Questions:
1. What do you wish you had learned in your first year that you didn't?
2. What did you learn in your first year that you're glad you did?
3. What do you wish you had learned in your second year that you haven't yet?
4.What did you learn so far in your 2nd year that you glad you did?
Questions answered:
#1.
- I would have wanted to be more exposed to the practicality of architecture. Which is, handling with the actual construction of a building ourselves rather than first learning to draw it. For me, I learn better visually than told "this is drawn like that" (for example). We had a project in our first year to go out and observe a residential construction taking place. However, it would have been better if I was assisted more (by a lecturer or someone with the practical knowledge). I could have even gotten my hands "dirty", to experience the construction more. When you're on the site, the foremen or workers don't have time to take you through everything.
- I would also have liked to learn more about the building regulations in detail, I feel that we had just touched on it.
- Also, more about presentation and model building. Presentation, referring to computer aided - such as sketch-up, revit, photoshop, etc. - as I haven't had previous education on this. And regarding model building, we also just seemed to touch on this, but I would have loved an in-depth lesson on this.
#2
My first year, other than the above, was good. I learned a lot compared to what I knew when I first started (taking I was fresh out of high school and straight to tech). But with guidance I grew a lot in this field.
- Firstly, I learned how to draught. (with pencil and pen - I also learned the importance of line weights)
- I learned new art forms in the subject 'Presentation'. My drawing techniques and skills had definitely improved.
- I had learned Computer Aided Draughting for the first time.
- I learned the importance of detail in our CTD subject, how to look at objects and construction in detail, how things are put together, how material plays an important part in the construction, how different elements affect the construction, etc.
- In our Applied Building Science subject, we could take a deeper look at how science also affects the construction process.
- In the 'communication' subject, I gained a bit of confidence with all the tasks: such as the oral presentations, and we were taught how to handle the business world, etc.
- The list could definitely go on & on. What I learned definitely out-weighs what I had not learned, and for that I am grateful.
#3
This year has been a blast! But there is so much more to learn.
- I am still trying to grow on my computer aided presentation skills (eg. sketch-up, etc.).
- I would still like to gain more knowledge on steel structures, although I have the basics.
- I would like to gain more knowledge on roof structural design (it's a wide subject and I have a lot of learning to do)
- Also, improve on the design process, how to go about it, what it means, how to handle space, etc.
- Learning self-improvement! haha.. the procrastination bit.
- I would greatly want to improve on or rather know more about is the works of different architects (well-known or even not so well-known - every architect has something to teach)
- I would love to also have more practical experience this year, as in taking part in constructing a building.
- I would like to visit many, many sites, in order for me to gain the maximum experience to lots of different styles in architecture.
Well, I have definitely learned a lot this far in the year, compared to what i had known at the end of first year!
- One of the biggest lessons was learning responsibility and experiencing the office environment - experiencing the architectural field in all its pleasures as well as its harshness - it's good either way! I guess this also goes hand-in-hand with having better organisational skills, having watched and learned from my employer.
- I've also built a lot on my computer draughting skills, things go much faster now. :) But also on my hand drawing skills, seeing things in 3D, in detail, etc. I've learned that the smallest/ most basic detail can make a huge difference.
- Detailing technology has become a lot easier this year, with my employer - he has shown me plenty and taught me plenty about the detailing of components and how it should reflect in your drawings.
- I've learned much more about the construction process, going on more site visits this year.
- Besides the theoretical side to architecture, I've also realised how passionate one should be about the their job and just loving the raw architecture (through all its ups and downs).
- I've improved on my design processing. I think I approach the design process much differently than I have before, and much better.
I've learned a deal of things in the past months - some I might not even realise I know.There's so much more - the list could go on. But I definitely look forward to gaining much more knowledge this year.
Regards,
Rukiya
