How to Prepare for Architecture School

[@q8asami]

I graduate from architecture school in a month, and I went through negative talk both from myself and from colleagues and some professors for the entire journey. literally telling me I'm not good enough or that I should drop out. it wasn't smooth sailing and I even failed a few subjects that pushed me back for 2 whole years (yes, I'm in my 7th year instead of the regular 5), I just wanted to say even if everyone's is telling you you're not good enough, don't believe them, if you're passionate enough about architecture you'll go through it even if it's hard. i would have done myself a great service if I didn't talk myself down the whole time. and I failed to realize that it was their opinion and not facts. for anyone that is struggling right now, you are amazing and you can definitely do it! YOU. CAN. DO. IT.!!

[@m.renaldiprimala9930]

keep going .... you can do it .....

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Great message and great achievement! Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@jeromelefebvre9546]

Being slightly older 🤫 than the average college student today, I love how you opened about mindset; it kind of surprised me and I loved it. Good job & thank you!

[@craigstephens93]

Watching this having just graduated from Architecture School

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@burculemanyavuz4810]

watching this before my graduation jury...

[@Moochers]

Oh man, this is awesome! Great reference video for students. Nice!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thanks Mooch!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hey everyone! I apologise for not uploading for a while. I actually moved to a studio flat and I had a few deadlines with uni as well. But I am so excited for the summer break as I have soooooo many videos planned :D Also, check out the vlog channel if you want to see behind the scenes, studio vlogs and studio flat tour at: kzbin.info/door/J_iFIQFGb-GOeHfcS0VSWA

[@marjurihoney2728]

Just subscribed to the 2nd Channel. 💖🔥

[@TheArchitecturalInsider]

Oh wow the quality of this video, I can see that you spend a lot time making it. Well done!!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you very much!

[@TN3DStudio]

Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano, David adjaye amongst my fav architects. Love your honesty in this video.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Ahh all my favourites too! Thank you

[@hannahlaban4658]

Good timing!! I will start architecture school this year! thank so much for the tips ♥

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Ahhhh good luck!! You'll love it

[@amg9432]

This is cool! Right on time. I'm hopefully starting Architectural Engineering School this month. Wish you post more useful videos like this one for us. :)

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad you think so!

[@Schorling]

So helpful!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@burculemanyavuz4810]

anyone who is planning to study architecture... y'all better start learning how to use photoshop, illustrator, Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Lumion and if you can learn more advanced programs such as 3Dmax go for it. It's not what it used to be if u suck with the programs you will have a hard time. I'm talking from my own experience. Good luck to anyone who is planning on going that path.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I don't think learning 3Ds max is necessary when you are starting out. You can get similar results using less advanced software. Most of my tutors don't really care for realistic renders while collage and abstract renderings are encouraged

[@burculemanyavuz4810]

@@SurvivingArchitecture I agree it's not necessary but if the student is good with the other programs and wants to do more realistic renders they should go for it. The more programs the better :-)

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You can get realistic renders using vray or Lumion via Sketchup or Revit or other software. 3Ds max is painfully complex and will be ineffective use of time to try and learn it while in uni. If you're good using the previous software mentioned, working on your design, your concept, presentation styles, etc is far far more effective.

[@burculemanyavuz4810]

@@SurvivingArchitecture of course it's up to the user's whatever they prefer, I usually spend my summers learning the programs fully. This is just my opinion.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

That's a good plan! What software are you planning on learning this summer?

[@grishmaregmi8331]

Every beginner MUST WATCH this video😊 So well put!!! You've come really a long way ❤ Last liness were so touching. Thankyou for inspiring always. Also, loved how your hijaab and outfit matches with the background overall 😍😍

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

My pleasure 😊 Colour theme all the way haha

[@enenen0481]

This video is so helpful ! I will start architecture course next year. Thanks a lot 🤍

[@sakanachan-kg8ev]

Very helpful video. Thank you for sharing!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-do2ls3jx3m]

about to start my first year of architecture! thank you for this video

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You're most welcome!

[@antynique9967]

Finishing my third year next semester!! Definitely gonna spend this break trying new softwares and practicing techniques in the softwares I already know. Also, I gotta practice my rendering like rendering by hand. I’m good but I wanna be great lol

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You're going to do great!!

[@misdede1959]

Amazing video! The shots are impressive as well

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thanks a lot!

[@landewell6862]

That desk is a dream come true. It's difficult having to put piles of books just to have a standing desk, lol.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

What about kitchen counters? Those are taller but I'm extremely short so it might not work for you lol

[@YanYan.2104]

As usual always so helpful☺️Thank you so much

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@YanYan.2104]

I know it's unrelated to the video but what impact does architecture have, beyond "The layout of the space to the material finishes contributing towards occupant health, mood, and productivity." Can Architecture help solve social problems like poverty, inequality, segregation, etc and how?

[@lilsmurf1048]

Sometimes i regret that when i went to architecture school, i didn't prepare myself and didn't seek as much information as possible. That's why i failed so many times and need to re-take some classes either to fix the grade or just to learn all over again. Procrastination is a huge problem. Now i'm finishing my final project, and hopefully the results are satisfactory.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Keep going and stay optimistic! Hopefully, your results will be better than you expect

[@Veronica-fi8lz]

Very helpful video! I’m in 3rd year now. I wish I’d watched it before starting. Thanks 😊

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@mmstudio2904]

this is very inspiring!!!! keep up the work

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@ab_dalwa]

This is a great video It boosted my confidence 😎 Thanks alot

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad to hear that!

[@marjurihoney2728]

1:08 Kaufman House/ Falling Water House by Frank Lloyd Wright. 💖 BTW, I'm now a little bit confident to enter Architecture School. 😊 Very helpful video. Thank you so much, Rasha! 🤗❤️ Stay safe, girl.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Kaufman House? Does it have a second name? I always just thought it was The Falling Waters House. Happy to help Marjuri. Best of luck! 🤗❤️

[@marjurihoney2728]

@@SurvivingArchitecture Thank you, Girl. Have a great day! 😘💕

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

@@marjurihoney2728 Aww, you too! 😘

[@marjurihoney2728]

@@SurvivingArchitecture 💖

[@daniaidris8469]

wow you are so gorgeous , you always give me inspiration to work ,thank you drear Rasha , I'm really happy to see a strong Muslim woman who has a large KZbin channel who cares about architecture tutorials .

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you Dania! That means a lot 🤗❤️

[@manjiri3466]

Thank You So Much for the inspiration and your back❤️

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help! Yessss 😀

[@manjiri3466]

@@SurvivingArchitecture seriously no one speaks positive about architecture and it's journey, but when you said everything positive which I really wanted to hear.. I'm relieved 😌❤️

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I know... Its not all bad. There's positives and negatives to everything in life. Glad you enjoyed it! 💛💛

[@Redpandassoup]

Thank you so much!

[@edwardsager7605]

I am starting my M.Arch. program in August (my undergrad degree is in Finance) and I am glad that I happened upon your channel. Although this was a very helpful video, I have to admit that it also overwhelmed me a bit because I want to be as prepared as I can be, and thus, I feel a need to do everything you listed. Also, I cannot imagine I will have the energy to stop the negative self-talk and do everything else as well. Oy. I noticed that you said nothing about math skills...at what level does one need to be for architecture school (either grad or undergrad)? I am, however, looking forward to the new challenges.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hi Edward! I am sorry that you felt overwhelmed after watching this video as that was not my intention. Everything I mentioned was the ideal "perfect" situation but I know that it is not realistic for every student. So, don't feel the need to check everything off my list, instead, focus on your "weaker" areas/areas that you'd like to explore. As for math, I didn't mention it because I didn't use math extensively in undergraduate or postgrad. Simple math like adding, subtracting and multiplying is what I generally used. All the best in your program and if you need anything at all, let me know! I've also just uploaded this video that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paXLZIGMrMujb7s

[@ZakirAli-dk3wy]

Helpful video and such an amazing content😊😀

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad you think so!

[@ZakirAli-dk3wy]

@@SurvivingArchitecture your logo and my logo😂😂

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Great minds think alike 😉

[@bagastrio7322]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL!!!!! thankssss!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Happy to help!

[@Safarography]

Finally new video Welcome back

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! 😊

[@hobojoker9834]

Nice video, loved it ❤️

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you!

[@nomeshwarireddy1087]

You are my True inspiration !!!!!!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

That's so sweet 💛

[@jamesaccount7864]

Very nice advice I love it.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alvarosanchez8066]

Thank you!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You're welcome!

[@RA-yk3nv]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you rasha

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

You're most welcome!

[@arc.muhammaddunoma7734]

I did the same before Architecture school and we were asked who Tom wright is in our first class and I knew him.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Well done but its actually Frank Lloyd Wright :)

[@arc.muhammaddunoma7734]

@@SurvivingArchitecture I’m talking about my case, and I was asked in my first class similar to your case with frank

[@arc.muhammaddunoma7734]

@@SurvivingArchitecture these advise works a lot

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Ohhhh I didn't know there was an architect called Tom Wright. My bad..

[@landewell6862]

Architecture school felt like such a huge scam to me, lol. It's just that I was doing it wrong. It is important to have fun while working on your designs. When I am about to cry, I would often take a break even if my work was incomplete.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

We live and learn from our past mistakes 😊

[@barbora8350]

I am only high school student, byt I am interested in archidecture and i would like to study it one day. Can anyone recommend me any free program, that I should install? (Free, because as high school student, I don`t have much money)

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnXTaoR6hdyGkKM

[@m.renaldiprimala9930]

Nice video

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thanks

[@TriscuitsForDays]

Good ol Frank Lloyd wright falling water right? That’s about all I know haha

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Hahaha! Yeah, that's correct.

[@TotkayShotkay123]

I am from Pakistan and I want to take admission for postgraduate studied in UK.Please suggest a good school offer at least 2 yrs masters.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

This should help: www.postgrad.com/blog/Top-10-Architecture-Masters-Degree-Courses-In-Europe/

[@DESIGHEECOW]

Thank u mam

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Most welcome 😊

[@usmanabubakar1500]

Project falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Correct!

[@mathildesalle8026]

you are so nice !!!

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you! And you too

[@ndooshahmed1459]

I loved the video and I wanna talk to you privately plzzzzzz❤❤❤

[@tonyjoy6466]

You believe in me..? Really..? Thank you... Thank you so much... 😌

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Of course!

[@guptajii7495]

How cute 😃💘

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Thank you 😊

[@DESIGHEECOW]

Well after this I am not leaving this course half the way

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Great!

[@Yehan-s3c]

Dude I've been struggling with ADHD and Dyslexia while in School for 3 years. No one cares because u still have to produce. I think it's our fate to be unhappy as creative people. Sad.. It's never enough, never good enough. It's just exhausting.

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

I am sorry that you are going through that. I have a friend that has Dyslexia and he gets a lot of support from the university. 10 days automatic extension to any assignment and more time on exams and such. It might be worth communicating with your tutor and advisor to see what type of support they offer. Don't give up! You are good enough.

[@KingcadeHome]

Fallingwater

[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Correct