I’m an Architect

Architects are fed up with people in the technology field using their title, styling themselves “software architects,” “enterprise architects,” and “information architects,” to name a few. It can’t be stopped—but more often than not, it’s the sincerest form of flattery.

By: Amanda Kolson Hurley



i found this article on following website thought to share with you all.…



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Topic: Democracy in Architecture - to create a responsive democratic architecture that evokes a sense of belonging.



Those who are fortunate enough to live in a democratic nation must doubt the existence of such things as ‘Democracy in Architecture’. History shows that as a nation progress and accumulates wealth; its civic structures are rendered in pompous, almost authoritarian style – grand landscaping, high walls and deep setbacks.

Currently in India, there are much… Continue

Here are some of the latest excuses and statements made by the architecture students:

1. "I know i'm good. I need not prove it to anybody"

2. "We have a submission TOMORROW!!!...I didnt know...."

3. "I can, but i wont. I dont have the time.

4. "Sir, My works is on CD. But there is a problem viewing it. May be because I have worked on a higher version."

5. "My computer crashed last night...I lost all my… Continue

here are some comments i've come across in a magazine, stating the typical nature of an architecture student. Here it goes...



# When the alarm clock tells you when to sleep.

# When your siblings starts thginking that he is the only child of your parents.

# When the drafting table act as your pillow.

# When eating food seems a waste of precious time.

# When exams seem more relaxing then regular college days.

# When your colour pencil cost mor than your hair… Continue

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Here are some of the best comments by lecturers and professors I’ve come across, most of these quotes are from online blogs reading (archinet), some are from words of mouth while others are first hand experience, here it goes:



# “Why are you here? Don’t come back next semester.”

# “Here’s a quarter. go call your mom and tell her you’re not going to be an architect.”

# Your design is like… Continue