Comments on: 7 Reasons Why You Should Study Architecture http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/ Architecture is not a business, not a career, but a crusade and a consecration to a joy that justifies the existence of the earth - Henry Cameron Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:22:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-2/#comment-3938 BenzuJK Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:22:22 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3938 I can completely understand and somewhat agree with what you are saying. The 80/20 rules applies to this profession. Top 20% of the entrenched professionals in this field have 80% of the work. And the remaining 80% architects have to struggle hard to get a small pie out of the remaining 20%. In the long run, you have to become a contractor if you want to earn decent amount of money and have some peace of mind. That's all there is to it... I can completely understand and somewhat agree with what you are saying. The 80/20 rules applies to this profession. Top 20% of the entrenched professionals in this field have 80% of the work. And the remaining 80% architects have to struggle hard to get a small pie out of the remaining 20%.

In the long run, you have to become a contractor if you want to earn decent amount of money and have some peace of mind. That’s all there is to it…

]]> By: Zoeal http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-2/#comment-3937 Zoeal Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:13:38 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3937 Do not study architecture unless you are rich pain in the ass with similar friends who can give you work. Otherwise you will be their slave, their servant. They are egomaniacs, depressed and most likely addicted to drugs with no moral compass. They are sad sacks who will die never knowing their family much less themselves. They pay homage to the wind. Do not practice architecture, you will regret it. If you want a life and a family forget it. You will not be able to afford it, at least not in California. This is a profession that is in the process of not being one any longer. It will morph into an extension of construction. Save your talents and be anything but an architect. But if you ignore all this, I understand, you will only remember this at some point and realize someone once tried to steer you away. Do not study architecture unless you are rich pain in the ass with similar friends who can give you work. Otherwise you will be their slave, their servant. They are egomaniacs, depressed and most likely addicted to drugs with no moral compass. They are sad sacks who will die never knowing their family much less themselves. They pay homage to the wind. Do not practice architecture, you will regret it. If you want a life and a family forget it. You will not be able to afford it, at least not in California. This is a profession that is in the process of not being one any longer. It will morph into an extension of construction. Save your talents and be anything but an architect. But if you ignore all this, I understand, you will only remember this at some point and realize someone once tried to steer you away.

]]> By: Mike uche http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-2/#comment-3564 Mike uche Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:26:26 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3564 I will like to express my appreciation on this site.i am an architectural student in a polythecnic i could draw and think out concepts,am also good in a variety of subject but putting down an impressive design had been my problems plus the stress associated with studying architecture.but i pray i can find solutions to my problems if you might help.thank you! I will like to express my appreciation on this site.i am an architectural student in a polythecnic i could draw and think out concepts,am also good in a variety of subject but putting down an impressive design had been my problems plus the stress associated with studying architecture.but i pray i can find solutions to my problems if you might help.thank you!

]]> By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-2/#comment-3405 BenzuJK Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:25:02 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3405 Hello Skye, I am not very sure if I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer. You are good at Math, Physics and Art... Awesome :-) This is actually perfect for Architecture. Architecture is an exciting field but of course the construction industry suffers if the economy suffers and so do the Architects and the Engineers. But if you really love Architecture and see yourself as an Architect - a designer; no doubt you should be selecting Architecture as your top listed career option. And also i shall let you know that Medicine involves a lot of Chemistry apart from Biology and not Physics. I am not sure if you would enjoy doing medicine in that case. What is important here is to realize that you can achieve success in any field if you have the passion and love for it. All the best of luck for your future! May Almighty help you take the right decisions. Cheers:-) Hello Skye,
I am not very sure if I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer.
You are good at Math, Physics and Art… Awesome :-)
This is actually perfect for Architecture.
Architecture is an exciting field but of course the construction industry suffers if the economy suffers and so do the Architects and the Engineers.
But if you really love Architecture and see yourself as an Architect – a designer; no doubt you should be selecting Architecture as your top listed career option.
And also i shall let you know that Medicine involves a lot of Chemistry apart from Biology and not Physics. I am not sure if you would enjoy doing medicine in that case.

What is important here is to realize that you can achieve success in any field if you have the passion and love for it.

All the best of luck for your future! May Almighty help you take the right decisions.
Cheers:-)

]]> By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-3381 BenzuJK Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:26:22 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3381 Dear Zhane, I am very glad to see your passion for Architecture. Do not worry about the subject of Mathematics. You can easily get through the subjects. You will need to work a little harder in Math but majority of the subjects will all deal with testing your creativity and your artistic side. All the best! Cheers:-) Dear Zhane,
I am very glad to see your passion for Architecture. Do not worry about the subject of Mathematics. You can easily get through the subjects. You will need to work a little harder in Math but majority of the subjects will all deal with testing your creativity and your artistic side.

All the best!
Cheers:-)

]]> By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-3380 BenzuJK Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:22:59 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3380 Hello Aanchal, Interior Designing is an art. If you are artistic and love creativity then irrespective of the you being a girl or a boy; this course will give you pleasure and satisfaction. That's all I can say. Cheers :-) Hello Aanchal,
Interior Designing is an art. If you are artistic and love creativity then irrespective of the you being a girl or a boy; this course will give you pleasure and satisfaction.
That’s all I can say.

Cheers :-)

]]> By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-3379 BenzuJK Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:20:22 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3379 Hello Chris, Failure is a part of life. You shouldn't be giving up so easily if you are so truly committed to becoming an Architect. Keep up your spirit and work harder in the subjects which you have failed to pass. It is as simple as that. Trying again is definitely better than doing something that you would regret for the rest of your life. Take wise decisions and all the best of luck for your future! Hello Chris,
Failure is a part of life. You shouldn’t be giving up so easily if you are so truly committed to becoming an Architect. Keep up your spirit and work harder in the subjects which you have failed to pass. It is as simple as that. Trying again is definitely better than doing something that you would regret for the rest of your life.
Take wise decisions and all the best of luck for your future!

]]> By: Mimi http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-2/#comment-3376 Mimi Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:55:20 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3376 Hi BenzulK. Nice energy in your site. (average pay for architects--if they get work--is around 60-80K in the US and about 40,000£ in UK. Not terrific, but satisfying. Unlike many of the visitors here, I am 54--have done many different jobs in life--professor, writer, company owner. I am working on a PhD now (have 3 masters degrees), and am actually thinking about studying architecture (heck I've thought about it for years). I actually do research on women in the arts just now. "Mature" students are popping up all over in universities. Do you see any "older" students yet where you are? Cheers! Mimi Hi BenzulK. Nice energy in your site. (average pay for architects–if they get work–is around 60-80K in the US and about 40,000£ in UK. Not terrific, but satisfying. Unlike many of the visitors here, I am 54–have done many different jobs in life–professor, writer, company owner. I am working on a PhD now (have 3 masters degrees), and am actually thinking about studying architecture (heck I’ve thought about it for years). I actually do research on women in the arts just now. “Mature” students are popping up all over in universities. Do you see any “older” students yet where you are? Cheers! Mimi

]]> By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-2/#comment-3366 BenzuJK Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:06:05 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3366 Hello JN, Nice to see your immense interest in the field of Architecture. Great to see that you are so passionate about designing. I would love to see your drawings and designs. You could mail the files to: benruk@gmail.com Once I review your designs, we will then discuss if it really is an appropriate field for you. Cheers :) Hello JN,
Nice to see your immense interest in the field of Architecture. Great to see that you are so passionate about designing. I would love to see your drawings and designs. You could mail the files to: benruk@gmail.com
Once I review your designs, we will then discuss if it really is an appropriate field for you.
Cheers :)

]]> By: BenzuJK http://www.architecture-student.com/architecture/7-reasons-why-you-should-study-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-3365 BenzuJK Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:59:31 +0000 http://www.architecture-student.com/?p=15#comment-3365 Well that depends on the firm. Make sure you make amazing design portfolios. Many think it is useless to work on design portfolios in college. That is a very bad misconception. Your starting monthly salary will depend on your ability to design and your design portfolios will be speak about your experience in designing. All the best! Cheers :) Well that depends on the firm. Make sure you make amazing design portfolios. Many think it is useless to work on design portfolios in college. That is a very bad misconception. Your starting monthly salary will depend on your ability to design and your design portfolios will be speak about your experience in designing.

All the best!

Cheers :)

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