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Blair
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I want to become a very well-known architect not just the architect in the office doing work all day... but how?
hello there i am Blair a sophomore interested in architecture, I want to own my own own company one day of course I need to first get some experience but I am very passionate about making my own company but I need help on choosing WHERE?, HOW? (I also took 2 classes for business and one of them was college credit and I also took Macro economics and Micro econ both for college credit)
Thank you all :)))
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Aric Gitomer
Architect
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Morris Plains, New Jersey
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Hi Blair,
I am going to assume you are a sophomore in high school, so you have a long road ahead of you before you can even think about your own practice or even the idea of being famous in a field of about 120,000 licensed architects. The business classes will have very little, if any impact on your future. You will need to finish high school and then get accepted to an accredited architecture program. These programs are typically 5 years long and if you decide you want a masters you could add a couple of years to that. Once you have completed your college work you will be required to apprentice for 3 years prior to sitting for the licensing test to become a licensed architect. At that point you are free to hang up your shingle and practice on your own. But to do that you need clients! There are many factors to consider along the way. Where will you end up in school? East Coast, West Coast, South, North, Mid-West? Once you finish school what is the economy like and where the actual jobs? In addition you might decide you prefer a type of architecture to work on such as; religious structures, commercial building, educational, residential etc. So you can see just from this short little answer it is not just a simple road. Good luck in your journey!
I am going to assume you are a sophomore in high school, so you have a long road ahead of you before you can even think about your own practice or even the idea of being famous in a field of about 120,000 licensed architects. The business classes will have very little, if any impact on your future. You will need to finish high school and then get accepted to an accredited architecture program. These programs are typically 5 years long and if you decide you want a masters you could add a couple of years to that. Once you have completed your college work you will be required to apprentice for 3 years prior to sitting for the licensing test to become a licensed architect. At that point you are free to hang up your shingle and practice on your own. But to do that you need clients! There are many factors to consider along the way. Where will you end up in school? East Coast, West Coast, South, North, Mid-West? Once you finish school what is the economy like and where the actual jobs? In addition you might decide you prefer a type of architecture to work on such as; religious structures, commercial building, educational, residential etc. So you can see just from this short little answer it is not just a simple road. Good luck in your journey!
Henry Ling
Architect
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Los Angeles, California
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Henry’s Answer
Hello Blair,
I love your enthusiasm about staring our own company in architecture! The misconception is there you need an ideal location and approach. My question to you is why not in your own backyard?
I also noted you taking two business classes. One of the main things from the classes is seeing the lack or need of access to architecture. Maybe your company can answer the reason why your community deserves architecture and not just buildings?
Hope this helps
I love your enthusiasm about staring our own company in architecture! The misconception is there you need an ideal location and approach. My question to you is why not in your own backyard?
I also noted you taking two business classes. One of the main things from the classes is seeing the lack or need of access to architecture. Maybe your company can answer the reason why your community deserves architecture and not just buildings?
Hope this helps
Chino Jane
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Warri, Delta, Nigeria
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Chino’s Answer
Hello Blair,
Great dream you have got there and it is beautiful you are taking steps toward achieving your Architectural vision. But “Rome wasn't built in a day” so have you ever thought of taking an actual Architecture Course?
Yes, you can take foundation courses online for free or go on YouTube to gain beginner/basic knowledge of Architecture, then decide what area (because it is a wide field) you would love to become an expert.
Good luck
Great dream you have got there and it is beautiful you are taking steps toward achieving your Architectural vision. But “Rome wasn't built in a day” so have you ever thought of taking an actual Architecture Course?
Yes, you can take foundation courses online for free or go on YouTube to gain beginner/basic knowledge of Architecture, then decide what area (because it is a wide field) you would love to become an expert.
Good luck
deborah kania, bfa, mba
Marketing
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New Bern, North Carolina
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deborah’s Answer
Hello Blair! Just like the advice on how to prepare yourself to be a professional architect, the same applies for preparing to become a business owner. Once you are an architect working for another architect, I would seek mentorship on how to operate this type of business in its industry. And, seek technical and soft skill training/education related to business management. As a business owner, having an understanding of all functions in a business is essential - operations, accounting, customer service, sales, marketing, human resources, etc. The education could be an MBA, or other type of business education. I hope my answer is helpful to you. Good luck!
Jeff Porter
Business / Executive Coach and Advisor
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Washington, Washington
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Jeff’s Answer
Hi Blair,
My advice for someone like you is to create; draw, design, create concepts, BE an architect. Share your work, make it visible and discoverable.
When I was young, before I started in my electronics career, I designed, I built, I programmed. All of this practice prepares you for greatness when the opportunities inevitably arise. One mantra comes to mind - It’s better to be prepared and not have an opportunity, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared!
Good luck!
My advice for someone like you is to create; draw, design, create concepts, BE an architect. Share your work, make it visible and discoverable.
When I was young, before I started in my electronics career, I designed, I built, I programmed. All of this practice prepares you for greatness when the opportunities inevitably arise. One mantra comes to mind - It’s better to be prepared and not have an opportunity, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared!
Good luck!