There is a Google Chrome extension for just about anything you can think of, and many of them are helpful to designers whether you are a student or professional. Chrome extensions into your google browser to change its functionality to suit your needs better. Here are 5 of our favorite Chrome extensions that we think …
Many of us dream about working for powerhouse firms, designing high-profile award-winning projects, but who can blame us for what we have been shown in school and told to idolize? However, do you ever wonder why some might choose a smaller firm over big names like Gensler, SOM, BIG, or Perkins + Will? Fortunately, I’ve …
Small and Mighty! 5 Reasons to Consider Going to Small Firms! Read More »
We can all reminisce about that moment that made us realized, “I want to be an architect.” Although the reason itself can be vastly different from others, for example, I loved the idea of a home and had a weird fixation to HGTV. And while this might not be available to my international readers, but …
As we all know, architecture is a collaborative space combining multiple subjects to bring a project alive from conceptual design. That’s why architects often find themselves as the primary consultant for the client, effectively turning them into the point of contact for a variety of disciplines to coordinate and actualize projects. This can create an …
In a recent article, we shared that construction work is a great opportunity that can differentiate you from other candidates when you’re applying for grad school or a job, but what exactly are some key benefits to them? Besides having a guaranteed workout routine, you begin to understand how a building is designed, put together, …
Whether in personal matters or professional, it’s never a good feeling to get rejected. It can completely lower our confidence when we tried so hard to get into that one school or that one job. Still, I strongly believe that these moments can teach us important lessons that’ll help us reach somewhere even better in …
As many people know, presentations can be a battlefield pitting you against a room full of strangers or peers! Well, architecture students happen to be veterans when it comes to presentations, critiques, or “pin-ups,” but they all started somewhere. Students often find themselves trapped working long hours to make quality graphics and models but fall …
Presentations or Battlefield? Learn How To Survive Successfully! Read More »
If you aren’t familiar with or used Rhinoceros or Rhino before today, we will be sharing some tips to get you started right away! What exactly is Rhino? Rhino 3D is a commercial 3D computer modeling and computer-aided design program developed by Robert McNeel & Associates, a privately-held company in Seattle, that’s popular in school …
Many architecture students have come to know that “all-nighters” may be inevitable and end up disappearing from their circles for days. You usually hear, “Sorry, I’m in the studio.” This phrase is so often tossed around that non-architecture people can glimpse into one of the many facets of schools’ prevalent studio culture. What exactly is …
Today’s article was written by Mehmet Baççı. All images courtesy of Mehmet Baççı. In the early hours of the day, one’s eagerness to rush out of the house and hit the road to catch the train or flight to another city is an indescribable and exciting moment we can all relate to. Along the …
