physics, materials & craftsmanship, design principles, historical precedent, communication & people skills. Knowledge & skill in any one of these areas will
How to choose a career path… interests, skills/talents, indoor/outdoor, people skills, link to another page…. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506 Architects need to be able to see the big picture and pay close attention to details and how many things intertwine to work together — the macro, the micro and everything in between. They need people management skills, and communication skills. They need a strong breadth of knowledge of history and wisdom about sociality. They need to be willing to put in long hours both in an office (inside) and on a job site (outside).
Is it the craftsmanship or the spaces? Is it the idea of designing something that might be there forever?
What about architecture appeals to you? It’s helpful in focusing your studies to explore what appeals to you about it.
You might love the details of how materials connect.
You might appreciate the different character of spaces: some are cozy, others are awe-inspiring, still others are great gathering spaces.
Perhaps you are passionate about how buildings are the walls that form streets and squares in cities.
It could be glass and steel or wood joining.
If you can stay aware of what inspires you, it can guide your studies.
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