What Is It Like To Work At An Architecture Firm?

[@Moochers]

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[@L3ViTAT3]

I graduated from school a month ago and I work at a medium/large firm that I started interning last summer. Getting an internship early on is definitely something you should do to get experience. Put a lot of effort in studio as well to help build your portfolio and increase your chances on getting a job. But for actually working at an architecture firm, it is not totally different from school. It is like studio but not as intense. I love it because it is always interesting and you learn something everyday.

[@Moochers]

Thanks for talking about your experience at the firm! 🍻😃

[@datajishkariani409]

how is the work going so far may i ask? i am really interested

[@TheDullRainbow]

It's been a year since I graduated, and I've got to say, I've learned a lot. I was lucky enough to get hired straight out of college by a medium-sized mostly-residential firm. We made very typical suburban single-family homes most of the time. I'll admit it wasn't the most interesting job, but it was a great opportunity for me to: 1) Get some much-needed training on Revit & 2) Experience working on actual construction documents (which means AXP hours). To no surprise, I ended up being pigeon-holed in the CD process for months. This is BOUND to happen to you in any medium-large sized firm, especially coming in as a new blood. Let me give you some advice (and hope). If you will work your hardest to be the best dang construction documenter in the office, you will get noticed, and you will get more opportunities. In the span of 8 months, a higher-ranked position opened up within the company. I found myself being selected to fill the position of Visualization Dept Lead (manager for the company's rendering team). One of the main reasons I got this is because I hadn't let my experience with rendering school projects slip away as soon as I graduated from college. To all you graduates that are out looking for jobs and may be nervous, don't forget you spent 4-6 long-hard years doing what you love to do. Use that experience to leverage yourself within the professional world. Don't let it go to waste!

[@peterbilt6662]

How much they pay you

[@grogaan255]

At first I wasnt really sure if I want to continue school in first 3 semesters ... but as time goes ... I got more and more attached to creating and doing architecture. And videos like this inspire me more and more ... Thank u so much for doing what u do :)

[@Moochers]

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[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

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[@adventureofpancho526]

Im a fresh grad from architecture school and I work in a small firm. I like it here because we are able to learn more and acquire new things because of the work load they give us. Like drafting, managing the construction, meeting with clients and so on...🙂

[@k13auchun]

I graduated school almost 3 years ago, and immediately started working in a small firm (my principal and myself were the only two full-time employees). After about 1.5 years, I decided that working at a small firm wasn't for me, and applied and was hired at a med/large firm (still currently employed here). What I can say, is that there are different experiences for everyone, but for me, while working at a smaller firm fresh out of college definitely helps get your foot in the door, it also means you're relied on to do more of the mundane work that really wouldn't help you gain experience towards licensing. The firm I'm working at now, while large, allows me to explore different types of architecture, but also allows me to explore different phases of architecture, without feeling the pressure of making mistakes. This doesn't mean I try less, but it really lets me think and digest what I'm actually doing, instead of running through it to meet deadlines. I think all the points listed in the video are very accurate, but the last point about each type of firm is probably THE MOST important. Do your own research and make sure that it's a right fit for YOU. This is a great video because it highlights literally everything I was doing before graduation. :) Sorry for the long comment lol

[@Moochers]

Thanks for the long comment! We appreciate that here 😃🍻 I have a similar opinion to yours.

[@gerardogutierrez3099]

I still have a year left to graduate and I've been working at a small firm just like you did after you graduated (the principal and myself). However, I find it VERY helpful to work in a small firm as I get more work to do, ranging from schematic work down to construction documents, and even occasional site visits. I was always taught that medium to large firms tend to have recent graduates or interns do tidieous tasks such as coffee or bathroom details.

[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

Austin Chun 🔥

[@k13auchun]

​@@gerardogutierrez3099 Definitely agree with your statement! My experience may just not have been a good one at the small firm 😅, and I don't want to discourage you from going to a firm that fits your needs! Though I will say I have yet to do any coffee or bathroom duties lol

[@sammanalili9811]

Your comment is interesting! It appears short,,it isn't long..

[@PixelArchitect]

Worked at a medium sized firm (30ish people) as a intern for a year in Canada. Had friends who worked in the same city for similar sized firms doing similar projects, however, everyone seemed to have had vastly different experiences. I would advise young architects who are starting to try out different places, and find a company culture that you really appreciate (and they appreciate you).

[@peterschindler3122]

Really good description. I have my own small architecture business with two employee and we have variuos projects and i think, my employees can learn a lot from me, even tough I'm only 36.

[@Moochers]

Thanks! I wish you lots of luck in your business! What kind of work does you firm do?

[@peterschindler3122]

@@Moochers It's between efficiency and experience based. Many apartment buildings, hotels and house renovations.

[@elicansmile]

@@peterschindler3122 That's really cool. My love for architecture mostly comes from custom homes and house design. For some reason I never thought about an architecture firm specializing in home renovations, but that makes total sense.

[@aldrichjohn10]

I start on a small firm and I learned so much in all systems or pillars of construction, but more rush works and overtimes. At least developing time management and being the "jack of all trades" are good experiences.

[@Moochers]

👍✌👌

[@datajishkariani409]

how is the work going may i ask? i am really interested as a teenager thinking of becoming an architect

[@aldrichjohn10]

@@datajishkariani409 Actually my experiences during my working days is much more different in what I do in my past architecture schooling. I always think about to expect what is unexpected. Sometimes we have to figure out what our mentors need from us, not all times they gonna explain it to you in a more broader way, not all are spoon-fed but best thing to do when you do not know something wether if it is big or small on your task is to ask questions. Aside from getting a fragment of knowledge or a chunk, asking questions eventually adds your interpersonal skills. A matter of confidence for me. Such skills are not taught in schools actually. 😅

[@datajishkariani409]

@@aldrichjohn10 ahah thanks for the response and i also wonder do u have like enough time to relax and hang out with people i am scared that it will take over my life and i am not looking for not being to do the same stuff u like doing like working out or being around ur friends sometimes

[@aldrichjohn10]

@@datajishkariani409 Hahaha that is a hard question, meaning about taking care of ourselves, taking a rest, keeping sane from all of these. Actually I talk to my closest and trusted colleagues, hang out with them, and we try to talk about architecture in a funny, humorous, down to earth way to keep the passion in our field. Yes! We need a time for ourselves to pause. When a day is free, I make the most out of it to enjoy myself, do what I love like hobbies, play games. 🤭

[@stevenc.181]

Graduated 4 years ago now. Started at a large firm but always wanted to start at a small firm. Like the video says you do alot of the same thing but I really honed my skill. An opportunity to work at a startup firm came up and jumped on it. The architecture practice of the firm was essentially closed after my first year there, but in that year I earned about 5 years worth of experience. Now I'm at a mid size firm where I bring alot of experience and knowledge at a relatively young age. I'm quickly becoming an invaluable member of the company. There's certainly more to the story, but in a nutshell this is it. And the video is quite accurate.

[@Moochers]

It's really cool to read about your experience. Thanks for sharing! I think the decision you made on jumping to the smaller firm was a great one. So, you've experience all three firms, and all have many pro's and con's - any advice for students and young architects who are looking into finding a job in the near future?

[@stevenc.181]

@@Moochers absolutely, definitely learn your craft and do it well. My thing was the technical side. Which included using "drafting" software to make things easier that others struggled with. This also included how to put a building together, and the fine details. This was my skill set, but in architecture there are so many. There's the business side (which is an invaluable skill set) you have the design side, quality control, management, and the list goes on. Pick a skill and a to become the best and you will become the go-to and will always have a high place in the company.

[@melissan.2466]

How much did the large firm pay annually?

[@stevenc.181]

@@melissan.2466 It really depends on your skill level, credentials, and the city. With my experience and no license in Dallas, I was able to negotiate over 60k annually with room to grow

[@kyleokane4639]

You are getting my stoked for my second year in architecture school! OnLy FiVe MoRe To Go

[@Destiny0945]

next vid should talk about recommended schools to attend and why we should attend them for going for an architectural career

[@Moochers]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@felixlundrisager7919]

Thanks for doing what you are doing, you are a big inspiration

[@Moochers]

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[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

Felix Lund Risager 🔥

[@ozge8262]

I'm gonna start architecture school next year and I've been binge watching all of your videos trying to understand everything about architecture school and being an architect! Thank you so much for these videos!!

[@amyhogarten5038]

It’s not too late…

[@krunchykarim]

all the more reason architecture fits me, screw medicine :D

[@marshharrier]

I'm working on a large firm now and I'm feeling rusty with my overall skills. I miss the experience I can get from small firm but then small firms tend to pay way less which can take away your motivation since you're not properly compensated with what you do. Still looking for the right workplace for me.

[@Moochers]

This is a great point! So you prefer the small office environment with the big office pay? 🤔😃🍻

[@a1nshuman]

Why not you begin your small firm and earn big money?

[@kylesinko]

Thank you Mooch! This was a very helpful insight.

[@Moochers]

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[@LandSpaceArchitecture]

Thank you for sharing! It's very insightful. I worked for both small studio and huge corporation, as you said, they all have their pros and cons.

[@iisweird4852]

I’ve been working at a medium sized firm for a good while now I wish I had this I got back in my tafe days Thankyou for making such a great and informative video. In term of experience in the firm I can confirm that working for it is extremely similar to what has been outlined from this video in fact I now understand my job better from this video and where I sit within the company structure

[@Dev1nci]

‘The quick but many different’ approach to job shadowing in architecture is actually very good advice. I went to one place for a week- I learned some thing but I think I would have learned more by going to lots of places.

[@maikjeep92]

Hello, i´m the CEO of my company, i do some drawings, renderings, sketches, meetings with clients, writing on youtube and also i happen to be the employe of the month for 36 months in a row, Thanks to all the team who is always supporting me.

[@alexandersaid9757]

Well explained! Really good illustrations. many thanks!

[@Moochers]

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[@nodice100]

I graduated a few months ago. I started interning at a medium size firm. The experience has been pretty good so far. My only complaint is its hard for me to get all the AXP hours that I need. I work in the production department and I’m stuck only in the Design Development phase. Sometimes I wished I started at a smaller firm, to get exposure to different phases of projects and get my AXP hours.

[@rabidchipmunkgaming]

I'm A civil engineering undergraduate (junior) looking to pivot to architecture for my masters. Your videos are really great and I want to thank you for being there

[@Moochers]

😃🍻

[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

Dank of America 🔥

[@sammanalili9811]

I always thought civil eng'g and architecture are close relatives...just like mechanical eng'g and electrical eng'g...

[@ThisisBarris]

I’ll make sure to hire you as my lawyer man 😎 great video! Also love the style

[@Moochers]

Hey man! Thanks! Really appreciate seeing your comments :D Hope all is well!

[@ThisisBarris]

Mooch All is well! Just started work in London. What about you?

[@datajishkariani409]

@@ThisisBarris how is the work going if i can ask? i am really interested

[@davidhuijben946]

As a Dutch Landscape Architect, I can confirm this generalization as well. I don't have experience with a big company, but it generally fits in your explanation for S and M companies.

[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

David Huijben 👍

[@LandSpaceArchitecture]

are you working at a landscape architecture studio or architecture studio?

[@orangeAltezza]

At a large firm, it really depends on the studio you are in. I'm in a smaller studio in a large firm and I think it's a good balance.

[@Sir_BananaSorus_MD]

1:24 - interesting how this has gone from everything you mentioned to now also include 3D printed model at home by the client (usually rich ones) and a virtual reality tour of it. Apple Vision Pro is probably going to make it the only medium people want to have it done now. I am waiting to buy one so I can seriously get into the whole designing phase.

[@sethsenshu5799]

I've been a lover of architecture and buildings as long as I remember. I always take pics of buildings wherever I go. I draw sketch them n all. I wanted to be an architecture when I grew up. But my mom said no and the downsides like low pay and all far outweigh the upsides. I would sacrifice for architecture yes but I can't sacrifice my family's lives 😢😞

[@reinaldoverde9825]

Even an architect drafter does not go hungry. Don't let people speak for your dreams. There is plenty of work for everyone and your passion for it will serve you better than other students in the field. Architect is not a hobby, it's a buisness and like a buisness you must sell good taste for what you have a passion for. TAKE the step! Even if it's CAD drawing. You will make a living and I hope this "family" you speak of is that of your future and not your mother's.

[@padellina9596]

Reinaldo Verde gave you an encouraging take on the profession. But your mom must be speaking out of some personal experience, and I would not disregard her opinion. Because she may be right. There is such a vast palette of where architecture may take you: from pigeon hole, as mentioned in the vid, to a starchitect. You can conclude by yourself (even without your mom telling you), what’s a likelihood to end up in one group or another, or in many places in between. And your enthusiasm and even talent may not entirely determine your fate. The best part of architecture is studying it in the school of architecture: You are encouraged to be bold and original, and you have no responsibilities other than to pay the tuition and get good grades. The worst part is right after graduation: low pay, long hours, very little design (if any at all), and no credit or ownership of it (that goes to the firm owners). Besides, during this time you realize how little you know, and how much more you still have to learn - usually on the job. And then, like 5 years into your employment, perhaps you take the license exam and pass it, and now have a choice: “grow” into a pigeon hole or start a practice on your own, or with a partner or two. But for this, even to survive, you need to find paying clients. And if you are lucky to find them, you are now in a service industry, exposed to the whims of your clients, who may have a bigger input into “your” design than you may think or like. If you realize and accept all these possible outcomes, and still feel your love for architecture and willingness to sacrifice (a lot!), go ahead and study architecture. And don’t let anyone stop you, even your mom! (But dude, take her advice seriously, she seems to know what she’s talking about.)

[@Moochers]

Thank you guys for helping others out with your replies!

[@unschuld3145]

you could honestly replace the efficient to expertise scale with bad to good architects. an expertisd architect will design a warehouse more efficiently than a bad architect.

[@MysteriousKiz]

I'm an Architectural Technologist - slightly different from an Architect but I started with a small practice and became pigeon-hole doing the "bread&butter" project - retrofitting gyms. After 2 months I had stopped learning. After transferring to another sector was declined I moved to a medium company and help with construction drawings for hotels. 5 years later I'm still doing it! Until I watched this video, I hadn't realised I have been pigeonholed again! What's your opinion on Technologists?

[@skkp5954]

So basically there is no future perspective in large firms? By the way "Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design" is also a good book that gives a glimpse of what it is like to be an architect. It also lays down the step into becoming one, starting with education. Makes a ton use of interviews from people working in various aspects of the profession, diving deeper into it.

[@Moochers]

No, that's not true. It depends. Some large firms really help you develop your professional career. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it!

[@sanikasinnarkar7020]

Hey Mooch ,want to learn more about rendering. Plz make next video about details of rendering .

[@shreyashishaan1675]

I'm currently in my last year of architectural course. Going for an internship in 2 months. My dad has a what you can call "mid sized firm" And I'd really suggest you go to a smallest firm 🤣 especially if it's your very start. Mid to large firms seem too corporate for me personally.

[@Moochers]

Are you planning on working for him?

[@shreyashishaan1675]

@@Moochers work for my dad? Hell no 🤣 I'm planning on interning somewhere else. Then having my masters done. Get 2-3 years of experience at some other place after that. And when I'm confident enough, open a branch of my dad's firm in a better city with more possible opportunities. And that's what he wants for me as well 🤷‍♂️

[@mikegeorge2058]

Exactly what computer systems do I need to learn to be an architect? AutoCAD? Revvit? Photoshop? Rhino? Thanks, I love this channel.

[@Moochers]

Good question! AutoCAD tends to be the first thing people learn in school. It's a very powerful program because it allows you to create professional looking plans. It's very intimidating at first but once you get it, it will help you learn other programs MUCH quicker. Also it's a good program to learn because even though firms are moving away from AutoCAD slowly, a lot of existing buildings have their existing plans in AutoCAD format (.DWG), so know this program is a huge advantage. Next, students will move to Sketchup or Rhino. Both are great, both have pros and cons, some prefer one over the other. People like sketchup cause it's "faster" but I lean more to Rhino cause it feels more professional. Rhino commands are very similar to AutoCAD so it will be easier to learn. Rhino and Sketchup, though, are in 3D and AutoCAD is usually done in 2D. Rhino is a program that is often used for jewelry, so it allows you to create interesting designs in your building. If you want to create even MORE interesting designs at a more efficient rate, you can look into 3DS Max and Maya. Those allow you to create very "organic" looking shapes more efficiently (once you know the program). There is a plugin for Revit that is called Dynamo that also allows you to create interesting forms using coding. It's a very difficult program if you do not understand coding, but man, I see it as the future, honestly. then we get to Revit. Revit is my favorite program. Not great for creating organic shapes. Not great for creating professional looking plans. It is great for speed! In the others, when there are changes in plan, for example, you have to go back to your sections and elevations to edit them. Not in Revit. In Revit, you are altering the 3D model. So if you change a door on the model, it will automatically change in the plans as well. TLDR; AutoCAD: Professional looking plans, takes longer Sketchup/Rhino: Good for 3D modeling, not so much for plans (Typically paired with AutoCAD) 3DS Max/Maya/Revit+Dynamo: Great for "Organic" architecture Revit: Versatile, great for efficiency, quality of plans tend to "lack" when compared to AutoCAD, but it's a small trade-off in my opinion.

[@Neuquruca]

@@Moochers How about Visual Arq with Rhino? can you say it's pretty accurate as that of Revit? I do agree Revit has the best plans elegance but Rhino has worked really well with me as you have mentioned...making the stupid "Make2d" command is not always accurate but I found that Visual Arq helps out when it comes to that...also I always wanted to learn 3dMax but the school I'm in does not teach it... I also agree that it looks amazing for visuals (renderings and the like) but is it hard to learn...so should I jump on it? or rather should I invest my time with grasshopper and learn the difficult coding that drives me crazy at times and never understood in year 1?

[@nafisahabib7024]

I can't agree with you more on that. I am on my placement in a small firm and is exactly doing the things that you have mentioned. I would love to read the books that you have mentioned.

[@sheenalee7602]

I've learned so much about architecture from this one channel 💖🏢

[@jacobsobelman3923]

I applied for an internship on Saturday and yesterday (Sunday) they sent me a lovely rejection email. I’ve got three other firms I’ve applied to as well so I’m not too worried :) Hoping to get an internship with a large-scale commercial firm for the summer

[@Moochers]

Good luck 😃

[@jacobsobelman3923]

Mooch Thank you very much!

[@amyernst9780]

make connections!! (through family friends, AIAS or other clubs, and your faculty). work on your portfolio and resume throughout school. try and get architecture internships as early as possible (record your time for axp hours if you’re planning on getting licensed!)

[@amyernst9780]

oh and learn revit if your school isn’t teaching you that. or look online at recent job postings for architectural associate positions around your desired area to work and see what program most of them use and learn it! you’ll have a huge leg up

[@johndough5118]

I just got in to it 3 days ago. I'm 11 and I just design a scyscraper it's ok I guess

[@sorandom2547]

what does being 11 have to do with it?

[@carriemoore-wade8957]

I worked for a prominent firm years ago in the Pacific Northwest and it was the worst experience I have ever had. The partners were all arrogant as could be, very rude, condescending, and lacked any leadership capabilities compared to other industries I've worked in. A good friend worked in architecture for about 20 years and he has said the same thing: architects are some of the shittiest people he's ever encountered. Good luck to all of you going into this field if this is the norm. Lots of outsized egos for things that simply aren't that socially impactful.

[@Moochers]

Thanks for your input!

[@mohammadyaqubtotakhil4227]

Very good illustrations.

[@Moochers]

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[@werlkj567]

Can you make a video about the interior designers you've worked with? Was school similar for them? How about career?

[@Moochers]

👍😃

[@glalhh]

I started by working with small firm. Sign the contract and get fired after 3 weeks that was full of over time. I had to bully them to pay me for 2 weeks. Now I work for 4 months with mid size firm. Most what you said about the size is accurate and apply on firm in Saudi Arabia.

[@datajishkariani409]

how is the work going so far? is it really hard i a a teenager interested in architecture

[@梁嘉欣-w3i]

i am not working for an architecture firm but i am working for an interior design firm and i hate the most is the overworking problem, i always work 50 hours a week and sometimes its even more

[@Moochers]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sorry it's not working out for you at the moment. I hope you find something you enjoy in the future!

[@lemonboy7394]

I'm a student 2 years away from college. The pressure of deciding a future is getting to me and architecture is one of my big options. Any advice you can give? And is it true that architecture encourages you to learn many things you wouldn't learn?

[@h.katsaros1790]

Hey... Senior arch student here... Just an advice... THINK REEEEEAAAALLYYYYYY GOOD before you go to architecture school... I'm not saying don't go... Just give it A LOT OF THOUGHT

[@jesusrenteria5691]

Same lol

[@dennisjamesreihner8810]

What you should worry about is ACT and SATs now. And use those to focus going to a college. No architecture foundations program is the same. At the university of Arizona, there’s an emphasis on working in workshop, learning rhino, and your first year will be 300+ dollars of supplies along with the extra in project supplies. If you can, try to get a mentor or pen pal at universities you’re interested in.

[@CASH-TO-THE-MERE101]

Red Is Attractive 👌

[@harihaysroon423]

I mostly learn all the software skills by watching youtube. So my advice is to try playing around with all the software needed, it will help you much. And my advice is when you designing a building, the tutor might not like it coz it's just not to his/her style, but stick to your design, upgrade it but don't throw it away, coz u will waste so much time to develop a new design. Design is subjective, don't feel discouraged if they hate it. I survived architecture! #roadtoAR

[@svranger]

Thank you dude

[@Moochers]

You're welcome!

[@julennavarrete732]

I work at a small firm and it is not for me, I made the mistake of fantasizing of being a world renowned architect like Cesar Pelli or Zaha Hadid. Working at the firm has really opened my eyes and I don’t think I’ll be pursuing a career in architecture anymore.

[@Moochers]

Really? Do you have a degree in architecture?

[@julennavarrete732]

Mooch 😂😂😂, no I’m a high school student, I am fortunate enough to have been able to have this experience now while I still have a lot of time

[@silkeguilamba5432]

THANK YOU:)

[@kaitlynkaitlyn9655]

I have been trying to decide what I want to do as my career, and I can't figure out the difference between architecture and engineering buildings, not the engineering of cars and computers. If anyone could give me a brief explanation that would be great!

[@leonidass3448]

Hey, I'm looking to study architecture since I've fallen in love with design as a whole about 3 or 4 years ago. My long term goal is to be head of a large architectural firm that would specialize in habitats fitted for every single environment possible, it's very ambitious but I haven't seen anyone do it yet, at least nothing that has caught my eye design-wise. Your videos are very good and they've helped a bit for motivation and such, and I have a quick question too. Will I be able, as an architect, to design interiors? Because I love both interior and exterior design and I'm afraid architecture may only allow for exterior design.

[@leonidass3448]

(I'm in my last year of high school by the way)

[@Moochers]

Yes, as an architect you will be able to design interior on certain projects. It depends on the firm. Smaller firms usually do everything. Larger firms typically have interior design departments with interior designers, therefore your exposure to interiors might be limited. Keep in mind, though , that smaller firms don't always get projects that require interior design. It helps to research the firms :D

[@leonidass3448]

@@Moochers Oh that's great then! Thanks I'll definitely research them then ^^

[@shamimsultanakarim5248]

thanks a lot!!

[@dragorewire8779]

GUYS I AM WORKING AS AN INTERN, ITS ALL ABOUT DEADLINES ....😭😭😭YOUR HEAD WILL GO SPINNING.... COLLEGE DEADLINES AND FIRM DEADLINES HAVE DIFFERENT WEIGHT ON IT....

[@Neuquruca]

this was a great informative video and I had an idea of more or less what you said but you truly explained it well. I wonder if in order to start a firm you need to have a Master's? or just be certified after the diploma? please let me know thanks

[@Moochers]

Technically speaking, to start a firm, you don't need anything. You can hire a licensed architect to sign and seal the plans and a knowledgeable staff to help you run the firm. This is not common, though. What is mostly common is that a person graduates from an accredited school, works at a firm to gain experience and accumulate experience hours. Once they have enough hours they can apply to take the ARE exams (currently there are 6) They study for each exams (commonly about 2-3 months per exam), and get licensed. They continue to work for a number of years until they are at a project manager level; they understand how an office runs, how to get clients, etc. you know , the business side of it. Eventually they open their firm. It is common for two or more architects (partners) to open a firm together that way they can have multiple talent in the firm available.

[@stefigold4258]

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.

[@Moochers]

I would try it out; it might be "unlikely", but who cares about unlikely? If you have 0 experience, they might tell you to get some before applying. That's okay, you'll get some. It can't hurt to ask.

[@MadDeuceJuice]

Working at small to medium architecture firms is a shit show from my experience. Get prepared to forget social life and do plenty of overtime.

[@Moochers]

😃🍻

[@dianakiszczak1142]

Who has experienced abuse from their bosses or in the office in general while working for an Architectural/Landscape Architecture firm?

[@datajishkariani409]

ou that is terrible how is the work going for now if i can ask

[@russelllim7452]

Thanks!

[@Moochers]

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[@simeont8578]

Im finding it hard to get a job at a firm after graduating architecture here in the UK, any advice to stand out as an applicant?

[@Moochers]

Hmmm....that's a bummer. Have you tried talking to your professors? I got my first job through the recommendation of a professor.

[@mr.familiar1136]

Yeah so I dont have any experience with firms and all but I want to know other people's too and any other recommendations

[@ozge8262]

I have a question. I've had many older architects tell me that architecture is dying out as an occupation with the new softwares coming out. Is that true? I've seen some of them say that double majoring in architecture & civil engineering or at least working in construction would be a good idea.

[@escadrilley]

If your goal is just to practice architecture and build buildings should I try to only find a university that offers a 5 year b.arch or 6 year masters.

[@dothuyphuongvy]

Hello, sir! I am in 12th grade and about to pursue artchitecture. I applied to a university with art history major since there is no artchitecture there. As I got a scholarship there, I am concerned that should I attend that school or community college and transfer to university. The latter option has artchitecture, by the way. Hopefully, I can get some advice from you. Thank you!

[@Moochers]

Ahhh... that's a good question. Why don't you find out if the school that offers architecture allows you to transfer in with a different degree using your scholarship. Meaning, you go to the community college, get any degree that will look good to the arc. university (ask about this), and then transfer in at a later time!

[@dothuyphuongvy]

@@Moochers Thank you so much! I've been struggling about this issue for a few weeks. This is exactly what I'm looking for. So appreciate your help!

[@kuei-jyunmao8256]

Great video and it will be very helpful to explain our service to the clients. Can I add Chinese and voice over on the video?

[@018-b4y]

I'm 16 I would like to ask, is it possible to work on more than one project at a time? Or is that too much pressure

[@harihaysroon423]

Possible, but with a lot of pressure, and only the strongest survived in the end.

[@datajishkariani409]

hey how is the work going? i am really interested still interested in architecture

[@hagridc7173]

Hi, I'm from Malaysia and I'm struggling to choose what course to take in university. I'm interested in interior design and architecture. I felt like architecture course will be more rewarding than interior design. I like to make handy crafts and designing, I'm good in math but Im not doing really well in subjects like Chemistry and Physics, will that affect me if I take architecture courses? I enjoyed watching your videos. Thank you so much!

[@dennisjamesreihner8810]

Can depend on the school. At the university of Arizona I only needed one math course and was told I’d worry about physics in the context of basic heating/cooling. Also that too much weight is bad. Sustainability is good. And so forth. But as long as you don’t specialize too narrowly or keep your mind shut from trying to pull in new information, you’re good. Of course an engineer will make final judgement.

[@hagridc7173]

@@dennisjamesreihner8810 I see, thank you so much for your information!

[@fiffinley2464]

can commerce students who take maths ,...if somehow possible take architecture ? please clear my doubt..... i really want to be an architect or take architecture after finishing my Highschool

[@paperbird4765]

Thanks

[@yadhviyadhvi852]

Is architecture a good career to choose? What is the salary for freshers can anyone help me out to get rid off from these confusions

[@susiemejia1286]

i need for biblography

[@dennisjamesreihner8810]

You can use the title of the video, his KZbin channel name, and a link to the video. Don’t forget the day the video was uploaded and the day you accessed it. Sources can be hard, but a lot of users reserve privacy.

[@faaizas2119]

Wait what do you do now?

[@Moochers]

I work at a medium sized architecture firm

[@ArcLife2023]

Can an American Architect work in other countries?

[@theunknown1967]

can newly grad architecture students go to firm?

[@azure3429]

Hi! Prospective architecture student from Singapore here :) So far I've been accepted into two universities, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and I'm having trouble picking between the two.. NUS seems to offer a much more traditional and conventional architectural education with more emphasis on drawing skills and general practical knowledge, whereas SUTD offers a much more technology-based architecture curriculum which focuses on sustainability, computation, and coding. Does anyone have any opinions on which one may be the best for the future or a career in architecture? Thanks! P.S. I'll be starting in the year 2022 so by the time I graduate and begin looking for jobs it may easily be 2026-2028.

[@Moochers]

I'm not familiar with those schools so I don't want to give you an uninformed opinion. I would tell you, though not to wait till you graduate to find a job. Try doing small interships in the summer. It will help you in school too!

[@faisal-sr2hm]

Is it difficult to find work in this practice

[@Moochers]

Depends on economy and where you live. In the US, when the economy is fine, like now, people invest in buildings (new and existing). When the health of the economy starts to diminish, construction is usually one of the first areas to get hit.

[@katherineg.5600]

@@Moochers I am thinking about being an architect and this is something that I'm concerned about. Is the economy fluctuations something I should seriously worry about? (I live in the US)

[@Swigester]

what college did you go to?

[@susiemejia1286]

what is real name

[@dennisjamesreihner8810]

I think they called him “draft monkey” at the office.

[@SPINERbg]

Accurate

[@harsh_hydra12345]

Thanks

[@Moochers]

You’re welcome!