Providing a general introduction and overview into the subject, and life as a student and professional.
Governed by a board of fifteen members, containing seven registered architects, and eight members of the public, one of the board’s principle duties is to protect the ‘Architect’ title…
With the world’s population rapidly increasing, the construction of tall buildings has become a necessity in order to achieve high-density development…
The type of architect you are or want to be is generally a personal chose and one that…
Although creating visually stunning buildings may be a part of an architect’s work, their responsibilities go much deeper. ..
We’ve curated a selection of our top recommended books for understanding the architectural design process…
Color in architecture refers to the intentional use of different hues, tones, and saturations of color to shape the visual and emotional experience of a space…
Architecture is a multifaceted profession that provides a full range of architectural services…
The elements of architecture form the fundamental building blocks that architectural design…
In this article we provide you with a breakdown on how to create a successful undergraduate architecture portfolio that gets you through the administration process and into architecture school!
Anyone who has gone through it knows that the process of designing an architectural project is mostly chaotic and non-linear…
…75 commonly used construction words, phrases, and acronyms!
Here we cover exactly what electrical floor plans are and discuss the different ways we can interpret and draw them…
In this article we breakdown our 12 favorite movies about architects …enjoy!
Whether you are an architect, an architectural student, or simply an enthusiast, architectural magazines
are still a great medium of information.
A construction drawing is an umbrella term for the technical drawings which provide graphic representation and guidelines for…
From conceptual sketches to flashy renders, one of an architects most aesthetically appeasing skills is their penmanship.
Whether famously drawn on the back of a napkin or later combined into a set of formal project documents, architectural elevation drawings play a vital role in a buildings design development, composition, and communication…
Architecture is a vast field with many disciplines coming together, and with many (many) books to choose from!
Deciding to completely change career to become an architect at 30 or 40 years of age, can be an incredibly daunting…
While predicting the future is impossible, the fate of the architect may not be…
Is it possible to become a qualified architect without going to architecture school?
SketchUp is everywhere. It’s the first piece of ‘architectural’ software most of us play with – though in fact it’s used by professionals who design all kinds of things…
Architects design buildings. Structural engineers design buildings. So what exactly is the difference? Which job is harder, and which one pays more? What are the other advantages and disadvantages…
Some buildings wear their geometry on their sleeves – the Great Pyramids, or pretty much anything by Frank Gehry for example, but geometry doesn’t usually shout so loudly…
Where to start Finding the right architectural school is in most circumstances the first and most important initial step towards being an architect, and given
Business travel sounds glamorous on paper. Flying first class. Finding the sign with your name on it at the arrivals gate. Being taken out to dinner in the best restaurants…
Starting architecture school can be a daunting prospect and none more so than also leaving home for the first time, to live on a campus
Famous architects yield influence, inspire their peers, shape the architecture of the world, and of course…
Providing a general introduction and overview into the subject, and life as a student and professional.
Study aid for both students and young architects, offering tutorials, tips, guides and resources.
Information and resources addressing the professional architectural environment and industry.
