What does it take to become an Architect

[kev3145]

Does being a natural born artist (good drawer) a plus to going to school for architecture? In other words, is drawing cool pictures marketable in architecture?

[IceLife1023]

i am really bad at art& drawing. I am good with rulers and I can draw to be specific. I'm just not good at freehanding & that kind of drawing. Would that make this job harder?

[bhavana801]

@IceLife1023

That wouldnt be really harder but u have to work on improving your skills that u lack and be sure u r really passionate and can be dedicated.

[MsBorntobeme]

can someone tell me how long it take to actually become one

[BrehWassup]

Lol...is everybody there going bald!

[keiralx]

not being good enough at Chemistry to do medicine?

[hesellsmystuff]

OMG - The 2nd guy is cracking me up - rajneesh from bangladesh with motor "tics" should not be presenting the motivational speech regarding communication skills - DUH

[JarreLL1011]

one thing i hate that u must have drawing talent to finish the archit. university; i can design nice things and im not bad at descriptive geometry but i hate hand drawing and coloring i fukin hate it ; but i guess i just have to get over it till the end....

[Xyinc]

@JarreLL1011 im studying to become one, im a great drawer and a big imagination and it's flying by pretty easy for me

[kamensAVA]

I am doing a project on being an architect and this really helped for the personal factors - thanks a lot for posting this!

[oogeer]

id like to study architecture after high school, can I make some big bucks in it? If so I'd like to start a firm

[AsurorusA]

@oogeer if you just want money out of architecture better not to pursue it ^^

[oogeer]

@AsurorusA why? :( I can draw buildings for China :D yay

[AsurorusA]

@oogeer nothing ..if your passionate enough for it you dont really rely on the financial aspect.. its okay to expect bucks out of it but its more relieving when you see your work getting built and seeing it being appreciated well from the users :)

[oogeer]

@AsurorusA I love architecture :) thanks

[sacajuwea1]

I barely see any girls there.. but my question is that if there is a lot of demand for architects

[kingkerz]

because most girls want kids and a home, architecture leaves very little room for that if fully dedicated too much into it....

[theoryshaw]

I'm not totally sure myself, but i'm thinking these are interviews with 'software architects', not 'building architects'. Is so, it's fascinating, and quite revealing how many of the comments below are referring to a 'building architect'. Quite a lot of cross over indeed.

[gamemazter2080]

architecture is gay?? long live civil engineering?? haha. architects and engineers should work together as a team. how come there are some immature people stating those things? very immature and so unprofessional..

[crck4488]

Architects are gay, engineers all the way, what the fuk do archtechts do draw pictures, they are engineer rejects coudnt handle it

[vitruvian5]

what does the crck stand for,  crack?!!!

[tube2a]

your obviously neither lol.

[MrNorthernstar]

Never let someone who comes from a engineering background design a building the two professions are different.

need to be able to:

be creative

problem solve

have lots of ambition, stamina and thick skin

understand how to convey ideas visually and verbally

understand technology

you dont need physics or maths really but understand some principles so you can communicate with engineers, surveyors, lighting designers etc.

[gamemazter2080]

@MrNorthernstar, you are so correct! high five! =)

[chinos88]

just one question... before investing a lot of money on your new house or office.. would you really like an engenier to build it??

[mohemkar1]

Architecture is gay - Long live Civil Engeneering ;)

[jojaRoCk]

civil engrs are underdogs. =)

[leecop]

How about marketect?

[v794]

i have few questions about architecture:

a: does it require high level math in architecture?

b: does it require high level physics in architecture?

c: does it require a little bit of chemistry in architecture?

d: does architecture give good income? if yes, how good?

[CaliforniaArchitect]

a: The math required for passing in Canada or USA is algebra. Calculus is a help, but not required.

b: One college semester of physics.

c: No chemistry course required, however you should be aware of some issues such as galvanic action, properties of concrete, and rust.

d: For any profession, you should go into it because you like it. Motivation is key! It can make good money, however I think that architects are more educated and have a higher IQ than their income reveals.

[sierrarazz]

architecture is more like artistic psychology rather than a utilitarian practice, there's a lot more time invested in the creative processes rather than trying to figure out how to make the thing stand up straight and keep it from leaking when it rains

[jamrollz]

a. no, logic yes, high level maths no

b. no, intuitiveness yes, formulas...a few

c. no.

d. no

it requires an understanding of people societies and space.

how they feel how the behave and how they use spaces. those are the basic skills. money comes latter

[101ers77]

@jamrollz Architects need to pass Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Physics, Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Reinforced Concrete Design, Timber Design, Structural Concrete Design, etc. Those are high level Mathematics IDIOT!!! Maybe you are one of those Architect wannabes who believe finishing a short 2D-3D CAD seminar will qualify you to become an Architect. BTW, you Architect wannabes should start using the title QUACK ARCHITECT. It's all yours.

[jamrollz]

@101ers77 I just finished an architecture degree at University of Auckland. I'm still a student but I have a decent idea of what architects do and how they for there .But sure you know exactly who I am and what I think from a quick youtube comment. quack quack

[101ers77]

@jamrollz Lol! Auckland in New Zealand! Aussie and NZ Architects are disgrace to the profession. In your country Architecture is a mere Liberal Arts degree with very little Mathematics. You were never taught Engineering subjects unlike UK, US and even Asian Architects. You Aussie and NZ architects should use the title Quack Architects. You are actually practicing Quakitecture not Architecture.

[101ers77]

@jamrollz Lol! You're contradicting yourself. You finished Architecture degree yet you're still a student. Why don't you admit that you just finished a 3D-animation CAD training course and feel you can become one of us Architects. It shows in your profile you're just nothing but a 3D animation buff. BTW I bet you are not even capable of doing QS.

[jamrollz]

@101ers77 how is a bachelor in architecture the samething as a 3d animation or cad training course? also is it not possible to still be studying when one has finished a degree? did you not take a masters to become an architect? how do you know we arn't taught engineering subjects? did you study here yourself or something? because we've done structure materials and sustainability among many other things and we do not do any liberal arts papers.

[jamrollz]

@101ers77 also ive meet many architects none of which are as illogical misinformed or as immature as yourself. i wonder if im getting trolled by a 14 year old to be completely honest.

[hendrixmay]

yeah it can make a decent income, but if you go for the income, then you should't want to become an architect... you should want it because you really want to create something that lasts!

a good architect in the Netherlands makes about 500-2000 euros an hour

[TheLastGreyGhost]

500 -2000 Euros/hour...sounds alittle too much:)

[kennx]

does any1 know a good website to help me learn architectural language??

[snPROPHECY]

There is no specific subject that you have to have practised to be an architect

1. Common sense maths will do. So that you don't end up designing something that is impossible to be done.

2. No art skills needed. Everything is done in computer and its something learned when undertaking architecture at university/college.

[tswagg504]

The biggest thing that worries me is that everytime I learn something new, I find out how little I know concerning architecture. It is like the gap keeps getting bigger.

[jamrollz]

i would argue that art skills are cruicial

much more so than maths and physics put together

[snPROPHECY]

Architecture will either make you or brake you! To be An Architect most important is.

1.Dedication: Most architect students are known as aliens, where they would disappear and work long hours after college or at home.

2.Organisation/Communication: Have a timeplan. Communication via (design)proposal/oral.

3.Perspective thinking: Ideally interpret these role model to your approach: Poet.Composer.Scientist.Geolog­ist.Actor.Painter.Comedian.His­torian.

4.Think outside the box *Literately*

[sociolib]

My friend (italian architect) says: "first of all the future architect need to choose his own "star" in his subject. My friend choosed Ambrogio Frangiolli (1798 1870) Italian decorator, architect and painter. He tries to follow his ideas. Frangiolli created his own Scuola di Decorazione (E: Decoration

school) and designed numerous interiors of famous residences in Rome,

Turin, Vienna and Milan. My friend is also going to establish his own school.

[LAchyM3]

Does anyone know if their are any specific subjects that are absolutely essential? I happen to be not that wonderful at Mathematics, but my teacher who previously was an architect says that it basically only needs yr 10 mathematic level skills to do well in architecture (16 years old) Does anyone know if i should take his word for it?

[AGAVEFARMER]

You will need to take Calculus in college to get into such a program. If I could do high school all over again, I would have focused ALOT of energy on math. If you can take AP Calculus in high school, you will have a HUGE weight lifted off your shoulders when you go to college.

[jowelimoet]

Hello There.. EVERYONE.. Please answer my questions!!!! I wanna ask a littlebit about architect engineering!!

First, does the architectural engineering learn a lil bit about electricity?? In example,, u learn about the electricity of any buildings..

Second.. Does the architectural engineering only learn about drawings and making the models???

Third..what job beside architect for the architects that has finished their college???? Thnx 4 sharing..

[kalsikum]

Yes

More than that

Interior designer

[abdikarimhashi]

do u have to have physics and calculas to become an architect in University

[jjrr488]

Yes, we have subjects in Physics, Differential & Integral Calculus in a university.

[sooldanbar]

Is it me or does the second guy have no personality? lol

[dofusm]

I am an architect and I absolutely love my job, sure I may be overworked and feel unappreciated at times but I do it because nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing a design taking shape and achieving completion of a building and those who come into the profession thinking about money primary should think twice, I mean most architects earn an above average living but the big money comes if they are partners or own a firm. My advice: Architecture is only for those with enough passion for it.

[AxLstyle]

hey...dunno if you have the time, but i have a few questions. i really want to do something that i wont be dissapointing about. i love making stuff up...inventing, and trying to squeze the best out of things (a perfectionist) and i love geometry, but im also tragicaly bad with words.....id love scenario changes in a job and not doing the same thing....i know you're not a guid or something, but in comparation to your personality, do you think architect would fit me....thx

[dofusm]

Honestly Design Architecture is not just about designing a building, but it also involves a lot of communication and patience as you tend to deal a many "interesting" characters (e.g. clients, contractors, other consultants) in the field and it can be a tad frustrating sometimes but as I said at the end of the day its whether you have enough passion for it.

[dofusm]

Seeing that you got a thing for geometry that's a start, next would be to work on communication skills and presenting your idea well cuz sometimes you need to talk to clueless but demanding people. Enroll for a CAD course and probably try a PT job at a firm, u know see the action firsthand and talk to a local Architect if you know one(suggestion) before enrolling for Arch School cuz its quite a long process and tedious one before you actually become a certified architect. That's how I started :)

[ivydagamer4life]

hey i hope you dont mind about these, but I wanna ask a question, im going to be a college soon and my first course choiced was an Architect, does architect fits to me? I have no problem at drawing thats one of my skills, second is being creative and inventing something through my mind, im not bad at math too, but im not satisfied if i'll get sure at math of Arch. if that is very hard, (especially calculus) or the other subject. i hope it wont be problem at all. thanks

[willyhinds]

what subjects should i take special interest in, now that im thinking of becoming one, also what are the most important

[captivepanic]

@dofusm doyou have to be a good artist or be good at drawing to be an architect

[ploothable]

@captivepanic You have to have the mind of an artist. Both yes and no. But mostly yes.

[danielbooom]

@dofusm good thinking !! passion is the key word of life.

[rizzleman]

The man with the strong accent has the best advice. He mentions arrogance ->ignorance is the soul of the problem, those two limit you from learning.

Those of you who say BS is the way to make money, I disagree. If I saw someone go up on stage or in front of podium and give BS speech, I will not pay him/her any money to do a job for me. I don't care what anyone else says.

[Lrakstar]

if you dont know how to vizualize small things you dont know how to bring it into reality... thats the factor of being an architect...

[staufj22]

Bollocks... being an architect, an IT architect, means someone who know how to BS... and BS well!

Oh, and you'll have to keep a straight face when you introduce yourself as an "architect"

[101ers77]

@staufj22 IT Architects are nothing but SAD AND PATHETIC BUILDING ARCHITECT WANNABES WHO DIDN'T MAKE IT TO ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL. Lol!

[ratzinfratzin]

Maybe an architect is someone who [1] knows how to listen, [2] knows how to act and [3] can answer the question in two sentences or less?

[survive48]

"Architect."

i just love the sound of it, "Architect."

[mythicalness]

@survive48 the girls dig it too

[Xyinc]

@survive48 sounds retro

[jfeltz]

Wow, no wonder Vista blows.

[heroXofXwar]

earning less and enjoying your job is much better than earning more and being bored to death.  your CAREERS are life long. (and architects earn alot of money) but im jus saying dont enphzize on your saliry becuase that will jus fuck you up...serouis talks dude

[u8misandwich]

actually, for a white collar profession, architects do not earn very much.

typically, the starting salary of an architect will be higher than that of his peers, but will top off more quickly than other professions.

Architects are never in it for the money. You would never make it through Arch school if money was your motivation, lol.

[heroXofXwar]

thanks, are you an architect? and what these guys are saying true about the steps on architecture career?

[architectowais]

dudes its not about what an architect earns, its about the PASSION. the LOVE with PROFESSION, Loyalty

[ahahahayeahright]

did that one guy mention j2e? are these guys SOFTWARE architects? you should REALLY put that in the 'about this video' blurb.

[amaraca]

Not exactly inspiring.

[ruv3n]

NOT, as in almost all the careers: Being architect means you really like it, then develop your skills and manage yourself, maybe get another incomes by exploiting your skills and live as we the REAL architects like to live, in uncommon places, lofts or rare houses, and a good car (uncommon) and famous people around us...

[shindosh]

Check salary surveys before you become one and you might change your mind.

[aryanjacko]

Y, do architects earn less than they deserve?

[espinaca79]

Yes they do. We do not earn too much money.

[rick0289]

some do, some don't.... depends who you work for...

[espinaca79]

Really? I'm in Mexico City and I work for one of the most recognized architects that have been around for the last 40 years. If I'm doing something wrong, please tell me! Where should I go?

[jjrr488]

Yes, it depends. Go to private practice or Go to Government service.

[giro07]

its not all about salary,i feel sorry for you,money does not make you happy,it depends on wether or not you enjoy the job your doing, be it you decide to become an architect or even a call centre personnel you have to enjoy what your doing otherwise whats the point in going to work in the morning if you dont enjoy what you do? just to earn money???,naa mate remember this is a life long thing not a week-end job.

[carriness]

We are taught in school how to speak for hours and hours and not say anything. Its a critical skill in the industry.

[spaniol]

Haha, i couldnt have said it any better myself. Particularly true academically, bullshit and vagueness is the prime mode of communication.