Q&A - Part 2. Work, career, money.

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Part 2 of answering all your amazing questions! Thanks for the support :)
00:00 Intro
00:35 Would you ever want to practice architecture in a different country?
02:29 Rich and lonely or poor and happy?
02:42 As a non architect, what are the things I should know so that I'm not taken advantage of by an Architect?
06:08 Since getting fully qualified, has your role changed for the better or for worse?
07:36 Do you have any recommendations for a highschool student, things I could do now that could support the future?
08:23 How were you able to balance sleep, life and relationships, during architecture school?
10:43 How were you earning money during architecture school?
12:05 How was the process of paying back your debt after architecture school?
13:45 Book recommendation about construction drawings for a recent grad
14:30 How many projects do you work on as an architect?
15:31 What can architecture do to support BIPOC and women?
18:22 Anymore vlogs anytime soon & regular upload schedule?
19:22 How Canadian architecture compares to the rest of the world?
19:40 Are you going to work on international projects?
20:12 What's your favourite architecture place?
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@Sabot779 2 жыл бұрын

I am a middle schooler and aspiring architect. This channel has helped me grasp how the system works. Keep doing what your doing👍

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

You too 😊

@pgrpro5989 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keep updating this channel and giving useful advices to the newbies in architecture

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

you're so welcome :)

@anbrohi 2 жыл бұрын

So I think there is a uniqueness to your blog. You are very calm and very thoughtful when you do your blogs. keep it up. I have been to Vancouver many times and always stays around the coal harbor area. My wife went to UBC for about 4 months for a course on films and films distribution. we love the city.

@JandoMorales 2 жыл бұрын

Great to keep learning about you and your perspective. Thanks!

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

you're so welcome :)

@drewh9166 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just finding your channel great content! I think it is a great idea for every young architect to work at a small scrappy residential firm. I’ve been at one for a year and learned exponentially more than I did in a longer amount of time at a larger firm. I’ve submitted over 50 projects for permit and now finally feel I have a sense of the profession

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

That's the best way to learn!!

@1975KyleDavid Жыл бұрын

Getting a professional's perspective is very helpful in seeing what is to be expected. Thank you.

@veronicaalessandrello1022 Жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and exceptional professional. 🙏✨

@jonathanalvinrays..7070 2 жыл бұрын

I love your crisp and brief presentation.... God bless you dear.

@HilarionWon 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much. I love the presentation technique videos the most. I am stealing so much of your genius...thank you!

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

you're so welcome :)

@aldobhary173 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you are back

@lansonjones4809 Жыл бұрын

DamiLee , I am a licensed LA practicing in Houston Texas for over 40 years. I have owned my own Design/Build/Maintain firm for 30 of those years. I am involved with very high-end Residential/ Commercial type work. I have really enjoyed following your channel . I would also enjoy having a conversation with you as I believe I can Share some insight from a different perspective. All the best , Lanson B.Jones ASLA

@nullslwx 2 жыл бұрын

i work in IT but really relate to a lot of your experiences. especially wanting to work in different countries, different areas etc. while at the same time building a foundation in my local area. time is such a huge limitation you really have to learn how to manage what you want to achieve. :) good content keep it up

@hannesRSA 2 жыл бұрын

IT is the same everywhere.

@christophermoody1448 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video.

@puviyarasu_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel, Great content

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@henrikyang3799 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel! Been longing for videos more suited for architects ( cad tutorials excluded ) :) Move to sweden and work here!

@ganjacats 2 жыл бұрын

This queens channel will be huge within the next year i can just feel it, another great vid thank you!

@Atthetta 2 жыл бұрын

What a QT ...prettiest Architect I've ever seen

@nitinyadav3094 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that I found this channel.

@michaelbertaux7389 2 жыл бұрын

Love your vids.......you have a really cool voice. If not an architect, you would have been a cool late-night DJ on a jazz radio station.

@user-yw5lz2mr7k 2 жыл бұрын

discovered your channel few days ago and I'm obssess!!

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!

@quentin09z 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! I would love to see twinmotion content on the Mac M1. I'm an interior designer and I just receive the 24' iMac :)

@VRShanghainese 2 жыл бұрын

You welcome friend❤️❤️❤️have a good day😄😄😄

@lionmotosato9745 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@georgepell2282 Жыл бұрын

lam not an architect but iam in construction as a tile setter and your channel has a lot of good ideas for life in general.

@revuego9853 2 жыл бұрын

Just hopped on KZfaq and I am early it seems

@jacobmorres9817 2 жыл бұрын

This channels actually good

@suprememaster1951 2 жыл бұрын

I just love to watch you talk, although I have no idea what you are talking about most of the time. ;3

@hunterxhunter9997 2 жыл бұрын

Beutiful content + nice montage > 0

@bubbathelo6072 2 жыл бұрын

To elaborate on the building code and a few points, Dami is correct... However! There are occasions where an architect (or other design officials) will not fight the city as they know the battle could be lengthy and fruitless, in my case I fought the city for two years (I won eventually) but time spent vs sacrifices made, makes it questionable if it was worth it. Also not all ACP (Acoustic ceiling panels) are expensive you can get the acoustic insulation cheaply, the fancy tiles are expensive. You can meet your minimums and still use tiles but maybe not the ones the artsy Corbusier wannabe designer likes. A small elaboration so all of the non architectural people don't think that all ACPs are bad and expensive.

@thattannerguy856 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you laugh at yourself sometimes. I do that all the time lol

@adrianwongmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Love your lighting setup. What are you using?

@user-kn1mx9yp7z 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@shalomnoowe8199 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I wanted to know you're insight on landscape architecture 🤔

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

Next q&a!!

@aweirdguy9785 Жыл бұрын

your*

@vikvc 2 жыл бұрын

I work in a more industrial design environment (HVAC for paper machines) but really enjoy your content. Maybe I should've studied architecture lol.

@ajmlmac6590 2 жыл бұрын

Mehendi design in your hand was pretty🌹

@madanikadasari984 2 жыл бұрын

Mam your videos are so informative and good..!! 😄🤩😘

@theJersonMartinez 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m a new subscriber, and… dang… You’re so beautiful!!! 💓

@jumpstart55million 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking. How old are you? You seem very mature and young at the same time. Awesome video's btw. As a novelist/screenwriter I find your content to be extremely beneficial to me as a Creator. You should consider writing a book on the creative process, You have a great mind in regards to the mechanics of creativity. Keep up the great work..👍

@matrixghost 2 жыл бұрын

I think im falling in love 😩

@betterarchitects 2 жыл бұрын

13:22 You get paid overtime!? And even time and a half!? That's a sign of architecture firms who has it together. (or maybe government mandate) I have not heard of architectural firms, at least not in my circle in the states, get paid for overtime. I've been in offices where we have to work overtime on short notice, sometimes on the weekends, in offices where overtime is so normal that office hours basically goes from 10-11AM to 10-11PM. smh... Great video! I can relate to much of that!

@yuliuswerry 2 жыл бұрын

yey

@adrianguardiola9837 2 жыл бұрын

How old are you? You look very young to be a licensed architect. I’m going to architecture school this spring so excited!!

@jerryl.7286 2 жыл бұрын

It is kind of cute that when you checkout the other video you always point right corner of the video lol

@iigxbby1805 2 жыл бұрын

As a 13-year-old really wanting to be an architect the programs are more expensive than I thought and I feel now I won't be prepared for when I go to college I am doomed :(.

@TheSoulCrisis 2 жыл бұрын

The issue you spoke on about working moms, tech industry has had that issue for decades now too. Why people kept asking how come so little women in tech.

@qurratulainimran9390 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DamiLee I love your personality I can say that you look perfect for this firm truly, I am from Asia it's my dream. To be an architect bit in my country architecture is not really given separate importance but this doesn't decrease my live for it so please tell me are there future opportunities in the world for architects? Its worth it ? Waiting for your kind reply 🥰

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

yes I think there's lots of future opportunities for architects :)

@jmancini8100 2 жыл бұрын

What made you choose architecture over any other career path?

@davidelliott1123 Жыл бұрын

😊

@SirMardog 2 жыл бұрын

Hey some some cinematographer tips, increase your lens f-stop to get a sharper image. I will help use to see all of your face in-focus.

@HertsTamukwo 2 жыл бұрын

salut, j'aime bien tes vidéos et ton style. ton style semble minimalistement chic. Might I know what is you mic ? i find it really beautiful.

@ForwardGuidance 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's what Jordan B. Peterson says, women have only so much time to do certain things if they want to experience motherhood and all that goes with it. There is only so much time available in life and having kids early isn't the only one, it is also more wise to get an education early too, it is better to start saving money/investing early, but these other things aren't as gender specific as motherhood. Good luck in your life journey. I learned how to speak Korean near fluently while doing an internship there about 10 years ago.

@tomhoang7195 2 жыл бұрын

I need to visit Venice.

@ciscocastillo26 2 жыл бұрын

I went to school for architecture and changed majors even tho I needed one more studio to get my degree , I am back in architecture and thinking about finishing my degree any tips? especially for being many years since I drawn anything

@kweenzfinest3 2 жыл бұрын

You’re gorgeous Dami 😘

@darkryst8073 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question that I can't get answers to it, I'm an architecture visualization freelancer and I've always wanted to know how professional firms or other freelancers in Canada/USA put their prices, I got confused so many times, sometimes I feel I'm underpricing my jobs and not getting paid what I should be getting paid and sometimes it's the opposite which is super confusing. How would you calculate the prices fairly ? Does it work by picture/render ? what if you use an engine (unreal/lumion/enscape...etc) does it change ? If anyone has ideas/knowledge please reply to this comment, Thank you 😇

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

it really depends on your skill, quality of drawings, and service. hard to give you a price, I've seen range from $150- $1500 per rendering

@darkryst8073 2 жыл бұрын

@@DamiLeeArch Thank you for the reply, really appreciate it 🙏

@anettvarga6774 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dami, I am studying in uk and I am a second year architecture student. I just wanted to say I really like your videos and I am soo happy that u gonna do more videos. I am also working part time every day 3 hr and while I am working I am listening to you. I would like to have also a question. What is the fastest way to get a job after graduation? I mean outside of university I am doing nothing what is related to architecture..Do you think this could have an impact on me when I will apply for my first job? I am a little bit stressed about this. Thanks Anett

@darkryst8073 2 жыл бұрын

By experience, what I can tell you is that the day you will join a firm you'll understand that university is the university and a job is a job. what you study in architecture universities is more of the fun part, doing an exercise with a problem and finding solutions, in general designing. In a firm that's not just that and when you'll start you gonna probably do the boring part. also 70% of the time you're gonna learn new things about how the firm works and how actual architecture is outside of school. Don't be stressed we all crossed that somehow first 15 days it's tough than you get used to everything and you'll manage to adapt and learn. Good luck o/

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

Start preparing your portfolio now so that when it's time for you to start applying, you're ready. If you don't know already, learn programs like Revit, Archicad or Vectorworks (check out job boards in your city and see what the most programs are) and try to do a project in one of the softwares and include that in your portfolio. Apply in april of the year you plan to start working, so you can be a little ahead of other people. Good luck :)

@Sauce-ke 2 жыл бұрын

I'm inlove now

@greham 11 ай бұрын

I wonder if you have ever worked with Service Designers? It seems that more and more urbanism and policy making projects includes or are led by Service Designers.

@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE 2 жыл бұрын

I just subbed cause your pretty.

@Tamerleine 2 жыл бұрын

I subbed cuz you're wholesomely beautiful ♥️

@this.is.rei_ 2 жыл бұрын

I'M EARLY

@afolabivictor5332 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dami I have been watching your video lately and they have been inspiring I'm a student Architect in Nigeria and here the educational system is not touching the important parts of design can you suggest materials and courses that can help me design better particularly merging a multi storey car park with an hotel .I was faced with this problem and I will love to design greatly

@lionmotosato9745 2 жыл бұрын

💘💘💘💘

@LocoEvents 2 жыл бұрын

A question: How come that it's not possible to get to the buildingcode as a citizen ? In Denmark and the rest of scandinavia, everybody has access to basic buildingcode and law. :)

@somber_soul 2 жыл бұрын

You can get access no problem, it's understanding that counts.

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

building code is free and accessible online to anyone, but understanding / deciphering it is almost impossible for someone without some education in code. My dream is for someone to develop an app that can give everyone easy access to this.

@LocoEvents 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, interesting. I do understand that it's not possible to understand everything. But for an example building a house is easy to understand. But getting a permit, you still need an engineer to calculate a lot of things that a citizen cant. But the citizen do know what is needed for the permitt. We do have strict rules here and easy to read the codes and understand. I would love to talk more. This is an interrestung topic.

@akshaydalvi1534 2 жыл бұрын

Getting lost in the city🤩

@lionmotosato9745 2 жыл бұрын

💍

@randellkim2230 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dami, what I'm looking at you for is my company has nothing to do with architecture. We work with governments, manufacturing, inventions etc. I need a good smart talker, and to see the big picture. I think you may be the person I need. I think everybody would agree. Oh are you married? Because you were talking about having a family in the future.

@canaldomira4760 2 жыл бұрын

Hia Dami, I know you kinda talked about this in the video but how is the landscape for architects to work abroad, are there reasonable opportunities or you are pretty much tied to the country you got your degree in? I'm only asking because I'm from Portugal and wages aren't very good here.

@jonathanalvinrays..7070 2 жыл бұрын

Go to Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia, USA, Canada, UAE.... They have the wealth to afford such aesthetic stuffs. Go there..

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you're tied to the country you went to school in, but once you get your license, you will be more tied to the place where you got licensed (because license procedure is based on local code / building standards)

@shooter0404 2 жыл бұрын

Late question: is it true that Canadians drink milk from a bag (rather than a gallon jug or carton for example)?

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

no 😂

@Daniel-tx2vt 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use notion for organizing your tasks?

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

yep!

@haitham1789 2 жыл бұрын

I just graduated from architectural Technology, i am thinking of getting a job immediatly , Can u give some advice, i really want to be Free, i want to work But i dont want it to be limited, i wanna go whenever i wanna go

@pjninja9546 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why mandates to place women in organisations aren't worded more generally. Like when you say that a minumum of 50% must be women, you can have 100% women and still be considered fair because it met the criteria of a 50% minimum. They should word it like "the council shall be made up of an equal number of men and women" - so you automatically cover all angles without advantaging or disadvantaging either group.

@maryamjama7537 2 жыл бұрын

My country is not regonize international and i am an architect student i read about an article the other day that i need an international certificate to be an architect is that correct and does master or degree matter?

@zongxina1817 2 жыл бұрын

Palestine?

@DeBuDDi 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful dami

@bluebird9097 2 жыл бұрын

@distinctdim 2 жыл бұрын

Where was the talk about money?

@zomalfa4363 2 жыл бұрын

Do architects still draw on paper?

@DamiLeeArch 2 жыл бұрын

Yepp at our office we still draw because it's the fastest way to communicate ideas 😊

@zomalfa4363 2 жыл бұрын

@@DamiLeeArch I remember a kid at my college who was in some kind of architect discipline and he was telling me actual drawing with paper and pencil is no more. Still, if I was in that field I'd want to perfect my drawing skills, I mean if you see creativity as instrumental to the field then you'd have to encourage it by things like that. And anyway, anyone whose read the Fountain Head and is in the architect world without ever knowing a drawing room is gonna feel very inadequate.

@GrEaTDemOnBlade 2 жыл бұрын

Just came to say you have such a beautiful face!

@StoneNayoung 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Asian Canadian, it warms my heart to see fellow Asian architects! Especially Asian women in such a cisgendered white dominated industry (: