Providing a general introduction and overview into the subject, and life as a student and professional.
From books that take you back to the basics to those pushing the boundaries of architectural illustration, we have compiled a comprehensive list…
Architects are well known for their innovative and artistic creativity in designing structures, but beyond that, what does a day in the life of an architect look like?
Contrary to popular belief, being an architect entails much more than simply creating beautiful designs…
…amidst the many technical drawings and 3D models, there is one tool that stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: the napkin sketch
Detail drawings provide a detailed description of the geometric form of an object’s part, such as a building, bridge, tunnel, machine…
Deciding which subjects to study in school can be challenging, especially if you want to keep your options open
While some argue that chemistry is an essential component of architectural design and construction, others contend that architecture can exist independently of chemistry
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…
Architecture combines both science and math with creative arts, and can be a challenging and fulfilling job for the right candidate…
The type of architect you are or want to be is generally a personal chose and one that…
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…
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…
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…
Why doesn’t the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall down? If you’ve ever seriously considered the answer to this you probably have enough interest in, and understanding of, physics to.…
In architecture, there are so many different roles and sub-roles that it can be hard to separate one from another. A particular area of confusion is interior architecture…
Many a potential architecture student has been put off by the mathematical component of the discipline. After all, if math classes give you a headache…
SketchUp has changed quite a bit in recent years, and it might be time to look again at this deceptively simple 3D modelling package…
You have probably heard people refer to ‘architectural designers’ – but what exactly are they? Do they do the same work as architects? Do they have the same qualifications?…
Architecture and interior design have a lot in common, though a day in the life of the average architect looks very different from that of the average interior designer…
If you’re thinking of studying architecture, you probably already know that you have many years of school and internships ahead of you. However…
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.
