The answer is most certainly no. You do not have to be a good sketcher to be a great architect. In fact, many of the greatest architects were the most horrible sketchers. The above sketches have been made by one of the most influential architects of all time – Zaha Hadid The root cause of this stereotype which deters many an aspirant from becoming an architect is that sometimes architects have to represent their ideas on paper. A common practice in the process of designing is that one kicks it off by sketching their ideas on a piece of paper....

A number of you will be thinking that what is the difference between interior designing and Architecture. The answer is quite simple. As the name suggests interior designing is the design of the interior of any built form. Whereas, architecture is more concerned with the overall built form than the interiors of it. While Interior Designing is more on a micro level, architecture in general is more on a macro level. This is the basic difference between the two fields. Many of you will be thinking in regards to which career to follow. Whether to be an interior designer or...

A question that many of us think about is that what software’s do architects use? Many a time we are intrigued and are curious about which software’s architects are using whether it is when we pass them by at a coffee shop or when we see detailed plans being printed at a printer’s shop. So which software’s do they actually use? The software’s that architects use can be broken down into three categories depending upon their use. The first category is drafting, followed by three dimensional modelling and the last one being rendering. Let us understand them one by one....

Many of you will be thinking about how will you make money once you are an architect? On one side there is no concept of placements and on the other side the prospects of doing one’s own business seems better in the long run. So a question which pops up is which way to go and what to do? Be it business or doing a job at an architectural firm, the question that lingers on most people’s brain is that how will I make it big. This post aims to answer this exact question in relation to this industry. After graduating as an...

A lot of minds  flicker to answer  this  and similar  questions like “What is the need of a concept ?” or “How to relate a concept to a building form “ Concept is basically an abstract  idea of a thought process which leads you  to the final outcome. It can be an inspiration like waves of a sea or flower petals. Concept  is the starting point of the design process through which one makes a connection  with the people and surroundings. It makes a building more relatable to the masses. Concept can be a form or its functionality. One can...

A number of people have discussed why architecture is a great profession, but what is the other side to the story. Is architecture as a profession as rosy as it seams? Or is there a dark side to architecture that only architects can experience? The aim of this post will be to answer this basic question. Sleepless Nights- The first thing which comes to mind when you ask an architect the cons of the profession he/she will tell you that it is the sleepless nights that one has to spend. The reason behind this is that architecture is a creative...

Modern day life is full hustle and buzz but do you sometimes pause and  looked around. Gazing at  those marvelous structures  make you think ” What is that something that makes it so Marvelous?” Very few understand that each  building has its own characteristics and elements which are backed by the  thought process behind it. So what exactly is the thought process behind it ? If you are not an architect, hopefully you will briefly see behind the curtain and gain a larger appreciation of the time and skill it takes to design. To build something that magnificent one should think differently....

Materials shape the conceptual ideas of  buildings into reality. With edvancemet in technology the number of building materails have increased. So while preparing for the enterance exam  one needs to study about the basics of different building materials and substances. Given that it is an enterance exam for a graduation course the level of study will be basic. So the different types of materails are as follows :- BRICK  Brick is a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building. A brick can be composed of clay-bearing soil, sand, and lime, or concrete materials. Bricks are...

Materials shape the conceptual ideas of  buildings into reality. With edvancemet in technology the number of building materails have increased. So while preparing for the enterance exam  one needs to study about the basics of different building materials and substances. Given that it is an enterance exam for a graduation course the level of study will be basic. So the different types of materails are as follows :- BRICK  Brick is a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building. A brick can be composed of clay-bearing soil, sand, and lime, or concrete materials. Bricks are...

In the second part of the material study we will look towards some more materials with their properties.These materials are general though their comparison or question on their characterstics in regards to counstruction process can be asked.For Example – JEEMAIN 2014 Paper JEEMAIN 2014 Paper Find the answers in the end. In case you have missed the first part click here –  https://itorganization.in/talk/material-study-part-1/ So starting on with the material study the topics to be discussed are as follows – Glass Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid material produced by cooling of viscous molten material.It comprises of Sodium carbonate,silica, manganese dioxide,lime, boron oxide. It...

A common problem rather an excuse that most people give is that there is no work in the market, or the market is in a slump and if it continue the same way that they might go under. To successful people these are just excuses and the lack of adequate marketing. Read on as we cover in this post 10 effective tips to market your firm and to get to the next level as fast as possible. Social Media- Social media is something which is underutilized by most companies small and big.  In the digital world that we live in...

Once you have set up your architectural firm, it is imperative to manage it efficiently and effectively. There is a huge difference between being a good designer and an architect and in the management of a successful architectural firm. Architects usually are design oriented and genuinely lack in management related skills. The following is a list of all the various things that architects can keep in mind to enhance themselves as entrepreneurs- The Right Team Hiring the right people is absolutely the most important thing to achieve success in the long run. No matter how good or experienced you are...