What does the typical architect's day look like? Depends on how you define "typical", the architect, the market sector where they practice, their experience within the profession, and any particular … [Read more...]
Illinois Institute of Technology – College of Architecture
Ever wondered what going to architecture was really like? There are a lot of stories about going to architecture school - the long hours, the absolute dedication, the commitment needed to complete the … [Read more...]
Sketching during Schematic Design
So what exactly is schematic design? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first step is called programming which is when the client and architect discuss … [Read more...]
How to be the best at what you do
Pritzker prize-winning architect Thom Mayne was the final keynote speaker at the AIA Colorado Practice + Design conference in October 2014, and I was able to catch his presentation since I was in town … [Read more...]
How to Get a Job in an Architect’s Office
"How to get a job in an architect's office" is a topic that I've been meaning to cover for a long time here on Life of an Architect ... I just never got around to doing so. I've worked the edges a … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name? Intern Architect
As a result of exhaustive research, I have concluded that the only people who hate the word "Intern" are interns. Big surprise there ... glad I didn't spend any money on market research to figure that … [Read more...]