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The Successful Archi Student's PodcastNature in Buildings - The Importance of Greenery in Architecture | 100Why are more and more architects including nature into their building designs? Is it for the aesthetic value? Do green buildings perform better? Do they sell for more money? Let’s find out why green buildings are the future of architecture. My name’s Kyle, I’m an architecture student heading into my 5th and final year, and one of my research focusses has been on sustainability in architecture. In particular, it has focussed on vegetation, or greenery, in buildings and the benefits and importance of designing green buildings. First of all, n...
2021-11-1108 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast14 Challenges You Will Face as an Architect / Architecture Student | 096Architecture is a challenging profession to work in. The challenges of architecture are diverse, but they do not necessarily make it a bad profession.
I asked 15 architects what their biggest challenges are and got 15 completely different responses. Here are 14 challenges you need to prepare yourself for if you are thinking of becoming an architect.
1. Finding a balance.
2. Some projects just suck.
3. Beginners do not know everything.
4. Keeping the clients happy.
5. The volume of admin work.
6. Finding work as a graduate
7. Cannot be biased – ev...
2021-03-2816 min
Discussed ItKyle Sinko: Successful Archi Student Interview PT.2 | Discussed It Podcast #017
Welcome to Discussed It, a Podcast Where We Discuss a Little About a Lot.
This episode, we:
Talk to Kyle Sinko, creator of 'Successful Archi Student' who has recently launched his full length film debut, Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect.
Discuss our ‘Thing Of The Week’
and much more...
2021-03-1554 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhat I learnt from 15 architects | 095I interviewed 15 architects and interior architects. Some were in their last years of architecture school, others had 30+ years of experience. I learnt a lot.
I interviewed a lot of smart people who had incredible experiences and accomplishments, regrets, and advice. Here is what I learnt from interviewing 15 architects for the documentary “Behind Closed Doors – The Life of an Architect”.
Watch the full-length architecture documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the 15 interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8evaQZnDGAfAVFCXwm513_0eqymoQzTn
2021-03-1412 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Samee (Full Interview) | 094Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Samee Sultani, an Architect at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/orCqc2qH8bo
A big thanks to Samee for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into the day in a li...
2021-03-0214 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Raphael (Full Interview) | 093Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Raphaël Christinat, an Architect at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/0DMWl3BnK8U
A big thanks to Raphael for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into the day in a...
2021-03-0110 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Paul (Full Interview) | 092Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Paul Cooksey, the founder and architect at Northern Edge Studio.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/DqEEjZ2eDvE
A big thanks to Paul for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into the...
2021-02-2821 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Interior Architect - Nelize (Full Interview) | 091Learn what an interior architect does in this full interview with Nelize van Wyk, a graduate interior architect at Northern Edge Studio.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/GuIIiswYVXA
A big thanks to Nelize for her participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse in h...
2021-02-2714 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of a Graduate of Architecture - Ned (Full Interview) | 090Learn what a graduate of architecture does in this full interview with Ned Connelly, a graduate of architecture at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/QiFYpR0mRhc
A big thanks to Ned for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into the...
2021-02-2608 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Mariano (Full Interview) | 089Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Mariano De Duonni, one of the three founding directors / architects at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/959f0UHmqys
A big thanks to Mariano for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a gl...
2021-02-2518 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Interior Designer - Kyrstyan (Full Interview) | 088Learn what an interior designer does in this full interview with Kyrstyan McLeod, an interior designer at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/QDjARbSZWX4
A big thanks to Kyrstyan for her participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse in her life as an i...
2021-02-2417 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of a Drafter & BIM Manager - Illia (Full Interview) | 087Learn what a drafter / BIM manager does in this full interview with Illia Karagianis, a draftsman and BIM Manager at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/T3Vm_RxEGJQ
A big thanks to Illia for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glim...
2021-02-2306 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Gabrielle (Full Interview) | 086Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Gabrielle, an Architect at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version of the interview: https://youtu.be/pKDplOCkUi0
A big thanks to Gabrielle for her participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into the day in a li...
2021-02-2217 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Interior Designer - Eliza (Full Interview) | 085Learn what an interior designer does in this full interview with Eliza Rowberry, an interior designer at Northern Edge Studio.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ykgL83_KDrU
A big thanks to Eliza for her participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse in h...
2021-02-2110 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - David (Full Interview) | 084Learn what an architect does in this full interview with David Homburg, one of the three founding directors / architects at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/tYBPThMNmn8
A big thanks to David for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into...
2021-02-2013 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Interior Designer - Dani (Full Interview) | 083Learn what an interior designer does in this full interview with Dani Cutts, an interior designer at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version of the interview: https://youtu.be/G9E5nvtISPc
A big thanks to Dani for her participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glim...
2021-02-1922 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of a Graduate of Architecture - Dakota (Full Interview) | 082Learn what a graduate of architecture does in this full interview with Dakota Simpson, a graduate of architecture at Northern Edge Studio.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version of the interview: https://youtu.be/UJ9_B6D5AUM
A big thanks to Dakota for her participation in the documentary. It was...
2021-02-1804 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Chris (Full Interview) | 081Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Chris Watkins, one of the three founding directors / architects at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/UQK41Qe5tWY
A big thanks to Chris for his participation in the documentary. It was great to g...
2021-02-1822 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastA Day in The Life of an Architect - Adrian (Full Interview) | 080Learn what an architect does in this full interview with Adrian Kenyon, an Architect at Baukultur.
This interview was used to put together the full-length architecture documentary “Behind Closed Doors - The Life of an Architect”. The documentary gives you an insight into the life of an architect.
Watch the full documentary here: https://youtu.be/WPAXl02M9cg
Watch the video version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/txnrR4s-nF4
A big thanks to Adrian for his participation in the documentary. It was great to get a glimpse into the...
2021-02-1812 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Develop Successful Architecture Concepts in Architecture School | 079Concepts are the key themes and ideas underpinning every studio project in architecture school. This is how you develop a successful concept.
https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-develop-successful-architecture-concepts/
Concepts are what drive your architecture projects forward. Without a concept, your project has no legs. With a concept, you can get passionate for your project to take it to higher levels.
For studio 4 I was given a brief to design something having a key focus on the design concept. There was little focus on budget, structure, sustainability and detailing. Rather, we were able...
2021-01-0409 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastShould You Study Architecture? 5 Questions to Ask to Help You Decide if Architecture is for You | 078Thinking about studying architecture? Architecture could be a career path for you. Here are 5 questions to help you decide if architecture is the right profession for you.
If you’re thinking about studying architecture, ask yourself these 5 questions to help you choose the right career. Is architecture a career path for you?
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/should-you-study-architecture/
Preparation:
The first question I would ask myself is, why am I considering architecture as a career? Do you ha...
2020-12-2108 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Stop Getting Distracted - The Simple Trick I Use to Beat Distraction and Be More FocusedDistraction is deadly. Though, getting distracted now is more common than ever before. Furthermore, the demand for focus is greater now than ever before. So, how can you regain focus in a distracting world? This is a simple trick I use to stop distraction and focus on what I should be doing instead.
Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-stop-getting-distracted/
Check out my FREE online course for architecture students:
▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
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...
2020-11-2500 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastMy Advice for Young Architecture Students – 3 Lessons to Learn | 076A 3rd-year architecture student’s advice for young students. 3 lessons to help you succeed in architecture school.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/advice-for-architecture-students/
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▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
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2020-10-1500 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Gain Motivation as an Architecture Student – Getting “Unstuck” | 075No motivation, unsure, and stuck in place. These are common challenges we face as architecture students. In this video, you’ll find out what I do to gain motivation in architecture school to get “unstuck”.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/75/
Check out my FREE online course for architecture students:
▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
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Architecture students don’t have an easy life in school. When times get tough, we can begin to dwell a...
2020-09-1907 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow You Can Work on Real Projects from Around the World as an Architecture Student & Get Paid For It | 074Want to know how to get experience working on real projects as an architecture student (and get paid lots for it)?
EveryUrban is a new start up for designers, young to experienced that allows just that.
EveryUrban connects designers of architecture with real development projects and income opportunities while maintaining creative freedom and gaining industry experience.
Today, I interview Pauline Lam and Alex Brogantz from EveryUrban to explain the opportunities available to you as a young designer.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out...
2020-09-061h 07
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastDo You Need Science (Physics or Chemistry) to be an Architect or Study Architecture? | 073Thinking of studying architecture to become an architect? You might be wondering whether you need to be good at science (physics or chemistry).
You might struggle with science, or perhaps you love science and want it to be something you’re doing every day in your career.
I want to clarify whether you need to be good at physics or chemistry to be an architect or study architecture.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/do-you-need-science-physics-chemsitry-to-study-architecture/
Check out my FR...
2020-08-2805 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast15 Reasons NOT TO Study Architecture – The Worst Things About Studying Architecture | 072Why SHOULD YOU NOT study architecture? Here’s 15 reasons NOT TO study architecture. These are the worst things about architectural studies.
The idea with this video is not to discourage you from becoming an architect. I love studying architecture and am enjoying every bit of it. However, I wanted to share with you some not-so-great things about studying it.
Afterwards, I’ll share 15 reasons why these things don’t matter! Hopefully it encourages you to choose architecture as a profession to begin your journey studying to become an architect.
Prefer listen...
2020-08-2515 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastAll You Need is Coffee? Architect Gary Sadler on Starting & Running a Successful Architecture Firm | 071This architect loves coffee. Who would have guessed it?
Today I’m joined by US architect Gary Sadler. Gary is a successful architect and business owner of the architectural practice Upland Architects in Massachusetts. Gary also has a particularly special love for coffee – running his own niched coffee business for architecture students called Crit Grit. Gary has kindly given me a discount code for you guys and girls, do yourself a favour and grab some strong coffee for the studio, late nights and crit week.
Get some good stuff: https://critgrit.com/disc...
2020-08-1856 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastIs Architecture Hard? How Difficult is Studying Architecture? (& How to Make it Easier)Is architecture hard? Well, it's not easy. But how hard is studying architecture? How difficult is it to become an architect? Let’s find out.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/is-architecture-hard/
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There seems to be this stigma around architecture being really difficult to study – but why?
If we break it down, there are a few things t...
2020-08-1503 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastThings You'll Never Hear an Architecture Student Say | 069The things you’ll never hear an architecture student say, such as “I can’t wait to go back to Uni”, “Those jurors were so nice!” and “I’ve got way too much time on my hands.”
Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/things-architecture-students-never-say/
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▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
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Are you an architecture student or thinking about studying architecture? These are some things you’ve probably never heard before. A lot of these are about how archi...
2020-08-1202 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhy I Watch Online Lectures at 2X Speed – Learn More in Less Time - Productivity Hack for Students | 068This productivity hack for students is how I make watching lectures more engaging. It allows me to learn more in less time. Do this if you want to be a more productive student.
Get access to the free online course for architecture students:
▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
→ https://successfularchistudent.com/←
Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/productivity-hacks-for-students/
Do you ever sit through your online lectures or videos for Uni, slumped in your chair, bored ou...
2020-08-1005 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastSTOP PROCRASTINATING in Architecture School – Why We Procrastinate & How to Avoid it - GET MORE DONE | 067STOP PROCRASTINATING. My fellow architecture students, procrastination is something we all battle. We all try to avoid procrastinating, but it always finds a way to come back and haunt us.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a big project to do, a job I knew I needed done or an essay I needed to write, stressed out of my mind and pushed for time. But, if you were to open my bedroom door, you’ll find me checking my phone, opening up Instagram or binging an episode or 5 on Netflix.
You ca...
2020-07-3111 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast7 Tips for Studying Architecture – The Secret Habits of Successful Architecture Students | 066These are 7 secret tips for studying architecture, the habits of successful architecture students that they don’t teach you in architecture school.
I’m going to absolutely spill my brain and knowledge into this video. I’ve put together 7 MASSIVE tips to help you become a successful architecture student. Let’s get straight into the 7 tips for studying architecture.
Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/tips-for-studying-architecture/
Check out my FREE online course for architecture students:
▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
2020-07-2806 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastBecoming an Architect in the US – Everything You Need to Know to Study Architecture in the States | 065From applying to architecture school to getting registered as an architect. This is everything you need to know to become an architect in the united states.
Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/becoming-an-architect-in-the-us/
Check out my FREE online course for architecture students:
▼ 70 Hacks for Architecture Students▼
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Today I’m joined by soon to be architecture master’s student Natalie Perri from the United States to discuss everything you need to know about s...
2020-07-2236 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast70 Hacks for Architecture Students - The FREE Interactive Online Architecture CourseIt’s finally here! 70 Hacks for Architecture Students – The Little Things with BIG Impacts
These are the hacks that I wish I knew back when I first started architecture school. Those "lightbulb" moments that changed everything for me.
I’ve compiled 70 architecture hacks for students to improve Drafting, Model Making, Sketching, Organisation/Productivity, Sketchup, Photoshop and Money Saving.
The free online course includes game-changing architecture tips, tricks and advice from a list of incredible architects and architecture educators such as David...
2020-07-1401 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastShould Architecture Students and Interns Work for Free? Should You Get Paid for Your Work? | 064It’s tough finding an architecture internship and difficult getting experience when starting out as a student. This often forces students to work for free. But, should you work for free, or should you get paid for your hard work? Let’s find out.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/should-architecture-interns-and-students-work-for-free/
Tags: architects pay, architects salary, architecture students pay, architecture job, architecture jobs, jobs for architects, jobs for architecture students, intern jobs for architecture, architecture intern, architectural intern, internship, intern, work experience, job...
2020-07-1304 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Create Better Architecture Projects – The 3 C’s That Improved My Work in Architecture School | 063Learn how to create better projects as an architecture student. These are the 3 words that changed everything for me in architecture school.
This is the concept I deep dive on in my eBook “How to Ace Any Project in Architecture School”. I encourage you to check it out 😊 https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-ace-any-project/
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-create-better-architecture-projects-as-a-student/
Tags: how to create better projects, better projects, better architecture projects, how to create better architecture projects, how to make better projects, how to produce...
2020-07-1103 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Survive Architecture Crits as a Student - 10 Tips to ACE Your Reviews in Architecture SchoolNot only will you learn to SURVIVE the notorious architecture critique, but you’ll learn to THRIVE through it. Here are 10 tips to ACE your reviews in architecture school as a student.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-survive-architecture-crits/
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2020-07-0910 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastThe Importance of Architectural Sketching - Why You NEED TO SKETCH as an Architecture Student | 061With architectural software taking over and new technology being brought into this world for designing, how come universities still focus on learning hand sketching?
I was just re-watching the interview I had with the legend David Drazil from Sketch Like an Architect (https://youtu.be/cy06N7v1p2s).
Throughout that interview, he makes some strong points about why architectural sketching is still relevant (and will always be) and why it’s important to learn architectural sketching as an architecture student.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out th...
2020-07-0807 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastThe BIGGEST Productivity Hack for Students – Set Your Own Deadlines - Never Stress a Project AgainStressed, anxious or worried about submitting your projects to a high quality ON TIME? Let’s learn the BIGGEST productivity hack for students. Setting your own deadlines.
If you’re a student, I’m just going to go ahead and assume you’ve been in this situation before . . .
You’ve got a submission coming up – but there’s still a few weeks to go.
You decide to work on it closer to the date. You convince yourself that you’ve got PLENTY of time and don’t have to worry about it yet.
...
2020-07-0703 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Come Up with Architectural Ideas? Thinking of Ideas for Your Architecture Project Concept | 059Learn how to come up with architectural ideas for your projects. Come up with great concepts and ideas that will impress your architecture teachers.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-come-up-with-architectural-ideas/
Starting a new project is hard to say the least.
Where do you even begin? How do you come up with an architectural idea or concept?
Let’s look at how you can come up with architectural ideas for your projects.
So, this is something I...
2020-07-0604 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast10 Things to Know Before Studying Architecture – Watch This Before Starting Architecture School | 058Thinking of studying architecture, or perhaps already enrolled? Here are 10 things you need to know before starting architecture school.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/things-to-know-before-studying-architecture/
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2020-07-0506 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhat Do You Learn in Architecture School? What to Expect to Study as an Architecture Student | 057Nearing the end of my architectural bachelor’s degree, I wanted to share what I’ve learnt over the past 3 years of architecture school so that you can know what to expect as an architecture student.
I want to look over all the classes I’ve had and what I’ve had to do for those classes. This should help you understand the kind of work you’ll be doing in architecture school and what you can expect to learn. I also want to share with you some advice that I wish I knew if I could go back in...
2020-07-0312 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastDo Architects Earn a Lot of Money? | 056You might be thinking about studying architecture – but one question’s putting you off. Do architects earn a lot of money?
Let’s find out if architects get paid a lot, how you can earn more and why it shouldn’t even matter to begin with.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/do-architects-earn-a-lot-of-money/
Hey! My name's Kyle.
On the podcast for architecture students, you'll hear from practicing architects, other students and me, Kyle, a third-year architecture student from South Au...
2020-07-0102 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastThe 7 DEADLIEST Mistakes Architecture Students Make & How to Avoid Them – Architecture Student Problems | 055These are 7 of the worst mistakes architecture students make in architecture school. Don’t be afraid, you can avoid these architecture student problems – let’s learn how.
Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:
https://successfularchistudent.com/the-7-deadliest-mistakes-architecture-students-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/
0:20 1. Putting things off/procrastination.
Architecture students think they have plenty of time to work on approaching deadlines. But, as you might have learnt already, TIME FLIES BY. 1 month until your final project is due? The next thing you know, you’ve got 1 week left. Time is preci...
2020-06-2907 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Get Registered as an Architect in Australia – Architecture Accreditation and Registration in Australia | 054What are the requirements to become a registered architect in Australia? What does it involve? How long does it take? How can you get started? Let’s learn how to get registered as an architect in Australia.
This is a snippet from the interview with Herbie Hudson and Hayden Day for their podcast “Discussed It”, a podcast about “Architecture, Sport and Anything Else We Want”.
I highly encourage you to go check out their show using the link below.
https://audioboom.com/channels/5024340
A big thanks to Herb and Hayden...
2020-06-2702 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastDo You Need to be Good at Maths to be an Architect or Study Architecture? Mathematics for Architects | 053Thinking of studying architecture to become an architect? You might be wondering whether you need to be good at maths.
You might struggle with maths, or perhaps you love maths and want it to be something you’re doing every day in your career.
I want to clarify whether you need to be good at maths to be an architect or study architecture.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/do-you-need-to-be-good-at-maths-to-study-architecture/
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2020-06-2603 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastTop 15 Must Have Tools for Architecture Students – The Best Tools for Architecture School | 052Watch today’s episode on youtube (trust me, it’s better): https://youtu.be/9fdUM7Ar-ZA
Want to be a good architecture student? You need the best tools. Here are 15 of the top essential tools for architecture students.
You might be starting architecture school soon or you might just want to upgrade the architectural tools you have. It can get overwhelming as to what tools are essential and which are not needed.
I thought I’d collate 15 of the best tools for architecture students because I never had a resource like this when I firs...
2020-06-2410 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastInstagram For Architecture Students – WHY YOU NEED TO BE ON INSTAGRAM & HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY | 051If you’re an architecture student you’re more than likely on Instagram. You might even have an account for your architecture work.
That’s great. But, as a student, there’s sooo much potential for you on Instagram that most students don’t realise.
Instagram is an incredible tool for networking, finding and creating job opportunities, building important relationships with those in the industry and receiving local and global recognition for your work.
All you must do is use Instagram properly.
In this episode, Anthony Laney explains WHY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS NEED TO BE...
2020-06-2307 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhy Do Architecture Students Drop Out? - 4 Reasons Why Architecture School Sucks & HOW TO BEAT THEM | 050Architecture school has a very high attrition rate. Students drop out like crazy for many different reasons. Let’s find out why architecture students drop out.
In this episode (episode 50!!), I explain 4 different reasons why students drop out of architecture school.
Towards the end of the episode, I also explain how to beat these 4 reasons. I give my best piece of advice that helps keep me motivated and inspired to continue my architecture degree, despite it being a massive commitment.
You might be thinking of dropping out, and I want to help you de...
2020-06-2107 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastDo You Need to Be Good at Drawing to Study Architecture? (Why You Don't Have to Know How to Draw) | 049Are you thinking about studying architecture? You might be wondering whether you need to be good at hand drawing to pursue architecture.
You might not be the greatest artist. Or, drawing might be your biggest strength. Let me confirm for you whether you need to be good at drawing in order to be an architect.
The short answer?
No.
You don’t need to be good at drawing to study architecture.
However – being good at drawing is only going to help you by giving you an advantage.
If y...
2020-06-1903 minThe Successful Archi Student's PodcastAdvice for First Year Architecture Students Starting Architecture School - Tips from the Course Coordinator | 048Starting architecture school soon and need some advice? Chris Morley, UniSA’s first year course coordinator shares with me (a third-year student) his best advice for starting architecture school.
Chris talks about what separates “successful” students from “unsuccessful” students, and the key factors that will help you throughout your first years of studying architecture.
Check out the full interview with Chris (part 1): https://youtu.be/7SivcVx7Fu4
Chris is also the co-chair of South Australia’s Emerging Architects + Graduates Network (EmAGN) as well as sole practitioner for his practice Echelon Studios.
Chris’s invo...
2020-06-1403 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast047: Becoming an Architect – The Life of an Architecture Student | Discussed It PodcastBecoming an Architect – The Life of an Architecture Student | Discussed It Podcast
Let’s walk through my journey to becoming an architect from when I was in high school, to now almost finishing my architecture bachelor’s degree. This is the Life of an Architecture Student – becoming an architect.
This is an interview with Herbie Hudson and Hayden Day for their podcast “Discussed It”, a podcast about “Architecture, Sport and Anything Else We Want”.
I highly encourage you to go check out their show using the link below.
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2020-06-091h 08
Discussed ItKyle Sinko: Successful Archi Student Interview | Discussed It Podcast #003Welcome to Discussed It, a Podcast Where We Discuss a Little About a Lot.
This episode, we:
Invite our very first guest, Kyle Sinko, architecture student and creator of the SuccessfulArchiStudent brand
Discuss our 'Thing Of The Week'
and much more...
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2020-06-071h 05
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast046: Do Architecture Students Sleep? UP Your Sleeping Game in Architecture School & Avoid All-NightersFrom the number of memes and stories you hear from architecture students not sleeping, one should think that architecture students don’t sleep. I want to answer the question, do architecture students sleep?
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https://successfularchistudent.com/do-architecture-students-sleep/
Architecture students are the most sleep-deprived majors in America. It’s official. Sleeping just 5.28 hours, topping the charts in front of nursing and biochemistry at 5.69 hours.
However, scientific studies show that sleep is linked to important brain functions such as prod...
2020-06-0412 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast045: An Architect's Advice for Group Work in Architecture School – Make it Your AdvantageConflicting personalities and ideas, group members not showing up and group members not doing any work. These are just a few of the many frustrating scenarios that you will experience when doing group work in architecture school.
You’d be happy to know that group work isn’t always bad times and horror stories. In fact, working in groups has been some of the most rewarding and enjoyable times during my years in architecture school.
Similarly, Anthony Laney of Laney LA is an architect with a team of 12 staff members. Anthony tributes the success of Lane...
2020-05-3103 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastDo Architecture Students Need Laptops? Should I Buy a Laptop for Architecture School?If you’re going to be an architecture student soon, you might be wondering if you need a laptop. The question also arises if you should buy a laptop or a desktop PC? I explain whether you should get a laptop as an architecture student and if it’s even required.
I’ve already made a video on what specs you should have for your architecture laptop or computer which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/K35cFpnXhrU
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2020-05-2708 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast043: ARCHITECTURE STUDENT REACTS TO STUDIO RESULTS – Why I don’t care about my grade.I was eating dinner when I saw an email that my studio results had just been released. I decided to record my reaction and explain why I don’t care what grade I get ( and why you shouldn’t either).
This is a follow up from the last Life of an Architecture Student episode where I shared my live studio critique that I presented to my class over Zoom.
If you want to check it out, you can here: https://youtu.be/hHW9jYT4H3k
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2020-05-2409 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast042: How to Run Your Own Architectural Firm as a Sole Practitioner - Chris MorleyEver wanted to run your own architectural firm?
Today’s guest, a Sole Practitioner from Australia with over 10 years of experience in the industry, shares his journey of how he made the dream of running his own practice a reality.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the co-chair of South Australia’s Emerging Architects + Graduates Network (EmAGN), a first-year course co-ordinator at my university as well as sole practitioner of Echelon Studio - Chris Morley.
This is the third and final part of the interview with Chris where we learn...
2020-05-2220 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastArchitecture Tutor’s Best Advice for Succeeding in Architecture School | Chris Morley - EP. 41My University Coordinator shares his best secrets for being successful in architecture school and explains what you need to do to avoid being left behind.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the co-chair of South Australia’s Emerging Architects + Graduates Network (EmAGN), a first-year course co-ordinator at my university as well as sole practitioner - Chris Morley.
Chris’s involvement with the University has given him much experience and has allowed him to identify common habits across successful and unsuccessful students and their projects.
In this episode, he explains his journey...
2020-05-1717 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast040: The Key to Success as an Architecture Student – Networking 101 with Chris MorleyNetwork = net worth as an architecture student. The more I think about it – it’s not WHAT you know, but WHO you know when it comes to success as an architecture student.
The key to success as an architecture student is networking.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the co-chair of South Australia’s Emerging Architects + Graduates Network (EmAGN), a first-year course co-ordinator at my university as well as sole practitioner - Chris Morley.
Chris has a lot going on, and he knows a thing or two about networking...
2020-05-1419 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast039: Networking as an Architecture Student – Get Your Name Out Through Local Events, Boards and Groups with Christopher JohnsonNetworking is everything as an architecture student. It’s not what you know – but WHO you know.
In this episode, architecture student Christopher Johnson talks through his experiences with local networking events, his participation mentoring students, his involvement with the Canadian Architecture Student Association and various other groups and boards.
Chris and I also talk about life as a student at a brand-new university in Canada, what it’s like studying, our best tips and advice for other students and overall just have a good chat about becoming better students.
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2020-05-1324 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast038: 5 Habits of Successful Architecture Students – The Habits Worth AdaptingEver wanted to know what it takes to be successful in architecture? These are 5 habits that will help you become a better architecture student that every student needs to consider adapting.
Habits are so important. They control the way we spend most of our lives, yet we hardly ever pay much attention to them.
You might have developed some bad habits over time, perhaps without knowing. Bad habits can be detrimental to your success and is proven through science and history.
These are 5 habits that have been changing the way I study, that...
2020-05-1107 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast037: HOW TO MANAGE LIFE AS A STUDENT.This isn’t a video telling you to buy a study planner, make a to-do-list or keep your room tidy …
I wanted to get incredibly deep on this topic to discuss a strategy to life that I’ve kept quiet for a long time. This is a strategy to getting more done, stressing less about your work and procrastinating less. This is a guide to managing the many aspects of life we have as students.
I try to sum all of this up in the matter of a few minutes. So, if you find something unclea...
2020-05-0706 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast036: 18 Students Share Their BEST TIPS FOR STUDYING ARCHITECTURENeed some tips for doing well in architecture school? I asked 18 students what they think is their BEST TIPS for studying architecture.
Towards the end of the episode I also share what I think is the most important thing to do as an architecture student – my number 1 tip for studying architecture.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/36/
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2020-05-0408 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast035: How to Get Your First Architecture Job After Graduating (Without Any Experience)As part of Sarah Lebner’s book launch event, an anonymous question we received was “How can I get a job as an architect after graduating my masters, without any previous work experience in the industry?”
This is a snippet taken from the 2-hour event on Sarah’s youtube channel (https://youtu.be/nOtKyvSTNgk) where Sarah Lebner of Light House Architecture and Science, Warwick Mihaly of Mihaly Slocombe and myself, Kyle Sinko, answer this question along with 40+ other questions asked anonymously by young architects and students.
Sarah’s book “101 Things I Didn’t Learn in Architecture S...
2020-05-0103 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast034: How to Sketch Like an Architect – Get Better at Architectural Hand Sketching with David DrazilHow can you get better at architectural sketching? In this episode, I’m joined by the man, the myth, the legend – face of “Sketch Like an Architect” – David Drazil, to find out just that.
David talks about how you can be a better architect and use sketching to your unique advantage.
Here’s a list of the questions from the interview:
Could you start off by telling us a bit about yourself, you know who you are and where you're from?
Can you tell us a bit more a...
2020-04-2356 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast033: Final Year Architecture Student Explains Incredible 1:25 Model – How to Make Architecture ModelsThis 1:25 SCALED MODEL IS INCREDIBLE! In today’s episode of the Successful Archi Student’s Podcast, final year architecture student Jose Maria Alania explains his process of how he created his scale model of a triplex design.
What makes this model stand out? Not only is it super clean, but Jose utilises laser cutting to get super straight and clean cut lines. He also employs a technique to score clear acrylic. This allows him to have a transparent overlay of his construction detail drawings, resulting in an awesome diagrammatic overlay to his model.
In this epis...
2020-04-1922 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast032: What Software You NEED to Learn as an Architecture Student? – 3 Architecture Programs of the FutureWhat programs should I learn as an architecture student? What programs are architects currently using? This is architecture software every student needs to learn for a successful future.
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Sketchup, rhino, autocad, revit, archicad, 3ds max, photoshop . . . the list goes on...
2020-04-1607 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast031: Why and How I Decided to Study ArchitectureI was waiting for my studio render to finish and decided to share why I chose to study architecture, and how it became something I wanted to go “all in” on.
If you’re thinking about studying architecture or want to get to know a bit more about me, this video is for you.
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https://successfularchistudent.com/31/
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2020-04-1406 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast030: From Architecture Student to Firm Director – What it Takes to Be Successful with Anthony LaneyIn this special hour-long podcast, I interview Anthony Laney. Anthony is a founding partner of Laney LA, a “high-tech, high-touch” architectural firm in California.
6 years ago, Anthony was told by a mentor that he wasn’t “running on all cylinders”.
Although he had a comfortable and secure job as a Project Manager at a respected firm, he decided to give this “entrepreneurship” thing a go.
With a warrior’s spirit, Anthony has managed to learn an abundance of skillsets to help make the dream of running his own firm possible.
6 years in, Laney LA now...
2020-04-1257 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast029: The 3 BEST Tips for Studying from Home – Self-Manage Your Time Better and Get More Done as a StudentStudying from home can be a challenge for some students. With the whole COVID-19 thing going on, it’s forced us into some uncomfortable and unheard of situations . . . well, not for me.
As an architecture student, for the past 4 years I’ve been doing most of my study from home. I’ve developed some small tips and tricks to help manage my time better to get more work done.
So, for those of you out there struggling with this, let’s find out how you can self-manage your time better as a student, and get more don...
2020-04-0206 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast028: 101 Things I Didn’t Learn in Architecture School (But Wish I Had) with Architect Sarah LebnerThe world of architecture is huge. Architects need to know how buildings go together, how to deal with clients, the industry, technology, business and how to design. Your formal education covers how to design. So, what about everything else?
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2020-03-291h 04
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast027: Life of a Final Year Architecture Student – What’s it like? With Hendrik BoshoffWhat’s life like as a final year architecture student? Is it really THAT hard? How can you prepare?
Hendrik Boshoff is an Honours architecture student at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Hendrik’s had his rough times. With his parents moving out of the country while still in University, he’s been forced to survive on his own.
His adversities and hardships have made him into the hardened warrior he is today.
Hendrik learned life’s necessary skills a...
2020-03-2329 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast026: How to Save Money as a University or College Student – Money Saving Tips for StudentsIt’s not financially easy being a student in University or College. Money comes, and money goes. The “broke student life” only begins to describe our money situation. Today, I have 4 tips for you to KEEP MORE OF THAT MONEY coming in by making a few small changes to your lifestyle.
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2020-03-1707 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast025: How to Have a Successful First Week at University with Jeannie ChanYour first week of university can be intimidating (to say the least). Today, Jeannie talks through some of the things she did to prepare for it, and what you can expect during your first few days in university.
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2020-03-0926 minThe Successful Archi Student's Podcast024: How to Prepare for Architecture School – Getting Ready to Study Architecture with Danial LauAre you a high school student wanting to become an architect? In this episode of the Successful Architecture Student’s Podcast, I interview college student Danial Lau to talk about how you can prepare for architecture school to become a successful student.
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2020-03-0715 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast023 Chaim Lieder: Architecture Competitions, Late Nights, App Idea & Side Hustle as a StudentImagine taking a photo of a building and instantly getting access to all the information about it. From what materials it uses, who the design team was, year of completion and so forth. With Chaim Lieder’s app idea for architects and students, you’d be able to do just that. On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Chaim about how you can enter and win architecture competitions, how to avoid late nights and manage your time better, Chaim’s app idea and how to manage and balance a side hobby or hustle while in architecture school.
2020-03-0229 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast022: How to Stay Motivated to Become an Architect – Interview with VesalIt’s difficult to stay consistently motivated to do something. Vesal from Karaj, Iran, has been motivated to study architecture for the past 6 years and nothing is stopping her.On today’s episode of the Successful Archi Student’s Podcast, Vesal and I talk about how you can stay persistently motivated to study architecture, how you can prepare for architecture school and what you should fear before starting.Vesal shares her experiences and journey with us on episode 22.Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:https://successfularchistudent.com/22▼GET THE FREE ARC...
2020-02-2914 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast021: Win Your First Semester of Architecture School - Interview with First Year Architecture Student Serena RakhaGoing into your first year of architecture school? Today I interview Serena Rakha from Lebanon, a student who has recently finished her first semester of architecture school. On episode 21 of the Successful Archi Student’s Podcast, Serena shares her experiences of what to expect in your first semester of architecture school and what equipment and skills you need to do well.Serena also shares the names of architecture books she’s found helpful along her journey and has some tips for students struggling to stay motivated. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with...
2020-02-2830 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast020: How Much Money Does an Architect Make? An Architect’s SalaryArchitect’s earn a lot of money, right? How much do graduate architects earn? I’ll be honest, it’s not a whole lot. But that shouldn’t matter, and here’s why. . .Before a student of architecture can call themselves an “architect”, they need to spend 5 years studying an unforgiving and cruel profession. For the next 2-4 years, they are required to work for menial wages to “log experience”. Hang on in there, it gets better.After those 7-9 years of gruesome late nights and harsh critics, they can call themselves an architect. Yay!
2020-02-2311 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast3 Ways You Can Practice Architecture Outside of UniversityIt takes a lot of hard work to become an architect. To improve yourself by practicing architecture outside of your University education will really help increase your chances of succeeding in the industry of architecture.Doing so allows you to gain extra skills that make you more valuable in the workplace, do better projects in architecture school and improve your knowledge in the world of architecture.The more you know, the more you can do and the more you do, the more you can know.In today’s episode, I explain 3 things you can do to...
2020-02-1910 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastNot sure if you’re going to make it? HOW TO OVERCOME LACK OF CONFIDENCEWe all experience it... Some days we’re fired up to study, other days, we are not. The key to overcome that lack of confidence is what I talk about in today’s episode of the architecture podcast.Along with this question from Khawaja (IG @kh_muhammad_ali), I also answer his other questions about getting into architecture school and how to figure out if it’s the right path to take. A list of the questions can be found below.Prefer listening/reading? Check out the show notes:https://successfularchistudent.com/18▼GET THE FREE...
2020-02-1808 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhat Actually is Architecture? Everything You Need to Know to Begin Studying itWhat the heck even is architecture? Art? Science? Engineering? Really, it’s a mix between all three, and many others.Let’s dig a bit deeper into what it means to be an architect, and find out EVERYTHING you need to know before you get started as an architecture student.Prefer watching/reading? Check out the show notes:https://successfularchistudent.com/17▼GET THE FREE ARCHI STUDENT SUCCESS CHECKLIST▼→ https://successfularchistudent.com/ ←Get my new ebook! “How to Ace Any Project in Architecture School” https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-ace-any-project/“What actually is archit...
2020-02-1503 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhat is the Best Computer for Architecture Students? How to Choose a Laptop or PC to Buy?Laptop or PC? What specs? How much RAM? What CPU? What GPU? What storage device? How can I choose the best? Which one do I buy? There are so many variations of computers that architecture students can choose from. It can be quite overwhelming.In today’s episode of the Successful Architecture Student’s Podcast, I explain whether you should buy a PC or Laptop for architecture school and which one is the best. I also explain how you can decide what hardware you need, and the difference your RAM, CPU Processor, GPU Processor and Storage Devices have on t...
2020-02-1311 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastThe Most Important Thing To Know as an Architecture Student (& Before Becoming One)Last week, I asked the Instagram community of Architecture students (@successfularchistudent) what they thought was the most important thing to know as an architecture student (or if you want to become one). I was genuinely amazed at the responses I had gotten. Students from all over the world summed up what they thought was the most important thing to know as an architecture student, and it inspired me to make a video about their replies.In this video, I share responses from @trigger444, @egle313, @logori96, @seanbroomy, @dlau0741, @andrejriger, @edurom.48 and @_honnappa. Thank you so much!
2020-02-1111 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Study Less and Get Better Results in University/College – The -5 +50 RULE for Students“How can I study less while getting better grades in university/school/college?” In today’s episode, I explain how you can use the “-5+50 rule” to get better results while studying less as a student.It’s all about preparation. Invest your time initially by organising, understanding and preparing. You will then reap the compounding effect of the investment as your semester goes on. Check out the show notes at https://successfularchistudent.com/14Get my new ebook! “How to Ace Any Project in Architecture School” https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-ace-any-project/
2020-02-0512 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast7 Reasons You SHOULD Study Architecture – The Best Things About Architecture SchoolWhat is the best part about studying architecture? Why should I study to become an architect?As a sequel to last week’s episode, today I have 7 of my best reasons why you should study architecture to become an architect. Check out the show notes at https://successfularchistudent.com/13Get my new ebook! “How to Ace Any Project in Architecture School” https://successfularchistudent.com/how-to-ace-any-project/
2020-01-2810 min
The Successful Archi Student's Podcast7 Reasons NOT TO Study Architecture – The Worst Things About Architecture SchoolWhat is the worst part about studying architecture? Well, I’ve got 7 reasons not to study architecture. But, come on. I love architecture as much as the next student. Learn how to overcome these problems to become the best architecture student you can. Here are 7 reasons why you’ll hate architecture school and 7 ways to overcome it. Check out the show notes at https://successfularchistudent.com/12
2020-01-2015 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow to Become an Architect - The Unconventional WayOn this episode of the Successful Architecture Student’s Podcast, I am honoured to have a chat with UX design professional Andrew MacDonald. Andrew is on an unconventional journey to becoming an architect by creating a portfolio of his UX design work. Two Universities have acknowledged his untraditional approach to study his masters and are in favour of this idea. This will allow him to skip studying the 4-year bachelor degree.On the show, you will listen to Andrew’s strategy to becoming an architect and it will allow you to open your mind to the various opportunities you...
2020-01-1532 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastPresenting Your Architecture Project. A Guide to Acing Your Architecture CritsCheck out the show notes at https://successfularchistudent.com/10/How to present your architectural ideas and design to your jury on presentation/crit day?This is a guide to acing your architecture crits and presentations. On this special episode, episode 10, I respond to a question sent in by Valentine (IG @Valentine_Lederer).Valentine is a freshman architecture student who is struggling to prepare for her oral presentations. When she presents, she feels as if she is having to rush and is leaving out important information. She feels as if she doesn’t have en...
2020-01-0914 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastArchitecture Student/School Frequently Asked QuestionsOn today’s episode of the Podcast I host the first Q&A. You ask me questions, and I answer them.Here are some of the questions I answer today:What should I do in highschool to be able to become an architect?What college/university should I enrol in to study Architecture?How do I learn AutoCAD / any architectural program/software efficiently?Is architecture a good profession to choose?How can I get a job in Architecture with my bachelors degree?Which architectural software currently has the topmost demand in bi...
2020-01-0514 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow To Be The Best Student in 2020 | Goal Setting, Planning and Scheduling SuccessCheck out the show notes at successfularchistudent.com/8Happy New Year! Today I explain how to set yourself up for success as a student in the new year.Specifically, I'll talk about: •How to review 2019 in order to learn from your wins and losses•How to plan for the new year•How to identify what success is, how to achieve it and when to achieve it.
2019-12-3008 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhat Skills Do You Need as An Architect / Student of Architecture – Prerequisites to Study ArchitectureCheck out the show notes at successfularchistudent.com/7 |On today's episode, I compare the traditional skills you need (or may not need) to study architecture with some skills I think will really take your abilities to a whole new level. A lot of students ask me if they have had to learn mathematics, chemistry, physics, art or computer skills to be able to study architecture. In this episode, I hopefully clear up some misconceptions that students might have.Specifically, I'll talk about:•Do you need to be good at math to study architecture?•Do you...
2019-12-2011 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastEverything You Must Know as a First Year Architecture Studenthttps://successfularchistudent.com/community/I run through the things I wish I knew before and while in my first year of Architecture school. Specifically, I'll talk about: •How to not fall behind with work•Avoiding the temptation of giving into the judgement of others•Learning from your mistakes•Not getting “stuck” – tips for not getting distracted and wasting time.
2019-12-1709 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastHow To Be (And STAY) Motivated To Study and Achieve Your GoalsOn today's episode, I talk about how a lot of students, like me, have been reaching out and saying how they’re not sure if they’re fit for architecture. They seem to get motivation in bursts, rather than having a persistent motivation to study. It comes, and it goes. The problem with this is that you start to doubt yourself. You need to anchor in these 4 habits I talk about to help drive a constant and persistent motivation to study architecture.Specifically, I'll talk about:•Creating a definite purpose, goal or dream to strive for.•Creating...
2019-12-1206 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastWhy I Don’t Care About My Grades in Architecture School – the Importance of FailureOn today's episode, I talk through some of my reasoning behind why I don’t care about my grades in architecture school.Specifically, I'll talk about:•Learning from your grades•The best lessons in life aren’t from your successes, but your failures•Pushing yourself into new challenges, outside of your comfort zone.•Caring about the opinions of others
2019-12-1009 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastTime Management for Architecture Students – 5 Tips To Boost Your ProductivityOn today's episode, I run through 5 time management tips to boost your productivity as an Archi student. Especially in your first years, it’s difficult to understand why you have so much work to do and so little time to complete it. Trust me, it doesn’t get easier, you just have to get better, and, you will over time. But, you need to practice these 5 time management tips if you want to see improvement in your time management, organisation and productivity.Specifically, I'll talk about:•Removing distractions•Organising your work space to be clean•Organising...
2019-12-0309 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastThe One Thing That Will Make You Successful As An Architecture StudentCheck out the show notes at https://successfularchistudent.com/the-successful-archi-students-podcast-2-the-one-thing-that-will-make-you-successful/On the podcast, you'll hear from practicing architects, other successful students and myself, Kyle, a third year architecture student from South Australia.Doing so, you'll learn the tips and tricks to excel past the rest of your cohort and build the skills needed to take your work to another level.On today's episode, I try to clarify what the most important tip for architecture students is and share some of the key things that successful people have in common. Specifically, I'll talk about:
2019-11-2808 min
The Successful Archi Student's PodcastThe BIGGEST TIP For Architecture Students to Be SuccessfulHey! My name's Kyle.From a sample of 25,000 students that applied to enter architecture school:15.30% of them were accepted.8.50% of them made it through to the second half of their education.2.04% of them were awarded a degree in Architecture (post-graduate)0.78% of them ended up working a job in architecture.Successful Archi Student is a platform for architecture students to learn off one another to become the LESS THAN 1% of students who end up being successful in the profession. On the podcast, you'll hear from practicing architects, other successful students and...
2019-11-2609 min