So, you want to be an architect?
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Thinking about a career in architecture? Wondering about the math required, or how much you’ll earn? Are your drawing skills questionable? Joining me to answer these questions (+ more) is my friend Bob Borson, architect + creator of The Life of an Architect blog + podcast.
Some timestamps to guide you:
00:00 What do I do with the rest of my life?
00:30 An architect’s salary discussion
01:03 Other ways to think about compensation
02:05 Compensation Calculator (by region, job, etc.)
03:37 Happiness vs. Compensation Chart
03:57 I’m terrible at math, is this the right career for me?
04:27 Math we use in daily practice
07:27 I can’t sketch or draw, is this a problem?
08:03 Why sketching is important (even if you’re not great at it)
10:10 Not everyone in this profession is a designer
10:50 Can I be an architect with no formal training?
12:00 Trade school vs. University
13:10 Linear vs. Lateral thinking
13:36 Designing houses + interiors without a license
14:29 Know this…
15:26 Solving problems vs. Telling Stories
16:40 What clients buy from architects
17:16 I’m (insert age) is it too late to become an architect?
18:25 The challenge of going to school later in life
19:38 What skills will prepare me for architecture school?
20:13 “This is gold”
21:59 Metaskills
24:29 What books do you recommend?
28:38 Peter Zumthor + beards
The Life of an Architect blog was created in 2010, and for ten years Bob’s posts have been making the practice of architecture accessible + interesting to a worldwide, diverse audience. He exposes the reality of the design and construction process with style, a dry wit and without sparing the true grit and struggles that making architecture so often involves. He’s not afraid to reveal the mistakes and missteps made along the way, the messiness and imperfections tell the real story of our life as architects. If you’re looking for glossy photos, you’ll find very few here, this is the place to go if you like sketches, a little snark and cogent thinking.
If you’re not familiar with his work, you’ll find ten years of posts, images, and inspiration thoughts on his blog.
*Life of an Architect blog* www.lifeofanarchitect.com/
*Life of an Architect podcast* www.lifeofanarchitect.com/pod...
*Bob’s Instagram* / bobborson
*30X40 on the Life of an Architect podcast* thirtybyforty.com/loaa-podcast...
JOIN MY ONLINE COURSE:
Enroll here: thirtybyforty.com/a-e-course
DIGITAL DRAWING TEMPLATES:
* AutoCAD: thirtybyforty.com/autocad-temp...
* REVIT: thirtybyforty.com/revit-template
ARCHITECT'S TOOLKIT:
Architect + Entrepreneur Startup Toolkit (* *NEW for 2020 ** ): thirtybyforty.com/spl
MUSIC I USE (free 30-day trial):
thirtybyforty.com/epidemic
ALL MY GEAR:
*thirtybyforty.com/kit
The Life of an Architect blog is an inspirational resource, check it out here: www.lifeofanarchitect.com/ and, his podcast: www.lifeofanarchitect.com/056-starting-a-design-firm/
30X40 Design Workshop A letter to a young architect by Alexandros Tombazis is one to add to the list!
There you go awesome start for the weekend checking out my YT show designing ideas of architecture!
I am a civil engineer and these answers are very inline with pursuing engineering, especially the math one. Thank you both for your honesty in your answers! Great video and enjoyed listening to the conversation.
I love your channel! I'm 44 and in my first year back in school for architecture. I had my son young and postponed my own dreams until he was off in college himself. It still took me a couple years to actually decide to go for it. I've always wanted to be an architect though and the risk of not pursuing my dream finally outweighed the time it is going to take. I have no regrets on my decision and feel like this is definitely the path I'm meant to be on. Thanks for sharing so much about your own journey and business. I find them so inspiring and confirming!
@@gingersteveson664 So awesome! I was doing the same thing. Brain fog set in. I was forced to retire but at least I'm an example for grandkids! Keep learning!
After 8-15 years, I’ll come back here and say “I’m now an architect”! Mark my words. And you are one of my inspiration.
Update I’m now 1st yr architecture student (2023)
we will see
we share mutual spirit haha I really want to repeat your words fr.
6years for me let's meet again
@@Aaron-lu4uw bet
5 years for me, let’s meet here
i’m only 15 years old and i’ve been thinking about being an architect for some time now. i’m not really into sketching other stuff but something about houses and how something as simple as a home can be built with such perfection and intricacy really makes me happy.
Pursue it! :)
When I was your age, all the wrong people scared me out of architecture and dance. The adults in my life back then told me that because I wasn't great at math I wouldn't succeed. One older man also introduced a thought that had NEVER occurred to me: that it's a difficult industry for women. The crazy thing about that first point was that I WAS good at math; I just needed a break from it. I went from nearly failing grade 11 advanced math to getting 96% in general math and then tutoring people in calculus in college (!). So, the truth was that I struggled with FINITE math. The differences matter; I wasn't good at that type of math because I'm far better at things I can picture, at things that are tangible. Science was the same; I failed chemistry but got high marks in physics. Perhaps you are similar! Regarding the gender comment, the funny is that I have now been a female carpenter for years working in renovations and on tiny homes and always found with amazing crews to work. Despite being the only woman on every team I've worked on, I've had so much fun, worked really hard and people were always supportive. Again, the differences matter. You have to find good people to work with, and if you ever feel you're not being treated fairly regardless of gender, find better people. It has less to do with you and more to do with the team and the environment that was created before you even got there. At 15, it's hard to realize, but you DO know yourself and your brain shows you what it excels at all the time. Roll with that. I'm not saying never challenge yourself, but it also doesn't make sense to thrust yourself in work you already know deep inside that you won't enjoy (and thus, thrive in). I wish even just one adult - teacher, parent, partner, anyone - had planted one seed of confidence in me and told me to stop listening to all the fearful people who were absolutely not looking out for my soul and instead give the most weight to my own sincere thoughts and feelings. You know yourself best; that will always, always be the case. In my story, I ended up going to uni for accounting (simply because my marks were good - thanks, guidance counselor ;)) then switched to software (because Nortel was huge and my then-boyfriend was super into tech stocks, lol), and after years of a deeply uninspiring career in the tech world I quit and went back to school for carpentry. I'm now transitioning to the design side of things which I'm super excited about. I'm simplifying my story, of course, but as you can see, I wasted decades satisfying other people's expectations of what I should do with my life only to get into building later anyway!! I was bound to find my confidence at some point; better for you to find it early. There's a really great book called "How to Find Fulfilling Work" by Roman Krznaric (under The School of Life umbrella :)) which I found to really help me be ok with all the shifts I've made career wise. (Somehow I'll bring ballet back into my life soon, too. :)) Anyway, that was long, lol. Very best of luck, young one!! Cheering you on from the sidelines... :)
@@marvanbee thank you so much for this, I’m also 15 and I’ve always loved houses and I wanna be an architect or architectural designer or civil engineer. In the next few weeks I have to choose what stream I want to go into (science,art,business etc) and I’ll be picking Industrial Technology and if I do change my mind I can always do something else at college but that you so much for this message
@@marvanbee thank you.
@@marvanbee Thank you so much for this! This really helps me!
@@marvanbee Thank you so much for this comment, your story is so incredibly inspiring.
I understand that there are so many hurdles to overcome in order to excel in this field (more so as a woman in a predominantly male environment) but I genuinely just want to build and design areas where humans can interact, its so interesting. I'm working as hard as ever to pass my O levels with flying colors and I'm also trying to learn the basics of 3D modelling software by playing around with it during my free time. I want to get a jump start on finishing my bachelors in a university overseas.
There were so many worrisome comments left by professionals and adults saying that Architecture is a stressful and fruitless profession to pursue, and this comment is a nice change of pace.
"ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO CHASE YOUR DREAM"
i'm 28 and started 2nd year of architecture bachelor degree. i realised the journey is still far ahead, and yes, its tough in terms of labourous assignments but i have never been happier chasing my passion.
23 and looking into starting a B.arch! How’s it been?
@@dylanmyers8123in this exact same boat right now, I turn 23 in 2 months😬
@@beniciobaeza never ended up getting into it but get after it bro!!
Good stuff guys. From two architects I enjoy listening to. 1) I graduated in 1979 - Starting salary - $10,000. 2) I do architecture because I enjoy it, I never took into consideration salary. I have always told my children "If you are good at what you do, you will make money". 3) Math. I took freshman math and that was the ONLY math I took in 5 years of studying architecture. 4) I don't sketch (wish I did). I can visually see things in my mind, and I then go straight to CAD - 2D plans and elevations. The great thing about sketching is transferring information to the clients. I think I can sketch, but I don't have the patience and when the perspective lines are exactly right, it bothers me. I am hoping to get proficient in SketchUp as that has CAD and Sketching meeting in the middle, as I see it. I do use bubble diagrams, but scale is an issue if I try to draw plans. I do use tracing paper overlays. 5) I know people who became architects when you didn't need a degree. I can tell the difference between those who went to school and those who didn't. Just the process of thinking is different. 6) I tell people architects are spatial problem solvers. 7) I solve problems taking in the big picture first and then work my way down to the details. I do not approach it on a linear path. 8) I tell people architecture is fun and it is like giving a little kid a blank piece of paper and a crayon. 9) It is never too late to pursue a passion. I hope to never stop pursuing something (I'm 64) I tell my kids "I'm going out swinging for the fences), so I understand that if I start a new pursuit at my age, I may never reach the destination, but sometimes the journey is more fun than the destination. 10) I took architectural drafting as a senior in high school and that is when I decided to take architecture. I thought "This could be fun". 11) I also like photography and music (two other creative things) 12) I have had my beard since 1978 - 4th year in college. My kids (34, 32, & 30) have never seen there Dad without one. Like Bob's wife, my wife tells me not to shave my beard off. It could be the "double chin" thing?
Without question the best UA-cam video I have seen in years. One day it would be nice to meet both of you guys in person. We have a common passion, but we take different paths. Thank you guys for sharing! This is the longest comment I have ever left on a UA-cam video.
Tim...appreciate you sharing these thoughts, I love the personal anecdotes and find it reassuring / fascinating to learn from those just ahead of of me in this profession. Sounds like I need to get to work on my beard...!
Hey Tim, you've got me curious, how do school and non-school architects think differently?
Very wise , thank you for sharing your thoughts
Thank you for sharing Tim
Hi Tim! Thank you for this comment. I’m deciding to switch careers at 24, and I’m going back to college to pursue architecture! Your comment really reinforced my decision to take this step 🙂
Good to see you expanding your content. Side note, your lighting setup and backdrop is phenomenal!
wow didn't expect to see you here
Me neither. But I Love to see 2 designers in a same place
Appreciate the kind words + support Matthew...super humbled...
\m/
Same here I didn't expect you here
Omg....surely a Futur collab
With all the discouragement people are giving me right now, this was all i needed.....💛
Making things is the best remedy (I find)...also, surrounding yourself with positive voices...
Why are people giving you discouragement?
People will always treat bad things as more important, so maybe, when someone tells you about something and tells you only bad things, is probably not only bad things. You will feel the same in the process, but as just Erick said, you just have to do it to know if they were right or wrong. Sorry my english.
Why are you being discouraged?
It's hard but it dare
We NEED the 30x40 Design Podcast so much. Thank you Eric. I would love to connect with you. Your work is amazing and humbling.
There are so few arch podcasts out there. Not enough spare time I guess
Soooo muchhhhh neeed itttttt do itttt
Andrew Frese there’s a ‘ the student podcast’ by Thomas rowntree I listen to him pretty often. I would definitely listen to a 30x40 design podcast
Can somebody recommend one?
Even thought I'm only 12 years old I already know I wanna be an architect. This video has helped me so much, especially with the math question so thank you so much!
he wears black. he's an architect.
Lol
😂💯
u right 😂
I wear completely black most days, no wonder I want to be an architect XD
I wish I had seen this video back when I was in High School. I had a lot of doubts regarding maths and drawing in architecture school. But I ended up applying anyway.. and now I'm almost done with my bachelors degree. It was the best decision I made in my life (at least so far)!
omg im a freshman arki student and not good at drawing and math but still pushed it!! yeahhh
@@Regina-wu6hq good luck :) I'm in 2nd year
Love it! Starting tomorrow and even though I don’t have the grades in Math and i know I take longer to understand concepts than others I still applied, got accepted and I’m so excited to what it will hold!
Im 21 y.o, a 4th year engineering student. I always dreamed to be an architect all my life. But bcos of my family and our economic, i cant pursue that dream. These years i've been struggling with stress bcos i feel like my major isnt where I belong. i still want to be an architect so every year i intent to apply uni again, but always drop the idea bcos of my family. I always wonder is it still possible for me to be an architect in the future and today i found this video. I'm not watching this video yet, but i just feel like want to comment first after seeing the timeline.
I think this video is what i've been looking for these years. Now, im gonna watch it ❤️❤️
I hope that one day, when your family’s economic situation is better, you can go back to school and strive towards what your heart truly desires whether that be architecture or something else. You’re 21 and still very young, don’t ever hold back on your dreams because of your age my mother went back to school to learn law at the age of 47. Wish you luck 💗
Hey, great comment. Really enjoyed reading it and I hope you can find this video inspirational. Have you watched it yet?
“You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”
― Jim Carrey
Omg same.I'm a 2nd year engineering student and I'm still thinking of changing to architecture cause i feel i belong there.
Sofee, I'm 52 years old and I wish I would have followed my dream of being an Architect, Interior Designer. If it's your dream you will never be satisfied doing anything else. I literally watch these types of videos and design UA-cams EVERY Day. Whatever you do, DO NOT LET other people establish your parameters. It is your life alone. Your family aren't going to be living with you forever. They will come around once you gain success. You have to decide for yourself.
I absolutely loved this video. I am currently a senior in my architecture program and I have had so many moments where I doubted my ability to become an architect. No one in my family has ever been to a four year university. And, I don't know, something about this video, refueled my drive to graduate and really become what I want to be. Thank you for making this video. Thank you so so so much!
I’m also a first gen college student and am thinking about pursing architecture Wishing you good luck on your journey!! 💪🏼🍀
First Two minutes of the video... I already like this man.
This is going to be good
I said the same thing to myself
(*still watching it at the moment*)
Any plans to make a similar video for students in school? Maybe a video that touches on different career paths, internships, small firm vs corporate firm, portfolio and resume tips etc.
I'm a licensed agricultural engineer, specializing in environment and farm structures. However, I really do relate with the video. My current work forces me to be an architect and designer, and I try my best to bridge the two. But upper management is grilling me to do all kinds of things and become a Swiss army knife of sorts. And I'm constantly being burnt out, with a stagnant salary. Once things look better and the timing is right, I'm planning on starting my own independent firm.
Thank you for the great video, Eric. It was needed inspiration.
@@DrawingTechnical more or less, but the difference is that I know that I am not a master of none. I know which bits I'm good at and what kind of projects I'd like to be primarily involved with.
@@DrawingTechnical that sounds great and I look forward to hearing more about that in the near future. Wishing all the best
Watching this video at 4:31AM definitely brought happiness and joy as a student studying Architecture. ❤️ your videos !!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
same!!!
this was perfect i can literally cry. i didnt passed the nursing school although even before i have always thought of taking architecture. i just dont know why i took nursing. then i found this. everyskill mentioned and detail was like a literal example of what i have and best at. i have a good eye and lateral thinking as to what people would describe me. i am now planning to take drafting this year and shift to architecture next year. im so glad i found this😭😭 after months of crying because idk what is for me. now i am fully decided to take architecture i hope i pass next year🤞🤞
Goodluck 💯
Dude goodluck!! It’s a fun and tough ride
@@christophermontoya6525 thank you❣
@@somairays5229 thank you❣
I'm 20 and I wanted to be an architect but I ended up in the wrong side. And I lost hope now and studying what I don't like I wanted to apply uni for architecture but I don't have the mentality anymore.
Good luck my dude i wish you get what you want.
Loved this format Eric! Hope to see more of this!!!!!
YOO the legend himself is here !! This guy will save you a lot of times if you are architecture student trust me !! Glad to see architects supporting each other we need more architectural content on youtube !!
Thank you for filming this kind of video!❤️
What an incredible conversation! Thanks!
So great to see this pop up on my feed, loved every second it. Thank you so much! The information you guys give is exactly what I’ve been looking for, looking forward to more content!
Bob Borson's been answering these questions for so long on his blog. He's indeed a legend for us unaware folks out there. A video is just a great extension to that knowledge!
Thank you Nikhil - really appreciate your kind words, I'm just trying to give back whenever I can and Eric was kind enough to ask me on his platform (what he is doing is next level and so good for bringing knowledge and positivity to what we do - not enough good things can be said)
@@LifeofanArchitect Greatful to have you both make quality content for architects and students alike! I always look for new stuff on Eric's channel!
Finally a Podcast. Love this looking forward for more
This is so incredibly helpful. Thank you!
This has been very insightful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for such a great content! Excited to watch more discussions like this!
So good that I had to replay some parts to really absorb and let it all sink in.
This guys changed my entire architectural vision.I have been designing so many residential buildings since i have been practicing from years now, he blew my mind just by his thoughts !!!
Sir, thank you for making me feel so good about what i do.
Love this series! All the advice and perspectives are just great for me as a recently graduated architecture student. I am so happy to see your channel grow as well!
Thank you for having this conversation, documenting, and sharing. 1 year after you posted and it is just what I needed right at this moment.
Got so excited watching this video, so inspirational and has a lot of frequently asked questions answered. hope to see more of this
This format is awesome! Super easy to watch
Glad to see you expanding into interviews because they ad another dimension in the discussions!
I love this interview so much. So genuine and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for everything you post - interesting, educational and entertaining all at the same time. Thank you.
Such a Helpful Video,Gold Information... Thank You Man🙏🏽🔥
I want more of this stuff... you are helping the community. Good job!
Wow !!! this conversation was inspiring. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot. This video is full of wisdom. Both of you guys are amazing.
Wow I listen to Bob Borson’s podcast quite often. This is the ultimate collab!
Your time stamps were so well done man!
You have a lot of practical experience!
We learn a lot from you!
Thank you very much!
Thanks so much! You just expand my horizons in ways you can’t even imagine!
My fear is gone!
This was great! There are so many aspects to architecture! Design can be so satisfying.
I found both of you in the last few months and you are so nice and relevant, thats freackin refreshing and encouraging for futur architects. You really push good content outside, never stop !
This is great. Super high-value / low-fluff, and I love the helpful timestamp labels. Thanks for making this
Ah sir, what a video. Loved it, can't put it into words how much I enjoyed it.
The two people whose content me through some odd times in architecture school 🤸🏻♀️ Top tier collab!
great video eric! long time since i did not come back here. As always great premium content. Thank you!
Great conversation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 also the contrast in the two places looks cool 👍👍👍
Great video! Thanks for the content.
Great discussion! I enjoyed it. Thank you.
Great & realistic insight to our mad world of being an architect! Thankyou Eric, your great!
Great interview. I really like Doug, he comes across so caring and supportive.
a much needed video as i just got into architecture school 😌 very anxious about my future
Oh man! I was following Bob for the longest time and almost had a chance to meet! Glad to hear this conversation :)
Wow! I love this new content. I have been scouring the web to find a source of interviews with architects. This is the first one that I have found that didn't steer towards nebulous arch theory. Thanks for the good work!
Thank you Eric for another great informative and enjoyable video. 🤘🏼
This made me want to be an architect even more. Thank you both!
Amazing content as always. Great advice and ideas. Appreciate it.
Really fascinating, thank u very much for the interview
It's always good to be reminded why being an architect is so awesome. Very nice interview! :)
Alright, so your videos are always on point; that's a given. But the way everything in them is very organized. Just RESPECT!
This gave me so much comfort and clarity, I’m not that scared of college anymore. Thank you :)
Thank you so much, this video literally answers every single question any student would raise before architecture school!
Thank you for all these videos. I've been really inspired and interested.
I studied architecture when younger, but found my way down a much different path. Now, at my age, the possibility to return to school in a more discipline way arises again, and videos like this help inspire me. I especially appreciated the advice to pursue ones dreams.
Thank you for this, and for all the videos you share.
I love this! I’m an architect student and just by watching this excites me of what’s ahead. This is very informational and it inspires me to work harder in school. Thank you for that.
Thank you for doing this interview. Never skipped a second out of it. It's just super duper interesting kind of interview ^^
This podcast is amazing. It really helped me to visualize what am I going to do with my life after I graduate. I think what you did with this video is going to change people's lives. Thank you very much.
I really appreciated the discussion. I look forward to sitting in the architecture class. I have been a designer for a few years now and I enjoyed every process of designing a building structure.
On the day that I started to question my interest in architecture I got this video in my suggested, thank you sooo much for reassuring me.
This is a very very good and helpful video! Thanks!
Watching your videos always reignites by motivation, desire, and hope that I will become an architect! I wasn’t able to get my bachelors in Architecture but I hope in time I will be able to get my Masters! Thank you for the quality videos, sketches, and words of wisdom and encouragement (too the both of you)!
I'm only about a third of the way through and this is already several times more helpful thank anything else that I've found. Thank you so so so much!
- A very happy man :)
I’m so happy for this. I just began my B.arch and I’ve been hearing a lot of mixed things from people. I’m going to lay my own foundation and specialize on my own abilities.
Really loved this video! would be awesome if this could be a series
Thank you so, so much.
These simple words may not express all how much I appreciate you for this phenomenal video. This video has just comforted my worrisome heart and encouraged me not to give up but continue to proceed. Felt like I had two great mentors who spoke to me sincerely. Thank you very much for sharing.
Currently in school to be an architect right now and this definitely solidified my decision. Awesome video and thanks for the content!
Thank you so much for making this video. As a young architect, I find your channel is super inspiring and it resonates with me A LOT. I started my own channel documenting my own career and life path. I'm grateful to see a forerunner here helping us to see the possibilities.
You can really see the work that went into putting this video together and your genuine desire to help individuals discover their path in architecture. As a college student who wants to go into architecture without having any background in it, thank you. This answered so many questions.
Eric is so inspiring. Bob is so inspiring.
You guys are just what I really needed today :)
I love the thoughts about the types of atchitect. Someone is like a poet, public speaker, and I am more of a geek!
I'm not an architect, but the different perspective that I get from these videos is spot-on helpful. It's all gold!
This is a very good vid. I love the points you guys discussed. Thanks for putting this out.
Love this Eric! Hope all is well!
Wow what an inspiring guy. His passion just energized me honestly, I've been feeling so burnedout doing arch. tech school online. So nice to re-frame why you're in school, why you're doing what you do
Eric and Bob, you have put it clear for me and many of my colleagues in Uganda. We had always asked ourselves all these questions you have answered and a clear path has been created. Thanks a lot, Eric and Bob.
I have never seen something so informative & intellectual and at the same time so seriously funny! Love it! Many thanks to Bob and thank YOU for the 1000th time for everything you share with us.. 👏🤗
Wow this is an amzing Video! Thank you so much for making a video so passionate and so detailed. Those Informations from experienced architects really helped me out on my way. I couldn´t get any better advice from anywhere!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! more content please! your videos helped me to have courage and pursue deeper into the career! You sir, really inspire me! Stay safe and God bless! Architect fan from the Philippines!
Your discussions was something that make me felt that magical grain of salt. Something that makes me feel determine. And still, now, hesitantly and on the verge of hoping to gain it's missing pieces. Thank you for that wonderful video!
Thank you so much for uploading this video! This is exactly what i needed. I recently discovered that i passed the exam to enter in an architecture university, i feel like this video is going to be very helpful
Loved this type of content, keep it coming 👌🏼👍🏼 gave a great insight about the career, specially to architecture students like me.
This helped me so much, ive always loved architecture and the college requirements seem to fit me perfectly. Thank you so much for helping me decide my future!!!!
Great conversation, lots of value!!
More please! Thank you Architects for this good content.
Loved listening to this. Currently in Architecture school and we are definitely still creating physical cardboard models. I'm thankful we did not miss out.
As an engineering graduate considering architecture as a career for several years now, this discussion and dialog really helps me thing about which questions I should be considering when thinking about pursuing architecture.
Loved this video format, and always appreciate the amazing content!
Cheers!
I’m nearing my graduation from my high school years and don’t know what profession I want for myself, glad that I found your channel... You rekindled my childhood dream of being an architect.
Suggestion for a video: Loved listening to this discussion (I'm 52 and daydreaming about going back for a M.ARCH). A good follow-up video could cover the different business/career models available to Architects. I'm imagining one for myself, but would like to hear about other options. Thanks!
I am turning 51 and want to go back for MArch. and PhD. Look at doing research and teaching the younger generation. It is never too late.
I loved this! As an aspiring architect in school, I've always wondered if this was the field I wanted to spend my life in. Seeing your videos and drawing connections to my own life and how I look at things has solidified that. Even if I don't end up in residential design like I think I want to, I'll still end up in this field regardless.