Imagine you are learning a bunch of 3D modeling programs, and Adobe applications, and you have other classes to take care of too? What would be the most efficient way to get a great outcome for a presentation? It would take a lot of work on your model- though what about the time period to […]
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INTRODUCTION: Drawings, buildings, the one’s-that make a structural engineer’s job a nightmare sometimes. Yes, the architect. Though, an architects job extends beyond just the drawing board – there is a process we go through with the creativity, research, problem solving, critical thinking, and much more. Architecture is an inter-disciplinary field, and it’s worth it when
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INTRODUCTION: There will be a point in time when you have to work with a group in architecture school. Trust me, it can be a pain when the group is randomized, or you end up having someone you didn’t want to work with. This will happen, and sometimes you have to prepare for the worst
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Tailor your resume to the specific job: Customize your resume to highlight the skills, experiences, and achievements that are most relevant to the architecture position you’re applying for. Research the company and the job description to understand what they’re looking for and incorporate those keywords and requirements into your resume. 2. Start with a strong
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INTRODUCTION When you develop a design, it can be difficult to know where to begin. You come to ask yourself, should I start sketching over the project site? Should I research what I envision the space to be? What do I envision the space to look like? Take a moment to just step back and
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1. GET YOUR MODEL DONE. DONE As my boss would tell me, ‘‘Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good’’. You fellow student, may be unsatisfied until you get your model looking perfect. Please do not place more detail on your model. You will have more time to finalize your model after finals is
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INTRODUCTION If you reached your point of interning at an architecture firm, but you’re conflicted on what to go for? Ask yourself a few questions before you make a decision: What do I want to learn (affordable housing, senior housing, landscape, etc.)? What is the firm culture like? What if I’m curious about the firm
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1. You will work in teams. Many people have the dream to open their own business. Maybe they just work better on their own, they are not a people person, or they just want things a certain way. As you continue your education in architecture, working in teams is no stranger. You will be working
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1. SKETCH BOOK Always bring your sketchbook! Whether you’re a student, intern, or professional – a sketchbook is an important tool throughout your entire career. This is the one tool for your own freedom: you can jot down ideas for projects, take down key quotes from lectures, free-hand sketch, and so on. I recommend to invest
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1. SEEK INCREMENTAL PROGRESS- NOT BEING THE BEST When you start your first year of architecture school, getting into the mindset of a designer may not come easily. In fact, it was abstract to understand – the verbiage, developing a concept, or describing how the user would feel like as they enter a space. This
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