See you in the Winner's Circle However, I've made it a point to analyze this education critically once I'm finished. I hypothesize that the magnitude of it is both unnecessary and detrimental, as opposed to necessary and beneficial.
We'll see, I suppose. I had a pretty intensive architecture history and theory class that was an awful strain combined with architecture studio. It was approximately 70 - pages of reading for each class. A majority of the students just didn't read the stuff or skimmed it at most, BSed their way through opinion responses we had to turn in, and then stayed up all night reading the stuff when we had papers due the next day. I couldn't do this because I am a slow, methodical writer, I don't enjoy staying up all night, I feel like I am not getting all the information for my education, etc.
What I did to get my readings done may help you. I basically woke up at am on Saturday and Sunday, and made some coffee and breakfast and read until noon. This basically knocked out my reading for both days, and I would look at my notes to refresh before classes. It might suck waking up early on a weekend, since I would usually spend the weekend catching up on my sleep and coming into studio in the afternoon or evening. By doing this you get it out of the way, and off your mind, and you still have 12 hrs to sleep, run errands, do other work, etc.
It is super productive, and rather nice to spend some time reading in your bed, cafe, library, etc and not locked in studio. Hopefully this won't get you down. Good Luck. All that matters is, do you love it? Forget about designing what's in front of you, design your life and the rest of it will take care of itself.
First year is a test. I dunno if this helps, but I think something that is important that can be lost in all the first year initiation is the FUN If you lose sight of the enthusiasm that you had coming in, you probably won't last, or at the very least will be burnt out on architecture by the end and just want to get out The other thing to remember is: architecture, and your work, is not really that important in the grand scheme of things It's not your life's work In a couple years, you will look back at your first years work and laugh.
Most important is simply to treat it as an opportunity to learn, and to grow as a designer and person. Remember to have fun, both at work and at play Take time to take a break, bring some things like the Themes readings home at night and read them lounging at the beach or while taking a bath And make sure to spend time with your girlfriend too. Keep in mind that things get easier after first year, not so much becaue the load gets lighter, but because you become wise in the ways of how to do things efficiently and effectively Always enjoy the work, and just "do it" It's a challenge, and a test, but not worth stressing over Good luck, have fun, and work wrok hard too!
Well, I guess all of architecture student also has the same problem like you. Me too, sometimes. I try to make those unpleasant "things" as part of my journey, so I enjoying them right now.
They part of me, so if I dindn't do it it means I get stucked. Don't woory, I guess the answer of your problem is already inside of you, all you need is to write down, one by one full with your heart, mind and soul. You'll get te answer, OK? O how I remember those days! And you may not believe this right now, but I remember them fondly. Dont feel alone as every class I have encountered as a student or t. I dont think the work load is going to get lighter, I think you will get better about managing your time That's the thing with architecture in school and in practice A very interesting letter and commentary from everyone.
This is my second pass through an architectural program as I'm working on my Masters Degree at the University of Hartford. All of the comments that I've read are common to just about every experience that I've been through and discussed with other architects and all of my instructors. Architectural Education is unlike anything other program imaginable, with the exception of perhaps a medical degree. The information I learned in my undergraduate program, and what I'm now learning in my graduate program, is invaluable but, the information you learn by working is even more valuable.
Think about it this way, this is one of the few professions that you are able to really produce something tangible, something that everyone will see and can experience. It requires a lot of knowledge to do it properly and part of that knowledge is knowing how to juggle a number of issues at once. That is one of the main goals of the experience in school. No one ever said this would be easy and no one has said that you make a lot of money.
There is the possibility of money but that requires A LOT of work. The reason many of us go into this profession is to produce that tangible evidence of existence and the hope the work we do is able to have a positive impact on the world. School is a chore. Try full-time work, marriage, mortgage, etc. These are the things that I, and we, have to deal with for the choices we make. I'm speaking as someone who has already been through an undergraduate program. Freshman year is difficult but you do get used to the workload, lack of sleep it really is overrated , lack of going to the bars every night, etc.
The best advice I can give it keep your nose to the grindstone and don't look at the entire program at once. Focus just on the semester you're in and the work you need to get done. Good luck! Hey hang in there, make it fun for yourself somehow somewhere.
But I wish I did it sooner. Some background, I'm 37, got an undergraduate degree in Industrial Design but was always interested in Architecture. I've been out of school and working for 15 yrs before finally getting back to my original interest.
Another thing to consider is that arch education does not involve a "finite" set of information that you simply have to absorb. Any endeavor that involves creativity also involves unpredictability, no one I know has ever finished a studio with a "finished" project not in Industrial Design or Architecture , you could ALWAYS work on it more no? It can't be compared to other educational experiences.
If you love it stick it out. If your girlfriend loves you, she will stick it out too, and would WANT you to be doing what you love to do. I am lucky to have a girl, er Like I said, I wish I could have been doing this when I was 24 this workload is hard on my old bones Cheers and best of luck to you and all arch students out there.
I havent read all of the above posts as I find the light grey text an eyestrain, but I did read a few. In short — yes! Architecture students spend more time and money on their training than almost any other profession. One of the hardest things about being an architect is that you have to be a master of all trades. As well as the creative aptitude needed for designing buildings, you should have a solid understanding of math and physics ; as well as the ability to do focused and solitary work for hours at a time, you should have the social skills to develop good relationships with clients and contractors.
Very few people are such incredible all-rounders that they can cope with the many and various demands on them. In the US, UK and many other countries, an architecture degree takes at least seven years to complete five in school and two on placements , whereas the average student spends just three or four years at university. Predictably, the fees are prohibitively expensive for some — and architecture courses have hidden costs, too, such as materials and software.
All-nighters are common as deadlines loom, and sleepless nights can soon take their toll. After all this, by law you still have no right to describe yourself as an architect.
Architecture graduates can work in the field as so-called architectural designers, but those wishing to gain full licensure and the professional title architect must take additional exams such as the ARE in the US, and RIBA Part 3 in the UK. This involves yet more time and expense, as well as taking on extra legal responsibilities. On the plus side, though, architects with full licensure have more job opportunities and greater earning capacity.
Young architects tend not to be paid very well, and find access to more creative work severely restricted until they have a few years of experience under their belt. Hours are often long and unsociable, including evenings and weekends. Licensed architects bear legal responsibility for the safety of their buildings, which is more than some people care to handle.
On top of this, building regulations change from country and country and even within the US from state to state, so a licence to practice is not a licence to practice anywhere. Not always, but often. For more information on some common stressors in the profession, you might like to read our article Is Being an Architect Stressful? So do you have what it takes to be an architect? Try our quick quiz to find out! Answer as truthfully as you can.
Take the quiz here. Student architects should be as comfortable with math and science as with designing and drawing, and this is a combination of skills not found in many people. For a long time. And be resilient enough to handle a group of people pulling apart your work in crits. The take-home: being fully licensed, at least halfway through your career, and working in a major city is likely to push up your earnings considerably.
Our article Nine Ways to Be a Successful Architect shares some advice on how to excel in the field, but the reality is that most architects will only ever be good, not magazine-cover great.
That said, success can be defined in many different ways, and plenty of architects have made a quiet difference to society by designing well-functioning homes, schools, hospitals and more. This is especially important for buildings that will have a lot of people in them. Some of these may be active like for a train station, while others may be passive like in an office. Either way, the civil engineer ensures that the building can always handle the intended load.
Earthquakes, rain, and wind are forces that can affect a building. Wind and rain may not seem like a particularly strong force but remember that hurricanes and tornadoes can occur in urban areas. Strong winds will cause a considerable amount of load on the building, depending on the direction of the wind and its speed. Structural systems are vital when preparing for earthquakes. A good structural system will not collapse immediately when hit by an earthquake; instead, it is designed to fail slowly over the course of hours in order to ensure that people can get out safely.
Laws and regulations are important to ensure that buildings are safe, secure, standardized, and stays within the context of its immediate surroundings. Laws serve as hard limitations for architects, which is a good thing to ensure that everyone in the area can co-exist peacefully.
This is one of the primary reasons behind all laws, aside from safety of course. An example of important building laws includes setbacks, road right of way, zoning laws, minimum dimensions of spaces, and fire escape systems, just to name a few. Building laws serve as guidelines for architects and ensure that all buildings built are safe, liveable, and are conducive to a better urban environment for all.
In order to sell the idea to the client, as well as to communicate with other professionals working on the building project, the architect must master the means of translating their design and thought process into different mediums. Output involves creating all the necessary drawings, models, and graphics to communicate everything related to a building to a client or panel. The plumbing provides utility by distributing water throughout the building and taking used water and wastewater outside of the building.
The utility that electrical provides is ensuring that sufficient power is given to each room. Mechanical utility involves systems that may be required throughout the building.
These involve ventilation, heating, fire alarms, elevators, and many more. Mechanical utilities provide and make designs possible as well as providing other things that are vital to the safety and functionality of a building.
The utilities serve as the means of making a building capable of supporting humans, especially with the grand scale of designs in the modern era. Architecture students must master the utilities in terms of how they should be planned, the factors that come into play, and how it relates to human activity.
Planning might sound weird as its own category; however, everything in architecture requires planning. The whole profession is fundamentally based on creating a plan for a building. And to make a good plan, you have to know what the context of a building is really in. Planning involves learning about topography, precipitation, environmental factors, urban factors, and the like. To plan a building properly, architects always start outside going in, meaning that before a design for the building is made, architects have to plan out based on the nearby environment.
The construction process in house-building is the lengthiest, most expensive, and hardest part of the project to execute properly.
Foundations, walls, slabs, columns, etc. The architect must know how a building is built in order to plan accordingly and to communicate with the contractor properly. The architect must be knowledgable in materials and everything that comes with them. They must know the properties of all the materials used and what it entails. The architect must know how the desired results are often reached or, in simpler terms, how the final product is made.
Finishes are what makes buildings beautiful and inhabitable. Every part of a house, from the window frame to the roof shingles, has been thought of and planned by the architect. With this much information involved, the architect communicates to the contractor by creating a compilation of specifications. Specifications include literally everything that will go into the building, from the mixture of the concrete to the capacity of the airconditioning.
This document is what will be the basis for a construction project and is the reason why architecture students really need to master nearly everything related to the construction process. Most decisions are usually made based on a certain standard in architecture, meaning that there is already an established industry standard on what needs to be done.
The important decisions, however, need to be well backed up by research. Just like how a doctor does their research before diagnosing a client, the architect must do research before arriving at a sound decision.
Research is what drives innovations. Learning about how people interact with architecture helps architects design their buildings to be better.
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