What would be some recommendations for the next program i should learn? Which program knowledge would be the most hirable skill?
BrianYamagata
Feb 26, 12 4:53 pm
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign): many firms use this for presentations.
SketchUp: tons of firms are now using SketchUp for 3D modeling
Rhinoceros: some firms use this for 3D modeling
3dsMax: same as above
Of course AutoCad, but that's pretty standard.
Just to name a few.
zonker
Feb 26, 12 4:56 pm
When you say you are confident in Revit - How thorough is your knowledge?
Do you have experience with expressions in the family editor? working experience with assemblies - How proficient are you with rendering in Revit using Revit lighting? - Are you able to create connection assemblies in Revit structure? What about creating MEP layouts for coordination? How about creating cut + Fll with schedules using Revit topographic tools? How proficient are you with creating schedules and sorting? View categories?
Other programs are Rhino, and Grasshopper and Maya - also one way to improve your value, is to learn how to program Revit API
the most hireable skill, is an absolutely thorough knowledge of Revit - the questions I am asking of you, are the questions that get thrown at me at interviews -
LITS4FormZ
Feb 26, 12 6:15 pm
If you're feeling really confident, try Digital Project. You'll need a new mouse though...
outthere
Feb 27, 12 7:21 pm
I am learning Revit now ...and have logged probably 700+ Hours on a project in my office ....like Zenakis said there is a TON to learn about Revit ....If you dont know what Zenakis is talking about (I know I dont) ...Then stick with Revit ..do a complicated project from start to finish setting up all your own families, parameters, schedules, legends, etc. ...Do a full set of CD's and details
Maybe get a Revit Certificate
idimi
Jun 4, 19 10:48 pm
Hello,
I am a recent graduate Arch. Tech. looking for an entry level position. All the job posts I've come across in my two months of job search are asking for a min. 2-3 years experience.
I don't even see an interest in internships. Does anyone have any suggestion how to obtain experience?
Thank you.
arch76
Jun 5, 19 12:29 am
^^outthere called it like 7 and half years ago...see above^^
AlinaF
Jun 5, 19 10:42 am
Learn people skills. That will take you farther in your career than software knowledge.
Non Sequitur
Jun 5, 19 10:55 am
How good has that advice been for you?
thisisnotmyname
Jun 5, 19 11:38 am
Maybe the people skills are used to convince others in the office to do the Revit heavy lifting? I've seen this m.o. used in big offices. It works until when/if somebody calls you out on it.
AlinaF
Jun 5, 19 3:22 pm
Sounds like you people are stuck in production. You want to be an architect not a computer technician.
Non Sequitur
Jun 5, 19 3:33 pm
I've spent less than 30mins per day doing production lately... the rest of my time is spent in construction management and site review. Tomorrow will be PA stuff... I'm hoping to squeeze some free time soon for some landscape design.
randomised
Jun 5, 19 3:37 pm
Have to agree with Alina here, learning how to deal with clients and consultants, get projects or how to manage a team are much more valuable than learning how to Revit, you can always hire a Xenakis to do that for you, but who will land the commissions for a Xenakis to be working his magic?
atelier nobody
Jun 5, 19 8:01 pm
All true, but beware of becoming the guy who schmoozes his way to Associate, or even Principal, without ever actually learning how buildings work. Ayn Rand was wrong about Roark, way, way wrong about how ownership transition works, but, except for the murder (hopefully) she was dead on with the Peter Keating character.
What would be some recommendations for the next program i should learn? Which program knowledge would be the most hirable skill?
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign): many firms use this for presentations.
SketchUp: tons of firms are now using SketchUp for 3D modeling
Rhinoceros: some firms use this for 3D modeling
3dsMax: same as above
Of course AutoCad, but that's pretty standard.
Just to name a few.
When you say you are confident in Revit - How thorough is your knowledge?
Do you have experience with expressions in the family editor? working experience with assemblies - How proficient are you with rendering in Revit using Revit lighting? - Are you able to create connection assemblies in Revit structure? What about creating MEP layouts for coordination? How about creating cut + Fll with schedules using Revit topographic tools? How proficient are you with creating schedules and sorting? View categories?
Other programs are Rhino, and Grasshopper and Maya - also one way to improve your value, is to learn how to program Revit API
the most hireable skill, is an absolutely thorough knowledge of Revit - the questions I am asking of you, are the questions that get thrown at me at interviews -
If you're feeling really confident, try Digital Project. You'll need a new mouse though...
I am learning Revit now ...and have logged probably 700+ Hours on a project in my office ....like Zenakis said there is a TON to learn about Revit ....If you dont know what Zenakis is talking about (I know I dont) ...Then stick with Revit ..do a complicated project from start to finish setting up all your own families, parameters, schedules, legends, etc. ...Do a full set of CD's and details
Maybe get a Revit Certificate
Hello,
I am a recent graduate Arch. Tech. looking for an entry level position. All the job posts I've come across in my two months of job search are asking for a min. 2-3 years experience.
I don't even see an interest in internships. Does anyone have any suggestion how to obtain experience?
Thank you.
^^outthere called it like 7 and half years ago...see above^^
Learn people skills. That will take you farther in your career than software knowledge.
How good has that advice been for you?
Maybe the people skills are used to convince others in the office to do the Revit heavy lifting? I've seen this m.o. used in big offices. It works until when/if somebody calls you out on it.
Sounds like you people are stuck in production. You want to be an architect not a computer technician.
I've spent less than 30mins per day doing production lately... the rest of my time is spent in construction management and site review. Tomorrow will be PA stuff... I'm hoping to squeeze some free time soon for some landscape design.
Have to agree with Alina here, learning how to deal with clients and consultants, get projects or how to manage a team are much more valuable than learning how to Revit, you can always hire a Xenakis to do that for you, but who will land the commissions for a Xenakis to be working his magic?
All true, but beware of becoming the guy who schmoozes his way to Associate, or even Principal, without ever actually learning how buildings work. Ayn Rand was wrong about Roark, way, way wrong about how ownership transition works, but, except for the murder (hopefully) she was dead on with the Peter Keating character.