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Advice on Next Step ...
Let me preface this by saying that I have searched for a similar thread, and was unable to find one. If there is already a thread on this topic, I do apologize and will happily accept a link to the previous thread.
I am graduating in the next year with a BA in Geography and Environmental Studies, with a minor in Sustainable Development. I have long been interested in becoming an architect, but decided to pursue an unrelated bachelors first.
In researching M.Arch options, I have become intrigued by Auburn's Rural Studio, but alas, they only have a B.Arch. I understand that both are professional degrees and may both lead to licensure. My problem lies in the fact that I'm wondering whether it would be folly to pursue the B.Arch in light of my already having a Bachelor's degree. While I like the Rural Studio at Auburn, there are many M.Arch programs around the country that have interesting studio programs.
I'm just looking for thoughts on this. Please advise. I look forward to your opinions.
I graduated with a BA in Arch (not unrelated, but still non-professional). If I were you I'd go for the M.Arch. It's a shorter amount of time and therefore less money. Though if you don't have to worry about the costs, I don't see the problem with going for either.
definitely go with an m.arch... with an unrelated degree it will probably take you 3.5 years versus 5 years for a b.arch... and even though you already have a degree there is usually no way to shorten an architecture program because of the studio requirements... plus, the b.arch. is a dying breed... there are very few schools that still offer it...
Additionally, rural studio now offers a course for external students. It's possible to do rural studio AND an M.arch elsewhere.
i was going to come back and mention the same thing... also, there was an article in metropolis recently about the rural studio... it sounds like it is quite different now from the (perhaps overly romanticized) sam mockbee years...
There are many MArch programs that offer design+build programs similar to Rural Studio. I'm sure if you do some research, you'll be able to find something that tailors to your needs.
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