I am looking at retiring from my current profession in the next 7-8 years, I will be 55. I've always wanted to become an architect and am considering going back to school to obtain a Bachelors in architecture. I do have a Master's degree, however, it is not related to this field at all. Is this a viable option? If I pursued this education, is this something I could do part-time or online? What amount of time would I be looking at as an intern? I'm sure I will have lot's of other questions, but, thought I would start reaching out for advice.
Also, any recommendations for schools in San Diego?
Thanks!
Non Sequitur
Jan 12, 20 5:11 pm
this sounds like a terrible idea.
OneLostArchitect
Jan 12, 20 7:19 pm
at 55 don’t bother. It’s a fucked up professional and wouldn’t wish this career to my worst enemy.
archanonymous
Jan 12, 20 7:24 pm
What's your motivation?
Working on exciting and important projects? Being in a creative profession? Just getting to carry around a roll of drawings?
zonker
Jan 12, 20 7:39 pm
If you are thinking of going to New School of Architecture in SD?
back in 04' - 07' , you could graduate from there and do well enough, that was the start of BIM in firms and then, you could easily work your way in.
Now?, it's all BIM, Building information modeling, Revit and this is what you must be very proficient at, this I kid you not. Unless NSAD has the necessary coursework to get you up to speed, you will be DOA. The whipsmart kids will run circles around you and if you don't mind taking direction from someone that's only 25. Most arch firms make you take proficiency exams. In fact the firm I've been at for 1 year is having all of us taking HOK type Revit test. If we fail, we get the boot.
Long hours in the office, you must be physically fit.
that being said, do it,- retirement? you don't want to do that, hanging out at Shelter island talking about your "glory days"
bowling_ball
Jan 12, 20 8:49 pm
Proficiency tests? Are you fucking serious? That's the kind of toxic shit that makes our profession so miserable, for so many. I would never subject myself or my employees to that, for so many obvious reasons. Gross.
I am looking at retiring from my current profession in the next 7-8 years, I will be 55. I've always wanted to become an architect and am considering going back to school to obtain a Bachelors in architecture. I do have a Master's degree, however, it is not related to this field at all. Is this a viable option? If I pursued this education, is this something I could do part-time or online? What amount of time would I be looking at as an intern? I'm sure I will have lot's of other questions, but, thought I would start reaching out for advice.
Also, any recommendations for schools in San Diego?
Thanks!
this sounds like a terrible idea.
at 55 don’t bother. It’s a fucked up professional and wouldn’t wish this career to my worst enemy.
What's your motivation?
Working on exciting and important projects? Being in a creative profession? Just getting to carry around a roll of drawings?
If you are thinking of going to New School of Architecture in SD?
back in 04' - 07' , you could graduate from there and do well enough, that was the start of BIM in firms and then, you could easily work your way in.
Now?, it's all BIM, Building information modeling, Revit and this is what you must be very proficient at, this I kid you not. Unless NSAD has the necessary coursework to get you up to speed, you will be DOA. The whipsmart kids will run circles around you and if you don't mind taking direction from someone that's only 25. Most arch firms make you take proficiency exams. In fact the firm I've been at for 1 year is having all of us taking HOK type Revit test. If we fail, we get the boot.
Long hours in the office, you must be physically fit.
that being said, do it,- retirement? you don't want to do that, hanging out at Shelter island talking about your "glory days"
Proficiency tests? Are you fucking serious? That's the kind of toxic shit that makes our profession so miserable, for so many. I would never subject myself or my employees to that, for so many obvious reasons. Gross.