can I be an architect even though I don't know how to draw and not creative?

@@denoakamoneyman4018 Do you have ability to draw ? Are you creative ?

@@akazumichacha414 I'm sorry but you can't. This is the point of architecture, to be creative and express it with drawing

それほただ素晴らしです💘おｋ部よう。ty however you have to be the best architect on Earth's thugs used working very top designer ty . maybe LoL 😂 okay ty.

damilee i want to be an architecture i need your help am a student in the university of the gambia

Just did a mid review and I felt that on another level

Hahaha 😂 maybe you can even Airbnb it during deadlines

Omg I'm in first year and I can already relate to this 😫

And all the money saved by not going on dates or having enough time to invest in meaningful relationships.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I sleep at my desk need a more comfortable chair and alarm

All really great points. I think these will give you confidence to do well in other aspects of life as well, at least it has for me.

Hello , is it really that time consuming? I don’t want to spend most of my life working😅

Hey Richard, I’m going to college next year and I am thinking of taking architecture based on your experience how much mathematics and calculating is involved

@@axvm3622 architects mostly use high school math, we used to joke that engineering calculators had lots of complex functions, but that architectural calculators only needed 4 basics- add, subtract, multiply, divide. If you got through HS you can do architectural math. We need to understand basic engineering but more in the sense of relationships than in terms of detailed calculations, at least for anything more than small structures. The design decisions you make have structural implications- length of span vs depth of structure, walls to provide bracing, etc. we do lots of simple calculations for things like zoning coverage, exit requirements, hvac volume, etc but no calculus or complex math generally. The main skills for success ( and enjoyment) in architecture, I think, are curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to sort and organize various factors at the same time with an interest in art and design. You don’t have to have inherent art and drawing skill or complex math ability, those are less important than the ability to think about options and trade- offs in parallel. For example: client wants view of lake, design-wise I am thinking I want a square window 9x9, but large opening size needs deeper beam or inserted steel above, but code requires tempered glass if window sill ht is less than x”, but tempered glass is not available in large sizes and is more expensive, but large window is harder to build, but energy code requires insulated glass..so you can see each decision has different effects. The architect is the one who chooses a path through this process, and then communicates and sells it to other stakeholders. So you need analytical thinking and communication skills, written and face to face, more than just the ability to draw an artistic picture of the result or the math to calculate beam size options. Good luck!

will u make alot of money and will u get to sleep?

I wouldn't recommend marrying a doctor since you barely have time to spend with them! Unless you're in the marriage for the money Oof 😂

@Andreia Fernandes hahah maybe a plastic surgeon would be a better choice then?

hahah you boiled it down to the bare essence. Also, add: 5. be a good communicator

This killed me.

bruh i thought you were being serious 😂

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Haha too accurate

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HAHAH! No it's not really a trap..! More like an elaborate maze 😂

DamiLee yeah I started enjoying it 😂❤️

@@DamiLeeArch A labyrinth, if I may say. ⚆ _ ⚆

@@DamiLeeArch I think the thumbnail almost put me off.. 👀🤣

Hamed ina mdrsa nta al3ayl

same here and now I'm so confused what should i do??😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Same thing with me

@@gl5850 me tooo, glad to know there are students that can relate 😅

Ngl same 😥

Hello me too😀🤟

The last one, especially. I think there are other fields where you could do creative problem solving but when I think about starting construction, seeing the thing come to life, it makes the pain worth it for me. That's also why I don't think I could ever only work on massive projects or masterplans.

I dont find my bank account very rewarding tho. compared to my lawyer friends who do the same hours. :/

This is exactly what I want.

What kind of stuff do you problem solve?

you know, in school, no one, even the professor wanted to use the phase "problem solving" in designing architecture. I have seen some students suffer quite a lot on the creating side. Something they just don't get it, like creating form, competition....etc all those artistic side of things. But when they got a job at SOM, HOK, they embracing that problem solving altitude and thrive in professional field. However, at the same time, those student had a great creative success in school are having such a rough time in the office. it is really a profession that one gotta embrace all skills

Same here, I hope that i'll be able to become better communicating with others.

I'm happy to see that, that's the thing you're taking away from this video and you're absolutely right. I think one of the things that's really lost in architecture schools is collaboration / communication. If you can start working on those skills now, it will open many doors for you.

Me too, I'm extremely introverted.

Minor in mass communication guys or photography. You be more outspoken since they also need you to do presentation. I.e in mass comm theres public speaking course. Good luck

Ikr

Thank you! I hope students will be able to take these things into consideration before jumping into architecture. I also had many people telling me that getting licensed "isn't worth it" and unfortunately it is a common sentiment that seems to get passed around.

@@DamiLeeArch Is it worth it though?

Hi sir!, will you mind u be of help to me and guide me through my dream in Architural engineering? I am an immigrants that just came to the state with a high school diploma hopping to work and sponsor my self in Architural engineering. What advice do you have for me sir? Will be glad to hear your respond

how much time it takes to settle in life, for an architect..?? after graduation..!

Getting licensed, at least in the US, is primarily about liability. Technically you can't call yourself an "architect" without getting licensed and there have been people who have suffered legal penalties for doing so. To note in the vide you mention that most cities would like a certified professional for the US anything beyond a single family house you need a registered architect to sign the drawings. For most firms though only the principal signs the drawings so you can have licensed architects on staff. Whether a client though is willing to pay for the time of a work done by a licensed architect who isn't signing the drawings though is a matter of negotiation. Also while licensure protects you from liabilities it also opens you up to other liabilities as signing the drawings mean you take responsibility for everything on them. One joke my partner and I had when we go licensesd was "Now we can get sued."

That's such great advice and something I've been thinking about a lot lately.

yea the most difficult thing for that is acquire work... you also don't learn that in school... and also not in the office...because mostly it's the bosses job.

Is it too late for let's say a 40yo to study Architecture?

@@bendedstraw4294 Absolutely not late. Age only defines how long you've lived and shold never limit your experience

@@TheWinterShade tnx bro!

congrats tho!

same

How is it going?

@@danielreid3363 I'm doing good and enjoying it 😊

How's it going after 4 months??

Yes that's true! I have a few friends who work in the film industry now.

That's relieving to read, cause I see myself in film industry but no one at my school talks about that and I started thinking it could be impossible, so thank you

yep! I am in 3D modeling and want to learn architectural modeling and BIM engineering so I have a higher knowledge of architectural design and construction for future job seeking.

@@DamiLeeArch How did your friends end up in the film industry? :)

I left to become a Graphics designer. They say artists are poor. Bruh you don't know what it's like to be an Architect lmao jk

😂sleepless nights are coming when you take architecture

Lol so true. In school I stayed up for 35 hours on my last project. Then slept over 12 hours.

Dude are you just copying my life lol

Does she still do this?

I do that normally, but then stopped because i got sent to the ER because i got paralyzed and almost passed out.

Athens what a beautiful city! I have been there a long time ago and visited this little square, with a small stone church in the centre, (with beautiful music by this man playing the guitar), and is one of the places that inspired me to go into architecture 😊 wow thanks for taking me back to that wonderful memory!!

Φίλη / φίλε μαζί σου

Just like athena

But I love Greece architecture!

@@mehmeh9376 the neoclassical Greek architecture is majestic and it would be wonderful to see every building in that style. Despite the fact that it is very difficult planning the restoration process etc.

Hahah the algorithm knows what you want 😁

What!!! That's a crazy opportunity. Push through and make it happen at all costs. Record the process. It will be great experience and and amazing portfolio piece. The idea of getting things built is like a drug for me. Even if I'm down, when I think about hitting the ground and seeing the sketch come to life, it's too hard to turn down. I hope you pull through! Keep me updated!

that's an interesting distinction. Which one are you?

HEY!! i'm in it with you!! Also 3rd year, questioning life (sad ha-ha)

@@annakurse2650 Lol good luck to you!

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Architecture is like all to most our professional jobs/careers in America.... If we are working just to make money, life and projects lose there fun. If the goal is to be in the Rat Race, then just chase the money, why compete against the 'jealous' world in a career (its annoying and conforming)... Eventually you can only be own boss, to get things done right and avoid unreliable people around you.

I'm in accounting now and thinking of switching to architecture now that I'm 34 years old. Watching all these videos if it's even worth exploring career changes

idk where u live, but the ratio for the Architecture course in my university is like 30 women per man

@@Vinicius-zu3nx she did say, 50 years old. So places, culture, and people also evolve with time. My older female professors, also used to tell us how male-dominated architecture was in their time, so I guess it makes sense. During present-time though, since architecture and design favors multi-tasking, collaborations, team play, etc. I think these are skillsets women have natural affinity with, and it makes sense that women are more than capable of being designers. Proud of you Dami!

Do it now! Why not?

@@bhudzieeeeeI’m thinking of it too at 29 🎉 let’s do it! We’re all so young

Yeah totally agree. It's sad. But I think (hope) it's changing slowly.

Hi! That's so good to hear 😁 Don't listen to those negative nancies - architecture school is one of the most incredible experiences you will have in your life!

How is it going now?

@@SquidCena it’s going relatively well. There are a lot of sleepless nights but not as many as led to think. Most of the profs are good want the best for me and the other students are like a family to me. There are times when I do want to give up and do CS or something but sitting back after my review and looking at my and my friends work is so powerful and a beautiful.

@@thearchitect1601 heyy please am stucked would mind helping me

@@mcanki8870 I will try my best! What do u need help with?

What country are you in?

Hi! I'm from Philippines. Dont take archi in third world countries, I guess hahahah

@@musicmikeish countries with lower economy

@@musicmikeish Neutral when the cold war happened.

@@cee8226 I'm Filipino too so point taken.

I want to be an architect, I would like to hear more of your stories. I’m also from the Philippines

I wanted to be an animator too sadly no course like that is near me so im gonna need to stick to architechture because its the only course nearest to what i love

Can i become UX architect with a bachelors in architecture? What skill set is required for that job?

It will get better 🥲

This year as a first year architecture student is depressing af.

@@lobnagouda6710 amen goodbye good mental health

Thank YOU for the kind words. 😊

No problem 😊

You're so welcome! 😆

Landscape architects share similar complexities as building architects but in lesser degrees because of the scale/scope of the work, depending on the project types. Definitely worth trying if you are interested in shaping the way a space ages together.

That's a really cool journey. I feel like I at some point wanted to take all those paths you took but never went through with any of them. I am happy where I am now but I wonder what kind of path it would have took me!!

@@DamiLeeArch Congrats on your success! Never too late if you ever want to change paths :)

That's so awesome! Landscape architecture is a great career path. There seems to be two diverging responses to this video - dread vs. excitement ^^. Glad you're on the latter side haha!!!

Let's get that 80% to 100% 😈

Same... Im in technical high school and i have to choose my major by tommorrow .. in stressed shhsghsvdyzbvs

@@randomperson-de1rs good luck 🍀

@@randomperson-de1rs what happened?

Same. I wish you well.

getting a head start!!! 👍

literally same T-T

Sameee

lmao while me watching this on my last year

This worries me a lot I’m in the same spot. I think the best thing is to have other things going on and then you can potentially getting into property development. Work for yourself. The firms are done out

Hey thank you so much! Haha yes it is quite challenging at times, but all three aspects align and feed into each other, which makes things more interesting for me 😊

Concurred. An chemical engineer who always wondering the unchosen path. You are a great narrator with great mindset which I can learn from,even not as an architect.

Thank you so much 😊🙏

How to become a software architect? Should i choose computer science engineering or b arch?

​​@@_._illuminati_._._ you should go for computer science engineering because software architecture is a different field all together

Hahah KZfaq knows exactly what you need. 😂

You're totally welcome 😊

Hahah no problem! I don't know why they make you do that in highschool.. all the amazing things that happen in life seem to be NOT planned.. it definitely helps to have some what of a direction though 😊 i hope you don't follow your parent's dreams but end up making your own 😊

MY PARENTS ALSO WANT ME TO BE A DENTIST BUT I WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT TOO

@@catherinechen7085 Girl- wth were meant to be sisters

@@catherinechen7085 I just noticed your a moa.........................

It's like that for me too. I want to become a successful architect in the future (dreams) and have my own company. I'm still at highschool (graduating this year if everything's ok) and my family is telling me to study for dentist or doctor (it requires very high grades tho). Now I'm doing some research about architecture career and most are saying negative things. I'm very confused. Honestly I can't imagine myself doing anything else because I just don't have the passion for being a doctor nor anything else but architecture. But everything's not what it seems like from afar and I'm scared if I regret the decision in the future.

Hi Yean, no problem! Working in the field is challenging but also fun in a different way than school. I was also struggling a lot in my third year, but eventually as you get more experience, you will gain more knowledge and confidence!! 😊

Thanks so much for the encouragement :)

I'm interested in architectural technology since it looks like in demand now. I've diploma architecture but just wondering how the course work will be like? Since I'm not planning to take the AR license, I wanted to explore both design and technical world.

Thank you!! Yes me too, I'm just trying to inform the younger generation before they fall into the same trap as us 😆

Thank you so much! Do you mean the animator dami lee?

Hi Dami, Thanks for your transparency and honesty - this makes me want to pursue architecture, even more. The grind is real when it comes to business and I find the adrenaline rush quite something to keep me on my toes. Great content, keep them coming!

as an architect student during covid I must say, it doesn't work from home. More grind and less of what makes it a community and a place to wanna go to.

@@enricoengelbrecht1351 Thank you Enrico! Yes the grind is real but if you want to become good at something, what isn't?! We need more business minded people in architecture so I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge 😁

@@andresperez-mu8nk Yeah I can't imagine going to architecture school without actually being there 😪 i hope things will get back to normal soon. Hope you can stay positive and try to sharpen your skills in the meantime 😊

Hi Dami, really liked the video! Do you think it’s too late for someone to start architecture at 29?

Thank you 😊

ohh interesting! I think it's the same in many parts of europe too, for eg. italy / spain. I heard that it makes it very competitive though, because there are a lot of architects!

we need to work to change the industry from within :)

Would you say you enjoy doing your job even tho the salary is not high?

@@danielap3190 I ended up quitting and leaving the industry actually

@@NOLZPOKER out of genuine curiosity, what are you doing now with your architecture degree? I’m a student and not sure if I should continue this path and what will happen next.

@@sheepsong5681as this was 7 months ago, i don’t know if it will be any help to you. but i saw a comment earlier of someone who ended up leaving the architecture industry and this is what he said: (@patrickleong8374) I left architecture in the 90's after 4 years in the practice. Over the next 30 years, these are all the different jobs I've had while leveraging my design and presentation skills: 3D modeler/Animator, Accident forensic reconstructor, Multimedia/Web designer, Art Director, Creative Director and now UX Architect in the IT industry. Funny thing is I get to use the title Architect now even though I never completed my AIA/ NAAB certification process. Compared to architecture, my jobs had progressively consumed fewer working hours while my compensation growth was inversely proportional (commensurate with equivalent architectural seniority level); and I still get the same satisfaction from the practice of design. In the digital world, you usually get to see the fruits of your design labor within weeks or months, not years. Your 5/6 year investment in the professional degree may still be valuable other career paths that provide fairer compensations.

I'm deciding my career and I've got no idea what to do.. So, I started looking into architecture. I'm pretty confused. All of the things in the video did sound like a lot of hard work but why exactly are so many people saying that they switched careers or became a youtuber and stuff? What was so bad?

@@aarushigarg7318 I’m in the exact same spot as you. Just trying to figure things out. Plus, I’m getting the feeling that most careers are overworked and underpaid. What else could make people leave???

@@ThatsShowbizBabyy guysss I feel the exact same way :( I don't know what to do with my life anymore

@@akanecollazo6244 It sucks feeling so stuck especially when it feels like everyone else has it all figured out. I wish the best to you. Everything will be okay

@@ThatsShowbizBabyy help.. I'm in first semester of Archi at uni and I wanna get out of here 😭😭

I never realized that I move my hands in a weird way.. so many comments about my hands LOL

and the main obstacle (here in the UK) is the planning system. Local government employees who have the power to stop you building anything and yet have no knowledge of, or interest in architecture.

Hi Amanda! Yes it's frustrating. I think the tricky thing that has led to the disconnect is that many professors who teach in schools and have tenure are not practicing architects. They bring a lot of value to the field but i do wish there was a bit more balance. One of the courses that have been incredibly helpful for me was a course run by a prof who was simultaneously running his own firm, so if you have a course or an elective that talks about the practice or profession, I would try to take that. Good luck 😊

Thank you for the great advice!!! Yes I 100% agree. We are so used to designing buildings that we sometimes forget to think ahead and design our careers 😆 but what do you mean by "firm types: strong idea, strong delivery; strong services??"

@@DamiLeeArch there were a number of marketing gurus inThe 1970s. One of them defined firm types snd their required marketing strategies. Strong idea firms do not need to chase work ; it comes to them. Typically these are design firms. Louis Kahn is a good example of a strong idea firm. Strong delivery firms get jobs done quickly and thoroughly. Again some of my references are old but Emery Roth in NYC in the 1950s delivered office buildings of uninspired design but suddenly with high quality working g drawings. Strong service firms are focused on client needs and understand their client and their marketing sector. The firms’s design may not be the best nor the quality and the speed of their working drawings may not be the best but the clients come back to them over and over because they understand their clients and their needs. These firms are often marketing segment leaders or have built enduring relations with organizations or people who hire architects within the organization. Some firms are hybrids. Or apparent hybrids. I consult to one firm that sells itself to developers as high design firm but for low fees ( strong service) and always says yes to the developers ( strong service) ; so the developers feel that they are getting high design for low fees and without design push back. It is an effective strategy. Hope this explains the concept.

@@borromine wow recently I've been thinking about the difference btw different firms I've worked at, but distilling it down into these three categories really clarifies things. I think most firms I've worked for are in the latter two, strong delivery and strong service. Not saying that they didn't do good designs, but most of them pride themselves in their pragmatic / contextual approach to design, which may be a characteristic that's particular to Canadian architects. Also, a lot of firms these days have multiple project architects and have a collaborative approach to design, and seem to be moving away from the figurehead model where the client hire you because they like your design / style. I feel like it makes it harder to distinguish yourself based on service / delivery, but I wonder if this is a trend for the future. Definitely worth talking about, especially since it relates to the profitability and working environment of the firm. Thank you for the suggestion!

Yes I agree with you 100%! There's a lot of toxic ideas in architecture that needs to be DONE. WITH. I do think that at its core though, it's a very cool job and I personally find a lot of satisfaction in it, enough to make me forget the other stuff. Maybe people like me are a part of the problem 😆

Well, in universities in Switzerland it's mainly about focus on enviroment, but also laws and lots and lots of permits. It's an entire war of getting your permits from thousands of fields, like ecology, clients etc. I think architecture somewhere else is 100 times easier.

I'm not familiar with any good online content on construction methods but Construction Illustrated by Francis ching is simple and thorough. (Plz share here if you find any!) For information about the field, have you heard of the young architect podcast? Michael riacica does a great job interviewing mostly younger architects shedding some light on their career journey. Thanks for your support!!

Hello from vancouver!

Honestly The Sims can be really helpful in showing you the functionality of the space. Doors not opening enough in bathrooms and awkward pathing is hella exposed with Sims stomping around

@@EllieofAzeroth This is so true

Hahah yeah tell me about it. The romanticization of architects in mass media is UNREAL! I will never be able to enjoy a movie with architects in it. I wish schools taught more about the day to day aspects of being an architect because I think putting together details or doing coordination can be really fun, just not if students come out of school expecting something completely different. There just needs to be more education about architecture in general. Anyways, thanks for joining me!! Looking forward to more long comments ^^

Wow thank you!!!!!! Just trying to pump out good content that people will find useful 😁

Think again.

Same :(

same

Same :(

Apparently it's called the 'Type B' kind of fun... where it's torturous in the process but fun when you look back on it? 😁

You aren't alone in your thoughts!!

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