i really was getting invested in this channel hearing about the different ideas and "solutions" you present , but i think youre great at identifying the problem ... and thats about it .what is the solution to not be doing so much work while getting payed the bare minimum , how about unions for architects and engineers , minimum wage enforcement by your government and universal basic income ? to say be better than the competition is simply playing the game , and the moment you accept playing this game is the moment you accept enslavement , and the moment you accept enslavement is the moment you accept the inevitable defeat , because you might be better now , but you can never stay on top forever my man .
I do a lot of automation not because it's more efficient (it's often not), but because the process is more enjoyable than clicking around on screen for hours on end.
Great video and great topic, but as you said the game continues and as you also said yesterday's luxury is today's necessity. This concept definitely applies to automation and as more and more clients will demand the change of something in the project in a fraction of the time because they know if the project is organised in a proper parametric manner, it would be possible. Secondly, to learn to be confident enough to utilise automation via scripting is another skill that in my experience has taken as significant amount of time investment. Yes there are definitely benefits to knowing automation workflows but it's also definitely very much part of the next generation of necessity and continuous evolution of the AEC industry.
Quite an interesting discussion, Milos. I’ve been implementing automation tasks and creating plugins in the office that I work for, thinking that it would help us work less than our typical 10-12h/day. Turns out that our newfound free time was quickly taken by meaningless and never ending adjustments or by clients/managers asking for more and more agility, pushing deadlines to a level that made us work 10-12h/day again, but with less repetitive tasks. It is quite a challenge to survive in our market, but your video is a nice source for some thinking. :)
Its certainly a business culture discussion. The reality with automation is that indeed it frees up time from the tedious repetitive task, but that means that the flaws in the business operations creeps into the time now made available. It becomes more “visible” Its not just a matter of implementing automation software. Its also about embracing an adaptive business culture that embraces efficient operational structure and an appreciation for the human’s well-being.
Your videos are becoming a daily motivation. I own a small company that builds small houses (ADUs) using light gauge steel. I'm not an architect or engineer but I feel fortunate to live in a time where I can learn from the best through these type of videos. Thank you!
Hi Milos, I'm curious how you automate the tasks you talk about. How do you decide that it's better to automate something rather than do it by hand? What software and libraries do you use to help? Could you make a video giving a high level overview of your process?
The tasks and the software depend a lot on the project itself. Thanks for the idea - will try to make a video about the general approach to automation soon.
Most architects are using Revit or Archi-cad or something similar. 2D details are still a fundamental part of these application procedure. Truly working smart requires massive investment into not only the AEC modeling but also mainly the investment in people that have acquired skills in both the architecture of applications but also the built environment. How do you suggest the bridge is created to economically bring this altogether to work smart...my point is we have only filled the space that moving to the digital environment in arch drawing with more skills and costs to operate it. I am afraid I believe traditional drawing methods are on balance more efficient...
You make an interesting point, but I do NOT believe this is why most Architects work so much. I think the true culprit is the fact that all the world's currencies are FIAT, and are managed aggressively by Central Banks. Both of these features are ubiquitous (and new) around the world since 1971. I think you'll find that if you examine the prices of property, adjusted for inflation...its massively increased during the last 50 years across all categories. What has happened is that Central Banks manipulate currencies to provoke the economies into greater consumption. Specifically they lower interest rates, make credit easier to get, and inflate currencies. This has caused and encouraged MASSIVE property speculation. Speculation in all buildings big and small means that developers are chasing a return, so there is no such thing as an acceptable schedule. One day earlier means they beat the market and get a greater return. In my experience the only place you won't see this is on Government buildings, or on super-luxury projects (anywhere that market value is not a primary concern). In 90% of AEC projects, the project will ALWAYS be behind schedule and over budget before it's even begun. Unfortunately, its worse than just the schedule. In my view it incentivizes short-term thinking in the design itself. It dis-incentivizes higher quality environments and better design.
Great subject, definitely a topic I've been thinking about as I reach 50 years old. Can you please recommend some books on this subject and other topics. Thank you.
Looking to switch from a ML background to architecture. I’ve always had similar questions that u answer so your vids r awesome. Do u have any advice for starting architecture at 24?
As a person who's had an ML background and then transitioning to Architecture, I think you have an advantage. Sometimes, or even most time, architecture students like to design because it looks 'cool'. But in reality, it's not as functional or efficient than we expected. I've graduated from an undergrad in architecture last year and the top 3 advice I would personally give is - choose your friends wisely when you hang out with people who are goal-driven, you will naturally work quite harder, if you hang around with those who don't really care as much, then you'll see yourself slacking. The second advice would be to prioritise your time, this is where your discipline comes in, when you receive studio work, you have to start immediately and don't do it last minute, because then it'll become a habit. Third advice is to always be your true authentic self, even if you may lose couple friends because at the end of the day, it's your degree, your time and your passions, you're doing it for yourself and ultimately to become a better thinker and designer and inspire others too!
I enjoy traditional hand drawing. As I am more creative using my own hand and thought. But I am A practice owner and I am using more and more automation. However you need to find a balance.
i really was getting invested in this channel hearing about the different ideas and "solutions" you present , but i think youre great at identifying the problem ... and thats about it .what is the solution to not be doing so much work while getting payed the bare minimum , how about unions for architects and engineers , minimum wage enforcement by your government and universal basic income ?
to say be better than the competition is simply playing the game , and the moment you accept playing this game is the moment you accept enslavement , and the moment you accept enslavement is the moment you accept the inevitable defeat , because you might be better now , but you can never stay on top forever my man .
I do a lot of automation not because it's more efficient (it's often not), but because the process is more enjoyable than clicking around on screen for hours on end.
Great video and great topic, but as you said the game continues and as you also said yesterday's luxury is today's necessity. This concept definitely applies to automation and as more and more clients will demand the change of something in the project in a fraction of the time because they know if the project is organised in a proper parametric manner, it would be possible. Secondly, to learn to be confident enough to utilise automation via scripting is another skill that in my experience has taken as significant amount of time investment. Yes there are definitely benefits to knowing automation workflows but it's also definitely very much part of the next generation of necessity and continuous evolution of the AEC industry.
Best and most informative architectural channel on YT till date!
Quite an interesting discussion, Milos. I’ve been implementing automation tasks and creating plugins in the office that I work for, thinking that it would help us work less than our typical 10-12h/day. Turns out that our newfound free time was quickly taken by meaningless and never ending adjustments or by clients/managers asking for more and more agility, pushing deadlines to a level that made us work 10-12h/day again, but with less repetitive tasks. It is quite a challenge to survive in our market, but your video is a nice source for some thinking. :)
Its certainly a business culture discussion. The reality with automation is that indeed it frees up time from the tedious repetitive task, but that means that the flaws in the business operations creeps into the time now made available. It becomes more “visible”
Its not just a matter of implementing automation software. Its also about embracing an adaptive business culture that embraces efficient operational structure and an appreciation for the human’s well-being.
Your videos are becoming a daily motivation. I own a small company that builds small houses (ADUs) using light gauge steel. I'm not an architect or engineer but I feel fortunate to live in a time where I can learn from the best through these type of videos. Thank you!
Thank you.
Hi Milos, I'm curious how you automate the tasks you talk about. How do you decide that it's better to automate something rather than do it by hand? What software and libraries do you use to help? Could you make a video giving a high level overview of your process?
The tasks and the software depend a lot on the project itself. Thanks for the idea - will try to make a video about the general approach to automation soon.
I suggest reading the essays from Byung-Chul Han regarding the role of work in our contemporary western society
Very nice video, wish we had more channels like your channel. Respect from Turkey.
Bravo!
Most architects are using Revit or Archi-cad or something similar. 2D details are still a fundamental part of these application procedure. Truly working smart requires massive investment into not only the AEC modeling but also mainly the investment in people that have acquired skills in both the architecture of applications but also the built environment. How do you suggest the bridge is created to economically bring this altogether to work smart...my point is we have only filled the space that moving to the digital environment in arch drawing with more skills and costs to operate it. I am afraid I believe traditional drawing methods are on balance more efficient...
You make an interesting point, but I do NOT believe this is why most Architects work so much. I think the true culprit is the fact that all the world's currencies are FIAT, and are managed aggressively by Central Banks. Both of these features are ubiquitous (and new) around the world since 1971. I think you'll find that if you examine the prices of property, adjusted for inflation...its massively increased during the last 50 years across all categories. What has happened is that Central Banks manipulate currencies to provoke the economies into greater consumption. Specifically they lower interest rates, make credit easier to get, and inflate currencies. This has caused and encouraged MASSIVE property speculation. Speculation in all buildings big and small means that developers are chasing a return, so there is no such thing as an acceptable schedule. One day earlier means they beat the market and get a greater return. In my experience the only place you won't see this is on Government buildings, or on super-luxury projects (anywhere that market value is not a primary concern). In 90% of AEC projects, the project will ALWAYS be behind schedule and over budget before it's even begun. Unfortunately, its worse than just the schedule. In my view it incentivizes short-term thinking in the design itself. It dis-incentivizes higher quality environments and better design.
Great subject, definitely a topic I've been thinking about as I reach 50 years old. Can you please recommend some books on this subject and other topics. Thank you.
Are there future courses coming of Level 2 and Level 3 in the pro-architect series for C++ and C# ?
Looking to switch from a ML background to architecture. I’ve always had similar questions that u answer so your vids r awesome. Do u have any advice for starting architecture at 24?
As a person who's had an ML background and then transitioning to Architecture, I think you have an advantage. Sometimes, or even most time, architecture students like to design because it looks 'cool'. But in reality, it's not as functional or efficient than we expected. I've graduated from an undergrad in architecture last year and the top 3 advice I would personally give is - choose your friends wisely when you hang out with people who are goal-driven, you will naturally work quite harder, if you hang around with those who don't really care as much, then you'll see yourself slacking. The second advice would be to prioritise your time, this is where your discipline comes in, when you receive studio work, you have to start immediately and don't do it last minute, because then it'll become a habit. Third advice is to always be your true authentic self, even if you may lose couple friends because at the end of the day, it's your degree, your time and your passions, you're doing it for yourself and ultimately to become a better thinker and designer and inspire others too!
I enjoy traditional hand drawing. As I am more creative using my own hand and thought. But I am A practice owner and I am using more and more automation. However you need to find a balance.
do it in 30% but tell them you did it 50%. Well, I'm your fan.
Also I feel like there was a hint to overthrowing the capitalist system)
I work cuz I like it. My work is a Game to me which has no End. I must play it, I must get better at it. I love it, when I see I am improving.
And the race to the bottom continues.