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Finding Fulfillment in Your Career with Bao Loi

Young Architect

He explains how he took all the pieces of Architecture, design and construction that he loved, left out all the pieces he did not enjoy and built himself a thriving business. Since starting Design Craft Workshop in 2020, Bao has found more fulfillment in his career than ever before.

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Glass and steel form rooftop Cascada House apartment in Mexico City

Deezen

xico (UNAM) architecture school, and have been collaborating professionally since 2017. Other projects in Mexico City include an apartment renovation in the renowned CUPA tower by local firm Escobedo Soliz , and a courtyard block with a "secret garden" at its centre, by CPDA Arquitectos. The photography is by Luis Young.

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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

Reviewing the work of contractors, so they can get paid, . Studying design from at one of the many great architecture programs is, in my (admittedly, biased) opinion, one of the greatest educations a person could get as well as an amazing industry to work in. Architecture School. Working on construction drawings.

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The Best Social Media Platforms for Architects & Why

Archmark

Taking the Guesswork Out of Social Media for Architects What social media platforms to choose for your architecture firm and how to use them A strong social media presence is essential for any business in today’s digital world - and the architecture industry is no exception.  Is social media even appropriate for architects?

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My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture

EntreArchitect

Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region.

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Letter To My Beloved Profession (Guest Post)

EntreArchitect

1 – Starting at the academic level, the architecture schools’ curriculum of the 21st century need to include collaboration with contractors, developers and business owners. 2 – After graduation, the newly minted architectural intern should enter a dedicated network of architecture firms.

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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part One

Life of an Architect

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. You might recognize Michael as the namesake principal of the firm where Bob and I now work. Arch at UT Austin.