jinx01

so, i'm almost done with my undergrad with major in math and minors in phy and comp...with IT(helpdesk/Networking technician) sort of experiences through internship and work.

Let's say..I wake up one day and suddenly feel like going to grad school for architecture. Should I go back to sleep again?

Has anyone done that before? Also, I'm interested in softwares, database, art (kind of), architecture, designing...How the hell do I put all my interests together? It'd b great if smone could guide me through this great big puzzle that i'm about to land into...

sashimi46

there is some relation between CS and architecture. i'm assuming in CS, you design architecture systems with given parameters, etc. well in architecture, you're also designing systems and "programming"..in a different context. i think it's a lot less math based and far more idea-based. lots of logicical thinking as well. it's very hands where everything you do is very physical, very tactile. since we live in architecture, the design process always deals with the environment..context..light..etc

the field of CS and architecture are merging more and more together nowadays, as architects continue to utilize computers and computer software within the design process. the trend in many architecture schools is to use software programs and algorithms to come up with a design (algorithmic architecture and developable surfaces)..meaning you know longer are in control of the form or the structure. instead, you insert parameters, program requirements and algorithms, and the program creates the form for you. basically you are in control of the cause, and not the effect....if that makes any sense. while that stuff exists in school, it is not very common in the real world ( at least right now) for firms to be doing that stuff. try talking that to the contractor..

what are your intentions for going into architecture? CS is a far better paying field so if it's money....stay away.

larationalist

People have definitely done it before. In fact, there's a whole different degree track for those who have a different undergrad major. M.Arch I is for people with a professional degree already and can be as short as three semesters. M.Arch II is for those with a pre-professional architecture degree, or a degree in something entirely different. M.Arch II for those with an MS or MA in Architecture is typically 2 to 2 1/2 years. M.Arch II for those with a different background is typically 3 to 3 1/2 years.

The big hump for you would be getting together a portfolio for admissions.

cheers

Rent the movie 'Sketches of Frank Gehry'.

Building information modelling is still in it's infancy but it is due to take off if my guess is correct.

AutoCAD is a behemoth of a program and kids (mostly boys, sadly) who spend their preteen years flying through 3D games do not need to be hand-held through a stilted AutoCAD 3D environment. Their brains are ready to think--and play--in real time 3D software. Gehry's team is moving in the right direction and it won't be long before the younger gen in the industry take the leap to full 3D design and document. Says me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buildin...ation_Modeling

jinx01

thanks for all the response guys...so, im not the only dreamer huh...that kind of helps..

i was just wondering...

so let's say i wake up another day ready to go to work for this firm?...wait, what is it like to work as an architect...what is the sort of day to day work you have to do? besides simply designing!..??

anyone doing it currently?thanks for all the response guys...so, im not the only dreamer huh...that kind of helps..

i was just wondering...

so let's say i wake up another day ready to go to work for this firm?...wait, what is it like to work as an architect...what is the sort of day to day work you have to do? besides simply designing!..??

anyone doing it currently?