What is being an architect like?
Hi, ya'll. I'm currently a few semesters into my Masters of Architecture, and I love school. But... I'm wondering if I'll love the actual career. I used to work in tech and really did not enjoy the office life... but, that may have just been that I disliked the vibe in that particular office. So, practicing architects and designers who aren't licensed (yet or ever) - what's it like? And I'm going to preface this with - please don't be a jerk about answering. I've seen some posts across reddit with questions like this and folks are so rude. Anyway, I have some particular questions:
- Could you describe what a typical day in the office looks like for you and your team?
- How would you outline the timeline of a typical project at your firm, and how does that timeline influence the day-to-day workflow?
- Could you walk me through your daily responsibilities and tasks within the firm?
- Could you describe the different roles within your firm and the responsibilities associated with each position?
- Which other firms, organizations, or resources does your firm regularly collaborate with, and how does that collaboration typically unfold on a day-to-day basis?
- What do you see changing and staying the same in the industry over the next 5, 10, 20 years?
<<small update: I realized it might be helpful to mention these things? (a) I'm a woman. (b) In the Western PA/WV/Ohio area (c) and I'm doing very well in my classes. Like, high 90s level of good. Dunno if that gives any insight, but>>