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Quick Guide with Twinmotion and Rhino 8 for Architecture Students and Beginners

2024-12-20T20:13:36-05:00

This video covers how to get started in Twinmotion with Rhino 8. This video is intended for beginners trying to get started as quickly as possible.

Can You Help an MSc student? Seeking professionals with experience in HBIM/ Adaptive reuse/ Conservation for Research Interviews

2024-12-19T03:19:49-05:00

Hello Archinect Community,

My name is Buddhika Bandara, and I am an MSc student in Building Information Modelling at the University of the West of England. I am conducting research on HBIM Implementation Challenges in Adaptive Reuse Projects for Heritage Buildings in the UK.

My research focuses on understanding the practical challenges and limitations encountered in HBIM workflows, including data acquisition, model creation, information enrichment, and implementation stages. I aim to explore these issues through 45-minute semi-structured interviews with professionals who have experience working on heritage restoration, adaptive reuse, or preservation projects involving BIM.

I have been reaching out to organizations such as Historic England and the National Trust for Scotland and have received responses from a couple of professionals so far. However, I still urgently need more respondents to complete my interviews by 26th December so that I can finalize my qualitative analysis.

I und...

Architecture Boards Printing

2024-12-14T17:59:00-05:00

Hi everyone! Does anyone know where I can get 24 x 48 boards printed in high quality? I’m aware that Staples offers this service, but the colors tend to look desaturated, and the graphics lose clarity. Are there any other reliable options available with just a few hours' notice on Monday?

Graduate Portfolio Viewing Equipment

2024-12-12T12:50:00-05:00

Good afternoon,

Over the past few months, I've been working on my portfolio for graduate applications on a 1440p ultra-wide monitor In my college town and have nearly finished it. I returned to my home town where I opened it to the final touches on a 1080p monitor and it looked completely different. Lines, textures, and images have all lost there quality that had months put into them. As the gap closes to the application deadlines I ask the question.

Do most universities use OLED or 4k /2k monitors to view portfolios? Or will they be sitting on small laptops / Ipads to view them?

How should I go about this trouble?

Rhino 8 Tutorial - Illustration Style Architecture Renderings and Drawings

2024-12-10T17:10:14-05:00

https://youtu.be/j82Mn4-pPQY

This video covers how to create illustration style renderings and drawings in Rhino 8. Applying materials to layers, modifying display settings, editing lineweights, and print display in Rhino 8. This video also covers architecture layout on InDesign with color blending options.

Chances of getting into Canadian M-Arch with 2.6 Gpa?

2024-12-09T12:10:00-05:00

wondering what the chances are of being accepted into canadian M-arch programs with my current gpa of 2.6. Im graduating this year with a bachelors in Urban planning, but have always wanted to pursue Architecture. I blame my grades on myself of course, but also my degree almost 75% of it was consisted of Various Geog, Anth, Soci, History and other no Urban planning related classes that were required to take, which made me lose interest in university. I plan on applying to UBC, McGill, Ucalgary and Carleton at the moment, are those schools even worth applying too? I feel my portfolio is fairly strong but have just been overly stressed about this recently and would like to hear some insight.

Soft Architectural Diagramming Aesthetics in Rhino 8

2024-12-04T19:57:39-05:00

If anyone needs help creating soft architectural diagram aesthetics Rhino 8

Hi everyone, I have a question about whether it’s necessary to contact professors before starting a graduate program in architecture

2024-12-01T13:49:00-05:00

I’ve noticed that many applicants, particularly those pursuing research-based master’s degrees or PhDs, often reach out to professors beforehand to discuss potential research topics or supervision. However, my case is slightly different.

I’ve been admitted to the Master of Architecture program at RMIT University, which is design-based rather than research-focused. At RMIT, studio selection operates through a balloting system, and the themes for each studio change every semester. From what I understand, students are encouraged to choose creatively while aligning their studio projects with their long-term goals, especially for their major project.

Here’s my situation: I’m applying for a scholarship, and the provider expects evidence that I’ve contacted professors and discussed my major project. While this makes sense for research-based programs, I’m unsure if it applies to design-based programs like mine.

Has anyone here had a similar experience? Is it typical or beneficial to contact...

cross section cut, continuous or broken?

2024-12-01T12:04:52-05:00

should there be a Line between the floors/foundation or can it be a continuous line - I like the aesthetics of the latter but I'm not sure if it's allowed? Due to the scale, I am leaving them infill blank.

Islamic Architecture Muqarnas Guide Resource

2024-11-25T19:36:41-05:00

If anyone is curious about Muqarnas generation and modelling. This video goes into the construction methods and modelling.

An art gallery form concept dillema

2024-11-22T11:46:00-05:00

Hi guys, I am doing my final semester for a diploma in architecture. I need ideas that I can use for my form concept that would best be relevant to my project.

Kindly assist me, I am relying on you guys and would appreciate as much help as possible

Professional Studies Capstone

2024-11-07T18:56:44-05:00

As part of wrapping up and completing a bachelor's degree, which itself is a "professional studies" degree which incorporates my prior education in architecture, historic preservation, and so forth:

1. I am working on the capstone project class beginning this week and that will span 10 weeks. It is the only class I am taking so I would have potentially more hours over the 10 weeks than than I may normally have under full-time enrollment. However, I would need to keep the scope within reason to be done in a compressed time line than it might be in some capstone/thesis project in architecture school.

You might wonder, why am I thinking of architectural thesis/capstone project in this? While there are broad general deliverables framework, in a professional studies background, the capstone needs to be adapted to each student's professional studies and career field track so a capstone for someone pursuing a marketing director career would be different than someone in an architectural care...

To all the disappointed students

2024-11-01T17:18:00-04:00

Last year MArch student here, and let me tell you, it doesn’t get better—just clearer how disappointing architecture school really is. I entered with no architecture background and had to teach myself everything, from design approaches to software. The instructors, mostly relics, hold pointless desk crits three times a week without bothering to teach or prepare lectures. They seem to believe that their years in the field somehow qualify as knowledge that can be passed on purely through “critiquing.” Bear in mind, most of them haven’t even practiced architecture!

Best,
A thoroughly disappointed student from your prestigious Canadian architecture school

Helpful Resource for Dutch Architecture Painters and D5 Render

2024-10-31T14:12:14-04:00

A video about Dutch Architecture Painters, Rhino 8, and D5 Render.

UT Austin M.arch application

2024-10-31T12:04:00-04:00

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Email resources--Architects Newspaper, Dezeen and ?

2024-10-30T10:02:26-04:00

I'm teaching studio in the US for the first time and I'm realizing my students don't look at a lot of architecture. I'm working on showing them more in studio and giving them specific precedents.

I'd like to find some resources that will essentially appear in their inboxes. I'm a bit out of touch but am wondered what I can suggest they sign up for or follow on Insta. The obvious ones to me are The Architect's Newspaper and Dezeen. Are there other's you would recommend? I mostly want them to regularly see good architecture from all over.

Should I get a master degree for algorithms-aided-desigh to get a better pay?

2024-10-23T11:22:00-04:00

Hi evertyone!Well,I hope you have a good day.I want to hear some different sounds from the architect seniors over the different country.I want to get a algorithms-aided-design like itech in University of Stuttgart.Could someone give some advice about the decision and how do you view the prospective of Advanced Architecture.Could I have a nice return?I am glad to hear any advice and appreciate.Thanks!

Postgraduate_Bartlett_AA

2024-10-14T18:44:30-04:00

Hello everyone!

I am looking to apply to a postgraduate degree programm either in Bartlett or AA. Given that, i want to ask if it is actually possible to be given the bursaries mentioned in AA website towards tuition fees or any relevant scholarships regarding the tuition fees in bartlett and whether they are actually helpful in order to fund or is it just a minor proportion.

Dropping out of UofT Arch and pursuing an M.Arch without BA(AS)

2024-10-13T17:00:00-04:00

Hi,

As the title suggests, I am currently a first-year undergraduate who is about one month into my studies at UofT Daniels. Needless to say, I have become slightly disillusioned with the program. I was initially attracted to Architecture because I am interested in the human aspect of design: considering public/private spaces, how light and sound affect the user, and developing design solutions regarding a wide range of social issues (such as climate, etc). However, while the people so far have been great, UofT's curriculum has been unable to stretch me creatively.

I am thinking of reapplying to a more rigorous practical arts program (i.e. Sheridan's Hons Bachelor of Animation, another program that I previously got into) and then pursuing an M.Arch at UofT/UBC or getting an Architectural Technician diploma while completing Summer Intro courses. While working in animation has always been my dream, the animation industry is oversaturated, very unstable, and (shockingly!) pays even le...

Stargazing and Architecture

2024-10-11T18:28:00-04:00

Hey there,

I'm here to ask fellow people for insights on my thesis topic, stargazing. The process started by searching the history of stargazing and how it became a tourism industry. Right now my project doesn't involve a building, it's a campsite with group and individual stargazing experiences. My advisor is somehow happy with the idea but also questioned that my project lacks architecture. I feel like at this point I'm forcing architecture into the design, it was all the initial idea to enhance the experience. I'm adding a few pauses and reflection spaces but it is still not enough I feel like. I've decided to add a temporary stay but I wonder how it justifies my topic of stargazing as it's not directly linked to it. any suggestions are welcomed. Thank you.

Question Regarding M.Arch Programs at UBC, UofT, Carleton, and Columbia

2024-10-10T22:26:00-04:00

Hey guys,

I'm applying to M.Arch this year (I did my HBA in Architecture at UofT). I'm considering UBC, Carelton, UofT, and maybe Columbia GSAPP. Carelton and UBC are my first choice. I don't feel too confident applying to Columbia in this economy. If anyone has been to the schools that I've mentioned in this blurb, I would like to know your experiences (and general thoughts), pros and cons, networking opportunities, and the facilities available at each school. I've done some research on these schools, but everything seems glossed over.

Master's Application - Portfolio Review

2024-10-05T09:14:21-04:00

Hey guys!

I'm an architect based in India and I'm planning to apply for a master's degree (urban design) in the US. For reference - my focus would be on urban technology.

I'd love to get some feedback on my portfolio. Please note that it's a draft and some of the drawings/pages are just placeholders because I need to cut down 6 pages to be under the page limit. There's a lot of placeholder text as well.

Thanks in advance!

https://issuu.com/radhikasaran...

A high school student who wants to be an architect

2024-10-02T13:09:00-04:00

Hey. I am a sophomore in highschool interested in architecture. I want to ask students studying in architecture or people who work in architecture firms, Hows it like? Do they pay well...the work load...the study load. All of that. I really need advice as this year I have started to seriously think about what field to pursue. Please help me out. THANKKSS

Master application portfolio review

2024-09-30T11:46:00-04:00

Hi,

Im planning to apply for master in Frankfurt University of applied science, Germany. I've created my portfolio. The rule for this semester is the Portfolio should not exceed 12 pages and I've created it accordingly. Kindly have a look and give your opinions. Link is given below

https://issuu.com/sudharsanelan/docs/b.sudharsan_portfolio_frankfurt_university_of_appl

Seeking Advice for a First-Year Architecture Project

2024-09-30T11:33:00-04:00

Hello everyone,

I am currently working on an architectural renovation project and am looking for ideas and advice to best approach the exercise. The project involves redesigning the lobby of an office rental building.

The objective of this consultation is to enhance the building by developing an interior design concept that enriches the user experience, energizes the flow of visitors within Building 026, and harmonizes with the surrounding park and its intended purpose.

1 – Lobby Decoration:
The current lobby décor is outdated, and the idea is to propose a fresh design. This includes introducing a new color scheme that aligns with the building’s architecture, updating decorative elements and accessories, and establishing a new identity for the space.

2 – Visitor Waiting Area:
Despite the space constraints of the lobby, we aim to create a waiting area for visitors, if possible. We would like to develop a modern and stylish space, where visitors can wait in a cozy and welcoming environm...

My experience studying at IAAC - Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

2024-09-27T15:27:28-04:00

I followed a master course / life long learning post graduate degree at IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) in Barcelona, Spain. And I would like to share my experience with anyone considering following a course at this institute. Please send me a message if you are and would like to know more about the school, courses, study culture, study load, life in the city and around the city, workshops and everything related!

Opinions re architectural style/influence of this '70s building?

2024-09-27T11:42:00-04:00

I'm wondering if this U.S. government building, built in 1974, can be identified as an example of any particular architectural style or influences.

Masters or not before it’s too late?

2024-09-23T20:15:05-04:00

I graduated with RIBA Part 1 a few years ago. I have been working in Canada since but not on the path to licensure. I’ve been a full time designer and now I’m leading comp design/viz and sometimes doing designer role stuff at a natural playground company near Toronto. I’m making 72,000 CAD a year and my job is relatively good work/life compared to when I was a designer at a well known design firm in Toronto, plus I’m living at home still so I’m saving a lot more. I probably have some salary room to grow as well, but that’s not really the point of considering a Masters for me anyways…

My dilemma is that I am almost 28 (I went to arch school late) and I have a good amount of experience, but without doing my Master’s, I’m not on the path to licensure. However, I have some niche skills which is why in part I’ve got hired fine without. That being said, I want to do architecture on my own soon, and I am also getting old, and so getting that Masters now at least could open the door if I ch...

current senior applying for undergrad barch

2024-09-17T22:52:00-04:00

hi! i am currently a senior in high school and am applying to architecture schools. my top choice is cooper union so i am EDing there, as well as EAing to MIT. i'm also applying pratt, parsons, vtech, illinois tech, barnard, cal poly slo/pomona, cal, ucla, northeastern, cmu.

for risd architecture, i'm on the fence for applying. is it a studio/technical based program focused on architecture? i really want to get into studio classes asap and don't want to spend a lot of time doing pre req art classes during my time in undergrad. any advice?

also, for cooper union, anyone have any input for hometest? i'm pretty nervous and don't know what to expect. i'm not the strongest artist, so let me know anything you think might help!

thank you :)

March I ,II qpplication for internationl students

2024-09-15T19:34:00-04:00

hello,

I am abdallah ali. I study architecture at AASTMT in Egypt which is one of the RIBA accredited schools in the world. I will finish my bachelor in july 2025 and want to pusrue my master abroad. My current gpa is 3.85 and I am ranked #1 on my departement for 4 years in row. I prepared most of the documents, like passport , transcripts , portfolio , CV, motivational and recommendational letters and both certified statements from the university one stating that I will graduate in july 2025 and another one stating that the 5 years of the bachelor was completelytaught in English in addition to 2 cambridge ESP courses took . I want to know what are the chances for me to get scholarship to pursue my master in architecture as an international student and how to get application fee waiver. Applying to USA: pratt, GSD ,MIT, COLUMBIA, SCI ARC,

UK : Cambridge( only one doesn't require professional experience for a student to study March in uk)

Italy:POLIMI

Netherlands:TUDELFT

CHINA:HKU

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