figure out which students aren’t going to make it within the first two semesters, why even let those students into the program in the first place?
