which schools for studying architechture?
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I saw somewhere that the top architecture schools are Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, Notre Dame, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon, Syracuse, Michigan, Cincinnati, Cooper Union, Georgia Tech, and Cornell. Unfortunately, I don't know the source.\n\nIn one 2003 survey, 148 architectural firm owners and partners were asked which schools best prepared students for the architecture profession. (You'll be happy to know that Syracuse ranked in the top 20).\n\nhttp://www.di.net/article.php?article_id=178\n\nYou might also want to check out the US News & World Report Rankings. On their website, go to "Rankings & Guides" menu. Unfortunately, I think you may have to pay for access.\n\nhttp://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm\n\nThere are also a couple of books out:\n\nAmerica's Best Architecture & Design Schools 2006\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Americas-Best-Architecture-Design-Schools/dp/0975565435\n\nGuide to Architecture Schools\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Architecture-Schools-Association-Collegiate-architecture/dp/0935502513/
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in the usa best are californian college of arts and school of visual art in NY and ny academy of art. in fact i think that better schools are in EU. there are a lot of academys of fine arts in Austria and in Germany and they are really good.  \nyou can check newsweek's brochure about studing in whole world.
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What school in particular?
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Find an architect or architectural drafter.\nGo to the library and get a book on architecture.\nPretty hard to explain how to read a drawing in an email.
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If you are planning on studying for a degree in Architechture (or related subject) then you could easily check the admission requirements to these courses. Many courses have a prefered combination of A-Level subjects.\nYou should also consider course content to see if Chemistry is a large part of the work - different Universities will have different course content.\nTo begin this research have a look at the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) site:
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Another option would be to study an emerging field, called 'interior architecture'.  It is based more in structural and scientific issues than interior designing. \n\nI am a licensed architect in Pennsylvania, and I can tell you that the money is not fantastic, but it can be very personally fulfilling.  If you are not sure, I would recommend not enrolling in a 5-year preprofessional program as that is best suited for individuals that are certain they want to be architects.  \n\nOne of the best programs I know of for individuals who are interested in architecture and design is that at Kansas State University.  Students spend the first year or two taking generalized design courses for architects, urban designers, and interior architects, and then later apply to the field that best suits them.  (This is not my alma mater.)\n\nGood luck.
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Royal academy of arts - London UK\nAutomotive design in Coventry university UK
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I am interested in learning how to design furniture as well.  If I ever pursue this dream, I will attend a technical school with programs in interior design or interior architecture like the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (http://www.artic.edu/saic/programs/degrees/undergrad/bia.html#curriculum).  Another option is to become an apprentice with a furniture designer.
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well almost every college has these things in some shape or form. Best suggestion talk to your High school counselor and she will help guide you to a school with the best options for what you want to do. Most of your big state universities are excellent in science, tech and architecture however. yahoo also has a college section so you can research schools there.
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Entered "online college for Architectural drafting" as your inquiry and got 1,080,000 responses from www.goggle.com, adjust or add words to reduce # of answers. 1st Answer mentions DeVry University which is in Kansas City, MO out South of MO River, I live on North side and have heard it is a very good school with job placement assistance and may be able to help you qualify for tuition assistance...\n\nGood Education Too Ya!!!
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http://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/florence/\n\nhttp://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/summer/programs.asp?where=preArchitecture\n\nThe second has some courses. Just search google for "University of Florence architecture courses"
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Where can I find these schools?
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Good base of answers above, and all are pretty much correct.  An architect will determine how a building looks, feels, and functions to the satisfaction of the owner.  A structural engineer will determine what is required to resist the forces of nature (gravity, wind, seismic, etc.) so as to ensure the building can be safely occupied to the satisfaction of the architect.  Notice the chain of command...\n\nArchitects must pass a very intense testing program to become licensed in their state.  Engineers must first pass an FE exam (8 hours) usually after graduation, then get through four years of experience, then pass another 8 hour test to become licensed in their state.\n\nStructural engineering is basically a branch of civil engineering; however, I have found that many civil engineers who end up doing engineering in architecture lack the ability to understand the needs of architecture.  Enter the architectural engineer.  We are trained in the all of the essentials of engineering, but we also take courses in architecture to ensure some understanding of that side of building construction.  We are here to design a building, but lets not forget that the whole point is for it to look good.\n\nI was in the same predicament as you when I graduated high school.  I liked physics and math and buildings.  If you have an interest in buildings and construction and you have a technical background as well, you should consider architectural engineering.  If your technical background is not so strong and you have more creativity, stick with architecture.  Either way, be sure to find an ABET accredited program otherwise, the licensing process becomes much more difficult.
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excellent question....make sure you get a certified architect with all the proper credentials.   Try a simple search from Local.Google.Com......no joke.
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i must say and advice to you that SPA {school of planning and architecture} is the best because even my cousin went there and came the top 19th in her batch and now she is doing a proffessional course i must say !!!! she is great\n\nALL THE BEST
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I haven't taken any courses online but I hear they are really good. I am an Interior Architecture student and the online program for that is supposed to be excellent. I've had a really positive experience at the school, so I would think their online courses are just as strong.\nArt Institue, at least the program here in SF, is not very good. I know a lot of people at the Academy who used to be at AI and are now here because the programs were so horrible.
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There is nothing set in stone. Every college will evaluate you differently. Drawing skill is the biggest plus that you can have when entering. Theory wouldn't hurt you, but they are going to want to teach you their own brand of it. Rememebering that Architectural programs, for the most part, are professional programs, you will probably need acceptable grades and a clean academic record. \n\nWhere are you planning to go to college? Feel free to email me of you need any help:\n\nmj12@email.arizona.edu