Architectural Design Process: Managing Time (Tools + Tips)

[@30by40]

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[@MaZEEZaM]

30X40 Design Workshop Hey Eric, this is great, I think I will watch this again in the morning, given it's 1am I'm a bit sleepy to get the most out of this. The biggest difficulty in regards to time management I find is as I am still learning I don't yet know how long tasks are going to take particularly as I am needing to learn software from tutorials. A large chunk of time is taken up just searching for decent tutorials, so many videos listed as particular photoshop tutorials such as how create 3D isometric maps, are just a video of someone showing a task massively sped up without narration and with loud music. Not really suitable to learn from. I do find it interesting though how quickly you become used to the frantic pace of the last few days before the deadline.

[@vishnusivakumars]

Sir, thank you so much for such an informative session:) #lots of respect from India. Sir, would also like to have a session on "Creative thinking in design" or the so called "Out of the box thinking" (even in daily activities)... and how to nurture it as a habit; as i beileve it is that thinking which will take a designer to places.

[@ashrafulazad9284]

You have rightly pointed out "If you are always responding to someone else’s demands, you are helping them manage their time and their schedule". Thanks for your amazing works. Truly inspiring.

[@salimbaig5145]

You are one heck of an ARCHITECT man ! i really appreciate your hard work making this content for everyone. Nobody teaches anyone how do they work in the field of Architecture. I am so much amazed by the efforts you put into these videos that i am willing to be your Intern for years man, though i am Architect myself.

[@30by40]

hmmmm....interesting offer...

[@clarisse.padilla]

I stayed up for my concept sheet last night, passed out when I got home so now I broke my body clock again :) shout out to people watching this at 2am!!!

[@30by40]

late night...! everything turn out okay?

[@clarisse.padilla]

30X40 Design Workshop :-(

[@nairuz5812]

3am

[@crazybob1118]

@@nairuz5812 3am gang

[@missaelflores7868]

Hi man I am an architect student from Mexico and you and your channel is like another class for me, I can't tell how much I have improved thanks to you, it would be awesome to have the chance to work with you someday 👍

[@LadyGreygh]

You are truly one of a kind and have been of tremendous help to me as a young architect. I have worked for 2 years after grad school and had not come across most of the business and firm management concepts you have highlighted in your content. Please keep up the good work. Your impact on the next generation of architects is immense.

[@annnnnnnnnn1188]

thank you this is exactly what I need as a first year architecture student

[@30by40]

pros need reminders too!

[@MaZEEZaM]

Annisa Ridhani Likewise for me too. 🐸

[@ladybug5335]

Hello! how's architecture so far?

[@trowawayacc]

In my extremely short experience of just 3 years as a draftsman, a true architect or "the boss" of a firm is the one that has top notch management of his or her time. Time management is the single most important subject for me as i am terrible at it. Thanks for your videos! Keep em coming.

[@30by40]

always a student...always a student...(me too)

[@csnel4432]

Great summary Eric. You have absolutely captured the crux of time management. One thing I do believe you have left out in this is preparation. I have noticed that a lot of time is waisted, this more so in bigger firms and bigger project, when things are not properly prepared in advance. This is like setting up a meeting for the sake of setting up a meeting instead on knowing what the clear outcomes of this meeting should be, and in so doing not knowing what the input should be so people tend to just throw things at the wall and see what will stick.

[@30by40]

clear objectives...agreed...!

[@sojaboon6327]

I'm a highschool student taking art and architecture classes (just the basics though) and this video is so helpfull! Your channel is great !

[@JournyOfaPeacefulRuller]

Although I've been self employed, and managed my time accordingly, but it's a concept I still struggle with on a weekly basis. There's never enough of me to go around. However, every visit to your channel is educating for me and tonight @ 11:42 pm I learned a few tricks about time management and building models. You're a gentleman, a scholar and a natural teacher. Thank you Sir Eric.

[@LJLancaster]

I have been exploring the Pomodoro Technique lately and although i am not as good as i want and still manage to waste more time than i would like it has been amazing. I find these last few days i am even skipping the breaks and just working through. It helps me stay accountable for my time and that why i love it.

[@30by40]

fantastic when you discover a key that unlocks something you didn't know was possible...congrats my friend...

[@ashoornable]

The firm I worked in before used a software called 'documan', where they can track time spent by each employees each and everyday. It can tell you the specific task that they were onto too. I sometimes did get annoyed knowing the fact that i was being monitored everyday. But now watching your video, I look back and think from their perspective about how billing is related to time management. I mean I knew it was made sense. But your explanation through a small example can help people to understand its importance. Its really crucial guys. By the way, as always, great video and my pleasure. Cheers Eric.

[@30by40]

many thanks my friend...I had a similar experience when I took my first job in university...tracking every 6th minute of time (1/10 of an hour!)...now, I totally get it...

[@MOHAMEDIBRAHIM-gd8tc]

I am studying second year......I really dont know when am I goin to get this much of understanding like u...........these videos are really useful for me..........the really get reflcted in my design.....and really tnx for sharing ur ideas its really useful......

[@ArjunPanicker96]

This video exceeded more than what I was expecting (which was already high)! Thank you for considering our suggestions and helping majority of the students make use of the time more efficiently. P.S. That Imapct-Effort chart was next level thinking! Amazing!

[@nicoartiga]

this is by far, the best architecture related youtube channel. the content, ideas and means to deliver them are on point. thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@30by40]

kind words my friend...many thanks...

[@edtrafidlo1029]

very practical & hands-on! ......... making SD 40% of your time rather than CDs is a worthy (and difficult/challenging) goal -- because the quality of the project will most likely increase and quality is what the client remembers .... that is how a reputation is built - and the opportunity of being in the driver's seat re: winning high end/high fee projects/clients are won. ........ KEY issues are HOW to actually accomplish this .... plus handling OBSTACLES such as unexpected expenses - car repairs - computer maintenance and purchase of more computer stuff $$$$$ - family problems - etc. while staying ON SCHEDULE ...... (Fees will be another Comment). ty again for your excellent posts!

[@nopenope3416]

this video doesnt have as many likes as some of your other videos but honest to god (for me) this is both extremely influential and important. Thank you.

[@dramapathe]

Thank you for your work. I'm a French interior designer and what you do inspire me. Thank a lot.

[@aurealaranang3826]

I've discovered and used (for the first time) several of your videos to teach 1st year architectural students at Versailles (France) & I wanted to thank you for your very clear videos which have given them some great tips on finding ideas and managing time. It's much more alive to have a practicing architect speak to them of his experience, than to just give them vocab lists. Thanks, Eric!!

[@guuurlukno]

Thank you! I’m an interior designer/going to get my MArch this fall and have been watching so many videos on how people manage their time. Your videos are saved to my page damn near every time I watch.

[@30by40]

Cheers...so glad to hear!

[@masloprojekt]

Hi Sadie, can you share those other videos?

[@jjjarod1]

Back here doing research for my stage on project management! Always good to review the basics and good foundational principals

[@gijsbertebbers2310]

Wow, this came at exactly the right time. I'm in the first month of studying architecture, and I find myself getting not enough time to get everything done. This will help a lot thanks!

[@30by40]

glad it found you at the right moment...keep making things...

[@dkalambokis78]

The right momment...? being an architect, each day is the right moment to learn smth new. Either being a student or a veteran, you always have to deal with a variety of decisions and tasks - love it or hate it, this is what it is!

[@abhishekshah1124_]

Very helpful for me being 5th year architecture student. A Big ThumbsUp 👍

[@30by40]

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[@veerjap9214]

This is literally the best channel for architecture students!!thankyou sir!!!:)

[@ArcCastleStudio]

Thanks Eric, good advice and appreciate the clean and logical progress and approach you have in serving your clients. Thanks also for the time and effort that goes into making these helpful videos. I have NOT found a lot of my collogues in architecture doing this, so I think it speaks well of your effort to help others

[@kirubelaabebe3816]

Always thanks to you fellow architect. This video has given the essential preparation to my future architectural life. Thanks again.

[@christophermattson206]

Eric, I shared your video with my engineering design class today. Your tips were super helpful and meaningful to them as they’re wrestling with how to use their time productively during projects. Thank you. I too was inspired by your tips.

[@senhuiqiu8253]

Man, all contents from you in EVERY episode are so damn HARD CORE and ESSENTIAL! Thank you so much for sharing and please keep on!

[@2PMSuSu]

Great video. I'm now a forth year architecture student and I always get trouble with keeping up the deadlines. In the last 2 years, I have been always asking myself if I did choose the right path or not, cause beside architecture I really don't find anything interesting. When I watch your video, I admit that I usually get stuck on the floor plans a lot, how to make it good, does this affect the others or not, or how I should improve this disadvantages of the site, weather to the buildings ... and then come to the elevations, and the result is being late for the whole time. The late of the design leads to the late of turning it into the software working and of course, the late of the submitting. All of your videos are very useful and inspirational, sometimes they helped pulling the architecture passion back to me when I was desperate in designing buildings. I definitely try your tips for managing time and everything. Thank you for making this channel. Hope everything good will come to you.

[@mfrdbigolin]

Even though I am not an architect, this video is very insightful.

[@moussahachemi4875]

Thank you for this great travel inside the architect's world, our world.

[@mohamedaminebajji7058]

The most useful channel for architect's

[@davydovataisiia7585]

i study architecture for the 1st year at the university. That is really helpful!! Thank you so mach for advices🙂

[@musikista022]

I'm a conceptual designer for games and film and this video has been very helpful to my profession

[@30by40]

fantastic...glad to hear it!

[@guilhermesilveira8601]

Eric you ar amazing man! Every single one of yours videos bring something extremely useful especially for us students. Thank you!! Big fan of your work!

[@30by40]

absolutely...you're welcome... always a student...always...

[@bettinacolet1093]

Once again, one of the most helpful videos out there. Thanks so much for sharing! Your work is a huge inspiration to keep me going, and im sure for a lot of other archi students :)

[@30by40]

kind words +Bettina Colet...appreciate it!

[@archibaldmeatpants5715]

thank you this is exactly what I need as a first year architecture student

[@jamesmason2206]

Awesome Eric, a video well needed before I head back to finish my part one at uni. Start Monday so back into the Uni routine and time management. Looking forward to the next video!!

[@30by40]

enjoy it my friend...good times...!

[@w0mblemania]

This is an amazing collection of hard-won tips. Thank you.

[@memeiemem1108]

Hi Eric. Your effort and thoughtfulness to share advices and ideas are really and much appreciated. Thank you for making this to show the value of time in architecture and even outside of it. Glad to discover your channel and be one of your subscriber! More to go! 😁😁 👍👍

[@maurocerino5600]

another great video to take advantage of .. already take the notes haha! I'm going to read it every day until I internalize it. things like this are very useful for us. Also it's amazing how the list of subscribers goes up silently and quickly! I signed up 6 months ago and I think it was 50/52 k, and they are already 64k !! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 keep going!

[@joshgonzalez6494]

This is by far the best time management tips I have ever received! thank you! keep up the good work!

[@redcatdesignct]

I've just started binge watching your videos, and so far this has been the most relevant. Thank you!

[@moonstruck773]

This is what I call, amazing content.

[@olajideomolayo9314]

Great; educational video . Great ! I wish I knew these pearls of wisdom during architectural school. Thank you Eric for all these videos . PLEASE continue! 👍🏾

[@30by40]

of course my friend...thanks for returning each week to watch!

[@eltonsigauque1338]

Hello Teacher... I would like to thanks You a lot for this tip... I have facing big problems about how to divide the time for my projects

[@archshuiede]

i have been looking for inspiration videos to get back to architecture field. thank you for making these videos. it helps me realize why in the first place I took architecture. please make more videos.

[@ZIggyRIbetto]

Totally changed how I assess and control time management both in my carpentry practice and architecture studies during the school year! Oh and I'm blowing off designing an organizational strategy for my material receipts haha

[@alejoOpusMagnum]

I have just discovered a new master!!!!

[@blackmachinima2711]

Good and bad are terms of the master morality according to Nietzsche- you do a fantastic job adhering architecture and design principals to an existing market. I think it's obvious from your video that the design principals ALWAYS supersede requirements of the market. This is to think of something on a spectrum or naturally rather than with a dominion to a market biased pov. To see if something is going to be architect genius , remove the market and the constraint of time in boxes. Architecture is a conversation across time - Vitto

[@30by40]

not sure I have an appropriately learned response for you - sorry to disappoint! i appreciate you sharing - what is surely - the most academic and astute comment on this entire channel. I thank you for noticing and dissecting - what I'm afraid may be - an unintentionally natural way for me to look at the world...! cheers my friend...

[@ralphspencercodoy7755]

Thanks Eric :) You gave me my motivation again... from Philippines.

[@30by40]

glad i could help...get after it my friend...!

[@Garadice33]

Thank you Eric. A very important aspect of architectural production tackled with helpful tips

[@visceral_pnw]

Absolute gold right here, cheers man! 🍻

[@PL-ox6xc]

Fantastic video, thank you. Spending time doing time management in this way is time well spent.

[@nicolasizurieta1302]

Hi, what is the APP on your phone that you are using to manage the time that you spend in every task that you have day by day. Great Video by the way!!! Thanks.

[@rezkidk4905]

I’m really inspired by your videos and your passion to share you knowledge. Keep up the good work Eric! I hope we can meet someday to share experiences. Cheers.

[@Larsbor]

I would have liked if they used some of this in arc school so you keep a focus on that design and deliverables has to be accounted for. Making a deadline in a calender and pushing hours dont work well in the real world, where prices are relevant. It would make more consciousness of being a resource rather than these flashing their titles and dipomas, without having focus on the clients money.

[@30by40]

i never understood why academia was so isolated from the constraints/realities of practice; there are plenty of good reasons to incorporate them while turning out better students and even stronger work...

[@Nazreen]

Thank you man its really helping me to organize my task . Keep going 🤘

[@30by40]

nice...keep after it!

[@danielaurazan5988]

thank you for this, you have no idea how much you have helped me and my future self

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

Excellent! Thank you 🙏 Your graphic design is amazing.

[@ollebelow3117]

I do really enjoy your videos. Elegant and beautiful narrative..

[@pocketasiann]

lol "comment on what you are blowing off right now to watch youtube" ..... studying for AREs ......... but your channel is so helpful!

[@dhairavchheda2568]

Your channel is really inspirational. The ideas and techniques you share help me a lot through architecture school. As you've done in the past, can you make more videos about creative blocks and trying out different design processes to overcome them?

[@30by40]

I'll see what I can do...thanks for your support!

[@orobahfilfilan1727]

Thank you so much. All the info were very straight forward and clear

[@ImmyBeee]

“What are you blowing off to watch KZbin?” How did you know!! 😂 it’s a 3000 word report hahaha

[@UndercoverArchitect]

Oh I’m so guilty of Parkinson’s Law. This is a brilliant summary of how we can think about the time we spend on what we do. And get better impact with it. Nice cameo Gimli. Thanks for sharing Eric :)

[@30by40]

wait...what are you doing watching videos...? you don't have time for that!

[@alyssaworklightbourn9059]

Wow, thanks! Your ideas can be used for work in other industries!

[@TCG_Investor007]

Tonnes of great points here that I can relate to.

[@kerryruosa5090]

This is cool....helpful especially for students who have a lot going on....from studio.other subjects.hobbies..social life.Tec...thx

[@215810]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Your videos are very inspiring.

[@ShanerTheGrey]

Thank you for these very clean and organized videos!

[@30by40]

of course!

[@albertodarla715]

Great video and time saving tips!

[@RokoDesign]

Hey Eric, i haven`t seen this video before. It is really good and a great time management resource. Thank you again!

[@mehrnoosh_mhm]

it was much more than EXCELLENT !!TnQ soo much for such videos! many of those are my problems.

[@30by40]

so glad to help...keep at it...

[@willspencer7195]

Eric - thanks for all the great videos! I also have both your books and have purchased your tool kit. It's so great to have generous folks like you in the profession willing to share your wisdom with folks like me. I am one year in after starting my own firm in MN. Could you share what software you use for project tracking? I liked the graphic of the reports that popped up on your phone in this video and I could certainly use help in saving some time in those areas. I didn't see it listed in any comments. Thanks again - cheers!

[@laurae.9744]

This is an awesome video!!! Literally what I needed 🙏🏻 thanks!!

[@veerjap9214]

Amazing tips ! Great help for students ! Thankyou sir!

[@pcranebmw]

Excellent video. Thanks for a great KZbin channel.

[@sparkywarrior5957]

Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@SquireBerry]

Your videos are amazing I watch them all as I move towards designing my own cottage. I have one major dilemma. Exactly how do you use tracing paper, why tracing paper? Just exactly how is it used in and through out a process. Kindest regards

[@PrakyathHegdeK]

Much needed video... Really helpful ... Thank you 😊

[@brutbo5248]

thanks for this golden advice man keep making viedos. wow amazing. cool fella

[@ComradeDt]

Will try to apply this knowledge

[@30by40]

+1

[@HanaTNT]

Thank you so much, I really needed this video right now.

[@30by40]

so glad you found it...cheers +HanaTNT

[@cainlavett1030]

Too good you are and this Vedio surely is helpful when it comes to time managing

[@hansmaes1784]

this is a great one: thanks a lot. It sure helps in my own one-man-show!

[@farzanehshokri4044]

Great videos. So inspiring and useful. Just wondering would you please make a video about your experience regarding Registration Examinations? what are the resources and what was your approach / way of preparing for this exams? Thank you so much. Good Luck.

[@30by40]

i might have to call in an expert on that one, it's been a while since I sat for mine! in short: i sat for them all consecutively. study for one, take it, and so on...this was before i had kids so i just did the knuckle down thing and went for it. ballast study guide, flash cards, practice exams and tons of studying. you got this!

[@farzanehshokri4044]

Thanks!

[@danielaguirre1245]

Hi, so, i am trying to work in some rural cabins an houses, for this semester project, but i am struggling in making advances because, the houses an cabins have three variations each, the hard part is advancing with my 4 partners in this project, there are too many opinions in the base design for each one, it is hard coming to an agreement in some points, making too little advance week to week to our delivery dates with our teachers. I hope this fase ends soon, and having 4 partners makes it easier in the development of the project in drafting, graphics edition, model making etc. i think now having more workforce its making us slow.

[@ap3008]

Daniel Aguirre the best results that I had in arch school (conceptual stage) was when I was in a 2, maximum 3, member team. When we were 4 or 5, things started to get much more difficult... especially if there wasn't a strong, recognized by all, leader. But at the final stages, yes, the tasks can be asigned clearly to each member and a lot more gets done. And then is the thing that: the more members in a team, the more expectations the teachers have. And a team project doesn't always go smoothly.

[@30by40]

You might approach it as you would in professional practice - where you'll often be working in teams (unless you're a sole practitioner) - and that is: principal (in-charge), project architect > supporting staff (staff architects, job captain, draftspeople, etc.) Partner sets the design direction, project architect develops the design and leads the team to execute the work. It's all based on leadership though, someone has to lead and the team has to agree to be led. You're being tested - in part - on how well you can collaboratively make something of value. It's not easy...! When you begin working with contractors and owners and clients and budgets, and regulatory bodies in practice it's 10x this game. Figuring out how to get what you want and what's best for the work takes skill and lots of repetition to find a style that works for you. Good luck!

[@ralbanesi23]

Really enjoy your videos and just want to say thank you! Is it possible to identify the time management app you were using? Keep up the great work...

[@30by40]

I use toggl to track time...love it...

[@Detritus0311]

@@30by40 Still using Toggl? I started using Harvest for tracking and invoicing but open to others. Maybe a Product/Software/App Review video? :)

[@joshickkirrin8083]

The strategies are pretty sound for non-architects as well! I'm curious where you got those cute little blocks:D

[@vimaltharanikumar6252]

my many problem is time. your video is very helpful. thank u so much

[@buffonator7858]

hey man thanks a lot for what you do here on youtube. This teaches me a lot of things i didnt learn in university and at the same time way quicker. And its free❤ Do you really manage to keep itto 40h a week? It would be interesting to see a video about how a week of jour work looks like. I think a lot of us could learn a lot of thaf too 😊

[@fabfab5532]

Hi, I love the elevation stile of the studio. I have a simple question: how did you do the trees background on AutoCAD?

[@kaingiam6215]

Thanks for the time management tips! In our school we do set aside some time in case of emergencies...because Murphy's law :< On a second note did u have a burn out before when maintaining that level of consistency?

[@brunotvrs]

Loved the Slayer references! A shame they're retiring...

[@silverking4933]

Please make a video about handling clients for architecture

[@ibrahimalhamzah3035]

Gold Fish in B+W = HOW IRONIC .. Love it

[@30by40]

you have an eye for detail my friend...i put a few easter eggs in there...

[@ibrahimalhamzah3035]

nah allow me to give you the credit. They are not Easter eggs, they are part of an impressive way of presenting your content. Your Videography, photography, video editing, motion graphics, studio setup, and speech are simple, clear, and beautiful. Really pleasing to watch... And then we remember that this is just complementing the well-written content. I describe your work as "beautiful, thoughtful, informative art"! -_- my vocabulary is kind of limited. We can't ignore the details in your good design Mr. Eric, Thank you for making us better thinkers.

[@30by40]

kind words my friend...much appreciated... (I did drop a few easter eggs in there just for laughs + metlhedzs)

[@zoeellis5623]

So informative! I wanna be this guy x

[@cue.samanthaarce3170]

thank you very much ! Saludos from Ecuador..

[@saraswatiprits]

Thank you very much Sir. Video helped a lot.

[@30by40]

cheers to you...