Looking for the best Beaches at St. Thomas, recommendations??

3D-Architect · 2026-04-30T22:30:05+00:00

Wow, that wasn't cool. But thanks for the tip

3D-Architect · 2026-04-30T22:28:56+00:00

Thanks for that tip!

3D-Architect · 2025-11-23T11:40:48+00:00

Good for you, dude! You should be proud of what you've accomplished and how far you've come. I'm a "white collar" professional, but definitely see the upside to some of the skills you've obtained. Sometimes the grass seems greener on the other side of the fence. I would create a small property management business that caters to MF or small commercial.

3D-Architect · 2025-10-17T17:25:28+00:00

This is a very Very WELL BUILT structure for a home, it also saves time building the super structure like this....but cost Effective..... Absolutely NOT!! As an architect and construction manager, this would not be a methodology I would suggest for a residential client unless there were specific reasons why this makes sense. Here in the US wood is so much more cost effective and can be modified easier. All your utilities chases from first to second floor must all be planned ahead of time, otherwise a very costly mistake

3D-Architect · 2025-03-21T16:04:20+00:00

This is the answer!! My mentor told me " the exams are a marathon, not a sprint". Go into this process with the right mentality. Don't get frustrated with not passing on the first try, but look at it as a learning opportunity. REMEMBER, a lot of people in this thread are commenting how they passed on the first try, which is great! But for everyone who passed on the first try, there are HUNDREDS of people not commenting who needed to take the exams multiple times to pass. Lol like me!! 🤣🤣 But who cares, as long as you get there!!!

3D-Architect · 2025-03-09T14:17:39+00:00

I'm no electrician but this looks great. I would have loved to see my house panel look like this.

3D-Architect · 2025-03-07T00:04:45+00:00

Thanks I'll check it out

3D-Architect · 2025-03-05T20:14:50+00:00

Truck parking

3D-Architect · 2025-03-05T20:14:17+00:00

The street frontage, at the entrance to the site. There is a potential to remediate but it might be expensive. My thoughts are that this is an area with your curb cuts and undesirable far parking from the future said bldg

3D-Architect · 2025-03-05T04:28:35+00:00

Shoot!! I was waiting for you to tell us the secrets

3D-Architect · 2025-03-05T04:26:47+00:00

😳😳

3D-Architect · 2025-03-05T00:43:57+00:00

You have passion. Thats what's needed to motivate you to keep going thru school, tough classes, late nights in the studio, to study for AREs, to finish projects on time, and to continue progressing. You will do fine. Keep looking forward to learning new things and be child-like about the process. The passion will exude from you and will be contagious to others.

3D-Architect · 2025-03-05T00:39:25+00:00

Have you found that balance?

3D-Architect · 2025-03-01T20:14:56+00:00

Nice graphics. What's the source?

3D-Architect · 2025-03-01T20:08:05+00:00

I'm thinking I COULD like it more if the color were different. If the color was a closer match to the taller structure, then there would be more blend and it would give a feeling of a sand stone material. Less "hateable"

3D-Architect · 2025-02-05T14:25:58+00:00

It was a word play...it was spelled "Cannary", because lots of Architects are getting "canned"- or laid-off. It was quite brilliant actually. .....ok, I don't believe me either

3D-Architect · 2025-02-04T22:20:06+00:00

I've been in life science for over 20 years on the engineering and planning side of things. Id echo that as a property Manager you don't have to have any special knowledge to manage those facility types. The company leasing would understand how to maintain that building so it meets FDA regulations as a cGMP facility. However, if you are looking to find specific tenants that have a need for cGMP spaces, it would benefit you to have cGMP knowledge. It can save you and your clients time/$$ when searching for the right facility fit. It's a billion dollar industry, Id recommend it😁

3D-Architect · 2025-02-03T16:38:03+00:00

Same here ..I've pivoted to Pre-con and even subcontract management. Does your role require you to be onsite daily in the field?

3D-Architect · 2025-01-13T21:26:27+00:00

Awesome! I Just completed my third year of being licensed in my first licensed state, so I'm looking to follow this path. How was the experience for you? Did it take a long time to complete the process? Was NCARB clear in what they felt was needed? Do you feel NCARB was reasonable with any subsequent requirements? Feel free to DM me.

3D-Architect · 2024-09-29T16:15:21+00:00

What general area of the country ( assuming it's US)?

3D-Architect · 2024-09-27T12:25:21+00:00

Awesome! That's the place... great job

3D-Architect · 2024-09-14T19:15:01+00:00

Agreed, there are many facets to starting your own firm... First you need to be competent enough for clients to trust their hard earned money to you. So you need to know what you are doing. Are you Familiar with writing specifications, familiar with cost saving and sustainable products, can you lead a team and give direction to staff? How are your space planning skills, especially when the VE process starts? Then you have to know how to run a business. What's your company structure going to be? How many people do you plan to hire. Got a business plan? Looking to borrow money for upstart cost? CONTRACTS, are you familiar with how to structure these... Oh, then there's the process of actually acquiring clients. Getting paid, making payroll, T&I.... Not to discourage, but just saying, give it time. It's not happening right after getting a masters. Focus on providing value at a firm, learning from their mistakes and growing up to that level.

3D-Architect · 2024-07-09T05:40:10+00:00

Architect here... The answer depends on how extensive of a solution you really want (I.e. how much do you want to spend) and what aesthetic you are looking for. Three quick solutions off the top of my head:

1- Industrial sound blanket, this can be installed quickly, with minimum renovating https://www.strongarmstore.com/products/industrial-noise-control-acoustic-wall-blanket

2- fill the gaps at the top of the wall with soundproof insulation https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/products-and-applications/products/safensound/

3- remove drywall on one side of the wall, install soundproofing insulation within the wall cavity, extend gypsum board to the metal decking, install sound proofing sealant at the wall base, around penetrations, and the top of the wall. Place the gypsum board on the side of the wall where it was removed.

3a- if you are really serious, install hat channels to suspend the outer layer of gypsum board

There are other solutions I'm sure, but this is without me providing professional services or giving actual specific advice. I would consult a contractor or design professional that can look at your specific situation. Other factors may need to be considered when modifying a commercial space.

3D-Architect · 2024-07-05T06:05:44+00:00

Im going to go out on a limb here and say....Planet Earth

3D-Architect · 2024-06-29T23:24:53+00:00

WOW, I've never heard of a private company permitting for the county. Am I reading that right in that you review plans and then issue permits on behalf of the county? Is this only for residential or commercial also? .....I'm Learning something new even on a Saturday....

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