What does it take to become an Architect

At a recent event, I managed to interview several architects on what it takes to become an architect. Watch this video if you are considering becoming an architect.

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25 Responses to “What does it take to become an Architect”

  1. 1
    kingkerz

    because most girls …
    because most girls want kids and a home, architecture leaves very little room for that if fully dedicated too much into it….

  2. 2
    sacajuwea1

    I barely see any …
    I barely see any girls there.. but my question is that if there is a lot of demand for architects

  3. 3
    theoryshaw

    I’m not totally …
    I’m not totally sure myself, but i’m thinking these are interviews with ’software architects’, not ‘building architects’. Is so, it’s fascinating, and quite revealing how many of the comments below are referring to a ‘building architect’. Quite a lot of cross over indeed.

  4. 4
    tube2a

    your obviously …
    your obviously neither lol.

  5. 5
    vitruvian5

    what does the crck …
    what does the crck stand for, crack?!!!

  6. 6
    gamemazter2080

    architecture is gay …
    architecture is gay?? long live civil engineering?? haha. architects and engineers should work together as a team. how come there are some immature people stating those things? very immature and so unprofessional..

  7. 7
    gamemazter2080

    @MrNorthernstar, …
    @MrNorthernstar, you are so correct! high five! =)

  8. 8
    TheLastGreyGhost

    500 -2000 Euros/ …
    500 -2000 Euros/hour…sounds alittle too much:)

  9. 9
    crck4488

    Architects are gay, …
    Architects are gay, engineers all the way, what the do archtechts do draw pictures, they are engineer rejects coudnt handle it

  10. 10
    MrNorthernstar

    Never let someone …
    Never let someone who comes from a engineering background design a building the two professions are different.
    need to be able to:
    be creative
    problem solve
    have lots of ambition, stamina and thick skin
    understand how to convey ideas visually and verbally
    understand technology
    you dont need physics or maths really but understand some principles so you can communicate with engineers, surveyors, lighting designers etc.

  11. 11
    sierrarazz

    architecture is …
    architecture is more like artistic psychology rather than a utilitarian practice, there’s a lot more time invested in the creative processes rather than trying to figure out how to make the thing stand up straight and keep it from leaking when it rains

  12. 12
    jojaRoCk

    civil engrs are …
    civil engrs are underdogs. =)

  13. 13
    chinos88

    just one question.. …
    just one question… before investing a lot of money on your new house or office.. would you really like an engenier to build it??

  14. 14
    mohemkar1

    Architecture is gay …
    Architecture is gay – Long live Civil Engeneering ;)

  15. 15
    hendrixmay

    yeah it can make a …
    yeah it can make a decent income, but if you go for the income, then you should’t want to become an architect… you should want it because you really want to create something that lasts!

    a good architect in the Netherlands makes about 500-2000 euros an hour

  16. 16
    jamrollz

    i would argue that …
    i would argue that art skills are cruicial

    much more so than maths and physics put together

  17. 17
    jamrollz

    a. no, logic yes, …
    a. no, logic yes, high level maths no
    b. no, intuitiveness yes, formulas…a few
    c. no.
    d. no

    it requires an understanding of people societies and space.

    how they feel how the behave and how they use spaces. those are the basic skills. money comes latter

  18. 18
    leecop

    How about marketect?
    How about marketect?

  19. 19
    CaliforniaArchitect

    a: The math …
    a: The math required for passing in Canada or USA is algebra. Calculus is a help, but not required.
    b: One college semester of physics.
    c: No chemistry course required, however you should be aware of some issues such as galvanic action, properties of concrete, and rust.
    d: For any profession, you should go into it because you like it. Motivation is key! It can make good money, however I think that architects are more educated and have a higher IQ than their income reveals.

  20. 20
    v794

    i have few …
    i have few questions about architecture:
    a: does it require high level math in architecture?
    b: does it require high level physics in architecture?
    c: does it require a little bit of chemistry in architecture?
    d: does architecture give good income? if yes, how good?

  21. 21
    kalsikum

    Yes
    More than that

    Yes
    More than that
    Interior designer

  22. 22
    tswagg504

    The biggest thing …
    The biggest thing that worries me is that everytime I learn something new, I find out how little I know concerning architecture. It is like the gap keeps getting bigger.

  23. 23
    kennx

    does any1 know a …
    does any1 know a good website to help me learn architectural language??

  24. 24
    snPROPHECY

    There is no …
    There is no specific subject that you have to have practised to be an architect

    1. Common sense maths will do. So that you don’t end up designing something that is impossible to be done.

    2. No art skills needed. Everything is done in computer and its something learned when undertaking architecture at university/college.

  25. 25
    snPROPHECY

    Architecture will …
    Architecture will either make you or brake you! To be An Architect most important is.

    1.Dedication: Most architect students are known as aliens, where they would disappear and work long hours after college or at home.

    2.Organisation/Communication: Have a timeplan. Communication via (design)proposal/oral.

    3.Perspective thinking: Ideally interpret these role model to your approach: Poet.Composer.Scientist.Geologist.Actor.Painter.Comedian.Historian.

    4.Think outside the box *Literately*