Debunking Architecture’s Mythological Work Culture, Mon, Apr 4 '22

After a recent panel hosted within SCI-Arc, called Basecamp: How to be in an office, sparked protest from students and alumni, a slew of events unfolded within the school that rippled into the architecture community, prompting passionate discourse about ethics within professional practice and ...

‘As Compton Natives, It Is Our Lifelong Goal to Give Back to the Community’ — Gallery 90220’s Founder on Empowering a New Generation of Black and Brown Artists in Los Angeles, Thu, Aug 5 '21

A new Black-owned and operated gallery has just opened in South Los Angeles, sprouting out of a vibrant artistic revival in Compton, California, and paving the way for an urban renaissance centered around the artistic expression of Black and Brown creatives. 

Juneteenth and the Villa that Became a Legend, Sat, Jun 19 '21

Juneteenth is perhaps the oldest holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. In our recent time, many have begun to focus more deeply on the heritage and experience of Black people in the United States. A much needed shift, but for years, the Black community has been celebrating ...

The Architecture Community on Return-to-Office Plans in 2021, Tue, Mar 2 '21

A few weeks ago, Archinect reached out to the architecture community to investigate the return-to-office plans since the large migration to remote work. We asked readers to contribute to a brief survey to help us better understand the current climate in regards to potential reentry to the office.

A Conversation With Cover Co-Founders on Their Tesla-Inspired Building Process And The Future of Construction, Wed, Feb 10 '21

Alexis Rivas and Jemuel Joseph first met while studying architecture at the Cooper Union. After school, Alexis worked on several residential projects at a number of firms. He began to notice inefficiencies in the project delivery process, which propelled him into an exploratory journey that ...

Equity in Architectural Academia: A Conversation with Cory Henry , Mon, Jan 11 '21

Last year, my family and I moved to a new home. After we were settled in, I shared with one of our neighbors that I taught and wrote about architecture. She was stunned and told me that there was another neighbor, right next door to me, who taught and practiced architecture also. Shortly after, I ...

Archinect’s Guide to Job Titles: Marketing Coordinator, Mon, Dec 21 '20

Booming talent and innovative work fill the architecture and design community. Unless a firm communicates that talent to the outside world, it is likely to go unnoticed. Whether it be acquiring new business, recruiting new team members, positioning oneself as a thought leader, or any of the other ...

Archinect Tips: Employment Edition, Tue, Nov 10 '20

Archinect Tips is a popular series here on the site, but sometimes the best insights can get lost. When it comes to architectural employment, Archinect has provided a slew of resources. Consider this a comprehensive round-up of all things employment from our Archinect Tips series. There are ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Interior Designer, Fri, Nov 6 '20

Interior Design is one of those disciplines that the architecture profession can often overlook. Many of the misconceptions about Interior Designers come from misinformation or old "traditional" mindsets within the industry. But, we should take this important professional's role in the design of ...

Thoughts on Black Tokenism in Architectural Practice, Thu, Oct 22 '20

I’ve been thinking a lot about the recent outcry for social and racial justice. As a Black man, I’ve lived my own experience in this country — one filled with many blessings, but also many challenges. I want to reflect on some of those challenges, and explore some of the subtleties of ...

A Conversation with Trey Trahan, FAIA, Architecture’s Business-centric Polymath, Mon, Aug 31 '20

Archinect first connected with Trey Trahan back in 2008 for an enlightening interview about architecture, design, and the origins of his practice, Trahan Architects. Perhaps one of the most intriguing things about Trey are his inherent polymathic qualities. He is a true modern renaissance man ...

Undoing Apartheid Architecture with Wandile Mthiyane, Thu, Jul 23 '20

Wandile Mthiyane’s story captures a special reality about architecture and its unique relationship to people. Growing up in Durban, South Africa, Wandile lived in a community designed as a part of the nation’s oppressive apartheid regime of the past. And while the unjust laws of that history ...

The Architecture Industry on Workplace Design and Returning to the Office, Thu, Jul 2 '20

As many prepare to transition back to the office, it would be safe to conclude that things will not “go back to normal.” With a long list of requirements for businesses looking to get back in-house, it can seem dreadful to coordinate one’s office space in compliance with the seemingly ...

GSD Grad Yang Fei Creates Conceptual Renovation and Extension of 18th-Century Townhome, Mon, Jun 29 '20

Yang Fei is a recent graduate from the Harvard GSD. Archinect connected with Yang to learn more about his final thesis project, which was nominated for the 2020 James Templeton Kelley Prize at GSD. It is a renovation and extension project for an 18th-century townhouse located in the ...

What Architecture Firms are Hiring Right Now?, Fri, Jun 26 '20

Archinect has offered most popular architecture and design job board for over two decades, and that standing enables us to get a unique look at hiring trends throughout the industry at any point in time. With the economy taking a hit, and employers navigating many unknowns due to COVID ...

How Can Architecture Influence Office Routines? Princeton University Grad Domenica Massamby Explores Innovative Workspaces, Fri, Jun 19 '20

Domenica Massamby is a recent graduate from Princeton School of Architecture. Archinect connected with Domenica to learn more about her final thesis project, which explores how spatial characteristics can influence the typical routines of daily office life.  Archinect's Spotlight on ...

​Tulane Graduates Isabella Zannier and Ana Rebeca Chu​ Research the Shelter Typology to Create an "Architecture of Liberation", Thu, Jun 18 '20

Isabella Zannier and Ana Rebeca Chu are both recent graduates at Tulane School of Architecture. Below the pair share some images of their final thesis project, titled Architecture of Liberation.  Archinect's Spotlight on 2020 Thesis Projects: 2020 has been an extraordinarily ...

Tulane Grad Yara Hantash Uses Subterranean Architecture to "Invert" Architecture's Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Tue, Jun 16 '20

Yara Hantash is a recent graduate from Tulane University's undergraduate architecture program. Archinect was able to connect with Yara to learn more about her experience culminating design research through her thesis project during the coronavirus pandemic. Titled Involuntary Utopia, her ...

"Discovering a Black Aesthetic in Architecture" — An Investigation by Woodbury Grad Demar Matthews, Tue, Jun 9 '20

Demar Matthews is a recent M.Arch graduate of Woodbury University. We first met Demar with the publication of his article A Black Architecture Education Experience, a piece that propelled the young designer into a rigorous investigation of Black architectural aesthetics in America. Due to ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Project Manager, Fri, Jun 5 '20

As we continue our investigation of the most foundational job titles in the architecture industry, we now move to the Project Manager (PM), a title often closely associated with the Project Architect (PA), which we covered in a previous article. Because a Project Architect and a Project Manager ...

A Conversation with Mia Lehrer on Her Origins, Civil Service, and Design Leadership, Wed, May 27 '20

Born in El Salvador, Mia Lehrer grew up under a mother and father committed to making a difference in their local community, a quality the pair passed along to their children. It was at a young age that Mia and her siblings began advocating for the well being and empowerment of those around them ...

Update for May 21st: Archinect’s COVID-19 Guide for Architects & Designers, Thu, May 21 '20

In the last two weeks we’ve seen many in the architecture and design community proposing solutions to some of the issues we are facing in this pandemic. Some looked at the present, while others to the future. IKEA and Perkins and Will both proposed their own versions of the at-home DIY fort for ...

Studio Visits: Studio-MLA, Tue, May 19 '20

The city within a city is a common architectural idea, but few times does one have an opportunity to experience this loose concept as a physical reality. Studio-MLA captures the essence of this dynamic interior urbanism, as it situates itself as a kind of indoor campus greenhouse. But, instead of ...

How To Choose Between Architecture Schools, Tue, May 12 '20

One of our most popular questions in the Archinect Discussion Forum is how to choose between architecture degree programs. Some students might already be accepted to multiple programs and are uncertain which to choose while others may have yet to apply and are unsure of which to pursue. The ...

Working With Stressed Coworkers During COVID-19, Fri, Apr 24 '20

Amid COVID-19, the rise of remote work has forced many professionals to upheave their old way of life for an unfamiliar "new normal." While several have risen to the occasion, plenty still face trials navigating this new collaborative dynamic. Particularly when it comes to coworkers under immense ...

Want To Get Your Architecture Work Published? Here Are 6 Pro Tips For Crafting The Perfect Pitch, Mon, Apr 20 '20

Having published work is a big part of marketing an architecture practice. The more people who are exposed to your design work, the more opportunity you'll have to promote your expertise and services. Publications like Archinect are go-to destinations for the industry and design enthusiasts.  ...

The Psychology of High Ceilings and Creative Work Spaces, Wed, Apr 15 '20

Published last year, registered architect Donald M. Rattner wrote My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation to help creatives optimize their home environments in a way that heightens their powers of creativity. Pulling from years of psychological ...

"We are three recessions away from becoming extinct as a profession" – Evelyn Lee on Business Continuity During a Time of Crisis, Tue, Apr 7 '20

In our ongoing investigation of remote work, WFH, and alternative business models during this pandemic, we’ve focused heavily on techniques, approaches, and strategies firm leaders can employ with their staff. We’ve heard from professionals first-hand, learning from their personal experiences ...

How CO Architects Transitioned a 110+ Team to Work From Home, Wed, Apr 1 '20

We’ve been able to dive into various perspectives on remote work in architecture. More recently, we heard from Leah Alissa Bayer and Jennifer Kretchmer on running a fully virtual architectural practice. Further back, we connected with Diana Nicklaus of Saam Architecture to learn from her ...

USC Architecture Faculty Share Insights on Virtual Learning , Fri, Mar 27 '20

As institutions of higher learning round out the shift to online instruction, architecture schools also have had to address the pivot. However, the tactile nature of architectural education lends itself to the curious case of duplicating the tactile benefits of studio digitally. There's no doubt ...

Managing a Virtual Design Studio with Leah Alissa Bayer, Tue, Mar 24 '20

As we continue our investigation of virtual practice in architecture, the diverse range of insights and approaches represented attest to the creative spirit of the architectural profession. We recently spoke with Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA, founder of J Kretschmer Architect, a fully virtual ...

Running a Virtual Architecture Practice With Jennifer Kretschmer, Tue, Mar 17 '20

With drastic measures underway to mitigate the novel COVID-19 pandemic, many architects are transitioning to remote work. Firms, both large and small, are making the shift towards a virtual practice, and for many, the move brings new terrain. Remote work has been a topic of discussion for quite ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Project Architect, Fri, Mar 13 '20

In our study of the various job titles within the industry of architecture, we’ve so far explored a wide variety, each with its own unique qualities. Today we move to the Project Architect (PA), a position that quite literally captures the essence of the architect. Project Architects are ...

Exploring Modular Construction in Addressing Homelessness with CannonDesign, Thu, Mar 12 '20

Archinect recently explored the architect's role in addressing homelessness in Los Angeles. We connected with Michael Pinto AIA and Helena Jubany FAIA, both principals at NAC Architecture, to discuss their work in tackling this social crisis. This previous discussion centered around the cruciality ...

A Conversation with Julia Gamolina, Founder of Madame Architect, Sun, Mar 8 '20

When Archinect first met Julia Gamolina, we looked at her unique journey and how she navigated the complexities of professional practice early in her career. Julia graduated with a degree in architecture from Cornell University and kickstarted her path as an enthusiastic young designer. But soon ...

Canal House by Studio MK27 Captures a Tropical Miami, Wed, Feb 26 '20

Brazil-based Studio MK27, led by Marcio Kogan, is known for its authentic blending of modernism with the Brazilian regional aesthetic, often seen through cantilevered horizontal lines, louvered walls, and organic materials. While not in Brazil, this Miami-based property, called Canal ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Designer, Tue, Feb 25 '20

Within the architecture studio, designers exist as a polymorphic phenomenon so varied and nuanced that there subsists no exhaustive description of their fundamental nature. On a foundational level, designers design, but they are also so much more than that. Some might run their own projects ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Job Captain, Thu, Feb 6 '20

As projects move from pre-design to construction, the coordination and maintenance of the operational progress of the project team, both internal and external, and the work itself must be managed closely. Project Managers (PM) often oversee multiple projects, regularly interacting with the client ...

Considering the Architect’s Role in Addressing Homelessness in Los Angeles, Fri, Jan 31 '20

With the dramatic rise of homelessness in Los Angeles, addressing the issue has become a paramount concern. Political pressure is rising, and the onset of public programs, task forces, and initiatives have shown promise, but still face mounting roadblocks. In response, many are pounding their ...

Exploring Remote Work and 'Radical Flexibility' in Architecture With Diana Nicklaus, Thu, Jan 30 '20

Alternative work models have been a topic of much discussion within many professions. Architecture isn’t any different. With talks of 4 day work weeks, addressing burnout, and providing healthy flexibility for modern professionals to navigate their personal lives, alternative ways of working are ...

Studio Visits: Lehrer Architects, Wed, Jan 29 '20

When you first walk into Lehrer Architects’ studio you’re struck by something you can’t quite put your finger on. It only takes seconds to get a full picture of the studio’s essence. Absent of obstructions and barriers, large arrayed work surfaces centralize the primary workstations and ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Studio Director, Thu, Jan 23 '20

In our third installment of Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series, we attempt to tackle the nuanced role of the Studio Director. As with most positions within architecture firms, the lines are quite blurry when it comes to the role of Studio Director. For some, this leadership position acts as a ...

How to Craft an Effective Job Ad: Streamline the Application Process Using Archinect’s Online Application Center, Wed, Jan 15 '20

The hiring process can be a complicated undertaking, for both employers and job seekers. Especially when it comes to the application process, employers face the challenge of managing countless submissions, organizing files, comparing top candidates, and efficiently communicating with their peers ...

Studio Visits: Assembledge+, Mon, Jan 13 '20

When David Thompson graduated from Tulane University in 1991, he began searching for his place in the design world. Eager to tackle something manageable for a recent grad, he tried his hand at furniture design, winning some early commissions and gaining some experience as a young professional. To ...

How to Craft an Effective Job Ad: Plan According to the Job Market, Fri, Dec 20 '19

The job market is in a constant state of flux. The biggest factor that contributes to market conditions is the economy, but this may affect industries, specialties and regions in very different ways. When a business needs to hire new talent, it's the employer's responsibility to understand the ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: BIM Specialist, Mon, Dec 16 '19

The design, development, and construction of a building is an inherently complex ambition. For the architect, coordinating both the countless members of the project team and managing the production of the construction documents present its own set of challenges. Building Information Modeling has ...

How to Craft an Effective Job Ad: Consider Your Reputation, Fri, Dec 13 '19

The talent procurement process is an interactive back and forth between job seekers and employers, each striving to secure an ideal future relationship. Employers want team members that will help realize their vision, and job seekers want employers who will play a part in fulfilling their career ...

How to Craft an Effective Job Ad: Clarity is Key, Mon, Dec 9 '19

In professional correspondence, clear communication tends to be a universally desired ingredient. We've all opened the puzzling email, read the templated cover letter, and even conversed through the cryptic phone call. Especially, when it comes to reviewing the applications ...

Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Intern, Fri, Dec 6 '19

As one progresses in their professional journey, the depth of knowledge required to practice architecture arises as a requisite reality. Aspiring practitioners enroll in college and proactively acquire foundational skills for their future careers as architects. Internships act as a salient ...

How to Craft an Effective Job Ad: Curate Your Image, Tue, Nov 19 '19

In the hunt for new team members, an ideal aim for most firms is to establish oneself as a kind of talent magnet. Quality response from quality candidates is an ideal outcome for any job advertisement. A crucial aspect in achieving this is in the representation of one's public ...

How to Craft an Effective Job Ad: Talk About Lifestyle, Wed, Nov 13 '19

Writing a job ad can seem like a toneless task. Just get it out it out there as fast a possible, we need people, some might think. But, really, the desired outcome is to attract the best talent, and that takes some finesse. Especially in our current market, where job-seekers have a ...

Balancing Studio With Other Classes, Mon, Oct 21 '19

In architecture school, everything takes second place to studio. It’s an unwritten rule: you do whatever it takes to have a great studio project, and if your other classes fall by the wayside, then so be it. Is this a well-placed tendency? Perhaps it depends on what we believe architecture ...

The ARE Anxiety Phenomenon, Mon, Oct 14 '19

The Architectural Registration Exam is the gateway to licensure for thousands of aspiring architects across the country. Six divisions, hours of studying, years of schooling, and practice. It's an undertaking both exhilarating and debilitating, but at the same time, in its achievement, rewarding ...

HDR Chicago on Learning From Other Industries, Employee Empowerment, and Representing the Community, Fri, Oct 11 '19

Over the past few years, the field has received a growing amount of attention that has highlighted long-standing labor issues within the architecture industry, ranging from unsustainable pay models to unwelcoming work environments. Looking for an alternative, the Architecture Lobby created the ...

The Origin Story of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Tue, Oct 1 '19

Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill are three names hardly unrecognizable. Still one of America’s largest architecture practices and pioneers of the modern skyscraper, but how did it get its start? Better yet, who is Skidmore? And who is Owings? How about Merrill? And how did the three meet? What is ...

Tools of the Job Hunt: Understanding the Employer, Mon, Sep 16 '19

We've shared a lot of helpful information on job hunting: how to craft the perfect resume and cover letter, how nail the job interview, the importance of the portfolio... While all of these are useful, they tend to lack the underlying principles one should understand as they navigate their job ...

How to Face a Jury in Architecture School, Tue, Sep 3 '19

A while back, we talked about how our ability to communicate as creative people can sometimes make or break our success. Effective communication is one factor of life as an architecture student, but another one is in how we face up to a jury of people ready to critique our work. It is something ...

When Our Passion For Architecture Dwindles, Thu, Aug 22 '19

Sometimes, when we spend so many years pursuing something, striving for a far off goal, and then reach it, we can become dissatisfied, or even depressed. "Is this what I've been working toward? Will this be my whole life now?" we might think to ourselves. It's a common thing for many graduates ...

Growing Leadership and Practice: Laney LA's Search for a Studio Director, Tue, Aug 20 '19

What happens when a team outgrows its leader? It is a predicament that takes maturity and skill to overcome. On the one hand, one can become insecure, unsure, and unwilling to grow, thinking only of their personal image and status within the group. The fear of being surpassed or outshined ...

How Shore Point Architecture Values Its Team Members, Fri, Aug 9 '19

Over the past few years, the field has received a growing amount of attention that has highlighted long-standing labor issues within the architecture industry, ranging from unsustainable pay models to unwelcoming work environments. Looking for an alternative, the Architecture Lobby created the ...

What the Broke Architecture Student Can Learn From the Work of Glenn Murcutt, Tue, Aug 6 '19

Architecture school can be a rewarding and overwhelming experience. The long hours, harsh criticisms, and competition amongst peers are only a few factors the student faces daily. And, of course, there’s the question of the material costs that come along with model building, 3D printing ...

The Importance of Physical Fitness in Mental Performance, Tue, Jul 30 '19

We’ve talked about burnout, fatigue, and overwork, all things that take a toll on the mind. But how might one increase mental stamina, counteracting this effect? When all of our efforts to be efficient time managers is overcome by a long workday, we will need that extra bandwidth for optimum ...

The Collaborative Team Dynamic, Thu, Jul 25 '19

Collaboration is one of the cornerstones of any great project. As we explore the dynamics of teamwork, workplace relations, and the creative process, it seems reasonable to dive deeper into a study of collaboration. While multi-dimensional, the act of working with other people presents many ...

Vidal Sassoon: The Architect of Hair, Tue, Jul 23 '19

“Had I gone to college, I would have definitely been an architect. That would have been my dream.” - Vidal Sassoon Creative inspiration can come from many places. Our wide-ranging interests come out to play and begin to interact with our core discipline or craft. The architect might love ...

Burnout, Fatigue and the Architecture Workplace, Fri, Jul 19 '19

With the discussion on burnout growing, it’s a natural progression to dive deeper into some of its related characteristics. Fatigue is an obvious symptom of overwork and presents a daunting threat to creativity, productivity, and most importantly, mental health. With architecture’s ...

Career Evolution Through Autodidacticism and Accelerated Learning, Wed, Jul 17 '19

The Information Age has produced a generation capable of extraordinary feats not before possible. In such a dynamic professional setting, learning new skills is an attribute many must develop. Like an operative in the Matrix, downloading the skills to fly a helicopter or defend oneself with an ...

Understanding the End User: How One Woman Took It To The Extreme, Sun, Jul 14 '19

Architects, by and large, are tasked with a tremendous undertaking: to design a world for the masses. The ultimate driving factor of any project is people – to serve them, entertain them, and accommodate them. Shelter is one of our most essential needs as humans and so the architect must, by the ...

The Architecture Student’s Presentation Roadmap, Wed, Jul 10 '19

If you’re an architecture student, then you’ve probably had to endure the daunting arena that is the critique, or the pin-up, or the review. Whatever it’s called for you, one thing is for sure: the quality of your presentations in school significantly impact how your work is received ...

Long-Term Thinking and the Gaze of Uncertainty, Fri, Jul 5 '19

As architects, long-term thinking is an inherent part of our work. It can be years before we see the fruits of our labor on a project. It’s just the name of the game. When we go into a new design problem, we understand that it will take numerous iterations before we find the right solution. But ...

Burnout, and the Architecture Work Culture, Tue, Jul 2 '19

How many stories have we heard of the extreme working conditions in our industry? Starting from school, "all-nighters" become an inevitable part of our participation as students. It's our ticket to the club. A simple Google search reveals that architecture students are one of the hardest working ...

Frederick Douglass and the Empowered Reader, Thu, Jun 27 '19

Architecture, like any field, is one filled with endless recordings, writings, images, and material of its long history. Books hold the information of the ages, yet so many of us are "too busy" to read any of it. We take our access to books for granted. But there are those of us who genuinely want ...

True Grit: How One Designer Taught Himself to Draw and Became an International Artist, Tue, Jun 25 '19

Hand drawing has been in the architect’s arsenal since the beginning. The ability to sketch by hand presents the designer with a tool untied to any technology. This is a medium that is an intrinsic part of the individual. How many times have we observed someone, masterful with the hand, sketch ...

The Art of Pushing Boundaries, Tue, Jun 18 '19

In our creative endeavors, we are often seeking to push boundaries, to challenge the status quo. As creators, we want to introduce something fresh and new to the world. We hope to express ourselves in authentic ways. In a studio setting, we talk about innovation, but how do we go about that? How ...

Radical Curiosity and The Modern Polymath, Wed, Jun 12 '19

There seems to be a polymathic nature to architects and designers. The modern renaissance man and woman. It’s a quality almost inseparable from our field, is it not? As I thought about this idea, I wondered if it was possible to be an architect and not have broad interests. Can one merely be ...

Understanding Architecture Internships, Mon, Jun 10 '19

Architectural internships are modern day’s reinterpretation of the late apprenticeship model, but with some modifications. In earlier centuries, when a young person wanted to pursue a profession or craft, they typically enlisted in a seven-year contract with a “master” who took them under ...

Better Critics Than Crickets: Thoughts on Criticism and the Willingness to Be Teachable, Thu, Jun 6 '19

“The world today doesn’t make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do? - Pablo Picasso

How to Pass the Architectural Registration Exam, Fri, May 31 '19

The Architectural Registration Exam (ARE). It’s the culmination of years of study, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next; six grueling tests that push most young designers to their limit. The studying is strenuous, the fear of failure unbearable, and yet those of us ...

The Architecture Student’s Guide to Studio, Thu, May 30 '19

Throughout your years in architecture school, one thing is always true — everything revolves around studio. It’s your living quarters for five years, where you’ll succeed and fail with a small group of comrades crazy enough to choose a career path in architecture. Studio is a kind of ...

The Importance of Building Professional Relationships in Architecture, Fri, May 24 '19

Relationships are the cornerstone of almost every aspect of our lives. In a career setting, the quality of our relationships with those around us can be directly related to our growth, opportunities, and overall success. Regardless of our ability, we cannot get far without the help of others. Some ...

Steve Jobs and The Collaborative Framework, Thu, May 16 '19

Collaboration is one of those things we, as architects and designers, embrace quite openly. "Two heads are better than one," the saying goes, and it is indeed a true statement. Any significant project, invention, or innovation was likely done in a collaborative setting. And even on a personal ...

Einstein, Rejection, and Crafting a Future, Tue, May 14 '19

Rejection is one of those things all of us have to face. It might be in a studio review; our professor is not happy with our work or the direction we've taken. It can even be in the workplace, after working hard on something, those above us ridicule and criticize it. And there are still those ...

Do You Feel Like Quitting Your Job? Read This First, Thu, May 9 '19

Can't bear to walk into the office another day? Deal with that project manager? Coworker? Has the work environment become so toxic that you almost feel sick at the end of every Sunday? Or perhaps you're just ready for something new, to take your career to the next level. Whether positive or ...

Professional Growth and The Power of Observation, Tue, May 7 '19

The apprentice model has been a fruitful approach for thousands of years, with a clear track of mentorship and milestones, young professionals were able to methodically progress in their careers. However, we must acknowledge that everything we need to know will not be freely given to us. In ...

“To be or not to be” A Licensed Architect, Wed, May 1 '19

Herein lies a dilemma many face in architecture. Should one obtain a license or pursue something otherwise. It doesn’t seem like the professional path is so cut and dry anymore. At least this is true for the one wrestling with this question. Coincidentally, it is a dichotomy that is usually ...

The Secret Nature of The Job Interview, Wed, Apr 17 '19

The job interview. Often one of the most daunting things for a young professional. The onslaught of scenarios one imagines can start to overwhelm: “What will I say?” “How should I act?” “I don’t know what to expect.” It’s a common case of the jitters, the collywobbles, the ...

A 3-Step Guide to Choosing Your Next Architecture Job, Tue, Mar 26 '19

As a professional, there will inevitably come a time when you will need to search for a new job. This should be a simple enough endeavor, but as you sit there, contemplating your next steps, it begins to appear quite complicated. What firms do you apply to? Which ones will be the most fruitful? ...