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Top 5 Most Useful Software for an Architecture Degree

By Lucy Doble
Although architecture students shouldn’t rely solely on technology throughout their degree, various software can help advance the visual representation of architecture projects. Most universities will teach their students how to use certain software so prior knowledge to starting your degree isn’t necessary. However, following software tutorials can often be a great introduction; just giving it a go and messing around can help you develop a personal style. Here is a list of what I found to be the top 5 most useful software for an architecture degree:      1.     Photoshop Photoshop is a very powerful tool; you can easily use it to place an orthographic drawing onto site or fix mistakes on your hand drawings. The software can also be used to create graphic diagrams or digital collages to explain architectural concepts in your project. There is also now a Photoshop app, which can be used on an iPad, but I personally still prefer to use the software on a computer.      2.     SketchUp Ske
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Architecture Degree

By Lucy Doble
Before starting my architecture degree, I remember frantically scavenging the internet to absorb as much advice as I could find. This list captures the mindset and relationship with architecture that I wish I had from the start of my degree but instead had to learn over time (and with too many existential crises along the way!). Architecture is notoriously a tough degree; students are stereotyped as sleepless zombies with no life outside of the studio. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Don’t envision university as a place you have to survive, turn it into somewhere you can thrive. So here are 10 things I wish I knew before starting my architecture degree: 1.     All-nighters don’t happen if you manage your time well Yes, the truth is hard to hear. Time management is the key to an architecture degree, but it can be hard to maintain. Don’t get into the ideology that it is ‘cool’ to pull all-nighters because that is not true. Day-to-day late nights working on your architecture pr
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Which Architecture Course is Right for You?

By Lucy Doble
In the UK, many new architecture students arrive at university unaware that variations of the course exist. Whether that be the slight potential differences between a BA and BSc degree or the option to study a dual honours degree. Of course, the majority of architecture students choose to do a BA or BSc Architecture, but it is worth researching other opportunities on offer. All of the courses in this list can be taken at RIBA credited universities and count towards Part 1 of your architecture education. Studying a dual honours degree is a great option if you can’t choose between two subjects or if you want to broaden your future career possibilities and employability. Additionally, these more specific degrees tend to have a lot less students enrolled which provides a more tight-knit environment.    Architecture: The primary types of architecture degrees are a 'Batchelors of Arts (BA)' or a 'Batchelors of Science (BSc)'. Although it can be disputed that the difference be
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10 Things an Architecture Student can do over Summer

By Lucy Doble
As the summer holidays are soon coming to a close, now seems to be an ideal time to reflect on what we have achieved and consider what we hope to achieve next summer. The university year can be quite intense and fastpaced, especially for architecture students. Therefore, summer is such a valuable time to step back from the degree and share experiences with friends or pursue any brewing interests.   The summer holidays present an amazing opportunity to be proactive in terms of both professional and personal development. Although not definitive, here is a list of 10 things an architecture student can do over summer:   1.     Apply for a Summer Placement By far, one of the most valuable ways to spend the summer is to attain a placement with a company related to the profession you want to work in. This experience can help you decide what type of architecture firm you would potentially like to work for in the future, from the size of the company to their ethos and values. Summer placements
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Starting with an Introduction

By Lucy Doble
It is hard to write about architecture without sounding completely pretentious. The previous adaptations of this introduction all had a certain tone which did not sit quite right with me. In my eyes, discussing architecture shouldn’t be an unattainable, pompous spectacle but rather an inclusive conversation between the everyday people who experience these buildings.  The main aim for this blog is to fully engross myself in the world of architecture and further develop my way of thinking and understanding. In relation, I want to share my discoveries as an architecture student and promote the need for a forward-thinking environmental mindset within our industry. I invite anyone reading this to join the journey as I hope to explore a range of subjects with fresh eyes and open minds.    Welcome to Archi Malarchi.
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10 Things an Architecture Student can do over Summer

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As the summer holidays are soon coming to a close, now seems to be an ideal time to reflect on what we have achieved and consider what we hope to achieve next summer. The university year can be quite intense and fastpaced, especially for architecture students. Therefore, summer is such a valuable time to step back from the degree and share experiences with friends or pursue any brewing interests.   The summer holidays present an amazing opportunity to be proactive in terms of both professional and personal development. Although not definitive, here is a list of 10 things an architecture student can do over summer:   1.     Apply for a Summer Placement By far, one of the most valuable ways to spend the summer is to attain a placement with a company related to the profession you want to work in. This experience can help you decide what type of architecture firm you would potentially like to work for in the future, from the size of the company to their ethos and values. Summer placements
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Architecture Degree

By Lucy Doble
Before starting my architecture degree, I remember frantically scavenging the internet to absorb as much advice as I could find. This list captures the mindset and relationship with architecture that I wish I had from the start of my degree but instead had to learn over time (and with too many existential crises along the way!). Architecture is notoriously a tough degree; students are stereotyped as sleepless zombies with no life outside of the studio. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Don’t envision university as a place you have to survive, turn it into somewhere you can thrive. So here are 10 things I wish I knew before starting my architecture degree: 1.     All-nighters don’t happen if you manage your time well Yes, the truth is hard to hear. Time management is the key to an architecture degree, but it can be hard to maintain. Don’t get into the ideology that it is ‘cool’ to pull all-nighters because that is not true. Day-to-day late nights working on your architecture pr
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Top 5 Most Useful Software for an Architecture Degree

By Lucy Doble
Although architecture students shouldn’t rely solely on technology throughout their degree, various software can help advance the visual representation of architecture projects. Most universities will teach their students how to use certain software so prior knowledge to starting your degree isn’t necessary. However, following software tutorials can often be a great introduction; just giving it a go and messing around can help you develop a personal style. Here is a list of what I found to be the top 5 most useful software for an architecture degree:      1.     Photoshop Photoshop is a very powerful tool; you can easily use it to place an orthographic drawing onto site or fix mistakes on your hand drawings. The software can also be used to create graphic diagrams or digital collages to explain architectural concepts in your project. There is also now a Photoshop app, which can be used on an iPad, but I personally still prefer to use the software on a computer.      2.     SketchUp Ske
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