Comments on: Unemployed Architects

By: architech

architech — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:55:11 +0000

If you’re still in that study mode – go for other credentials which make you more marketable.

Go for LEED AP certification.
Go for PMP certification, as well.
And perhaps go after a Building Inspector’s license. (This requires schooling too)

All the above schooling will aid you in becoming a better architect.

By: architech

architech — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:49:23 +0000

Well you can thank George Bush for Obama. The republicans were so bad – the whole country practically voted for Obama in a loud CRY for change & caused a historical event.

By: architech

architech — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:44:06 +0000

Well Frank L Wright (womanizer) was friendly with women. Just ask his 3 wives.

By: d

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:08:48 +0000

nope. 51 last week. any ideas? greeter at walmart perhaps?

By: IHAB

IHAB — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:30:09 +0000

change your career. if still young

By: Rinkesh Panchal

Rinkesh Panchal — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:39:11 +0000

I am an architect from India. Its very unfortunate that so many architects are unemployed but we must all remember that Architecture is a noble profession, we should be proud on our profession and maintain our dignity.

So many time we get inspiration from nature in our design ideas. In recession also we should take inspiration from nature (organism) how to survive and I am sure you will get your answer.

Time never stops, it will change and every effort counts.

By: Wondering

Wondering — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:28:54 +0000

I too was wondering how many architects are unemployed? I am told construction is 16% in Colorado. And someone unofficial said 60% for architects. If my last big firm is an indication, it is about 60%. They have less than half the staff working four day weeks. That’s not to including the fact that we used to work 6 day weeks quite regularly.

By: Scott Henderson

Scott Henderson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:06 +0000

Has anyone come across information on how many architects and intern architects are actually unemployed? As apposed to a number that reflects the construction industry as a whole. I think the numbers as a percentage are much, much higher than the national averages. Also in my experience times like these leave many one and two person firms sitting around playing cards and only generating enough cash flow to keep the lights on but not brining home a pay check. Anyone come across any information on this?

By: dean

dean — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:53:59 +0000

phd in architecture-not advisable.

By: cad monkey

cad monkey — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:31:12 +0000

I couldn’t have said it better John. If people believe that this approach is healthy for Architecture they should consider what has happened to pilots over the years. There is always a guy willing to “fly for food” which in turn has depleted a livable salary for the industry. This guys premise is cutting everyones throat by lessening the value of good design and knowledge.

By: John Brower RA

John Brower RA — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:27:33 +0000

Also, the AIA has been an abysmal failure with respect to the profession of Architecture. The AIA does nothing to support small architectural firms. The general public has no clue what an Architect does and why it’s worth anything. Here in NJ, a homeowner can provide drawings for work done on their own homes! Where is the AIA-NJ lobbying to get this stupid loophole closed. All this does is marginalize the Architect and allows contractors to do the drawings for the Owners. Inspectors don’t hold contractors responsible for their mistakes. Inspectors have all the power and no responsibility and the Architect has all the responsibility and no power. Of course we can’t be paid what we are worth…the AIA has already ceded the entire residential architecture field to builders.

By: Dean Hoffman, RA

Dean Hoffman, RA — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:22:34 +0000

I agree with you 200% John. This ‘trivializes’ the profession. In Houston the AIA as an annual ‘sad castle’ competition in Galveston, and this too makes architects look, in my opinion, foolish and trivial. In the courts, engineers here have brought suit saying they to should be allowed to design & plan buildings (without an architect’s seal). The Texas Board has (so far) won against this because the Texas Constitution designates architecture as a distinct profession from engineering and calls for it to be regulated by an appropriate State Board.

By: John Brower RA

John Brower RA — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:47:15 +0000

This exposes why Architecture as a profession has been a dismal failure. People are praising this guy for offering information to the public for $.05! This only furthers the perception by th epublic that what Architects do is basically worthless (monetarily speaking). Some are saying that this is great because he’s making connection for future clients…BS. All he is doing is undercutting the Architecural firms, that are trying to keep their offices open, by offering free services. Neither this idiot, or the local Architectural firms, win by this approach to our profession.

By: Dean Hoffman, RA

Dean Hoffman, RA — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:50:01 +0000

I see the LEED program as another instance where the profession has stood back and let a third party organization set up shop, cutting into territory that was the architect’s realm to start with.

If the profession had been on the ball, we would have developed LEED-type criteria from within. Good or bad aside, LEED further erodes the credibility of the profession.

As for the downturn, a lot of people don’t have the option to move back in with their parents or go to grad school. For us, those who are middle aged trying to stay in our homes and not be driven into poverty, the idea of a two year continued down turn is very disheartening. We can only hope Obama will somehow begin public works projects that will require architecture services.

Health care and senior living will be two areas bound to prosper. But until we know what the health care (reform?) program from Congress is, banks, hospitals and developers won’t move on projects.

By: Carlos A. Fernandez

Carlos A. Fernandez — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:50:12 +0000

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By: H

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:25:50 +0000

I will do interior design for anyone he works with! Partnership now!

By: WhAT Association

WhAT Association — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:13:27 +0000

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By: dog

dog — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:13:31 +0000

It’s a good time for self reflection, we have all been faced with a new challenge and that is energy/sustainability with programs such as LEED and the BIM software. This should be considered in developing architecture, as the politics, laws and codes have done so in the past and will do in the future! Be aware of the transformation as it is happening now! Prepare and study or take time off, get out of it altogether if you have to survive, but never give up on it! That’s Architecture!