Career questions tagged architecture
An architect is the first step in designing a structure. Popular careers include Architectural and engineering managers, landscape artists, civil engineers, but there is much more. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
What should I incorporate to properly make a portfolio for architecture?
I want to go to Cornell and ive talked to some students and teachers and understand the grades required, but I dont understand what could be the first steps to making a portfolio.
what is the inspiration behind great architectural works?
how can one go about a suspended staduim
What should I become a planner, interior designer, or architect?
I'm in 8th grade and I have a passion for art, design, and creating spaces. Urban planning is the most interesting to me, but I'm not sure about the political side of it. Interior design also is fascinating, but I would if I'm not creative enough. Lastly, I love architecture but I am not the best at math and I wonder what daily work is like. Any other career ideas? I know I want to go into those kind of field areas. Perheaps a civil engineer? This is stressful..
Architecture career path and skills?
What do you need to do to be an architect? How much drawing is there and do you have to be good at it?
How do I get into architectural school?
I am an eleventh grader really passionate about architectural drawings and structures .I am an active member of the arts and crafts club school and also the mathematical club .
Requirements for architecture or civil engineering?
I’m currently a sophomore in high school, and I’m trying to get a head start in terms of my career in civil or a architecture. I’ve been doing sculpting for 5 years now, but I’ve been told that drawing is also a very important skill. Will sculpting do anything for me in this field? Should I focus more on drawing and developing a portfolio?
What do I do as a high school sophomore that wants to explore architecture or civil engineering?
Where do I start in my career to explore architecture and civil engineering? (Job shadowing, internship, mentorship) What are some opportunities in New York that I can find for this subjects? (I'm a sophomore in high school)
What is architecture ?
I need to know what is architecture,so as to help me in my understanding in the field I want to go .This is just to bring more impact in my knowledge
What are the different types of Architecture Majors?
I know there are different types of Architecture majors/ jobs out there, but I don't know what they are/ what you do in them.
In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of working in this field ?
I am a high school student doing career research on becoming an architect, even a post secondary teacher.
What does a day in the life of this career look like Tasks, schedule, ect.?
I am a high school student looking for information on this field and career path, anything that involves being an architect student, or even later becoming a post-secondary teacher of architecture.
If my natural inclination is not to draw should I be an architect?
advice, details, specifics,
What are the different types of jobs in architecture? I think I want to become an architect but I don't know enough to make the decision.
I want to get a degree in architecture. Im not sure if architecture is the best route. I'm not sure exactly what an architect does. I like working with my hands. I like designing. I like problem solving. I was a carpenter for a year, and a mechanic before that. Im lost in the details. Drafting, designing and building all sound very appealing to me. I'm just not sure what routes and possibilities are on the path.
I am interested in running my own excavation/ landscaping/ construction business. I work best in an environment with management, time flexibility, and variety.
Is this a good fit for me?
I am interested in running my own excavation/ landscaping/construction company. I value money, family/friends, and creativity. Will this career path align with my values?
Is this a good career?
Architectural colleges in Arizona
what is the best college in Arizona for Architecture and civil engineering?
does anyone know how i could increase my ability to be more amusing for being and architect?
i want to be more amusing for people I'll work with when i'm an architect.
How can I be more likable in professional settings? I want to be an architectural engineer
I want to be more likeable for people I'll work with.
May you advise me on how to be more laid back to be an architectural engineer. ?
I want to be more laid back and want to know how to be an architect
What are good classes to take in highschool if you like architecture?
I like architecture but I don't know what classes to take to see if I really have fun with this topic or if it just sounds interesting.
How can I be more helpful while working as an architect?
I am in 8th grade and looking to be an architect when I grow up.
Is a major in Architecture worth it?
I was thinking about having Architecture as my major but I am unsure whether or not it is worth it.
What are colleges looking for when it comes to architecture?
I am in 9th grade and my dream is to be an architect and get a degree, but I don't know what colleges want to see when it comes to architecture.
Architecture/bussniess colleges?
What is the best college in Maine for Architecture? Why?What is the best college in Maine for busnisess?
Do I need to start practicing engineering related work before my college degree if I want to study engineering courses e.g Architecture ?
I’m 17years old and a college student, I did a partime job on holiday but my sim is to become an Architect. Do I need to start practicing engineering work as an entrepreneur before I can get accepted as an engineer in my college degree ? #career #engineering #architecture
Architecture colleges?
What is the best college in Arizona for Architecture? Why?
What college would you suggest going to if I want to get a degree in architecture?
I am a highschool student and I am hoping to get my associates degree by the end of highschool. I want to go into some sort of architecture or design job, but I don't know what colleges would be best for that. Do you have any suggestions?
What architectural field would you suggest based on interests?
I am a highschool student and am hoping to get my associates degree by the end of highschool. I want to work in some sort of architectural job, but I don't know what would be best based on my interests? Any suggestions?
As a interior designer, how many hours do you work?
I am a sophomore and I am hoping to get my associates degree in highschool. I am looking to go into something with architecture. Any suggestions?
How much injuries could be possible as an architect?
How bad would the injuries be?
How hard is it to be an Architect?
I enjoy art and I think that architecture would be interesting.
I’m interested in learning about what A Day in the Life was like for an architect.
So far I have learned that it's pretty difficult to keep up with the client's budget and desires, I would like to know what other difficulties architects face.
What skills do you need to be an architect?
Im looking for what to go to college for and architecture is my top thing
What major is better, Applied mathematics or Electrical engineering or architecture?
These three majors interests me the most. I like math and science. Which major would be good for me? Which major will make me more happy? If you have any other major related to these three feel free to suggest the major for me.
Should I be an architect?
I really want to be an architect but I’ve heard a lot of bad things about it. I really like buildings and designing cool ones but I am debating if I should just chose a different career to do. I am 13 and I enjoy doing art, i like literature, and history but I do not like math or science. I’ve heard architecture is not a good profession but I want to do it however I still wanna live a stable life. As much as I would love to do architect, I don’t wanna be in a financial crisis. Thank you! -CS
What is the best place to look for career advice?
I need guideline to my next future education decision
What should I learn and do if I want to be an Architect?
My father is an mechanic engineer. He encourages be to be an architect. But the main thing is that I like architecture a lot and I am practicing sketch, buildings and perspective. I want to know the things I should learn about architecture and which will help me in the future.
What high school courses would I need to take in order to take a major in architecture?
I am in tenth grade, and I just want to know if there's any specific classes I should take.
Does real estate or architecture have better money and opportunity?
I’m considering both real estate and architecture, which one do you think has better opportunities? I enjoy architecture but I also am unsure about where I want to attend college.
What should we do to be prepared for the future after theoretical learning and study?
higher education
Internship?
Where to find the best internship opportunities for historic restoration architect in high school.
Historic restoration architecture education path ?
I am interested in a career in historic restoration architecture. But would the best education path best fit that career ?
As a high-school student, I have interest in architecture, so I want to know how is the job as an architect? Is is really boring and having less creativity?
I am in the 11th grade and I am looking for the appropriate field for me, so I have found that I have interest in architecture, but I don't want to close my eyes about the real life of the architects, so can you help me in that please ?
Hi, Im in 8th grade. Im taking a career planning class and i'd like to know how to do a few jobs that I have in mind. Chef, architec, and designer. If you could, please tell what its like in any of these job careers.[';?
Chef, architec, and designer.
Where are the best places to find a job in residential architecture?
I would like to have connections in the field when I go to school and I think it would be helpful to go to a school near where I want to work so that I can have community connections. I don't know where I want to live yet but I think living somewhere where I can find a great job is a good place to start.
What is the best way to find merit-based scholarships?
I am thinking of going out of state for college because I like the architecture program set up at Virginia Tech, compared to in-state schools. I fall outside of the financial aid category for college but out-of-state tuition is still costly and I would like to know where to find more merit-based scholarships to help offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.
Do civil engineers enjoy their job?
Is it also worth majoring in civil engineering if you want to major in engineering as it pays a lot less than the other choices? I want to do architecture based building with homes and residential properties, but some people have said civil engineering is a better pathway to get to this although I have also heard that civil engineering can tend to be very boring and people end up building a lot of boring infrastructures like bridges, roads, and hangers. What do you think?