What does it take to become an Architect

At a recent event, I managed to interview several architects on what it takes to become an architect. Watch this video if you are considering becoming an architect.

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• architecture
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• microsoft

[survive48]

"Architect."

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

[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.

[danielbooom]

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

[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.

[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.

[101ers77]

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

[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.

[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.

[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 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.