Goodness, can I relate! I'm fairly old, but an early technology adopter. I'm so grateful that email, texting, website submission, etc came into my life. Heaven help me if I have to have a real time face to face or telephone conversation.
One thing I hate about this world is how people love to beat your passions down to the ground...we must continue to persevere though. Thank you for the inspirational video
I’m a sophomore in highs school and I’ve dreamed of being an architect since I was 10. your videos have given me a new look on architecture and good advice and pointers thank you and keep up the good work
Kcaz Stalin I’m also a sophomore wanting to become an architect. My school has a specified program with 2 classes for sophomores related to design. One is product design and one is architecture. I’ve been struggling on which class I like better, because product design is super fun and definitely more art related. But architecture is more computer based and gets kind of boring. But last night I had a spark where I had the sudden urge to begin drawing houses in 2 point perspective after watching multiple RUclips videos on drawing houses. So I think I’ve finally figured out that I truly want to become and architect.
Sophomore aspiring architect gang So I’ve always been more interested in physical stuff, so I decided to start drawing, then I started making stuff, and now I’m building my first guitar. It’s been pretty rewarding so far.
yea same , i remember in 1st grade our class went to the computer lab and our teacher showed us google sketchup for the first time and i fell in love with 3d modeling and designing since then been making whole lotta blueprints and stuff , just wanna graduate high school and go become an architect
This literally just fell on my lap. Thank you RUclips algorithm (something that doesn’t happen often) I was having some down time and this vid has actually really helped me back up. I’m in my final year and I’m working on a vocational school for my thesis. Wish me luck😄 PS: I’m a straight A student in my Final year btw (in design studio lol). Thank you once again. You have a loyal subscriber💪🏽
Hey! Glad to hear this helped you out! You know, they say that when you're closest to the end of something, that's when you feel the most resistance. Keep pushing through, you're almost done. Good luck on your final year, have fun, show those jurors who's boss! Thanks for the sub, talk to you soon!
Amazing content man. Came at just the right time for me. In architecture school right now and have been feeling the demotivating effects of others who seem to always want to tell me my goals are unachievable. It feels strange to see that in a field like this with so much potential for passion and creativity so many people end up doing such boring things. Seems like the odds are stacked against you to do anything worthwhile. But this reinforced my motivation to continue to strive for those crazy goals in the hopes that one day I can do something meaningful out in the world of architecture.
Some good advice. I sometimes wish I’d followed similar advice 40 years ago but then realise the best advice is to be you. Not do what somebody else thinks would be good for you to do.
Needed this, super inspiring! Just got a job as an intern at a firm and I'm doing tons of graphic design work and some design marketing proposals and such. I may not get to touch more marketing proposals anytime soon but eventually I will. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get to my goals in time but I don't think those goals are running away anytime soon or at all. So Thank you! Your intro video is also hilarious I'd love to be in pigeon town.
Hey! Thanks for leaving a comment! I'm glad you liked the intro lol. Well then, welcome to Pigeon Town! haha. It's great to hear that you already got an intern job and that you're working on fun little projects! Good luck :D
You're video and advice are absolutely amazing. I always found Architecture School very de-motivating towards this field and I'm glad we're on a similar page. Thank you for this and I'll definitely send this out to more people 👍
Hey! Thanks for the compliment; it honestly means a lot. Thanks leaving your opinion as well! When I was in school, a lot of professors (not all) would constantly make it seem like only 1 in a million would find success as an architect. Not true at all; especially since there are so many routes available to take within the career! It is tough, I'll give you that, but if you have positive mentality, you'll go places.
I’m on my second year right now. During foundation, my design 1 teacher told me to drop because this major isn’t for me lol. Fast forward a year, I’m getting the highest grades, enjoying my work, and having a consistent style!
This is just good advice in general for everyone. I'm in my first year at University, and I have no idea what I want to do. I wanted to be an architect when I was younger, but I developed a lot of other interesting goals. I really enjoyed this video, thanks.
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Thank you for this!! I seriously need all the encouragement I can get to enter this field. I am a high school senior and I'm seriously considering architecture, however, doubts are always stopping me from moving forward with my decisions. This really lifted up my spirits in the path I want to achieve in architecture.
Thank you for making this video! I appreciate every word you said, i recently just finished my part one in architecture, and my dream is to be an architect to my country. And once im there ill be sure to be thanking you.
I hope you succeed so much in life my bro. Everyone puts up a video discouraging architecture students and lamenting on the negative aspects of the course. It was about time someone did the opposite. Thank you once again, this helped me mentally.
I’m looking to do architecture at university and I wanted to let you know that your videos give me hope and inspiration to make something of myself. Thanks man
Hi, I love your videos. Gets me hooked back to why I love architecture, our profession. In reality, its true that sometimes you loose sight of why you really started architecture because of negative comments of people. But we should strive hard to keep in mind that comment and prove them wrong. Passion is what keeps us imaginative 🥰👌⭐️
Awesome video, wow... During this quarantine I'm trying to create a routine that helps me educate myself, listening to podcasts, doing online graphic courses... This video was so inspiring for me... Thanks for sharing, you must be helping so much people just like myself...
I really do appreciate the effort that has been put into this video and I must admit it has opened up my mind and taken off some stressful thoughts off my chest and now I am trying to explore. I am transitioning to year 11 soon and want to be the greatest architect one day. Thank you so much mooch you have helped a lot 💯
“find a building near you that you like!” ok I love the old victorian houses on the other side of town that were built 200 years ago “find out who built it” ...o-oh ... ok then
Sometimes as an architecture student I'm feeling lost and don't know what or how to do next normally I will find out something I need through a sketch but I don't know what to do when it didn't help
Hi thank you for being a part of those who inspire me to pursue Architecture. My problem was I'm not good at designs or Arts. And it's really annoying that this pandemic happened that it ruined my plan on applying to Art classes bcos Im not good at learning on my own. I don't know where to start about Arts. And so I started to getting to know what im trying myself to get in to(Archi) in college.
You're welcome! I'm sorry to hear that :[ I know what you mean. It's so hard to learn something new because you don't know where to start. Especially with something like art or architecture.... Maybe you could check out masterclasses? google it. There is one by Frank Gehry. Now, I've never taken those, so I don't know how good (or bad) they are. But I think you pay one price, and you unlock a bunch of them. So you could watch art/ architecture related ones. Just a thought; look into it
When I took the state architectural license exam in 1974, I passed 6 out of the 7 parts. I failed the 12- hour design problem which was a library. I was deeply disappointed upon learning about my test results and I expressed this disappointment to my boss at the time. He replied, "I bet that you designed it." "Yes," I responded. "That's why you failed," he said. "Next time, just solve the problem. Make a rectangular box, put a simple roof on it, draw some regular rectangular windows at the appropriate locations, and make the building entrance a recognizable point of entry. Keep it simple." On my second try 12 months later I did exactly that. No design. I applied the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle and I passed with a 90% score. Lesson learned at a cost, but I went on to own my own firm and I'm now retired. I didn't become famous or rich, but I enjoyed my chosen profession and my clients loved my work. There's not much of a better reward than that.
A lot of my classmates just cares about the money they can problaby get and they just make the enough to pass the subjects, and sometimes they say to me that "I CARE TO MUCH" but in my opinion an architect never cares to much because his job it's care for things other people don't want to ,and i think the only way you'll have a chance to become a great architect it's caring for people for your job your responsabilities and try to do the best you can to create good experiences ,and not just care about ordinary things because that anyone can do because being an architect it's not being anyone. 😌😌😌
aside from raking in the money, someone who is apprachable when they meet new people, and someone who is pasionate about their projects. I invision artists with a logical mind as a successful architect. And someone who reaches out to the communities around the world in some way shape or form.
one thats happy and not overworked, people that overwork themselves are just a bunch of nerdslaves that dont know how to value their time and therefore theirself
@Simon Gardier because then it becomes the standard and you drag the rest in your lunatic ideology of how much an architect should produce, if you like it so much then why dont you make some buildings in your free time for yourself, because i NEVER saw anyone do that in architecture school, i only heard them spit the wordvomit about how much they love it but in fact they were just snobs. If you dont know how to value your work and yourself and your time as an architect, an employer especially wont. Architecture was once a respectable profession but now they earn as much as a drawing engineer and are a bunch of shits in baggy clothes that happened to have rich parents but never the right amount of attention, cringe
@@Cissonius Sorry. For me it is because I love math. Realistically you just need to care enough and study to do good. Dont get me wrong, you dont need high level math to be an architect. Doing good at Algebra and Geometry just makes you life easier.
Thanks hun. I was wondering about being self-taught on more of the design aspect. I dont want the ful career im interested in the freedom to create. I would make connects to realize my plans into structures
It's called "The growth mindset". Most of the successful people have this same way of thinking because its the truth... anyone can be great if they work for it.
Do you think architects have a good chance of getting a job quickly after graduating Cuz I live in an underdeveloped country and jobs are a bit rare So yeah what do you think ? Architecture has always been my passion and it's kinda hard to decide what you will do in your life if you're limited by just your country Hope you reply
Hey! I replied :) if you are really passionate about it you will find a job. Trust me. In the US it is pretty easy to find a job in the field at the moment. If you decide to be study architecture, focus on becoming th best YOU can be. Don't limit yourself. Be open to the idea of moving to other cities or countries to make your dreams come true.
There is one thing you didn't mention: having goals/dreams is pretty cool, no doubt about it but your goals need to be coherent. Im not an architect nor a student in architect neither but by experience I do know if I've a lot of pretty good dreams, mots of the time they are impossible to reach. Why ? Because I forgot to define the methods to reach them, because I didn't use properly brain to think how it would be possible and whith all the ressources I could have, if it's relevant or not. In the other hand, you're right: Hanging out with people who constantly are dubitative about your skills is annoying and a waste of tim. Sometimes your closest friend might be breaking your nuts because they do care about you and want the best for you, in their perspective's view. Moreover, you need the creativity of the other people around you as you mentionned, but here, im talking about other student you're working with. Seeing their work might be disturbing when you realise theirs is far better than yours. I experienced this while in a design school. The only moments I was able to do cool things it was when im at home and I close all the contact (friends, others students, music, deviantart.....) so that i cannot be disturbed. Then when i got an idea or a couple of idead, i could use references. I do know if im using references immediately i would be influenced by them i will be out of the topic.
oh my god.Can you please help me???? your answer can change my entire life. i am 19 and i kind of feel i born being architect. i dont want to say that i am special or very into it but.. since i was teen i saw some dreams when i was sleep like 5 times a year. it has been few years. this year i suddenly realized that. i have no idea how can i describe how crazy these places are and i do remember them. god i dont know how can tell what i mean while i cant understand why is this happen for me. i am not good at drawing or numbers at all just creativity. but there is sth, i am not just intrested in that area. i love observing new things and the world around me. cause of all these things i planned to study biotech which is wonderful and then learn architecting and use nature, creativity,technology and biology to create a very new aspect while i am not really limited in only one specific job. how do you think? by the way i am not from a expansive country so things and the process of making things happen are so hard even for leaving the country. i have about 2 dreams and they came to my mind without invitation. i dont know if my desires are true or not but they all what i have. and if i see them while others not then i should do them and that would be right. right now i am studying to enter my university.
is there a misconception on what architecture is or what architects do? because I took the drafting side of architecture and enjoyed it a lot, but my architect friends tell me that they do more calculating and less drawing/designing. I dont like do many calculations, and would prefer to have the engineers do that haha so thats why Im in drafting over masters for architecture
Yea there is a misconception if you're talking to people who didn't study architecture. This is what happened to me. Architecture is about designing buildings: taking into consideration the environment , location, well being of others, site, materiality,budget, etc. What takes place in an architecture firm can be in the range of drafting (computer aided) sketches (by hand or computer) diagrams, massing studies , model making , generating plans - all this very similar to what you do in school. You also see alot of marketing and proposals being done for project pursuit , site visits, meeting with clients etc... calculations though are done by engineers. So if you enjoy drafting, you will have the opportunity to do so in an architecture firm. Some firms don't draw or sketch as much so in this case your friends could have a point. But calculations and math in general is not the main role of the architect. Its important to research firms you are interested in working with when the time comes, as I said in the video. this way you could choose a firm that will provide you with opportunities you most enjoy. Cheers!
@@Moochers I finished my drafting course a while ago, should I pursue my masters? Auto cadd is what I did mostly, and some sketchup. I never actually researched firms in my city until your video to do research on what type of work environment I'd like to pursue. It's definitely great to see and show your perspective of what an architect actually does. Thank you
@@Flovust that's a tough question to answer but a great one nonetheless. The reason it's tough to answer is because I wouldn't want to help you make a decision that you may regret in the future. That's why with my channel I try to provide as much information as I can to inform you guys so that you guys make the decisions. Anyway, i do think a masters in architecture is an awesome degree to pursue; it's what I have. But I thi k you should only pursue it if for the right reasons. What I mean is : I've always heard people say " I want to become an architect because I want to design buildings ". You will design alot at school but chances are when you start working you may not be able to design for years. If you're okay with that then I say go for it. I think you should pursue architecture if you like buildings in general. If you would like to help put buildings together without actually being recognized forever. It's kind of like people who like cars. Some people like to drive fancy cars, others like to fix cars, others enjoy the thought of designing the car. Architecture is more like the second and third version of the car enthusiasts. You'll be working on buildings every day. Sometimes you'll draft windows for a week or 2. Other times you'll only be drafting bathroom details. Some weeks you'll be doing renders etc, you think you get the idea. In your case what I would do is visit a few local firms. Ask for a tour of their offices if possible. tell then you're interested in the career and want to know more about it. Learn as much as you can while visiting the firms but dont let them convince you architecture is or isn't for you. I believe many firms will enjoy having you come in and show your interest in the career. I hope I didn't confuse you!
Scaffold, register (kingston), night white skies, architecture and cities, gsapp podcast, failed architecture, drawing matters podcast. There you go! :)
One question? I’m in high school now. I am in 10 grade, about to start 2nd semester. Which classes should I take, so when I go to college I’ll have some background experience?
Christopher Campos I’m also in 10th grade, and my school offers an architecture class where you had to interview to get into. But besides that, from advice I’ve heard, I would most definitely take some sort of drawing class and DRAW SOMETHING EVERY DAY. Because as a design student, you want to be able to express your ideas out onto paper as well as using digital software. Some programs that we are using right now are revit and autocad. You can actually download revit and all these other programs from autodesk for FREE at home on a computer preferably or a laptop. All you have to do is put in some information proving you attend a school, etc. And you will get a license to own the programs until you graduate high school. Here’s the link, www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit I would 10/10 recommend you to download some of these programs and teach yourself by watching RUclips videos, or by going onto a website called Lynda.com and making an account and searching videos about the programs. They have great tutorials there. But it’s good to get an idea on how to use these programs so that you can get ahead in college when they teach the other students how to use the programs. I would also take a public speaking class so that you can get more comfortable with speaking if you aren’t already. I hope this helped!
Lan Dewell I’m learning revit and it’s so hard and confusing. Plus my teacher is forcing us to build a house for a project using revit. So I have no clue how that it’s going to go lol...
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Hey, I have a dream of being an architect one day. I’m quite young now, but if I study in my free time and as I progress and get older I am willing to work pretty damn hard. I loved architecture the day I was born. Any major subjects I should research, and learn about? Books I should buy etc?
I mean i dont want to be architect to change or redefine buildings and so on,i just like it and wanna do it while having a good income of money so i could support future family. I kinda have feeling this is somthing i shouldnt do but eh
You should check out the book called "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School" It will give you a good idea as too what goes on in school. It's a super easy ready, good reference book, and fairly inexpensive!
I really want to be a great architect. Studied in Nigeria. Currently making plans to move to Canada but am told that I should switch to construction because architects are not much in demand. What's your advice please.
What are the books you read or in audiobook that might help me more in my study please gave me a list even if it tons i well try to make contact with all of them.
Unfortuanletly I gave most of my books away to younger students while I was at school so I don't have a list. What I will do is start to research the books I owned, make a list (probably on Amazon), and I'll share the list on the description of all my videos. I'll get to that before next week so keep your eyes open :]
Have you ever met any architect that has a background in civil/ structural engineering? I've been wanting to do architecture since I was in middle school but I did my undergraduate studies in structural engineering. I'm now planning and researching to resume my passion in becoming an architect by applying to graduate school for Architecture. I've never heard of anyone with both backgrounds so I was just wondering if (in your opinion) it's even possible? Especially getting into grad school since I don't have a portfolio nor the undergraduate architecture background like most Masters students in the program.
I don't remember the last time that I met someone with background in either field. I know that Santiago Calatrava (famous architect) is both an architect and structural engineer. This has helped him create amazing projects around the world because of his knowledge in design and how to build what he proposes. I think having more knowledge in other fields can only help you, rather than hurt you.
I have a question - I've just started college and all of this stuff is still new to me, but I wanted to ask what do you do in Uni to become an architect - not you specifically but people, and I just love drawing, using clay and colouring it all in to show character and really wanna combine all those skills into one without separating them even further.
Does anyone have a revommendation for a helpful or informative book about architecture? I would love to read something outside of studying, but I don't know what might be good...
So I’m currently a sophomore interior design major at Winthrop University and heard about Florida International University and their architecture program. I was fully set on attending Winthrop for my four years and going from there but I can’t shake the idea of this other amazing opportunity. I want to think about that school since I could get a masters in architecture and a minor in interior design in 5 years oppose to a bachelors in interior design in 4 years (well 2.5 now) but something feels wrong about doing that for some reason. I am considering applying just to see if I would be accepted as a transfer to see if it’s a feasible option. I know you don’t know me but I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this...
I think you should apply. If you don't apply you will always think about the "what if". Just apply and that will buy you some time. In the meantime, you have to think about what it is you want. There are pros and cons to everything. So the nice thing about FIU is that you will get a Masters Degree in Architecture. The degree is nice, but do you feel like you need it ? That's up to you to decide. Getting a Masters in architecture is going to cost you more time and way more money so you have to try to justify that. One of the reasons you want to have a degree from an accredited school is if you would like to become a licensed architect. If you just want to work on buildings behind the scenes, drafting plans, then it doesn't really matter if you have that degree or not. It's very important that you understand that I am not trying to push you in any specific direction. If you choose to get a Masters in Architecture from FIU, I think that is a WONDERFUL decision - as long as it is YOUR decision. My advice is that you research it as much as possible so that you make an informed decision. How do you research? Call firms and ask, call schools and ask, go on Reddit and ask. No one will be mad or annoyed at you for asking :D I wish you luck!
I studied architecture but I didn't like the technical part of that, I like the art of architecture, by hand, not on computer or... . Can be successful in this csse with my idea if I continue that? Does it have a future? I'm really confused for 7 years.... 😞
Do you think it is possible to contact any architect firms and ask them for a workplace, as a volunteer at least? I mean i am a high school student rn and i am graduating next year, so i do not have any work experience or any specific portfolio but i am so passionate about architecture and would like to try it out beforehand. So currently i am 18 years old, i do not have a fool diploma from a school, but i want to try. Do you think there is any chance to get work experience in a real architecture firm if i do not have any familiar architects, so basically, i just email some random companies, maybe even BIG, why not? So what do you think about that, coz my school uni coordinator said that it is unlikely.
Scaffold, register (kingston), night white skies, architecture and cities, gsapp podcast, failed architecture, drawing matters podcast. (i made the same comment to someone above)
Ramit Inmah asol I’m not an expert but you could take architecture related classes at school if there are any. If not, physics, algebra, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and art are a few of the many classes you could take. Other than that, practice at home, pay attention to the historic or modern buildings you walk by and take notes or do a study on them, and just improve your time management skills in high school so it’ll be easier in college to adjust to.
Good overall advice by Sharon. I would definitely try to learn how things work together. Be curious. Try to have fun and maybe help someone build something like a deck or building something small on your own or with friends/family.
You can also ask for the curriculum and course descriptions at the universities you're thinking of going to, see directly what they want you to achieve in each class. You probably can do some reaserch based on that. Best wishes!
I really want to be a great architect. Studied in Nigeria. Currently making plans to move to Canada but am told that I should switch to construction because architects are not much in demand. What's your advice please.
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I can't even order pizza on the phone without sweating , imagine talking about my goals and dreams
You can do it!
@@Moochers thanks ! I will try my best!
Goodness, can I relate! I'm fairly old, but an early technology adopter. I'm so grateful that email, texting, website submission, etc came into my life. Heaven help me if I have to have a real time face to face or telephone conversation.
OMG why can i relate so bad to you... T,.T
LMFAO epic one, btw you don't need to talk about it just do it
One thing I hate about this world is how people love to beat your passions down to the ground...we must continue to persevere though. Thank you for the inspirational video
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I’m a sophomore in highs school and I’ve dreamed of being an architect since I was 10. your videos have given me a new look on architecture and good advice and pointers thank you and keep up the good work
Kcaz Stalin I’m also a sophomore wanting to become an architect. My school has a specified program with 2 classes for sophomores related to design. One is product design and one is architecture. I’ve been struggling on which class I like better, because product design is super fun and definitely more art related. But architecture is more computer based and gets kind of boring. But last night I had a spark where I had the sudden urge to begin drawing houses in 2 point perspective after watching multiple RUclips videos on drawing houses. So I think I’ve finally figured out that I truly want to become and architect.
Sophomore aspiring architect gang
So I’ve always been more interested in physical stuff, so I decided to start drawing, then I started making stuff, and now I’m building my first guitar. It’s been pretty rewarding so far.
yea same , i remember in 1st grade our class went to the computer lab and our teacher showed us google sketchup for the first time and i fell in love with 3d modeling and designing since then been making whole lotta blueprints and stuff , just wanna graduate high school and go become an architect
lol im 11 and i've wanted to be an architect since I was 9
I’m in tenth grade now and now I’m starting to look into architecture 😂
Start your own company, period.
This literally just fell on my lap.
Thank you RUclips algorithm (something that doesn’t happen often)
I was having some down time and this vid has actually really helped me back up. I’m in my final year and I’m working on a vocational school for my thesis. Wish me luck😄
PS: I’m a straight A student in my Final year btw (in design studio lol).
Thank you once again.
You have a loyal subscriber💪🏽
Hey! Glad to hear this helped you out! You know, they say that when you're closest to the end of something, that's when you feel the most resistance. Keep pushing through, you're almost done. Good luck on your final year, have fun, show those jurors who's boss!
Thanks for the sub, talk to you soon!
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Straight A on last year? Oh shit xd
I've just started interior design, i survived my first week and I'm terrified 😂
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a video as inspiring as this one. Your confidence really comes out well in your voice you have my support!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot! 🍻😃
I’m teenager (13) working to be a successful architect. And by this video, I’m trying to get even more into interior design. Thank for the video!
Amazing content man. Came at just the right time for me. In architecture school right now and have been feeling the demotivating effects of others who seem to always want to tell me my goals are unachievable. It feels strange to see that in a field like this with so much potential for passion and creativity so many people end up doing such boring things. Seems like the odds are stacked against you to do anything worthwhile. But this reinforced my motivation to continue to strive for those crazy goals in the hopes that one day I can do something meaningful out in the world of architecture.
This pours in a whole pile of positivity towards becoming an ARCHITECT!!!! ❤️❤️💯
Some good advice. I sometimes wish I’d followed similar advice 40 years ago but then realise the best advice is to be you. Not do what somebody else thinks would be good for you to do.
Needed this, super inspiring! Just got a job as an intern at a firm and I'm doing tons of graphic design work and some design marketing proposals and such. I may not get to touch more marketing proposals anytime soon but eventually I will. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get to my goals in time but I don't think those goals are running away anytime soon or at all. So Thank you! Your intro video is also hilarious I'd love to be in pigeon town.
Hey! Thanks for leaving a comment! I'm glad you liked the intro lol. Well then, welcome to Pigeon Town! haha.
It's great to hear that you already got an intern job and that you're working on fun little projects! Good luck :D
You're video and advice are absolutely amazing. I always found Architecture School very de-motivating towards this field and I'm glad we're on a similar page. Thank you for this and I'll definitely send this out to more people 👍
Hey! Thanks for the compliment; it honestly means a lot. Thanks leaving your opinion as well! When I was in school, a lot of professors (not all) would constantly make it seem like only 1 in a million would find success as an architect. Not true at all; especially since there are so many routes available to take within the career! It is tough, I'll give you that, but if you have positive mentality, you'll go places.
I’m on my second year right now. During foundation, my design 1 teacher told me to drop because this major isn’t for me lol. Fast forward a year, I’m getting the highest grades, enjoying my work, and having a consistent style!
Thanks awesome. I love hearing stories like this. What helped you keep going even though your professor told you to drop out?
This is a really underrated channel
Thank you!
Sometimes it just feels like dreams will always be dreams people just keep making you feel like its non achievable... thanks for the motivation
This is just good advice in general for everyone. I'm in my first year at University, and I have no idea what I want to do. I wanted to be an architect when I was younger, but I developed a lot of other interesting goals. I really enjoyed this video, thanks.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Bro I can't able to time manage so can you do a video on time management
Ofcourse; I'll make a video soon giving you some tips and tricks towards getting everything done. I'll let you know when it's up!
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I'm not remotely interested in architecture but this video is still inspiring.
Thank you for this!! I seriously need all the encouragement I can get to enter this field. I am a high school senior and I'm seriously considering architecture, however, doubts are always stopping me from moving forward with my decisions. This really lifted up my spirits in the path I want to achieve in architecture.
Thank you for making this video! I appreciate every word you said, i recently just finished my part one in architecture, and my dream is to be an architect to my country. And once im there ill be sure to be thanking you.
how is the work going? i am really interested wishing u the best of luck!
Pretty inspiring video bruz. Current architect student in Australia :)
I hope you succeed so much in life my bro. Everyone puts up a video discouraging architecture students and lamenting on the negative aspects of the course. It was about time someone did the opposite. Thank you once again, this helped me mentally.
I’m looking to do architecture at university and I wanted to let you know that your videos give me hope and inspiration to make something of myself. Thanks man
I'm really glad to hear that!
Thank you for the video. You can’t imagine how much i needed to hear this
U changed my life... thanks for this video
I'm glad! I wish you a lot of luck!
Hi, I love your videos. Gets me hooked back to why I love architecture, our profession. In reality, its true that sometimes you loose sight of why you really started architecture because of negative comments of people. But we should strive hard to keep in mind that comment and prove them wrong. Passion is what keeps us imaginative 🥰👌⭐️
Awesome video, wow... During this quarantine I'm trying to create a routine that helps me educate myself, listening to podcasts, doing online graphic courses... This video was so inspiring for me... Thanks for sharing, you must be helping so much people just like myself...
You're welcome !!!
I needed this video today...thank you Mooch!
So happy you found it! Good luck on your journey!
I really do appreciate the effort that has been put into this video and I must admit it has opened up my mind and taken off some stressful thoughts off my chest and now I am trying to explore. I am transitioning to year 11 soon and want to be the greatest architect one day. Thank you so much mooch you have helped a lot 💯
“find a building near you that you like!”
ok I love the old victorian houses on the other side of town that were built 200 years ago
“find out who built it”
...o-oh ... ok then
I'm sure if you look up the specific area perhaps you can find the name of the building then finding the person who designed it shouldn't be difficult
Sometimes as an architecture student I'm feeling lost and don't know what or how to do next normally I will find out something I need through a sketch but I don't know what to do when it didn't help
really inspiring, thanks for being a good inspiration🙇🏼♂️
U R a great architect!, greatings from México.
Thank you! Cheers :D
Hi thank you for being a part of those who inspire me to pursue Architecture.
My problem was I'm not good at designs or Arts. And it's really annoying that this pandemic happened that it ruined my plan on applying to Art classes bcos Im not good at learning on my own. I don't know where to start about Arts.
And so I started to getting to know what im trying myself to get in to(Archi) in college.
You're welcome! I'm sorry to hear that :[ I know what you mean. It's so hard to learn something new because you don't know where to start. Especially with something like art or architecture.... Maybe you could check out masterclasses? google it. There is one by Frank Gehry. Now, I've never taken those, so I don't know how good (or bad) they are. But I think you pay one price, and you unlock a bunch of them. So you could watch art/ architecture related ones. Just a thought; look into it
@@Moochers Imma Check it out. Thanks a lot.
Amazing video , thanks for all the encourangment this really made my day and motivated me to finish my homeworks
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When I took the state architectural license exam in 1974, I passed 6 out of the 7 parts. I failed the 12- hour design problem which was a library. I was deeply disappointed upon learning about my test results and I expressed this disappointment to my boss at the time. He replied, "I bet that you designed it." "Yes," I responded. "That's why you failed," he said. "Next time, just solve the problem. Make a rectangular box, put a simple roof on it, draw some regular rectangular windows at the appropriate locations, and make the building entrance a recognizable point of entry. Keep it simple." On my second try 12 months later I did exactly that. No design. I applied the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle and I passed with a 90% score. Lesson learned at a cost, but I went on to own my own firm and I'm now retired. I didn't become famous or rich, but I enjoyed my chosen profession and my clients loved my work. There's not much of a better reward than that.
A lot of my classmates just cares about the money they can problaby get and they just make the enough to pass the subjects, and sometimes they say to me that "I CARE TO MUCH" but in my opinion an architect never cares to much because his job it's care for things other people don't want to ,and i think the only way you'll have a chance to become a great architect it's caring for people for your job your responsabilities and try to do the best you can to create good experiences ,and not just care about ordinary things because that anyone can do because being an architect it's not being anyone. 😌😌😌
I'm just a second year student but im for sure going to pay a visit to some firms to just talk about architecture
What do you consider to be a "successful architect"?
aside from raking in the money, someone who is apprachable when they meet new people, and someone who is pasionate about their projects. I invision artists with a logical mind as a successful architect. And someone who reaches out to the communities around the world in some way shape or form.
one thats happy and not overworked, people that overwork themselves are just a bunch of nerdslaves that dont know how to value their time and therefore theirself
An architect who doesn’t just use the career to improve their life, but someone who’s buildings actually help others too.
@Simon Gardier because then it becomes the standard and you drag the rest in your lunatic ideology of how much an architect should produce, if you like it so much then why dont you make some buildings in your free time for yourself, because i NEVER saw anyone do that in architecture school, i only heard them spit the wordvomit about how much they love it but in fact they were just snobs. If you dont know how to value your work and yourself and your time as an architect, an employer especially wont. Architecture was once a respectable profession but now they earn as much as a drawing engineer and are a bunch of shits in baggy clothes that happened to have rich parents but never the right amount of attention, cringe
Originality and breaking boundary’s
STUNNING ANIMATIONS
Thanks buddy
I have so much passion for architecture but im terrified of the math.
Math is not bad at all
The math is easy. The most you really need is geometry and physics. You can do Pre Cal if you want
Mechanics... Strength of materials...
@@warwick802 is it really that easy?
@@Cissonius Sorry. For me it is because I love math. Realistically you just need to care enough and study to do good. Dont get me wrong, you dont need high level math to be an architect. Doing good at Algebra and Geometry just makes you life easier.
Nice architect channel
Thank you very much for this inspiration.
damn. if only this video came out 7 years ago
Thanks hun. I was wondering about being self-taught on more of the design aspect.
I dont want the ful career im interested in the freedom to create. I would make connects to realize my plans into structures
It's called "The growth mindset". Most of the successful people have this same way of thinking because its the truth... anyone can be great if they work for it.
Do you think architects have a good chance of getting a job quickly after graduating
Cuz I live in an underdeveloped country and jobs are a bit rare
So yeah what do you think ?
Architecture has always been my passion and it's kinda hard to decide what you will do in your life if you're limited by just your country
Hope you reply
Hey! I replied :) if you are really passionate about it you will find a job. Trust me. In the US it is pretty easy to find a job in the field at the moment.
If you decide to be study architecture, focus on becoming th best YOU can be. Don't limit yourself. Be open to the idea of moving to other cities or countries to make your dreams come true.
Love your drawings, amd great tips
There is one thing you didn't mention: having goals/dreams is pretty cool, no doubt about it but your goals need to be coherent. Im not an architect nor a student in architect neither but by experience I do know if I've a lot of pretty good dreams, mots of the time they are impossible to reach. Why ? Because I forgot to define the methods to reach them, because I didn't use properly brain to think how it would be possible and whith all the ressources I could have, if it's relevant or not.
In the other hand, you're right: Hanging out with people who constantly are dubitative about your skills is annoying and a waste of tim. Sometimes your closest friend might be breaking your nuts because they do care about you and want the best for you, in their perspective's view.
Moreover, you need the creativity of the other people around you as you mentionned, but here, im talking about other student you're working with. Seeing their work might be disturbing when you realise theirs is far better than yours. I experienced this while in a design school.
The only moments I was able to do cool things it was when im at home and I close all the contact (friends, others students, music, deviantart.....) so that i cannot be disturbed. Then when i got an idea or a couple of idead, i could use references. I do know if im using references immediately i would be influenced by them i will be out of the topic.
SCHOOL IS NOT JUST GOOD ENOUGH! STRONG FACTS
Thanks For Inspiring Me 🥀❤
hi i am new here and i like your videos very much and i am not born with this talent i am made for this
Me watching all of your videos for motivation when I have a studio final in 3 days
Really cool. Good luck on your final. Let me know how it goes!
Mooch will do! About to have my last crit from my teacher... ready to get roasted
My dream is to become an architect. I hope i get into university this summer😫
Nap chi Thank you, I will work hard to get there!
Did you get in ? 💞
Did you get in!?
M M nope im a failure
you'll get in next time. 🌸there s always a second chance 💗
Thanks man
Can i ask your pencil ?
Post about this subject more =))) I really like ur channel
Thank you! Will do :D
oh my god.Can you please help me???? your answer can change my entire life.
i am 19 and i kind of feel i born being architect. i dont want to say that i am special or very into it but..
since i was teen i saw some dreams when i was sleep like 5 times a year. it has been few years. this year i suddenly realized that. i have no idea how can i describe how crazy these places are and i do remember them. god i dont know how can tell what i mean while i cant understand why is this happen for me. i am not good at drawing or numbers at all just creativity. but there is sth, i am not just intrested in that area. i love observing new things and the world around me. cause of all these things i planned to study biotech which is wonderful and then learn architecting and use nature, creativity,technology and biology to create a very new aspect while i am not really limited in only one specific job.
how do you think? by the way i am not from a expansive country so things and the process of making things happen are so hard even for leaving the country.
i have about 2 dreams and they came to my mind without invitation. i dont know if my desires are true or not but they all what i have. and if i see them while others not then i should do them and that would be right. right now i am studying to enter my university.
This is great, thank you
is there a misconception on what architecture is or what architects do? because I took the drafting side of architecture and enjoyed it a lot, but my architect friends tell me that they do more calculating and less drawing/designing. I dont like do many calculations, and would prefer to have the engineers do that haha so thats why Im in drafting over masters for architecture
Yea there is a misconception if you're talking to people who didn't study architecture. This is what happened to me. Architecture is about designing buildings: taking into consideration the environment , location, well being of others, site, materiality,budget, etc. What takes place in an architecture firm can be in the range of drafting (computer aided) sketches (by hand or computer) diagrams, massing studies , model making , generating plans - all this very similar to what you do in school. You also see alot of marketing and proposals being done for project pursuit , site visits, meeting with clients etc... calculations though are done by engineers. So if you enjoy drafting, you will have the opportunity to do so in an architecture firm. Some firms don't draw or sketch as much so in this case your friends could have a point. But calculations and math in general is not the main role of the architect. Its important to research firms you are interested in working with when the time comes, as I said in the video. this way you could choose a firm that will provide you with opportunities you most enjoy. Cheers!
@@Moochers I finished my drafting course a while ago, should I pursue my masters? Auto cadd is what I did mostly, and some sketchup. I never actually researched firms in my city until your video to do research on what type of work environment I'd like to pursue. It's definitely great to see and show your perspective of what an architect actually does. Thank you
@@Flovust that's a tough question to answer but a great one nonetheless. The reason it's tough to answer is because I wouldn't want to help you make a decision that you may regret in the future. That's why with my channel I try to provide as much information as I can to inform you guys so that you guys make the decisions. Anyway, i do think a masters in architecture is an awesome degree to pursue; it's what I have. But I thi k you should only pursue it if for the right reasons. What I mean is : I've always heard people say " I want to become an architect because I want to design buildings ". You will design alot at school but chances are when you start working you may not be able to design for years. If you're okay with that then I say go for it. I think you should pursue architecture if you like buildings in general. If you would like to help put buildings together without actually being recognized forever. It's kind of like people who like cars. Some people like to drive fancy cars, others like to fix cars, others enjoy the thought of designing the car. Architecture is more like the second and third version of the car enthusiasts. You'll be working on buildings every day. Sometimes you'll draft windows for a week or 2. Other times you'll only be drafting bathroom details. Some weeks you'll be doing renders etc, you think you get the idea. In your case what I would do is visit a few local firms. Ask for a tour of their offices if possible. tell then you're interested in the career and want to know more about it. Learn as much as you can while visiting the firms but dont let them convince you architecture is or isn't for you. I believe many firms will enjoy having you come in and show your interest in the career. I hope I didn't confuse you!
Thank
can you recommend some audio books? I am looking for something to listen to while I draw and model.
Love your channel!!
Podcasts?
Scaffold, register (kingston), night white skies, architecture and cities, gsapp podcast, failed architecture, drawing matters podcast. There you go! :)
One question? I’m in high school now. I am in 10 grade, about to start 2nd semester. Which classes should I take, so when I go to college I’ll have some background experience?
Christopher Campos I’m also in 10th grade, and my school offers an architecture class where you had to interview to get into. But besides that, from advice I’ve heard, I would most definitely take some sort of drawing class and DRAW SOMETHING EVERY DAY. Because as a design student, you want to be able to express your ideas out onto paper as well as using digital software. Some programs that we are using right now are revit and autocad. You can actually download revit and all these other programs from autodesk for FREE at home on a computer preferably or a laptop. All you have to do is put in some information proving you attend a school, etc. And you will get a license to own the programs until you graduate high school. Here’s the link, www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit I would 10/10 recommend you to download some of these programs and teach yourself by watching RUclips videos, or by going onto a website called Lynda.com and making an account and searching videos about the programs. They have great tutorials there. But it’s good to get an idea on how to use these programs so that you can get ahead in college when they teach the other students how to use the programs. I would also take a public speaking class so that you can get more comfortable with speaking if you aren’t already. I hope this helped!
@@gracen6895 I use sketchup. I feel like a noob
Lan Dewell I’m learning revit and it’s so hard and confusing. Plus my teacher is forcing us to build a house for a project using revit. So I have no clue how that it’s going to go lol...
@@gracen6895 is it free ?
@@azaraelg1176 yeah as long as you have some form of verification to where you go to school. I just did a screenshot of my grades. Just follow all the instructions on the link that I included and it should be pretty self-explanatory
Hey, I have a dream of being an architect one day. I’m quite young now, but if I study in my free time and as I progress and get older I am willing to work pretty damn hard. I loved architecture the day I was born. Any major subjects I should research, and learn about? Books I should buy etc?
I mean i dont want to be architect to change or redefine buildings and so on,i just like it and wanna do it while having a good income of money so i could support future family. I kinda have feeling this is somthing i shouldnt do but eh
i request your pardon the site for audio books
Dude this is great 👍
Wow, great video
One thing im reaaaally not good at and get faced with every semester is working with group. How do i deal with that?
Quite inspiring!
wow Im tweleve as you can see and this is inspring to me
i really want to travel a lot, is it possible in architecture?
Yes, especially if you work at a larger firm.
ooh great thank you
What skills should I have/practice before going to an architecture school?
You should check out the book called "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School" It will give you a good idea as too what goes on in school. It's a super easy ready, good reference book, and fairly inexpensive!
Ive dreamed about becoming an architect and I feel very committed to it, what College did you go to get your degree?
My family is letting me design our house and I’m only 12 but it’s my dream but it’s hard to have enough space for bedrooms(6) any ideas
That's awesome!
I really want to be a great architect. Studied in Nigeria. Currently making plans to move to Canada but am told that I should switch to construction because architects are not much in demand. What's your advice please.
what happens if you win an architecture competition???
What are the books you read or in audiobook that might help me more in my study please gave me a list even if it tons i well try to make contact with all of them.
Unfortuanletly I gave most of my books away to younger students while I was at school so I don't have a list. What I will do is start to research the books I owned, make a list (probably on Amazon), and I'll share the list on the description of all my videos. I'll get to that before next week so keep your eyes open :]
Have you ever met any architect that has a background in civil/ structural engineering? I've been wanting to do architecture since I was in middle school but I did my undergraduate studies in structural engineering. I'm now planning and researching to resume my passion in becoming an architect by applying to graduate school for Architecture. I've never heard of anyone with both backgrounds so I was just wondering if (in your opinion) it's even possible? Especially getting into grad school since I don't have a portfolio nor the undergraduate architecture background like most Masters students in the program.
I don't remember the last time that I met someone with background in either field. I know that Santiago Calatrava (famous architect) is both an architect and structural engineer. This has helped him create amazing projects around the world because of his knowledge in design and how to build what he proposes. I think having more knowledge in other fields can only help you, rather than hurt you.
not good at art but I like math , what am I used math towards?
Math in architecture?
Not as much as people assume
I have a question - I've just started college and all of this stuff is still new to me, but I wanted to ask what do you do in Uni to become an architect - not you specifically but people, and I just love drawing, using clay and colouring it all in to show character and really wanna combine all those skills into one without separating them even further.
Hey! I have a video on this topic. Check it out ruclips.net/video/kDNMm23P3CM/видео.html
Does anyone have a revommendation for a helpful or informative book about architecture? I would love to read something outside of studying, but I don't know what might be good...
So I’m currently a sophomore interior design major at Winthrop University and heard about Florida International University and their architecture program. I was fully set on attending Winthrop for my four years and going from there but I can’t shake the idea of this other amazing opportunity.
I want to think about that school since I could get a masters in architecture and a minor in interior design in 5 years oppose to a bachelors in interior design in 4 years (well 2.5 now) but something feels wrong about doing that for some reason.
I am considering applying just to see if I would be accepted as a transfer to see if it’s a feasible option.
I know you don’t know me but I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this...
I think you should apply. If you don't apply you will always think about the "what if". Just apply and that will buy you some time.
In the meantime, you have to think about what it is you want. There are pros and cons to everything. So the nice thing about FIU is that you will get a Masters Degree in Architecture. The degree is nice, but do you feel like you need it ? That's up to you to decide. Getting a Masters in architecture is going to cost you more time and way more money so you have to try to justify that. One of the reasons you want to have a degree from an accredited school is if you would like to become a licensed architect. If you just want to work on buildings behind the scenes, drafting plans, then it doesn't really matter if you have that degree or not.
It's very important that you understand that I am not trying to push you in any specific direction. If you choose to get a Masters in Architecture from FIU, I think that is a WONDERFUL decision - as long as it is YOUR decision. My advice is that you research it as much as possible so that you make an informed decision. How do you research? Call firms and ask, call schools and ask, go on Reddit and ask. No one will be mad or annoyed at you for asking :D
I wish you luck!
@@Moochers Thank you!
Any advice for those who aspire to be architects but not in college yet? How/where can I get a mentor?
I studied architecture but I didn't like the technical part of that, I like the art of architecture, by hand, not on computer or... . Can be successful in this csse with my idea if I continue that? Does it have a future? I'm really confused for 7 years.... 😞
hey mooch I've been having a passion to be an architect but my drawing is not that good what do you suggest I do?
That's not a problem. Architects don't need to be amazing at drawing. You'll practice at school.
I have final and the doctor wants us to sketch 🙃
Do you think it is possible to contact any architect firms and ask them for a workplace, as a volunteer at least? I mean i am a high school student rn and i am graduating next year, so i do not have any work experience or any specific portfolio but i am so passionate about architecture and would like to try it out beforehand. So currently i am 18 years old, i do not have a fool diploma from a school, but i want to try. Do you think there is any chance to get work experience in a real architecture firm if i do not have any familiar architects, so basically, i just email some random companies, maybe even BIG, why not? So what do you think about that, coz my school uni coordinator said that it is unlikely.
Hey! I already replied to this question on the other comment you left. Check it out 🍻🍻😃
So inspirational. Thanks bro♥️ 1sub
Thank YOU for your awesome comment and sub. Talk to you soon!
“School is just not cool enough”
Can i have your email for some questions?
Hey, the best way to reach me for questions is through instagram
@@Moochers I don't have Instagram but thank you
Can list down some good podcast please
ruclips.net/video/UQrVkKyaOBo/видео.html
Scaffold, register (kingston), night white skies, architecture and cities, gsapp podcast, failed architecture, drawing matters podcast. (i made the same comment to someone above)
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rn I'm going into grade 10, is there anything I can do to make myself ready for when I do become an architect?
Ramit Inmah asol I’m not an expert but you could take architecture related classes at school if there are any. If not, physics, algebra, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and art are a few of the many classes you could take. Other than that, practice at home, pay attention to the historic or modern buildings you walk by and take notes or do a study on them, and just improve your time management skills in high school so it’ll be easier in college to adjust to.
Good overall advice by Sharon. I would definitely try to learn how things work together. Be curious. Try to have fun and maybe help someone build something like a deck or building something small on your own or with friends/family.
You can also ask for the curriculum and course descriptions at the universities you're thinking of going to, see directly what they want you to achieve in each class. You probably can do some reaserch based on that. Best wishes!
Because architecture is nearly impossible to find a job so you must settle.
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There's no great architects. Only poor suffering ones.
I really want to be a great architect. Studied in Nigeria. Currently making plans to move to Canada but am told that I should switch to construction because architects are not much in demand. What's your advice please.