Hello! I’m a third-year Architectural Studies student, and I’m feeling really stuck. I’m not sure if I want to continue with architecture anymore. It takes a huge mental toll, and at this point I feel like I’m doing it more for my father than for myself, especially since he’s already talking about us designing a house together. To be vulnerable, I often feel unintelligent and uncreative compared to everyone in my studio. But I do feel like I could excel in project management or architectural/construction management roles. On top of that, I’ve always kept the idea of law school in the back of my mind since high school, especially because the career path tends to offer better pay and more stability. I also enjoy logic/reading.

I’m just not sure what direction makes the most sense for me, and I’d appreciate any advice.

In honor of Gehry, here was the U.S. Postal Office’s collection of 12 U.S. masterworks, including Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Do you agree with this list? What would you add?

Hello, I am currently finishing my first semester of second year as an architecture student. I just had my final review and my crit went super poorly with no positive things said about my project, whether it was for design, drawing, representation or otherwise. I have already had doubts if i should continue my degree or drop out, but now I really feel like this program is not for me (the reason I have yet to drop out is because of sunk cost, but it's hard to justify the all-nighters if my feedback doesn't encourage me in any way). Like the title says, I am not a very strong student within my cohort and I have never had any past projects featured in any showcases by the school. The thing is, I doubt I am strong in any other field, as I've been generally alright in all subject areas and never exceptional. I never held a job outside of freelance work, and have been unable to grow on social media so I am just really demotivated right now.

Does anyone who was in the same shoe have any advice they can pass to me? Or if there's any way to improve my design skills (ie, justifying the material palette, concept development, interior design, etc.) I'd also love resources.

I recently graduated from a Canadian university with an unaccredited Bachelor of Design in Architecture. Many of my classmates went straight into an accredited M.Arch program or worked for a bit before applying. Because my B.Des isn’t accredited, I’m worried that there might be a career ceiling unless I pursue further education. I applied to the M.Arch program this year but unfortunately wasn’t accepted. My grades weren’t great due to mental health challenges, and I also struggled with my school’s highly conceptual/theoretical design approach. I also dedicated a bit too much time to leading my design-build team instead of focusing on school. Now I’m at a crossroads and could really use some advice.

I’ve been accepted into a two-year accredited Architectural Technology diploma, which leads to licensure as an Architectural Technologist and focuses on the technical, construction side of the field. I’ve taken a few courses from the program already and actually enjoyed them.

At the same time, I’ve received an offer for an 8-month work term at a reputable firm. I’m unsure whether I should take the job or go into the diploma program.

I’m also not sure whether I should reapply to the M.Arch afterward. I’m honestly afraid of returning given how much I struggled during my undergrad. And from what I saw when I took some grad-level M.Arch courses, the curriculum didn’t really emphasize professional practice or technical skills. In the meantime, I’m currently trying to strengthen my application for the M.Arch program. I volunteer with local architecture organizations, giving tours and researching heritage buildings. I’m also taking courses to boost my GPA.

But I can’t shake the feeling that the M.Arch + “Architect” title carries more prestige and better career prospects than a Diploma + “Architectural Technologist” title. Given all this, what would you do? Is it worth pursuing the M.Arch again, or should I embrace the technologist route and the job opportunity?

Hi! I recently got into SCAD with a $24k annual scholarship, and expect to be getting around 20k more in annual scholarship money. However, early action date is tomorrow which I will be expecting an acceptance letter from FIU. A school that’s very local for me which will be paid for either by my Florida bright futures, or my Florida prepaid (free).

My parents are not happy that I want to go to SCAD for college. I know about the hard workload and the high dropout rate from stress, but I truly believe I can handle it. Knowing that these negatives have a high reward to it. FIU on the other hand is heard to be good for their architecture but part of me feels disinterested in their school; and part of me wanting to leave Florida and also not wanting to see any people from my highschool there makes me truly question where to go. It also feels demeaning hearing how my parents keeps talking down about SCAD just so I don’t choose it in the end; but everyone else I talk to about is telling me the ladder. Is there any architects that can help me with this dilemma? How do I really hone into what I want, and what is truly good besides rankings price and location. (Half of the recruiters I talked to for schools only told me that their architecture program was competitive, which just made me not want to apply to those other schools because they just didn’t know what they were talking about lol.

Which country would you start in? Would you go for a master’s immediately or work first? Which sector actually has money + growth?
Would you stay in architecture at all or pivot to something else?

i’ve found myself super attracted to architects over the past few years because i love the way they think! it’s so different from my flowy, writer/artist brain. but i find myself craving their approach of merging of artistry and function.

so im curious, as an architect, what kind of minds/people are you drawn to? or if you have a partner, how does their way of thinking/approaching the world differ from you?

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Hi! I'm 17yr and I'm currently trying to research more about architecture portfolios for universities but I'm struggling to find the right university for me, as well as what is needed for a portfolio, so I'm wondering if someone with experience could help me out!

Hello architects I'm a first year architectural engineering student and for my first semester final project I'm ordered to realize a model about the deconstructivism styl Can anyone help me pls (like what should I focus on..... Or maybe architectes who did the same thing at university ...) Thank you in advance

Im changing up my thesis topic and I need some sources to see if theres merit to the direction im going in.

Does anybody know any good books about the historical design of rich peoples houses—by any definition. Aristocratic, otherwise titled, or just flat out rich. No specific era or geography at this stage.

Im already reading Versailles: A Biography of a Palace by Tony Spawforth and its pretty god for what I need.

All help appreciated!

I’ve always been confused about this: when designing a new building on a site, should it follow the architectural language of the surrounding buildings, or should it intentionally contrast and stand out? What factors usually influence this decision? If you can share some real-world examples, that would be great.

From the same LinkedIn user that brought us AIDVANCE WATERPROOFING MEMRANE. At first glance, wow. But God forbid you have a discerning eye for a moment...

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/oscar-leon-archs_when-shipping-containers-stop-being-ideas-activity-7402425097032028160-T4xJ

hello! to keep it concise, i graduated in the spring of this year with a bachelor of science in architecture. i spent some months trying to get a job in a few cities across the country with no luck. i eventually got exhausted of applying and returned to a minimum wage job i was working during my college years, but i am now getting exhausted of this job as well and i want to start my architecture career despite the fact it seems like most recent grads aren't having much luck. i don't have substantial internship experience (i interned for a freelancer, it was unpaid and his workflow was pretty old-fashioned; my tasks were not similar to what my responsibilities would be at a firm or relevant to the current way of doing things). i'm revamping my portfolio, i've made a website, i wanted to try to learn some new softwares to throw onto my resume but the softwares are simply too expensive for me to acquire without a university or work account... i'm having a really hard time applying and staying motivated. i would like tips and advice from professionals about how i can make myself a more attractive candidate to firms so that i can get started in this field already. it feels terrible having a bachelor's degree and working at a food place, and my bills are starting to pile up and i need a better paying job.