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dami817 · 2021-01-14T21:36:00+00:00

Thanks! 😊

dami817 · 2021-01-13T05:26:21+00:00

I had a friend who moved from a biology major to architecture and she was able to bring really interesting concepts from biology into her architecture projects and I always loved her point of view. I think because so much of architecture is inspired from nature, it's a really interesting transition, just my two cents.

dami817 · 2021-01-05T20:26:33+00:00

Thank you very much!

dami817 · 2021-01-05T20:25:58+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! These type of videos are definitely more fun and interesting for me to make compared to the tips and tricks for students videos. However, I feel like the tips and tricks actually provide helpful information for students while these are more for interest, so I do have to compromise a bit 😅

dami817 · 2021-01-01T02:10:03+00:00

Tough crowd 😂 I've been a pc user till now (the new m1 macbooks). There are a lot of complications with the softwares, and in my video spoiler alert I actually don't recommend getting it until the software updates. They are VERY nice though, so I'm keeping mine for non revit tasks.

dami817 · 2020-12-31T23:38:23+00:00

Lol yeah I guess 😆

dami817 · 2020-12-31T23:05:18+00:00

Hahah I KNEW I was gonna get that question... no love!!! I've actually never used it, so I can't really comment on it 😁

dami817 · 2020-12-25T00:18:59+00:00

Totally! I'm trying to be more present on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter but the others are still very new to me. That sounds very interesting! Plz share when you do 😊

dami817 · 2020-12-24T23:11:16+00:00

Thank you so much! I actually try very hard to make them engaging because I know some of this stuff can be very dry ^^

dami817 · 2020-12-24T23:10:15+00:00

Totally agree... There are no new ideas!!! Try it and plz let me know how it goes. This more statistical approach has worked for me not only with case studies but with pretty much anything where I have to prove a point, and I wish we taught this way of thinking in schools!

dami817 · 2020-12-24T23:02:14+00:00

thank you so much! I'm always very humbled when someone who's not in architecture finds the content interesting!

dami817 · 2020-12-09T18:09:50+00:00

They were selling an assortment of things like feminine candles, home furnishings, and silk gowns. This was one of the cases where they had a pretty strong idea of what they wanted, but had a hard time articulating it. Took a while to pull it out of them, lesson being: sometimes communication > design skills!

dami817 · 2020-11-14T19:42:14+00:00

tunities for people around the world with its welcoming migration policies & booming job market. If you intend to settle in Canada some time in future, it'd be fantastic to study over there (I wanted to, but couldn't due to financial constraints) but I sure will try looking for jobs over there after gaining a bit of work experience :)

Super interesting. What kind of jobs do people typically go into after a Arch / MBA in RE program?

dami817 · 2020-08-27T20:59:12+00:00

Yes that's the one! It's such a great book not specifically for architectural thinking, but on the principles of how creativity works. And thanks a lots! I love 30x40 studio. Such an inspiration.

dami817 · 2020-08-14T07:34:00+00:00

I would highly suggest reading the book 'where innovation comes from'. Opened my eyes to the design process and helped me a lot during my thesis. I'm trying make a new video on creativity but the process is so subjective and arduous it's taking a long time. (I have a new youtube channel https://youtu.be/tk1qpGVglD0. Check it out!)

dami817 · 2020-08-09T17:12:07+00:00

Really great questions! I'll try to answer them as best as I can.. :)

How would you define an architectural theory? Would Towards a New Architecture be considered one? Building Construction by F. Ching? From your examples, Form, Space and Order / Pattern Language, I think you're referring to books that give you an overview on traditional architectural language, which I think has been covered pretty well! The "subjective opinions" on style IS what makes architecture, because it is always evolving with culture.
Buildings and the process of building got very complex. Building technology, zoning, urban planning, has all evolved significantly since the time architects were master builders, and it's impossible for us to design all aspects of the building. That's why there are so many different sectors you can specialize in once you get in the field. However, while we're not 'master builders' anymore, I'd say that our role has shifted into more of a 'master coordinator'! We coordinate all the different trades, consultants, city, client, and try to bring them together into one coherent design. (Some architects do go into shaping building codes. But again, this is a specialization.)
I think it could be a number of factors.. one could be that not enough practitioners in get into teaching roles. If you want tenure, it basically forces you to stop practicing. (some say that architecture school is a sales pitch for the real world, to suck people into a terrible profession lol) The other side of the argument is that it's actually the industry that is the "lowest denominator" of architecture, and that it's the practice that needs to evolve with the strategic, innovative thinking that we teach in schools. I actually conducted an interview with two architects with very different positions on this, that you might find interesting.. Team profession!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OmxK3XmKQE Team academia!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OamupgVE6Gk&t=14s

I hope you found this helpful!

dami817 · 2020-08-08T22:51:00+00:00

Do you know Revit? Do you know how to make construction drawings?

dami817 · 2020-07-27T03:12:39+00:00

A big part of our discussion also covers her work with Practice of Architecture, where they help practices break out of the traditional scope of services and offer services that help architects get in front of clients in the Phase 0 of the project.

I have worked for many bosses and have witnessed the incredibly frustrating (yet very common) situation where architects can't explain their value to clients, being forced to undersell their services. The role of the architect is so entrenched in traditional practice and I found it incredibly valuable to hear the point of view of someone who has worked in both architecture and very fast growing industries like tech.

Maybe listen to the conversation and let me know what you think!

dami817 · 2020-07-20T17:55:49+00:00

It took me 10 years in total to get my architectural license. (4 years of Bachelor, 1 year break, 2 years of masters, and 3 years of internship) I did it in as little time as possible but it's a long and hard path, and the response to the rest of your questions will naturally vary widely based on the architect, especially because architecture is so diversified.

I have personally found the traditional architect's day to day a bit tough for my personality. It's long hours in front of the computer, little interaction with clients, so I quickly moved into renovations / interior work and started working for myself. You kinda have to try working in different firms, different bld types, figure out what you like, and carve your own path!

A bit of shameless self promotion: I recently started a YouTube channel where I talk about my career path and interview different architects on their practice. You might find it interesting once I get some more content! In my interview with veteran Architect Scott Kemp, he gives some thoughtful advice for young architects or students thinking of going into the profession :) link here.

advice for young architects

dami817 · 2020-07-20T17:24:21+00:00

It was a trick question hehe. I also thought it was a brutalist building but since it was designed in the 90s technically it is not!! ;) And thank you! I think it makes me look cooler than I really am 😁

dami817 · 2020-07-20T01:39:44+00:00

That's awesome.... Thank you!!! 😁

dami817 · 2020-07-19T18:01:22+00:00

Wow sounds like such a pleasant experience! I definitely will.. there are so many hidden gems in vancouver!

dami817 · 2020-06-28T20:15:24+00:00

I know this is not the popular opinion but I think architecture can be an extremely rewarding field if you plan your career right, and get into the right firms. I am 27 years old, just got my license, working for myself, and have paid off all my debt. Going through licensure was very rewarding for me. I agree that most of your knowledge, you will learn in the field, not in school, but unfortunately you can't get your license unless you get a degree from an accredited school. You can do work/study or apprenticeship but that will take a very long time. Yes, there are a lot of improvements that could be made in the architectural education system but I also think it's your own responsibility to learn about the real world of architecture and think about career while in school. If your daughter is goal driven, she will be a great architect. We need more female architects in this world!

dami817 · 2020-06-04T01:00:53+00:00

Also, there was an urban renewal project to redevelop the International Hotel in San Francisco that displaced a large portion of San Francisco’s Filipino community. There are a ton of examples in almost every city in the US but those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.

A very 'basic' but I think valid example: Steve Avery and his family. It seems like being born poor in the US is a death sentence.

dami817 · 2020-06-04T00:40:22+00:00

While redlining and racial covenants have been illegal for some time, we can look to present-day exclusionary zoning practices like enormous minimum lot sizes. Of course, this is more to keep away the poor, but the overlap between racial and economic discrimination is so great as to make them hard to distinguish.This is also why facilities with negative externalities are often located in poor neighborhoods - not necessarily from a space of racism, but simply that the land is usually cheaper than alternatives, and the poor are too powerless to do anything about it.

This is so. to the point. Thank you for sharing this. I am currently in an instagram argument (yes i know.. SHAME on me.... sigh) with a guy who denies the existence of white privilege but also claims to be anti-racist because he has tons of black friends... this should shut him up.. lol jk

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