Pull out stick sets of the firms past projects and read and analyze and study them until you can't stand it. Think hard about everything they did and why they did it.
technical means you probably know what you are doing.
the ARE exams prepare you to be able to say things about architecture without actually knowing what you are doing while covering your ass....
the exams are kind of funny and backwards, but I passed after laughing a few times during the exams practically exclaiming "I would never do, draw, or say that, but I know what these ARE people want to hear!"
Looking back.... think too... competitions... stick-sets and build something. Competitions for the art, the other two to learn how it all works.... probably nothing more valuable than an architect that knows how to build.
See one project all the way through from design through construction. Get on site, when on site get to know the contractors both the CMs guys and the subs. Ask questions, if you get a good site super who likes you that can really make a difference and supercharge your learning experience.
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I work in a very technical firm which I enjoy. Whats the most efficient way to become more knowledgeable while also prepare for my license exams?
think harder
Do your own work on the side. Pick a direction and follow it.
Pull out stick sets of the firms past projects and read and analyze and study them until you can't stand it. Think hard about everything they did and why they did it.
Build something. May not help with the exams but will certainly help with the architecture.
learn the trickery of poetry legal language....
technical means you probably know what you are doing.
the ARE exams prepare you to be able to say things about architecture without actually knowing what you are doing while covering your ass....
the exams are kind of funny and backwards, but I passed after laughing a few times during the exams practically exclaiming "I would never do, draw, or say that, but I know what these ARE people want to hear!"
design competitions and some theory...
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Looking back.... think too... competitions... stick-sets and build something. Competitions for the art, the other two to learn how it all works.... probably nothing more valuable than an architect that knows how to build.
Thank you everyone. Those are great suggestions.
See one project all the way through from design through construction. Get on site, when on site get to know the contractors both the CMs guys and the subs. Ask questions, if you get a good site super who likes you that can really make a difference and supercharge your learning experience.
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