What are some advantages and disadvantages of pursueing a career in architecture?
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Hello, I love architecture and I just finished my bachelors degree in architecture. Most people in my class want to be architects for the money and social status. Now they are finding out that it isn't that great after all. I already know that because I have worked with architects all my life.\nHere is the irony that I have found to be true; If you really love architecture and you really want to do it even if you don't become rich or famouse then you are more likely to do good work and then happen to become well known for your good work, and then famous, and then the money starts to flow. If however you want to be rich and famouse and architecture is just the way to get there then you won't really have a pasion for it and things won't happen for you. Eventually you get frustrated and you don't make the money etc. Bottom line, the only rewards you should expect as an architect are doing good work and building a better would one small project at a time.\nKyle Martens
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There are.  The requirement is usally a degree in architecture.  The job description is long hours and lots of CADD drawing.
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Diffrent programs are diffrent.  For us the majority of our focus was on Senior Thesis, a huge semester long project culminating in a "jury" where architects come in from the surrounding cities and tear your project to pecies.\n\nBesides that we took pholosophy, reseach, and architectural electives.  \n\nOnce you are in final year you are more relaxed, because they are not going to kick you out of the program (that happens 3rd or 4th year) but the stress of putting together a portfolio and finding a job, especially in a weak economy as architecture jobs are closely linked to the economy takes its tolls.  \n\nIf you are doing research you would be well served to visit an architecture building around 3 or 4 in the morning when all the students are slap happy and will give you the dirt on their professors.
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Advantages - fast creation, easily modified and saves money\n\nDisadvantages - data can be lost or corrupted, needs backing up all the time.
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School, internship, tests.  There are various architectural associations which will have specific answers for you.  Also it depends on which country you're in and what kind of architect you want to be.
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pros:\n\nserving the country\ngetting a vocational education (unless you are an officer..then you get management experience)\ngetting benefits once you complete your contract\n\ncons:\n\nbeing caught up in a 6 month "on the sea" rotational duty...away from land, home and family/friends.\nbeing caught up with the "back door draft"...having to serve another 4 years of service....\nbeing on a ship (particulary a submarine)...living in cramped conditions..etc...\n\ngood luck to you
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I work for an architectural firm.  Many architects are now a little jaundiced about recommending that students get into the field.  They think that 6 years of higher education could be better spent elsewhere for more pay.  (They would like "more bang for the buck" spent on schooling and continuing education.)  You can't become an architect without a master's degree and continuing education.\n\nBut if you would REALLY like to pursue it, clean up your spelling and find an architectural school.  Clemson University in the south has a great program.  Interviewing architects in your area may give you a better idea of what you need to do.  People don't usually mind talking about themselves and/or their work.\n\nCheck out the AIA (American Institute of Architects) website.
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Yes - not a lot of jobs, and the competition for the existing ones is tough. On top of that pay is not always the best, and once you go through an arch program (5-6 years), then you are still not yet an "architect", you have to work several years toward your licensing - at the right type of job (keep in mind it is competitive to get them).\nOn the other hand, if architecture is your passion - I'm sure you will find a way to make it all work out despite these things...
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By the end of high school one is supposed to have decided what he/she would like to be or do. I was a university freshman at 17 and just taking general courses when I saw some guy carrying a drafting board. Since I grew up around my father's drafting board and I am very good at drawing, the decision to ba an architect came easily. Got licensed and worked abroad. (Twenty years later I have decided to be something else---a mom.)  Go for something you enjoy doing because it will be more fun than work.
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You could make a comparative analysis of a few architects, say from three different eras and prove how relevant they are today and why.  Your summary might include that the architects that you have chosen can be seen in much of the architecture that is built today.  Cite examples of those new works of architecture and state how the influence can be seen - like in the details, spatial relationships, and the articulation of the facade.
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It differs from person to person.\nMathematics is more interesting for me.\nYou know better whats good for you. So, don't listen to others and do what you feel like doing.\nAfter all its the question of your career.\nSo why take chances?\n\nBest of Luck!
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Training. There is more to it than loving it and having a little flair. It is necessary to have a knowledge of architectural styles, history, balance, color,design principles etc. Research where to get training so that you have the proper credentials: ASID.
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Advantages:  Travel, new places every day, meet lots of people, \n\nDisadvantages:  Lots of travel, new place every day, meet lots of obnoxious people, low pay
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Yes, you can, but watch out.  I took my first four years at a community college, trying to decide on a major, and accumulated over 100 hours and an associates degree.  When I went for a bachelors degree in architecture, I was allowed to transfer all 100+ hours but only English, math and elective classes actually counted toward my BA.  All the other classes counted as my elective classes but not toward my degree in any meaningful way.  I was, however, allowed to enter the college in a transfer program which allowed me to condense the first two years of study into one.  That is not a fun alternative, trust me.  I suggest selecting an accredited (that's an important term, BTW) college of architecture and calling them to see about transferring hours toward a bachelors or masters degree in architecture.  Each college is different.  Some classes will usually be accepted, but I don't think you'll find a college that will count all toward your BA.  In architecture, it usually takes five years to get a degree.  Two years to get the basics, build up a portfolio and get accepted into the architectural program, and three years of learning the architectural field.  Most people in the college I went to did not make it past the first two years and less than a third of those made it to graduation.  It is a hard, but rewarding field.  Look carefully at what each school will do for you and look carefully at the school's credentials.  Good luck!
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You make them both sound very promising.But both jobs have pros and cons....agreed,a doctor occupation makes u feel good about urself that you have helped someone get better.\nArchitect is less about other people,its about wat we like to do.More or less,both jobs will need dedication,but the doctor seems to have an edge over itself as you  can get resruited by any major hospitals but architects??never hear alot of them happening.So we have to make a name for ourselves.\nNone of them is easy,they both require dediaction and hard work.Decide properly and NEVER look back...... \n\n\nby the way,i hope i can answer ur questions now.
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It is both advantageous disadvantage and disadvantageous advantage.  It all depends on how YOU behave in PG level.
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I think the advantages are \nA) You can spend more time with your kid. This means you bild a better bond with them.\nB) You know if they missbehaved at school.\nC) you know what their weekness is by heart.\nD) He/She is never behind or ahead.\n\nI think the Disadvantages are\nA) You wont get good text books.\nB) It will be good to have a school to name whene getting a job.\nC) Your child will get the education as he or she deserves.\nD) You can say "My kids on honer role!!!"\n\nyou may not want to listen to me... Im only 12...