Any advice for a young architect starting at their first firm next week? Nerves are getting to me.

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Respectfully, assume you know nothing. It will make you the most susceptible to learning how buildings actually get designed and built in the real world as it is very different than school, don’t be a know it all you can’t possibly know. Be patient you will not be designing “cool” things to start but if you are a trooper and do well you will earn trust and be given more and more and next think you know you’ll be the guy, it takes time. Good luck!!

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Control your path, don’t get pigeonholed into doing the same things months on end. Never be afraid to look at other opportunities even when ur 1-2 years years in at one place. Speak up don’t be shy.

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Find the people that are best at different areas so you have a range of mentors. Many architects feel they know it all. Don’t disrespect them, but make sure to get a good variety of people/experiences to learn from. Relax and have some fun. It’s just a job

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I moved from another country to do architecture in the US. I knew nothing( architecture school in US did not teach me anything either) when I started at a local firm- I was still hired. It’s a learning experience for both your seniors and you. Be lighthearted, creative and don’t forget to have fun! People will try to hurt you(atleast from my experience) - keep your head held high and play the game you feel is right. I moved firms 9 months ago, I’m the lead on one of the projects and it’s absolutely thrilling what architecture you can do and what architecture can do to you! I am still learning everyday!

Be proactive. Figure things out, don’t ask for solutions and answers every two minutes. Study the building code. Make sure you know Revit. Bring a notebook with you and record everything that is said to you. If you have a light workload, be sure to let your supervisor know. Take short lunches and research those topics you are asked to work on that you are unsure of.

Ask to be involved in the construction process. Understand how to build. Contraxt administration, RFI’s, submittals, pay apps, specifications, OAC meeting minutes, site observations.
This boring skillset is something most Architects shy away from and it can be what makes us most valuable.

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