Have you ever wonder what other careers you can pursue with a degree in architecture? We can often feel a societal weight to stay in our field of studies, but I can assure you that’s not the case. I think it’s safe to say that life will close and open doors that lead us to …
Whether you are a professional, recent graduate, or student, we all have to decide which architecture firm to work for. There are endless amounts of firms and things to look out for when selecting a workplace. Now the list can vary for individuals, but here are a few things we consider when choosing what firm …
Since the pandemic has transitioned to mostly an online platform, let’s talking about online portfolios too. Now online portfolios have been on the rise for years, and an extremely convenient way to showcase your work as well as share with others. There are numerous websites to share your portfolio on, each with their own characteristics …
With today’s sophisticated modeling software, physical model making is a rarity. Digital modeling is faster and easier to manipulate, so why bother spending hours making physical models? Here are a few reasons why we think architects should continue with traditional model making. 1. Flexibility The beauty of physical models is that it can be as …
With today’s increasing demand for sophisticated realistic rendering, it’s important to remember the root of architectural communication – hand sketching. Why? Computers have a lot of capabilities with regards to architecture, however, there are a handful of situations that sketching may be better! Although the list can be larger, we came up with 3 reasons that drawing …
We all know that architects have various skills depending on their interest in the design world. Whether skills in software or design, the list can go on but rarely do they talk about these three. Here at ArchiHacks, we think these are non-negotiable skills for any great architect. 1. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution …
Architecture school is the first step on your journey to becoming an architect! There are many things to consider when choosing schools to apply to. Here are a 7 things you need to look out for when applying to architecture school. Just like any other university, there are various factors to consider that depend on …
As the holidays come around, we are bombarded with advertisements to get the perfect gift for your friends and family, but are you confused about what gift an architect would like? Unfortunately, we aren’t sure either, but we do have a few ideas that might help you find the perfect gift for the architect in …
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The holiday season is approaching, so we have compiled a list of gift ideas for the architect in your life. We know budget is subjective so please stay within your means when shopping for your loved ones (or yourself)! Keep scrolling to see our list! Fine line pens A designer can never have too many …
With the ongoing pandemic, it’s been a while since we were able to travel! Too bad it can’t stop us from dreaming about where to go next when the world opens up. We read an older article, “The World’s 20 Best Cities for Architecture Lovers” written by Benita Hussain and Caitlin Morton. While everyone knows …
