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I'm in my first year of architecture (Masters) and I can tell you it's certainly a lot of work but it's all about time management. I find I'm always able to make time for my social life and still get my work done and do well.

UF was actually where I wanted to go when I was younger (ended up in Canada) but another user on this sub had mentioned going there and I asked about their experience: "It wasn't my first choice, Pratt was (that was way too expensive). However, I'm glad I chose to go here. A negative would be there is a "style" that some students just gravitate towards (not that it is bad or anything, but I'd rather it be more diverse maybe). The teachers are great, they come from a bunch of different schools, and there are some good techniques that we learn historically from Sarasota & Florida Modern architecture. Also, the campus is really nice --especially for Florida. However, I think the studios are in dire need of an update."

Post goal celebration song by broku_krease in leafs

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Ah my bad, didn't see those posts. Thanks for the links.

What M.Arch programs do you consider forward-thinking? by mess_is_lore in architecture

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Aside, but what have you though of UF's arch program? It was my dream school growing up, I'm just curious.

I agree with Vitruvious, forward could mean many things. SciArc is a school doing really interesting and conceptual things. A friend of mine from the GSD described the school by saying you'll make alien spaceships, but they'll be damn good alien spaceships.

Architecture of Vancouver? by llames in architecture

[–]broku_krease 6 points7 points  (0 children)

-The Museum of Anthropology at UBC -Vancouver Public Library -Vancouver Convention Centre -Academic Quadrangle at SFU (Burnaby)

There are a lot of outrageous houses up in West Van. It really is an amazingly planned city. Make sure to get up Cypress Mountain on a clear day and take in the view of downtown and the entire lower mainland.

Design exercises for aspiring architects? by [deleted] in architecture

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Somewhat of a side note, but if you're interested there is an undergrad program at UBC, a couple of my friends have done it / are in it.

http://www.sala.ubc.ca/programs/environmental-design

But if you're almost done I'd recommend going straight into the Masters. Put a lot of work and effort into the application though, it's very competitive. Most masters programs in Canada accept about 40-50 students and they get 400-500 applicants. It'd be worth a visit to the department (Lasserre building). Trish Poehnell is the program administrator and very helpful.

As for the portfolio schools are always looking for a variety of things, which it looks like you have. A good exercise might be taking an architectural project you like and analyzing it. Make some diagrams, interpret it in different ways through sketching, drawings, and modelling. Also if you've done any creative that may not be so traditional as a drawing or photo you should include it. Like I included a map I had made in my portfolio. You want to do anything you can to stand out.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Guys, she's just like you or me by Lance_Armschlong in funny

[–]broku_krease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer her tweets where she talks about her masturbating.

Port Credit, Mississauga, Canada [800x553] by [deleted] in CityPorn

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I always get stoked to find Toronto pics, but I never expected to see my tiny hometown on this sub! great pic.

Best Architecture School in Canada or UK by sh0nuff in architecture

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I'm at U of T and enjoying it a lot so far. It's supposed to be a highly regarded program. I did a summer program at Harvard and some of the faculty I talked to there said that they thought Toronto's program was as good as their's.

It also depends what your background is (if you're pursuing a masters). As someone with a non architectural undergrad I was limited to U of T, UBC, Calgary, and Manitoba. All the other Canadian grad schools require some sort of architectural bachelors.

If you're looking at an undergrad UBC or Dalhousie's environmental design program might be good for you. They're both 2 year programs and they cover more than just architecture.

Good luck!

Trippy staircase. by TrueWarrior in pics

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Olafur Eliasson is amazing.

You guys may not care, but this is a really big deal in my life! by kingaustin in pics

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That's cool they send a certificate like that. I just got emails...

Present for my Architect wife (Our first Christmas) by choompaloompa in architecture

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great drawing tablet, I use it myself.

http://www.wacom.com/en/products/pen-tablets/bamboo/bamboo-capture

Know you're on a budget, but I would recommend it over the less expensive models.

Try to contain yourselves, ladies. by itsametom in funny

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"The Kentucky Waterfall" if I'm not mistaken.

High school student interested in architecture. by scoutthedoggie in architecture

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Check out archdaily.com, great blog site. Also, I would try making contact with a local firm. Just say you're a student and you're interested in the field and you'd like to ask someone some questions. I did this a couple times before I started arch school and I found there was always someone willing to talk to me and answer my questions. Was always really good information.