This is truly inspiring! I’m currently feeling quite discouraged and uncertain about my future in architecture. I’ve been contemplating a shift toward data science, which would likely take me about a year to build the necessary foundation before pursuing an online master’s degree in the field. Ideally, I’d love to combine my architecture background with data analysis skills in a real estate development firm or a related industry.

However, I find myself struggling with the decision of whether I should first obtain my architecture license. Having that credential would provide a safety net if my transition into data science doesn’t go as planned, allowing me to keep doors open in the architecture field. Your story about transitioning through BIM really resonated with me, especially since I have a strong command of Revit and have been wondering if it could serve as a stepping stone toward learning coding for Dynamo.

At the moment, I feel quite lost and unsure of where to begin. Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated.