IndyArkitekt asked:


I’m an architect with almost 6 years experience and is beginning to take the licensing exam. However, I’m questioning if this is really the field I want to remain in. I’m looking for something creative that has solid earning potential without being extremely high stress. It may be a pipe dream but I want to explore alternate careers.

Rose

search rankpros asked:


Architects fulfill different needs for their clients. All clients do not demand for the same design or for the same architecture and it is not necessary they demand for the commercial building, office, residential or for the retail architectural designs. Clients’ requirement differs as per their choice and as per their requirement.

It is very important for you to choose the right architect for your design. Because an architect is not only concerned with planning, they also involved in designing of a building whether it is for commercial or for the residential purpose. There are many architects available in the Gold Coast area that is specialized in corporate commercial, multi-residential, retail and in the green architecture.

Gold Coast architects have more than 30 years of experience and they understand their clients need. They portray their clients need in the form of design in the physical form. There are various fields among architecture like building, office, park, residential, landscape, and land development. It is very difficult to specialize in all the areas of architecture. It is very rare to find that a single architecture company fulfills the requirement of their client at one place. Architects have to obtain licenses to practice architecture as their designs will ensure the safety and security of the public.

There are many geographical areas in which architects need specialization and their scope restricts to those areas. Although they may excel in architecture and the particular areas, this does not ensure that they will be able to deliver equivalent results in the area of the project’s requirement. Thus, this aspect should also be kept in mind.

Now days the concept of green architecture has come into the picture. So, you may also have to consider whether the architect provides the eco-friendly green architecture or not. Green Architecture has created buzz word in the world of design and the architecture. Green architecture basically uses the resources like water, minerals, energy while reducing the building impacts on human health and the environment.

Green Architecture is designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by –

-     Architects efficiently use energy, water and other resources

-    Green Architecture protects from occupational health disease and improves employee productivity.

-    It reduces waste, pollution and environmental degradation.

A good architect is the key to any architectural designs. Once we built a good relationship with the established Gold Coast architects, the entire process of idea generation, conceptualization through to final construction becomes simpler and satisfying. Thus, it is absolutely necessary to choose the right architect – one who is aware, experienced and reputable.



Bonnie

1bookie@sbcglobal.net asked:


I really want to be an architect when I’m older (home design). I’ve already made a few designs, but I’m worried that since I’m not like a math genius or really artistic, I’ll have trouble. Do you think its still possible to be an architect?

Gordon

Eva C asked:


I am starting my own business with a lunch truck, and when I went to ask the requirements for my permit they told me I needed a plan or design of the interior of the truck. I don’t know what type of person or architect do I need to make the design.

Lonnie

golfking100 asked:


I really love architecture but I don’t think I have it in me to be an architect. When it comes down to it I don’t think I have the patience and sensitivity to sit and design. BUT I do have high appriciation for design and I have a strong memory for design (as in the actual aptitude based on aptitude research). Anyways. I know I want to be in the industry in some way but I don’t know what other jobs are avaliable in architecture that will pay pretty well. Obviously there is drafting but that doesn’t pay that great as I understand. Could be wrong there. What jobs are out there and how do you enter the industry.

Julie

Asking For My Son: asked:


Which foreign language should my son take to prepare him to be a successful architect? He’s registering for his freshman courses in high school now. He needs to choose a language. His options are: Spanish, French, German, or Latin. He will be taking 3 years of whichever one he chooses.

Tracy

Lisa B asked:


We are considering doing a home addition & need the services of an architect or someone who can help us formulate our ideas. How do I find them? Is there an agency or society that residential architects belong to?

Caroline

Gen Wright asked:


Many years ago, when 3D technology was not readily available, architects, developers and real estate agents often encountered difficulty communicating their proyects and ideas. They relied on 2D drawings and images, largely ineffective and prone to cause misunderstandings. As a result, a lot of time is wasted in unnecessary communications to clear up such misunderstandings. But why is a 2D representation not an effective communication tool?

The problem with a 2D drawing is that it’s not a very good visual aid. In other words, it doesn’t really help the viewer in a way that closes the gap between visualization and reality. What one sees on a 2D image, and the concept that forms in the individual’s mind, can be very different from another viewer. So a lot of time and patience is required to clarify the concepts.

The marketing process usually works like this: The real estate agent first speaks to a potential buyer, and the buyer communicates his or her needs and wants to the agent. Assuming that the agent gets it right the first time round (which is unlikely), the agent then communicates those needs and wants to the architect. Even at this early stage, it can get rather confusing. Therefore, it is common for buyers to speak directly to architects to prevent miscommunication.

The architect then draws up some plans and proposes the plans to the buyer. The goal is to ultimately find a balance between what is needed, what is required, and the budget available. The proposed plans may require several rounds of modifications before anything can be confirmed.

As you can see, the above process can take month. It makes things worse if the architect and the buyer are living in different countries. That will make communications even more difficult. Fortunately, with the evolution of technology, 3D representations of the property can now be presented in digital format. When you have a 3D representation, everyone can be on the same page. There is no need for mental visualizations. Everything has taken form in the virtual world. 3D representations, as visual aids, are the most effective tool because the are the most accurate representations of reality. No other visual aid can achieve the same results.

Therefore, architects, real estate agents and developers often find 3D visualization software an indispensable marketing tool. It helps them shorten the selling and development cycle. If the buyer rejects a proposal or asks for some changes, a new proposal can be revised or created from scratch in a very short amount of time. With 3D visualization software, architects can now create image galleries of each and every room – the living room, thestudy room, master bedroom, etc. The buyer will also be able to review the 3D plans and if the images look appealing enough, the buyer may just sign on the dotted line.



Travis

sumeetha Gowda asked:


There are also individuals who are specialized only in residential design. Most often, these designers have less post-high school education, but can design home plans without working under a registered architect. A national organization called the American Institute of Building Design, or AIBD, offers certification in residential design, and by passing a set of comprehensive tests, a person can become certified in residential design. A residential home plan designer can also do small commercial design, but they are restricted on commercial designs by square footages requirements.

So which one do you choose to design your house plan? Well, that’s a tough one, but there are a few questions I’ve come up with that you can ask your potential home plan designer that might give you a better direction when choosing:

1. How long have you been designing homes? Make sure your home plan designer has ample experience designing unique house plans, especially in the style and size that you are planning to build.

2. How many residential house plans do you design each year? Make sure your home plan designer creates more than four or five house plans a year.

3. Can I see samples and photos of your house plan designs? Ask to see photos of home plans they’ve designed for others, and don’t just settle for one or two. Someone who specializes in house plan design will have plenty of samples for you to take a look at.

4. How do you charge for your house plan designs? Do they charge a percentage of the final building cost? Hourly? On a fixed fee? Make sure you are comfortable with the entire fee structure before you begin the design process so there will be no surprises at the end of the project.

In the end, your goal should be to find a house plan designer that you are compatible with in personality, budget and experience. You are building your dream home, and choosing the best home plan designer for the job is the first step in that process.



Vernon

Dom asked:


What should i major in during college? Can i major in business and then go on to architecture school? That way once I’ve been an architect for a few years in a company I might be able to start my own?

Kristen