I am working on my M. Arch, however my undergrad is in Business Admin. I love working with my hands, and being active. I used to be a mechanic for aerospace ground equipment, so I have a very "technical" mindset. As I am close to finishing my degree (2021), I was hoping to find something in the architectural field that utilizes all of my skill set, other than being a construction worker, is there anything else someone can think of within the architecture profession that I should be exploring? All suggestions welcome.
Thank you.
newbie.Phronesis
Mar 24, 20 5:59 pm
...try Home Depot/Rona?
If don't have education or experience in architecture already you've probably zero shot right now of getting in a paying office position. Can try doing unpaid designer work for the experience, maybe, or might suit you more to design and sell furniture (which architects do).
Otherwise, seriously consider being a contruction labourer.
Ra_Ju34
Mar 24, 20 8:11 pm
I can't tell if you're serious or not, but having a masters, and working at Home Depot, seems like a waste of the past years and knowledge. I did ask for all suggestions so I'll stop there.
I actually wouldn't mind starting off as a construction worker and working my way up with my architecture education, but I'm curious what kind of career path that leads to. Construction management? Site supervisor, if anyone has any insight on this, greatly appreciated.
Furniture design is also interesting to me, but it is so specialized, I will have to keep an eye out for an entry level or network my way through.
I also started looking into Design + Build firms, contractor/ builders, hoping to find a job title or posting that is describes what I am looking for.
It's possible it doesn't exist, and I'll have to settle for something else. Just thought I'd reach out.
Thanks again!
Non Sequitur
Mar 24, 20 8:33 pm
If you have the technical chops, there are plenty of product rep/manufacturer (think like commercial curtainwall, or specialty interior partitions, that level of detail) or even some general contractors that will hire folks with arch background to help with marketing and or document production. Working directly with a supplier, shop, or a building will certainly give you a better feel for the construction world then a junior drafting gig.
RValu100
Mar 25, 20 9:11 am
Doing an unpaid internship will give you a great background for doing unpaid architecture, unpaid construction administration, and unpaid marketing.
Non Sequitur
Mar 25, 20 10:37 am
I know this is sarcasm, but in case the op does not catch it, never do unpaid work. never.
Meatball2000
Mar 25, 20 10:11 am
Try to look for woodshop, metal shop, fabrication team/group, furniture /product prototype.
I am not a big fan of unpaid internship/ any unpaid work..but if you are desperate for experience, go for it.
Non Sequitur
Mar 25, 20 10:39 am
So you're a fan of slavery? Good to know. For the rest of us, unpaid work needs to die. Those who offer it, and those who accept it, need to be shamed and ridiculed. equally.
Hello!
I am working on my M. Arch, however my undergrad is in Business Admin. I love working with my hands, and being active. I used to be a mechanic for aerospace ground equipment, so I have a very "technical" mindset. As I am close to finishing my degree (2021), I was hoping to find something in the architectural field that utilizes all of my skill set, other than being a construction worker, is there anything else someone can think of within the architecture profession that I should be exploring? All suggestions welcome.
Thank you.
...try Home Depot/Rona?
If don't have education or experience in architecture already you've probably zero shot right now of getting in a paying office position. Can try doing unpaid designer work for the experience, maybe, or might suit you more to design and sell furniture (which architects do).
Otherwise, seriously consider being a contruction labourer.
I can't tell if you're serious or not, but having a masters, and working at Home Depot, seems like a waste of the past years and knowledge. I did ask for all suggestions so I'll stop there.
I actually wouldn't mind starting off as a construction worker and working my way up with my architecture education, but I'm curious what kind of career path that leads to. Construction management? Site supervisor, if anyone has any insight on this, greatly appreciated.
Furniture design is also interesting to me, but it is so specialized, I will have to keep an eye out for an entry level or network my way through.
I also started looking into Design + Build firms, contractor/ builders, hoping to find a job title or posting that is describes what I am looking for.
It's possible it doesn't exist, and I'll have to settle for something else. Just thought I'd reach out.
Thanks again!
If you have the technical chops, there are plenty of product rep/manufacturer (think like commercial curtainwall, or specialty interior partitions, that level of detail) or even some general contractors that will hire folks with arch background to help with marketing and or document production. Working directly with a supplier, shop, or a building will certainly give you a better feel for the construction world then a junior drafting gig.
Doing an unpaid internship will give you a great background for doing unpaid architecture, unpaid construction administration, and unpaid marketing.
I know this is sarcasm, but in case the op does not catch it, never do unpaid work. never.
Try to look for woodshop, metal shop, fabrication team/group, furniture /product prototype.
I am not a big fan of unpaid internship/ any unpaid work..but if you are desperate for experience, go for it.
So you're a fan of slavery? Good to know. For the rest of us, unpaid work needs to die. Those who offer it, and those who accept it, need to be shamed and ridiculed. equally.