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Corbusi8 · 08-14-2007, 06:30 PM

sashimi,
It was my understanding that Maya Lin got a BA from Yale, then an M.Arch, then a DFA , but I could be wrong. You are correct that she doesn't design buildings. Although Leon Krier is an example of an "architect" who has only one structure to his name (I believe.)

Soozeivt,
I am glad to see someone with a perspective from the BA-M.arch track. Like isabel89 previously noted, she chose different schools with different types of programs so that she could keep her options as open as possible and not have to force that decision on herself too soon. Really I am just looking for a school that has a solid program (whatever kind it may be) where I will feel comfortable and happy. (I nkow, I know: Thank you capt. obvious!) Please don't think I am weighing one KIND of program over another.

Yes, I am fairly sure that Tulane (though it may be some other school) has made its B.Arch 4 years for some unkown reason, and I and most of the other ppl on this thread doubt the validity of such a speedy degree.

You mentioned majors in Architectural Studies and Architectural Engineering. Aside from Tufts, I think Duke has such an option within its BSE, and that would also give me another in-state safety (U of AL). In fact, that is what my parents are really pushing me towards, hoping that I could maybe go in-state for free then use some saved up stipends (assuming I could get one of the more lucrative scholarships) to help pay for an Master's at Harvard,Yale, etc. But that seems like it would just be more schooling than the other routes. However it deserves noting that many of the professionals/educators I have met with explained to me that among the bigger issues in the field is the effective communication btw Architect and Contractor/Const. Firm/Engineers/Consultants, etc. Perhaps a more varied education might give me an edge in this regard. However- I don't want to shoot myself in the foot and be unable to get into grad school with a non-architecture degree. (Even though it is possible.)

What do you think?

08-14-2007, 06:30 PM	#19
Corbusi8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Threads: 4 Posts: 39	sashimi, It was my understanding that Maya Lin got a BA from Yale, then an M.Arch, then a DFA , but I could be wrong. You are correct that she doesn't design buildings. Although Leon Krier is an example of an "architect" who has only one structure to his name (I believe.) Soozeivt, I am glad to see someone with a perspective from the BA-M.arch track. Like isabel89 previously noted, she chose different schools with different types of programs so that she could keep her options as open as possible and not have to force that decision on herself too soon. Really I am just looking for a school that has a solid program (whatever kind it may be) where I will feel comfortable and happy. (I nkow, I know: Thank you capt. obvious!) Please don't think I am weighing one KIND of program over another. Yes, I am fairly sure that Tulane (though it may be some other school) has made its B.Arch 4 years for some unkown reason, and I and most of the other ppl on this thread doubt the validity of such a speedy degree. You mentioned majors in Architectural Studies and Architectural Engineering. Aside from Tufts, I think Duke has such an option within its BSE, and that would also give me another in-state safety (U of AL). In fact, that is what my parents are really pushing me towards, hoping that I could maybe go in-state for free then use some saved up stipends (assuming I could get one of the more lucrative scholarships) to help pay for an Master's at Harvard,Yale, etc. But that seems like it would just be more schooling than the other routes. However it deserves noting that many of the professionals/educators I have met with explained to me that among the bigger issues in the field is the effective communication btw Architect and Contractor/Const. Firm/Engineers/Consultants, etc. Perhaps a more varied education might give me an edge in this regard. However- I don't want to shoot myself in the foot and be unable to get into grad school with a non-architecture degree. (Even though it is possible.) What do you think? Last edited by Corbusi8 : 08-14-2007 at 06:39 PM.