As the semester is coming to an end, we started to reflect on our experiences from our first years all the way to our final semester and just started to think about all the crazy events and scenarios that challenged us to the point where we almost dropped out and the amazing moments that kept us going. We know architecture school is extremely hard and overwhelming. If you are in a situation right now where you are thinking about what you are even doing in architecture school - maybe listening to our stories can help you out.
In this episode, we wanted to let you know that you can make it in your program and that it's possible. Between the toxic professors, burnout, uninteresting projects, and losing passion for design, we’ve experienced each one throughout our five years.
Something that’s always bothered me about job searches is that it feels like I'm stuck in a toxic relationship. You’re putting so much effort into your crush, but they're just not giving. You send them a risky hire me please text, and they ghost you. And worst of all, you see everyone around you is going out on a date with their firms, and you can't even get a text back. You start to wonder, what's going on? What am I doing wrong? We were also in your shoes during our final semester of the year watching everyone getting snatched up and getting super stressed out on how to secure a job opportunity.Today, we will share our stories and experiences in dealing with these situations with you. So pull up linkedin, get your firm pick up lines ready, and let's get into it.
Architecture as we know it could COMPLETELY change.
Join our architecture podcast episode as we discuss the evolution of architecture and explore what would happen if the architecture industry transformed from service to product based. Inspired by The Business of Architecture Podcast, this week we navigate the challenges of AI, home-builder dominance, and the quest for accessible design. Can off-the-shelf solutions democratize architecture, or will architects face obsolescence? Tune in for a deep dive into the possible future of architecture.
It's no secret studio takes up a lot of time, and in this episode, we break down the methods and some tips we discovered that helped us strike a life/work balance and get some of that time back!
Need a mental recharge?
If you’re tired of doing your project and need to take a moment to rest your eyes, take a step away from your computer, or walk around and talk to people - that's exactly what Brain Break is.
Our latest brain break episode is focused on breaking those repetitive brain patterns and giving our mind the relaxation it deserves. Take a break from everything that's been occupying your thoughts and listen to our podcast. It is a principle we like to give ourselves and encourage others to do in studio to refresh our minds and prioritize our mental health. Don't wait – hit play, take a break, and let your mind unwind. Your mental well-being deserves this pause.
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The design process for architecture can become quite complicated and it's hard to know where to start. "What's a concept? What diagrams am I supposed to make? How many revisions should I make?" It can become overwhelming quickly, so we are here to lend some advice and offer our own individual process!
Architecture isn't always super glamorous (as I'm sure you've all heard before) and we talk about some of the mental challenges we have faced in school.
(Disclaimer, we are not medical professionals and this episode is purely conversational and should not be taken as medical advice - seek professionals if you need help: (1-877-726-4727) SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline
The Crit Room Podcast crew brings you the first instalment of a mini-series called Brain Break, meant to be shorter episodes where we just talk about anything that we would talk about in studio.
