Architectural Design Process Explained

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Not sure how architecture entered my KZbin algorithm but I’m sold. Casually learning about architecture through your videos is now part of my weekly schedule! Subscribed~

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Make sure to also watch videos which cover the negatives of the profession

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[@vnguy2453]

Watched this in my first year of architecture and now about to graduate it has never failed to inspire me to sit down at my table to start designing. Despite all the stress from job hunting, comparing myself to other designer, my vision for architecture as a career, watching you talk through the design process really has made me realise why did I start and how much I love architecture Hopefully any architecture student see this comment can stay strong, keep calm and all the best luck to all of you out there

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Is this video a repost of a previous video?

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@@Shyknit I was thinking the same lol, Im in a 5 year program and most programs around the nation and probably the world are around that range. So it was strange to read this comment with this video only being over a year old.

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@@salvadorarellano900 yeah mine was a 5 year program too lol I still wanna know, maybe it's an updated version of a previous vid

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Fake comment? Hahahah

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Thank you

[@johnferraz6417]

Congrats and thanks for a clear and concise explanation of the design process...often a lot is taken for granted when one sees a 'finished model', especially in the context of an open competition. I hope you and your partners continue the journey of 'becoming' in the best possible way.

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I recently came across your videos and started watching it. I'm a rising second year in School of Architecture, and your video is very helpful! THank you!

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as a kid, I was fascinated by modern architecture especially of large skyscrapers. I designed buildings in sketchup from the moment I could get my hands on a computer ever since I was like 8. Im looking to get back into it as a hobby again after a long time. Nice video

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Going into my second year of my B.S. in Architecture and I'll be taking a class on architectonic systems, so this was very insightful!

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Wow these kinds of videos are so amazing! I have always wanted to know how architects design homes and this one really explains everything. So thank youu.

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my career path is so far from architecture but I JUST LOVE THE WAY SHE TALKSSSS!!! like the way her mouth moves, her voice, and NOW im really interested in these kinda of videosss!!

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love how well established this video was made. you did great showing and explaining.

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Your quick hand drawn diagrams are really good.

[@urbancolab]

start to finish in 11 minutes ! WOW. Great video Dami.

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Honestly the best channel for Architecture students right now.

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i really appreciate this !! i'm a first year student and we're doing our first comprehensive design so i'm trying to prepare

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Felicidades Colega! Soy de habla hispana y te agradezco muchisimo por tu explicacion muy acertada ya que no se necesita hablar ingles para entender tu mensaje!

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[@needamuffin]

I would love all the materials used to design a building like that to set up a display of the whole process. All iterations of sketches, designs, renders, everything from start to finish. I think that'd be neat to hang on / take up an entire wall (bonus points for being the process of designing the building it's placed in).

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Very enlightening. Thank you.🙌🏽

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저는 미국에 이민와서 6년간 거주중이고, 갑작스러운 상황에 엄청 방황했지만, 제가 가지고있는 능력이나 잘할수있는 부분으로 봤을때 건축학이 가장 어울릴거같아서, 지금 건축학 전공을 하려고 학교 원서 준비중입니다, 그사이에 다미님을 우연찮게 알게되어서 유튜브로 접하게되었고, 다미님 영상보고 더욱더 건축학의 관련된 지식을 잘 얻고 갑니다 감사합니다. I've been living in US since 2017 as an immigrant. I had to figure out what to do because I can't continue my study which was classical vocal in here US. And after long consideration and thinking about my traits and strengths, I decided to prepare for applying architecture school. While the preparation, I found you on KZbin and gained a lot of helpful infos about Architecture field. Thank you so much with these helpful videos!!

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Very nice content Ms. Dami, looking forward for more of your ideas in the field of Architecture, learning a lot from you

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So interesting! Can't wait to start my studies next year!!

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I've been waiting for this kind of video for a while!

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thank you for giving such valuable insight!

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Hi Dami, I’ve always enjoyed your videos! can you please share your experiences in preparing for the exac exam? and would you recommend studying for the ncarb instead? (as it is a slightly faster route and well recognised in many countries). many thanks!

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Hey there. This is so helpful, Would be very interested in a video detailing the massing/diagraming process.

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Thank you for this :)

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This vid makes it so easy to understand! Are you usually provided with site layouts for Revit already when starting a project?

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informative video ... thanks for sharing

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Terrific overview, Dami! May I ask how you do your physical 3D models? Do you make these by hand or is there a service that you use?

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Love it and learned a lot.

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This is such a cool insight!

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I learn more from Dami than I do in school.

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11 minutes video, lot of fancy scenes of cool working environment, nicely places coffee mug and laptop, one huge ad for Autodesk and zero things to learn.

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Can you do a video on how you did the context / roads / trees in the revit massing model please. thanks . great videos

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i have always wanted to be an architect, however i got to do civil engineering which is harder to do in my country but i still want to go through architecture.

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Aslymu alylum (peace be with you) Damele. I would love you to make a video about how to design (from A to Z) the building/structure and talk about all the different engineers and architects who are involved in the design and how they work on it and the level of work for all the professionals involved in the construction...... Thanks sister I really love your work And the way you make videos, you are my idol. Believe me I became addicted to your videos 😅 It is informative and interesting content at the same time.....

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Hi there, been such a fan of your videos and actually starting to feel like learning architecture in depth. Do you know if there’s online courses that doesn’t require me to spend years learning. Appreciate it 😊

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Thanks for creating the great videos. Can you share which thermal flow simulation software used typically? Thanks.

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What is the job prospect of an architect and how much are you expect to make in Canada coming out from an architecture school?

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Ms Lee you present a very traditional AIA approach to design which is obsolete. Architects need to be part of writing the business plan for a project from the start. This means getting involved in market research,consumer segmentation and needs analysis, business strategy, pro forma modeling and finance. Architectural Design as taught in college is often an exercise in narcissism. The fame game and social climbing gets nowhere.

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I'm a first year architecture student and I'm really struggling with creativity. When I look at other people's projects, so innovative, so clean and beautiful I feel architecture wasn't meant for me. Even though I enjoy everything about it, I just can't come up with new ideas and therefore I don't know what could I possibly offer to this field. As a result I'm slowly slowly losing motivation. I'd appreciate a piece of advice! ❤️

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Well, I can relate to this. My first year (or even 2nd year) in architecture, I also lost motivation for 5 months. But I always go search some architecture videos on youtube or any videos that I want my architecture style to be ( particularly Japanese) because it brings me back to why did I pursue this course in the first place. It gives me purpose to move forward. Just give it time and you will get back your motivation slowly. Cheers to us, future architects 🤗

[@sokkaslostboomerangg2593]

Idk if I can help much I know little to nothing about this field, but I do know that creativity sort of just comes to you. I’m not saying this to discourage you at all, but it’s a state of mind that gets nurtured, till the point it can be easily retrieved. I think you have creativity within you, you just need that spark to start it going. Don’t force it and don’t look for it, just be calm and look at projects in its wholeness. Even outside of work, practise moving things around and thinking “differently” it’ll come man, don’t compare yourself to others, it’s the fastest way to diminish your self confidence

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It'll get way easier with time. Just put in the work- practice, learn and research.

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Have a clear concept of what you want to do (and why) and go with that. There is no one right solution, so anything you'll do is fine as long as you can justify it. Not every project has to be a circus. Longer you'll do architecture more you'll appreciate simple solutions and forms. Just do a project you would like to experience and have fun with it.

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Hi Dami i liked your contents we are theysame industry i'm on the developer side but yeah we have theysame work flow, new subscribers from New Zealand😊😉👏👏👏

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Let’s go Canada, really like Architecture, glad I found this video, subbed.

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I love your videos!!!!

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Nice video and clean explanation. May I know what mic did you use int this video? Super crisp sound.

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Thanks!

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Thank you ma'am.

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hiii can you explain how you handle your budget being an architect like all the stuff you need for your design process and everything

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You’re amazing!

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Thank you

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I'm glad that you made the video helpful and informative. also I assume that you may need a professional postproduction artist

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love your contents. listening also to sound of your voice is kind of therapeutic while drawing. frustarated architect here.

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I'm just curious what are some of the 3D software used please ?

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[@MikeAG333]

Nice video. I have to say, though, that there is a massive area of design which you didn't mention. It may or may not be so important in north America, but here in the UK, and also in Europe, the age and design style of the adjacent buildings is a huge deal. Infilling between two Georgian-style buildings, or with a Tudor building adjacent, or a Gothic, or Arts 'n Crafts building nearby is everyday stuff for me, and for thousands of other architects here in the Old World. Being responsive to those buildings doesn't necessarily mean copying them, or building in the same architectural style, but it does mean that we have to take into account the relationship, the form, the massing, the dominance or subserviance. The overall streetscape is considered, not just the new building. Otherwise, we simply will not get planning permission.

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Now i use architectural plans, the floor plans to generate electrical and plumbing plans before installing to get a Pass then quotation then installation, im having a problem choosing a tablet and laptop application for designing plans integrations between furniture and electrical installations imports and exports and worse developing 3d models and roofing

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I can't tell you how much , but its alot 😎 I like it alot 😊

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@damilee Do you use manufacture specific BIM content for your models?

[@uzairmamudbaccus8214]

where did you get revit on your macbook ? As being a mac user i can't bring revit into my workflow 😔

[@jetomoon]

Hi Dami. Just asking, does this design process suits to students ?

[@JessAwesome]

I Hope you see this!!!!: I want to learn about Architecture so I can design my dream home. I know I could just give it to someone else to build but I would want it to be a personal project where I take my time and build a unique home that works with the natural environment. Then I'd give it to a Architectural Firm to review my design and they let me know if there are problems or if there are improvement that they would add to it and then send it through the process. Would this be an inconvenience to an Architect? To collaborate with a client based on a personal design.

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wow amazing,.

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Great video!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks