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andy
Joined: 23 May 2004
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 Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 11:20 am Post subject: Advice?? |
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I am in a strange situation and I am wondering if there is anyone out there who can offer some advice. I am very interested in going back to school for architecture. I am 30 years old and I have had a successful career as an audio engingeer. However, as a result of many years of extreme computer use I developed a very bad case of Repetitve Strain Injury. Had surgeries, etc., nothing has worked. So now I am interested in starting a new career which does not involve many hours a day in front of a computer. What I am wondering is if there is still a place in the architecture world for people who draft by hand? Is it all CAD these days? Are there entry level jobs available for people other than CAD experts? Basically, is architecture a viable field for someone who is trying to avoid using computers? Thanks a lot.
-Andy |
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antomical gift
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 11:56 am Post subject: |
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| If you want to avoid the computer, architecture is not for you. You will be extremely limited if you cannot use CAD. If a firm still draws by hand, it is most likely run but some 70 year old that does colonial house additions all day long. Once you've been in architecture for a while a become more of a designer, you can get away from drafting all together but that is only after years of experience. If instead, you wish to teach or build your own small scale designs, I think you would be able to make it work. However, swinging a hammer will probably irritate the same injuries. Good luck. |
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andy
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| Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice. In terms of building small scale designs, is that an area that one could become specialized in? Do firms seek out exceptional model builders at an entry level? I realize that I am reaching, but I am somewhat desperate. So if anyone thinks there are entry level jobs available in the architecture industry(not teaching) that do not require the extensive use of CAD ot other type programs please chime in. Thanks again.
-Andy |
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antomical gift
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| My suggestion of building small scale designs was more of an alternative route than any mainstream way to make money. Few firms still build models regularly. More likely is that a firm will build a model for a particular project and will hire a couple summer interns for minimal pay (if any) or they hire a company that specializes in model building. To be a productive member of a firm directly out of school, you will need to be able to use the computer. Unless you steer yourself toward the business end of architecture ie marketing, development, there are few other choices. |
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jonasaberg
Joined: 21 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2004 3:59 am Post subject: IMO |
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You could start working for a firm that specialises in scale model building. But you have to realise that that is not architecture but rather model building. You do not design a building, you design a model.
Still, it´s great fun. If you are interested in scale model building you should go for it. If you´re more into designing buildings then I would say that building models is not for you. |
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nipesh
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| Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 1:50 am Post subject: |
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There are many ways, you can go for small scale designing or modelmaking but if you are still very much interested in architecture then dont let the spirit die out, you can still go without computers to a large extent only you have to work hard.....
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