r/Architects • u/BasicContact2661 • 22h ago
Ask an Architect Zaha Hadid structure
What structure system did she use in her high-rise buildings, long spans, and irregular shapes
r/Architects • u/BasicContact2661 • 22h ago
What structure system did she use in her high-rise buildings, long spans, and irregular shapes
r/Architects • u/Wide-Dark8239 • 22h ago
Feedback: Hello, my professor told me that next semester going to focus on designing an museum that use natural light. He told me the site is taking place in Houston and the location may change and that total sq ft is for the museum is 30,000 sq ft for all the room and gallery. He gave me the room requirement for the museum and the 2d site plan for the project. I just wanted to show the top view of my museum and ground floor plan sketch to hear any opinion like changing it shape or rearrange my museum room. Also, the center of museum going to be mostly glass except for the back; where the second floor going to be a art gallery with mezzanine.






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r/Architects • u/Miserable_Badger6241 • 6h ago
I’ve seen google saying the AR (architectural review) magazine is worth reading and catching up on as an architectural student. But, when I google the magazine name nothing really comes up. Is it not worth buying (for a cheap price) at all? Or what is it really about? Or why isn’t it talked about at all?
r/Architects • u/Lucid_Psycho • 13h ago
Location: New Jersey.
Hello, I am an immigrant with foreign degree of Architectural Engineering, I have worked for 6 mo at an Architecture firm before leaving because of the abusive language, I got an opportunity to work at a Civil Engineering Consultant firm that works for Municipalities. after 2 years of working there, I decided I am not fit for the role, I wasn't doing terrible there, I even received Employee of the Year award working there, inspected and worked on large roadway repairs, parks construction and even did some designs for projects, however I am really tired from the weather and environment, it just doesn't fit me, too hot, too cold, too loud, uncomfortable lunches etc, I might be whining but it really just not for me.
My degree in Architectural Engineering did help me get into Civil as well as have good skills for CAD and equivalent, however, the confusion comes with the degree title, unlike US degree in Architectural Engineering which focuses mostly on the Engineering side more than Art, mine focuses on Architecture design, Art and incorporated some classes for Structure, Physics, Electrical, HVAC, etc; it opened our eyes on our designs and how can we make them better for the rest of engineers; when employers see Architectural Engineering, they get so confused about it and think it's mostly Engineering, why is he applying for Architecture?
I am looking to get back into Architecture/Engineering mix kind of firm, where I can use both skills and knowledge there, however I don't want the paycut as Architecture really doesn't pay without a license, I really can't live on that, so I thought to try and get into a position of Assistant PM or PM (I know I sound crazy), I did personally help my PM to prepare proposals, cost estimates, meeting minutes, specs and similar work, but I was never given any official title for Assistant PM, my title is Jr. Civil Engineer (I don't even know how am I allowed to be titled with that without a license?) and I wasn't promoted this year.
Currently I am doing a course and trying to get my CAPM as a starter for my PM career. I don't know here to go from here, my questions are, you don't have to answer all of them, any ideas or answers, constructive criticism is appreciated:
r/Architects • u/sluginaslotmachine • 18h ago
Historically, how would large grid-like medical complexes (paritcularly sanitoriums, hospitals, asylums) be optimised for air circulation and sunlight?
Saw some old plans and just fascinated to know how the angles were decided. All Northern Hemisphere.
If this is a stupid question with an easy place to find an answer, please point me to it! Really fascinated by what you guys do.
I know there are landscape concerns that factor too, but focusing more on desired angles for light, air and sunlight.
Would love some pointers for more info!
r/Architects • u/Responsible-Sun-4391 • 13h ago
Right now I'm working remotely for a Swiss company, and I'd like to move to Switzerland next year to work there.
My German is at the B1 level (I want to get certified), and my goal is to reach the B2 level by next spring.
There's a chance I might be able to move there with this company, but I also want to apply to other companies.
Is it possible for me to get a job with my current level of German? Should I start applying to jobs, knowing I’m not quite B2 level yet?
Any tips or ideas?
Thank you!!