Career Path

This is a post in a group series called #ArchiTalks in which a group of us architecture bloggers post about a common theme once a month. This month’s theme is “Career Path.” To see what the others had to say, check out the links below:
Architect Of The Internet--(@Jeff_Echols) Well, How Did I Get Here (Again)
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Think Architect--(@LeeCalisti) A paved but winding career path
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Rock Talk--(@wishingrockhome) Career - The News Knows
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Michele Grace Hottel, Architect--(@mghottel) #architalks 41 "Career Path"
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The Emerging Architect--(@bpaletz) A Winding Path
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Drew Paul Bell--(@DrewPaulBell) Career Path
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Board & Vellum--(@boardandvellum) Career Path of an Architect
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Yeoman Architect--(@jamesmehaffey) Career Path(s)
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Mark Stephens Architects--(@architectmark) Career Path
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The Original Green Blog--(@stevemouzon) A Strange Career Path
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[@VishalDubey]

for me you are the only person who talks sense from architecture perspective. Keep doing this.

[@LeeCalisti]

I am so excited to see a young(er) professional sharing a message I've said for years. Don't avoid architecture because it doesn't pay well or because it's hard. If you love it, DO it! I've been able to do other things too, but I'll be the first to admit my graphic design skills or photography skills are far from those of professionals. I still do them because I love them too, but not as much as architecture. Thus, I am an architect. Thank you and very well done and articulate.

[@dragoncrystal24]

Wearing black? You're now a true architect

[@DrewPaulBell]

Yeah I have my license now so that’s one of the regulations...I’m supposed to protect health, safety, welfare and wear black! Lol

[@stevemouzon366]

First #ArchiTalks video I've seen. Well done! You mentioned the right brain/left brain crossover, and that reminded me of something a professor said years ago: we prepare you to be creative... and to meet a deadline. A similar thing, it seems.

[@DrewPaulBell]

Indeed! They are both important!

[@kaleenalettich5899]

This is really encouraging I I'm trying to figure out what I want to do I love to draw and I love machines and buildings and the way that things look

[@drivepals9678]

I loved that Zidan analogy; I would say that If the main path doesn’t work, give it a head butt like Zidan did in his last World Cup game, but at least you’ll leave like the champion he was.

[@danielwandere1107]

This is sooo cool. Reminded me of a sermon on potential and purpose.

[@mahinur_rahman]

You've helped me a lot. Thank you

[@imanenejmi7352]

great inspiring video thank you

[@travelingislife6097]

Architect designing a drill
Step one: Well, let me call my engineer friend because I have no idea how numbers work
Step two: Go inside your room and keep painting those nice backpacks with coal
Step three: After the engineer is done you may choose a worse color for it
Step four: Receive all credits

[@beshoydaniel9246]

Awesome!!

[@sapphire7649]

this video was made for me

[@thisdude1286]

Hello I am curious what the market is out there like for an architect am I going to find a job in the next 5 years? I read Berau statsics and they told me different

[@rodwarren5355]

Your videos are very informative Drew! I will be graduating with my Associates degree in Drafting Technology in December and I am thinking about enrolling into the architecture program at Kennesaw State University to receive my B.Arch. I see that you attended there as well. I want to know after I graduate with the degree, do I have to work in an architectural firm as a licensed architect or can i work there unlicensed and did you intern while you attended Kennesaw State?

[@DrewPaulBell]

Nice! After you graduate, you work under a licensed architect while you earn your experience hours and take your ARE exams. You could also choose to work your whole career under licensed architects and never get your license if you just wanted to avoid the exams. But you would earn a lot more if you get the license.
If you’re working as a draftsman right now and you’re considering pursuing a degree and then your license, you might be able to log your AXP hours with NCARB now. NCARB gets picky about what hours they will accept, but it’s worth looking into.

[@pa-na-k]

Hey Drew! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I would like to share my with you my case to know your thoughts:
I got graduated a year ago from an non- american university.
I've found that in the States are many social and communities projects that need architecture help, something that I want to work on.
The point is since I'm not licensed I'm hand tight. I am not able to collaborate.
What are you thoughts about architects who want to work in USA but cannot.
Regards!

[@12319296]

Hi, I am also a licensed architect from India and want to work here in the US. Even I can't find a way. What are you planning to do about this scenario? It would be a great help to know what you are thinking since it is a similar situation.

[@martinaking7424]

I didn’t really know what I was going into except for that I like to designing things in Minecraft and stuff so I thought architecture would be good for me since I love designing and making things and I didn’t really know how many different jobs were architecture there is

[@ijyoyo]

Cidere is such a great Latin root. I would say it’s closer to cut off. Good video though

[@messithegod192]

Needed some tips i am an Arch student first year in Curtin University

[@DrewPaulBell]

Check out this video I did for first year students: Top 5 Tips for Freshmen in Architecture School th-cam.com/video/9cAloKWSoaM/w-d-xo.html