Hi there 👋🏼 This is such an incredible series for Architecture students. I’m attending Bennington College in Spring 2023 for this as my new dream career.
as i enter the real world even still not having the license, my apprenticeship and being a project supervisor of my own assigned projects really opened the real world to me. design process, legal matters, dealing with estimates, materials, use of everything, dealing with suppliers , transactions with clients, i was really overwhelmed with the world i have just entered and started asking questions to myself of what i really love. your videos, really encourage me to continue, i am literally thinking of finding another career now i am convinced that this phase is part of the process and that being lost and being unsatisfied is your creative mind trying to tell you that you have to open your world to more possibilities, because architecture is broad and almost everything that you dont have to spend your whole life facing the lines of a certain software. thank you
When I watch videos like this, architect like Booth of you, I know that I am no the ríght path for my carrer. I have doing home office for a couple of years but recently discovered your channel and books Eric. Since then and so... you are my model. Congrats
Thank you for doing this Eric! I've been following you for a while but have never decided to comment. These new series really resonate with me on a whole different level. Although I've never worked in a large firm, everything John is talking about you can relate to because I have experienced it at some point during my work practice. Really interesting and insightful!
thanks for sharing your thoughts...it really does help me as the creator to hear from you, esp. if it's connecting...much appreciated! pleased that john was so candid sharing his experiences...I can relate to many of them too...
i also had the same idea of learning another course which is business and trying to find myself in that world and i might connect it with architecture but with this hope i had and little inspiration even imagining myself that i would become an architect is impossible. i am happy that i have seen your honest videos and insights and it made me realize of my real things and events one has to experience.
Great to watch the rest of John's startup story. Wishing him the very best for longevity in his business, and great enjoyment too! Thanks to both him and to you, Eric, for providing this insider look at what a solo practice startup can look and feel like as an architect going out on your own. Looking forward to more industry stories like this one :)
Excellent Eric, a lot of us architects that belong to X generation have some issues with having to work for other people, so is very nice to ear about practices like yours or John's, sort of an inspiration... thank's and keep up the good work.
This is great!!! Knowing about other people´s experience is invaluable. I think that specially in the architecture and design field there´s not enough information on how to start or run your own office, but this kind of videos and interviews help a lot. Thanks
Great job Gents! Eric you have a real eye for cinematography! John congratulations on the first leap of faith! This is a great video showing the true journey of startup or at least in my experience. The small wins are the building blocks of success out here.
This new segment of your channel is amazing! It's very pleasant to watch and learn how different architects work and approach each new project! Congrats for this idea, Eric!
Gran video, al principio sólo veía los vídeos con el fin de entender más la arquitectura. Pero me he dado cuenta que cada vez más logro entender los diálogos en inglés. Felicitaciones a ambos por aventurarse a practicar la arquitectura por sus propios medios (estudio), este año me incorporo de arquitecto y quiero ganar experiencia talves un par de años para luego montar una pequeña oficina.
These experiences are true for every entrepreneur in the first years. I have a small millwork sop , manufacturing commercial millwork and it's the same experience with time management. Hoping that I can strategies better for 2019. I don't know how the competition is for architects but it is always brisk in the millwork business even thought there is a lot of work to choose from the competition is always there to suppress the value of a project.
Great video....to me this is real architecture, when you are working for a firm your creativity could be diluted as well as architectural soul.....it’s difficult to work by yourself because you also have those negative thoughts about your next project or potential clients....another difficult part is setting up your fee, the client want to save money too and they want to pay less because you are one man show or a freelancer more than a company for them or one mentality think I have to be affordable or charge less to really get the clients.... I also find difficult control your time, even if you are away of the computer you still working when you are watching a movie thinking and looking for a better solution... Sometimes I can't sleep because of that.....too much brainstorming.!!! This is the life of a contemporary renaissance solo architect.
Thank you again for another great video. You deserve more subscribers Eric. I am a young architect just trying to find my niche in this industry and your videos always inspire me to be a better designer. Keep those good quality videos coming! Also, have you ever considered being a lecturer or maybe a professor someday? Your knowledge and experience is so helpful and inspirational.
Thank you-thank you-thank you Eric (and of course John)!, this resonates so much with my own experience right now -except for the 'childless singledom' 😉- that's almost spooky..! I'm also approaching the first year on this "experiment" of starting my own firm, and soon facing BIG decisions... Thx!🙏
cheers...always good to have confirmation that your own experiences are totally normal, right? good luck with your 'experiment' (i think it's a great way to look at things)
@6:12 ''Even though I've been able to create alcoves of space, it's still blurring to me idea of a residential space that's about recreation and office space which is kind of working a the line gets blurred to the point you feel like you can be doing both at any given time...'' I cannot agree more. Having an office space to physically separate yourself from the living quarters is a must. You can get used to it - but it takes willpower, which is better spent elsewhere. Shout-out to everyone ''working from home'' and staying sane during lockdown.
Eric, I'm not an architect but rather a carpenter/builder/GC. I stumbled across your chanel a little over a year ago and love it. I would like to see your process of interviewing clients. What your looking for in a client, questions you ask etc. Also, once your moving forward with a new client what's your prices from there? Such as do a site visit, gather survey information, looking for features of the project site such as views, water, sun exposure etc.. Also, do you arrange things like site survey or have the client do it if they haven't done it yet? And by site survey I'm referring to more detail than a simple Plat map. More detailed topographical info with elevations etc. What are some things you give clients to work on? Do you suggest builders or do meet with the client chosen builder, and at what point in the process does this happen for you? You may have made some videos on these topics, if you have great, if not I would love to see them! Thanks and keep it up.
Sadly nop, I see many filmmakers, but i haven´t film anything yet, tho, I´m and architect student with really good appreciations for films. Like yours :)
That was an excellent series Eric and good luck to John. I'm in a similar boat as John but I wish I'm as organised as he is. I noticed that you and John both use a combination of Autocad LT and Sketchup. I currently use Archicad for documentation. Do you recommend a combination of autocad LT and sketchup or do you think Archicad is sufficient enough. I just feel that Archicad is restrictive when it comes to detailing drawings or having custom unconventional detailing where Autocad or sketchup would strive in that aspect.
Hello Eric, getting out of the military at the age of 24 and looking to go to school for architecture. Starting to get worried about my age once I start practicing and how that will effect my career and any follow on dreams with architecture later down the road. Do you have any opinions on this?
Hi Eric.. I'm am freshly graduated architect.. What is it that a firm can teach us before we start our own practice.. Is it still possible by doing my own projects and learning along the way.. It would be really helpful if you could make a vedio on this, Just one project from starting till the end in a schematic way, beginning from the process of sanctioning the drawings, execution, potential risks to be aware of, rights of an architect, architect client interaction, how u compose your work. Greatly inspired by your work.. I have watched all ur vedios and I can't thank you enough for that !! Cheers # gomakethings
monteloco50 most manufacturers offer samples for free to designers and architects. Sometimes a small fee is required to cover shipping or small samples that are limited in stock. Definitely contact a local representative for info :)
... The first I have heard that goes from a reasonable bimtool with great illustration cap. and back to expensive autodesk app and a sketchup for 3d ..! why not do sketchup pro then.. and away from bim..! strange
Love the stories of fellow small practitioners. Keep'em coming.
Hi there 👋🏼
This is such an incredible series for Architecture students. I’m attending Bennington College in Spring 2023 for this as my new dream career.
John was one of my favorite instructors at the Boston Architectural College. Still fit 💪
as i enter the real world even still not having the license, my apprenticeship and being a project supervisor of my own assigned projects really opened the real world to me.
design process, legal matters, dealing with estimates, materials, use of everything, dealing with suppliers , transactions with clients, i was really overwhelmed with the world i have just entered and started asking questions to myself of what i really love.
your videos, really encourage me to continue, i am literally thinking of finding another career now i am convinced that this phase is part of the process and that being lost and being unsatisfied is your creative mind trying to tell you that you have to open your world to more possibilities, because architecture is broad and almost everything that you dont have to spend your whole life facing the lines of a certain software. thank you
Really enjoyed his story and it's inspiring for professionals taking the leap of starting your business.
When I watch videos like this, architect like Booth of you, I know that I am no the ríght path for my carrer. I have doing home office for a couple of years but recently discovered your channel and books Eric. Since then and so... you are my model. Congrats
Thank you for doing this Eric! I've been following you for a while but have never decided to comment. These new series really resonate with me on a whole different level. Although I've never worked in a large firm, everything John is talking about you can relate to because I have experienced it at some point during my work practice. Really interesting and insightful!
thanks for sharing your thoughts...it really does help me as the creator to hear from you, esp. if it's connecting...much appreciated!
pleased that john was so candid sharing his experiences...I can relate to many of them too...
i also had the same idea of learning another course which is business and trying to find myself in that world and i might connect it with architecture but with this hope i had and little inspiration even imagining myself that i would become an architect is impossible. i am happy that i have seen your honest videos and insights and it made me realize of my real things and events one has to experience.
Great to watch the rest of John's startup story. Wishing him the very best for longevity in his business, and great enjoyment too! Thanks to both him and to you, Eric, for providing this insider look at what a solo practice startup can look and feel like as an architect going out on your own. Looking forward to more industry stories like this one :)
Excellent interview Eric. Having now 3 years of going down the path that John is talking, his comments resonate with me. Keep these videos coming.
I'm an aspiring architect and have been binge watching your videos lately. They are so helpful.
Cheers mate... appreciate that!
Excellent Eric, a lot of us architects that belong to X generation have some issues with having to work for other people, so is very nice to ear about practices like yours or John's, sort of an inspiration... thank's and keep up the good work.
This is great!!! Knowing about other people´s experience is invaluable. I think that specially in the architecture and design field there´s not enough information on how to start or run your own office, but this kind of videos and interviews help a lot. Thanks
I really enjoy this new series Eric, quality content!! I enjoyed hearing Johns story!
Beautifully produced video of an insight into a wonderful mans life, who continuously strives as an aspiring Architect. Excellent.
Great job Gents! Eric you have a real eye for cinematography! John congratulations on the first leap of faith! This is a great video showing the true journey of startup or at least in my experience. The small wins are the building blocks of success out here.
This new segment of your channel is amazing! It's very pleasant to watch and learn how different architects work and approach each new project! Congrats for this idea, Eric!
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Gran video, al principio sólo veía los vídeos con el fin de entender más la arquitectura. Pero me he dado cuenta que cada vez más logro entender los diálogos en inglés. Felicitaciones a ambos por aventurarse a practicar la arquitectura por sus propios medios (estudio), este año me incorporo de arquitecto y quiero ganar experiencia talves un par de años para luego montar una pequeña oficina.
These experiences are true for every entrepreneur in the first years. I have a small millwork sop , manufacturing commercial millwork and it's the same experience with time management. Hoping that I can strategies better for 2019. I don't know how the competition is for architects but it is always brisk in the millwork business even thought there is a lot of work to choose from the competition is always there to suppress the value of a project.
More of these! Very inspiring, thank you Eric!
I am loving this series. Thank you both for the the insights.
of course...thanks for watching...
Cool! Nice to see architects in US with the same challenges we face here in Brazil.
wow really a good documentary specially for me which i am starting one, it gave me a lot of strength and passion again. thx
It is surely going to be a very helpful series... thanks and cheers..
thanks for watching and supporting my friend...cheers...!
Great concept Eric!! I don’t know what people starting out, just like me, ever did without you. :-)
I loved this series. looking forwards to more episodes!
Great video....to me this is real architecture, when you are working for a firm your creativity could be diluted as well as architectural soul.....it’s difficult to work by yourself because you also have those negative thoughts about your next project or potential clients....another difficult part is setting up your fee, the client want to save money too and they want to pay less because you are one man show or a freelancer more than a company for them or one mentality think I have to be affordable or charge less to really get the clients.... I also find difficult control your time, even if you are away of the computer you still working when you are watching a movie thinking and looking for a better solution... Sometimes I can't sleep because of that.....too much brainstorming.!!!
This is the life of a contemporary renaissance solo architect.
Can you make a video on STANDING OUT OR FITTING IN ?
and how can we implement it...?
Super useful information. Thanks a lot for sharing.
All of your videos are so inspiring, Eric. I am going to choose the Architect Department next year.
Please do more of this series!
Thank you again for another great video. You deserve more subscribers Eric. I am a young architect just trying to find my niche in this industry and your videos always inspire me to be a better designer. Keep those good quality videos coming! Also, have you ever considered being a lecturer or maybe a professor someday? Your knowledge and experience is so helpful and inspirational.
Thank you-thank you-thank you Eric (and of course John)!, this resonates so much with my own experience right now -except for the 'childless singledom' 😉- that's almost spooky..! I'm also approaching the first year on this "experiment" of starting my own firm, and soon facing BIG decisions... Thx!🙏
cheers...always good to have confirmation that your own experiences are totally normal, right? good luck with your 'experiment' (i think it's a great way to look at things)
Very inspiring and great to watch
So Brilliant and inspiring, thanks so much!
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Great series. Just discovered it… :)
excellent....please continue this series
Great vid again eric. really quality stuff.
all the best my friend...thanks for supporting the work...
Great Series! Keep doing it please!
great video eric. reall
y useful and inspiring. cheers
Mighty interesting! Awesome videos :)
Amazing!!!
Your videos really always help me a lot! Could you make one about how to prepare model designs for laser cutting?
@6:12 ''Even though I've been able to create alcoves of space, it's still blurring to me idea of a residential space that's about recreation and office space which is kind of working a the line gets blurred to the point you feel like you can be doing both at any given time...'' I cannot agree more. Having an office space to physically separate yourself from the living quarters is a must. You can get used to it - but it takes willpower, which is better spent elsewhere. Shout-out to everyone ''working from home'' and staying sane during lockdown.
Eric, I'm not an architect but rather a carpenter/builder/GC. I stumbled across your chanel a little over a year ago and love it.
I would like to see your process of interviewing clients. What your looking for in a client, questions you ask etc.
Also, once your moving forward with a new client what's your prices from there? Such as do a site visit, gather survey information, looking for features of the project site such as views, water, sun exposure etc..
Also, do you arrange things like site survey or have the client do it if they haven't done it yet? And by site survey I'm referring to more detail than a simple Plat map. More detailed topographical info with elevations etc.
What are some things you give clients to work on? Do you suggest builders or do meet with the client chosen builder, and at what point in the process does this happen for you?
You may have made some videos on these topics, if you have great, if not I would love to see them!
Thanks and keep it up.
this was inspiring. thank you
Good video Eric.
Very good as always, I think that when John says "isolated" is very different from your perspective :P
for sure...january...on an island...off the coast of maine...it's like 'the shining'...
as they say, "all work and no play makes jack a dull boy"
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Love the series!! great job. Btw! you could get the new DJI gimble to get steady shots just by using one hand, and is very portable
Thanks...would love the new ronin-s, you buyin'?
Sadly nop, I see many filmmakers, but i haven´t film anything yet, tho, I´m and architect student with really good appreciations for films. Like yours :)
Thank you sir from Korea
HELLO! SIR I,VE BEEN WATCING U FOR LAST 2 YEARS
That was an excellent series Eric and good luck to John. I'm in a similar boat as John but I wish I'm as organised as he is. I noticed that you and John both use a combination of Autocad LT and Sketchup. I currently use Archicad for documentation. Do you recommend a combination of autocad LT and sketchup or do you think Archicad is sufficient enough. I just feel that Archicad is restrictive when it comes to detailing drawings or having custom unconventional detailing where Autocad or sketchup would strive in that aspect.
Wow brilliant..
cheers...appreciate that...!
Hello Eric, getting out of the military at the age of 24 and looking to go to school for architecture. Starting to get worried about my age once I start practicing and how that will effect my career and any follow on dreams with architecture later down the road. Do you have any opinions on this?
Hi Eric.. I'm am freshly graduated architect..
What is it that a firm can teach us before we start our own practice.. Is it still possible by doing my own projects and learning along the way.. It would be really helpful if you could make a vedio on this,
Just one project from starting till the end in a schematic way, beginning from the process of sanctioning the drawings, execution, potential risks to be aware of, rights of an architect, architect client interaction, how u compose your work.
Greatly inspired by your work.. I have watched all ur vedios and I can't thank you enough for that !! Cheers # gomakethings
Thank you 🙏
Interesting series. I'm curious about his fee structure and where he meet clients?
Can you do something on green architecture and green building ?
you are star
You rock!
Helpful 👍👍
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Do I have to be creative before majoring in architecture?
I wonder why switching to AcadLT and sketch up from Vectorworks
Great helpful series !
Can you please make a video on AIA or RIBA exam criteria and facts ?
Thank you sir
cheers my friend...
cool
Hey Nice Video, I want to be an Architect to when i grow up.Can you make Videos about Pencil,Eraser, and Ruler. Tnx! 😁😀😊
Why did he change from Vector Works to Autocad and Sketch up ?
I'm assuming it's because it's cheaper than vectorworks.
Could anyone help and explain (or reference any material) the concept of architecture as a form of knowledge?
What kind of House do you live in?
Would you like to add Turkish subtitles to your videos please
Where do you guys get all these material samples? Direct from the suppliers? Do you pay for them?
monteloco50 most manufacturers offer samples for free to designers and architects. Sometimes a small fee is required to cover shipping or small samples that are limited in stock. Definitely contact a local representative for info :)
... The first I have heard that goes from a reasonable bimtool with great illustration cap. and back to expensive autodesk app and a sketchup for 3d ..! why not do sketchup pro then.. and away from bim..! strange
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Most important tool ( no wife and kids)
are you a architect or a designer
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You’re awesome!!!! Home alone you’re awesome
Ponle subtítulos en español🙌🏻
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