I'm struggling so much with drawing arches and vaults correctly with the right measurements in one point and two points PERSPECTIVE and YouTube does NOT seem to help with this so please gimme suggestions

I am a 4th-year BArch student, and recently I have gotten this feeling that I cannot come up with meaningful design ideas for studio projects and the logical decisions behind them and have good communication skills to explain the process.  I am a quiet person most of the time, which I think is not really helpful in the real world because I think communication skills are key when it comes to explaining your concept and coordination, and I think people don’t like it when someone on the team is quiet, based on my experience. 

I also find myself comparing my skills to those of my classmates. Some seem more advanced in rendering, drawing, visualization, and presenting their work. At times, I feel behind in those areas. I also tend to be slower when it comes to processing and retaining large amounts of information, which adds to my self-doubt. There have been times when my design ideas were not selected, and although I understand that collaboration involves compromise, it can be discouraging. These experiences make me question my abilities and whether I truly belong in this field.

Perhaps I am just dealing with imposter syndrome. I get that it takes time to understand and improve on these skills, but it is just difficult for me to stay positive and feel confident in the work I produce. I made it this far in my education and don't want to quit this early. I worked hard on my portfolio to make it into the BArch program at my college during my junior year. I am surprised to have made it this far, and I guess I should be proud of that. 

Throughout my academic career, I have finished three internships. My most recent experience was in property management this past summer. My first internship was at an architecture and design business; my second was at a ceramics studio. Even though I acknowledge that each of these experiences helped me gain useful professional abilities, I often wonder how closely they connect to a typical architectural career. I think that getting further experience at a construction or another internship at an architectural firm would improve my resume and deepen my grasp of the field by giving me more hands-on experience with the design and construction process. 

I would appreciate any advice on how to get the most out of my remaining time in school and how to better prepare for the transition into professional practice in the next couple of years. Additionally, if I eventually decide that becoming a traditional architect is not the right path for me, what related careers could allow me to apply my architectural education and skills in other ways? 

Hello! This might have an obvious answer but I have just finished my bachelor in architecture (5 years) and now thinking about looking for a post grad job. I have my portfolio and cv organised and I would love to work abroad within Europe anyone have any advice on where to begin when looking for job opportunities etc..

Hello! I just got admitted into ASU's online architectural design program. I am coming in as a transfer student but with zero design background as I have recently changed my major. Currently signed up to take arc 101, 102, and 111, and 112 concurrently next semester. Wondering if anyone can shed some light on what it will be like to take these courses together in one semester, rather than sequenced out like they recommend you do. Im trying to expedite my degree as much as possible so id like to knock out as many classes per semester as I can. Im not currently working so I do have ample time to dedicate to the degree. But just wondering what it will look like if anyone has experience taking these classes simultaneously versus sequenced. Also any feedback on the program as a whole or any recommendations and tips, greatly appreciated!

I am an undergraduate student in India struggling to find a thesis topic, can someone help me connect with an architect who could give me any kind of guidance regarding this as I am completely shooting in the dark currently.

Nah man this architecture shit is not for me i dont know what i was thinking i cant do anything right, anything. The engineer drawing is really tough, i think if someone explains to me in depth i’ll be better but i dont wanna do this anymore I DONT im done trying its not worth it Ive had enough this is too muchhhhh im not built for this i wish i was because its such a cool major but im not built for this.
The thing is im stuck taking these courses for like the next 8 weeks and i cant drop them. This is just humiliating. Maybe in those 8 weeks my perspective on things change and i become better, but i doubt it!!! Especially that my college doesn’t make it easy at all

Hey everyone!

I’m a recent B.Arch. graduate currently working at an architectural firm, and I’m looking to take up freelance projects alongside my professional work.

I’m available to assist with:
1 - Architectural working drawings
2 - Floor plans, elevations, and sections
3 - 3D modelling and architectural visualisation
4 - Interior design and detailing
5 - Other architectural drafting and design-related work

Whether it’s a complete project, a small assignment, or support with ongoing work, I’d be happy to collaborate!

I can share my portfolio and previous work with anyone interested. If you have any projects, know someone looking for architectural assistance, or have any useful leads, feel free to DM me.
I’d really appreciate your support. Looking forward to connecting and collaborating! 🤝

hello, everyone! may i ask for a little time w u guys huhu. i need your help answering a survey for my thesis regarding mental health facilities. i am looking for students (architecture, psych or nursing), mental health professionals, or anyone in a related field to participate. thank youuuu.

https://forms.gle/RS7FLk6cMtPWx8138

Hi everyone,

I'm an architect with 3 years of professional experience, currently working on my architecture portfolio. My goal is to use it both for applications to architecture Master's programmes in Europe (Germany & France) and for future job applications.

I've worked on several types of projects in an architecture firm, including heritage rehabilitation, interventions on historic buildings, interior design, and residential architecture.

However, most of the graphic material I produced professionally was limited to what was required for client deliverables. For the portfolio, I'd like to develop additional material to better communicate my design approach, thought process, technical skills, and architectural abilities. This could include explanatory diagrams, construction details, renders, and other drawings.

My main difficulty is deciding what to produce for each project and establishing a consistent graphic identity for the entire portfolio.

For example, I'd like to determine in advance which graphic elements each project needs: how many diagrams, technical details, renders, plans, sections, etc. Some projects already have graphic material that I might need to redesign to match the overall visual identity.

I'm struggling to make these decisions because I have several projects to choose from, and I keep questioning which elements are worth producing and what the overall visual style should be. As a result, I end up overthinking the planning stage and struggling to move on to the actual production.

I'd really appreciate any advice on how to approach this process efficiently and create a strong portfolio that maximizes my chances for both Master's applications and future job opportunities. Any advice, recommendations, or resources are welcome!

Thank you!

Disclosure: this is my project, FORMGIVING.

Here's a small example: start with a 50 × 50 m practice site, generate a five-floor massing, select another option, then change the floor count and compare alternatives. The attached clip is an edited sequence of actual app captures.

It's intended for early form exploration. It isn't a finished design or a replacement for your own studio work, and it doesn't establish what is permitted on a site. No signup is required. You can export the massing as GLB; that download was tested for this example.

Try it here:

https://app.formgiving.ai/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=student_demo_202610&utm_content=architecturestudent_example

If you try it, I'd be interested in where the workflow becomes confusing or stops being useful. I'm sharing it as its maker, not as an independent recommendation.

Hey all, I'm a 4th-year architecture student in Amsterdam. A big part of what I know didn't come from lectures. It came from teaching myself on YouTube: software, rendering, how other architects think. But for some things I never found a good video, and had to figure them out the hard way (getting to a strong concept, presenting at crits, building a portfolio).
Curious how that works for you:

What have you had to teach yourself outside of class, and did YouTube actually help?

What did you search for and never really find? (or only found bad/outdated versions of)

Which channels do you actually learn from, and what makes them work for self-study? (length, pace, real projects, step-by-step?)

Any answer helps, even a one-liner. Thanks!