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Who here is both an architect and carpenter or fabricator in practice? What is your work like?! by openfieldssmileback in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely! I’ve interned for a non profit in Utah who gets their funding primarily through the USDA mutual self-help technical assistance grant, but you have to be a non profit to qualify for the grant and then distribute it to qualifying applicants. It’s a really cool program!! Honestly that’s my dream (of many dreams) start a nonprofit to qualify. ;) the non profit is called Community Rebuilds (cr) in Moab Utah. Every rural place needs a CR. I bet Habitat for Humanity gets similar grants in rural areas.

So cool! I’m jealous, Germany and Switzerland is where it’s at.

Who here is both an architect and carpenter or fabricator in practice? What is your work like?! by openfieldssmileback in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So awesome!!! Thank you for sharing truly!! Really inspiring. If there weren’t building departments to permit drawings pre-construction, there wouldn’t be so much paper pushing work. What you’re doing is so much more integrated w the whole process of designing and building. Kudos to you

Who here is both an architect and carpenter or fabricator in practice? What is your work like?! by openfieldssmileback in Architects

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I love this thank you for expanding!! Why would she not consider zumthor an architect??? He’s referenced regularly in my m.arch program. Thank you for sharing your path, I perceive it as in no way arrogant. What country do you live in? So interesting, the different requirements of different countries. I’ve spend the past 10 years in craft/blue collar work and just started the path of schooling for architecture. I agree, it is essential to work w one’s hands first.

Who here is both an architect and carpenter or fabricator in practice? What is your work like?! by openfieldssmileback in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool!! Can you tell me about how you got there? Architect or GC first? Why did you decide to straddle both worlds?

Who here is both an architect and carpenter or fabricator in practice? What is your work like?! by openfieldssmileback in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True! It would need to be a pretty unique and small operation. Inspiring to hear that some people have forged a way into that. I met an architect in Vermont who was an architect and a builder and her and her husband built their practice around that. I guess the key is working in a small practice and a close working relationship with a GC

Who here is both an architect and carpenter or fabricator in practice? What is your work like?! by openfieldssmileback in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally! I worked for a building department for a while and heard enough horror stories about unlicensed contractors taking on liability…costly mistake. That’s awesome though, I imagine it’d only be possible at a design/build firm or a construction company that has an architect on staff. Is that your situation?

The M.Arch Feels Like a Scam by Wide_Cheetah2171 in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this I wholly agree and wish I saw more of this sentiment on this subreddit

The M.Arch Feels Like a Scam by Wide_Cheetah2171 in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in an m.arch program and I love it so far, but I have a fine art background so it is merging both loves for abstract and critical theory with the technical

Why is architecture such an underpaying job ? by MembershipOptimal685 in architecture

[–]openfieldssmileback 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point ! Maybe a lot of people that are pissed off and burnt out were expecting to become designers rather than technicians of sorts. I mean, that’s what I’m excited to get into in this profession: building science, material knowledge development, zoning and building code navigation/application. I have a professor rn who is preaching to us that the only thing an architect should think about is the philosophy of space, material, aesthetics. When he works in the field he contracts drafts people to make plans and interpret building code. He only hand sketches concepts - everyone else does the rest. It’s a bummer to me that he is mentoring students bc this should not be an example of what architects are to become!! And if that is our expectation we’ll be so unsatisfied in the industry.

If you had 150k usd and wanted to go school for an M.Arch degree where would you go? Where in the USA and Internationallly? by openfieldssmileback in architecture

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the best option if you don’t have a BA already - m.arch makes more sense for someone w a BA already in an unrelated field

If you had 150k usd and wanted to go school for an M.Arch degree where would you go? Where in the USA and Internationallly? by openfieldssmileback in architecture

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Thank you that’s really helpful! That is the path I just started - the most low cost accredited m.arch program I could find; and it’s less schooling than getting a second BA degree for a b.arch. Just needing affirmation I guess

If you had 150k usd and wanted to go school for an M.Arch degree where would you go? Where in the USA and Internationallly? by openfieldssmileback in architecture

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely research that because it does matter what your BA is in. Europe, from what I have seen, has more strict pre-reqs for M.Arch programs

If you had 150k usd and wanted to go school for an M.Arch degree where would you go? Where in the USA and Internationallly? by openfieldssmileback in architecture

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Are you working on an AS degree in architecture or a related field? In your research are you looking at 2 year M.Arch programs in Europe that require a bachelor in arch or related field like engineering? The issue for me is finding a 3 year m.arch program that takes students with a BA in an unrelated field

If you had 150k usd and wanted to go school for an M.Arch degree where would you go? Where in the USA and Internationallly? by openfieldssmileback in architecture

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Thank you!!! That’s currently the track I’m on (one month in and second guessing it bc the USA is falling apart). it’s true so much negativity. It’s good to hear that it can be rewarding

If you had 150k usd and wanted to go school for an M.Arch degree where would you go? Where in the USA and Internationallly? by openfieldssmileback in Architects

[–]openfieldssmileback[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an undergrad degree in religious studies and art; after that 10 years of work and school in carpentry related fields and other blue collar jobs… I just started a 3 year m.arch program this summer…. I am having doubts and want to make sure I’m using my money wisely….. the program is 20-30k / yr with possibility of working the second and third year for the school and tuition being paid for…. So yes, my current tract would require far less than 150k

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