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Hello all!

Not quite yet in an accredited Architecture school, but was curious as to what I should be working on to improve my chances of being accepted. Below are two samples of my portfolio so fa ...

So I did a bit of searching, and found this information in regards to the optimum angling of solar panels:

http://www.macslab.com/optsolar.html

I won't be using the internet as the end all be al ...

Let's be frank though, most cities & counties have ordinances with enough teeth to control aesthetics.

I also don't believe it's fair to say are miopic, especially considering that planners may ...

From what little I know about solar, I think the angle is too severe for optimum efficiency.

Ahh, so there is a specific angle? I thought that there would be a number of angles from which solar ene ...

Hello everyone! I hope your all in good health.

About five days ago, I was finishing up one of my cad classes when I noticed a model of a building that resembles a small New England Salt box. It, a ...

If you like him, try to set it up so that it's not a one-time thing. Ask if he'll be your mentor.

The Architect I was scheduled to meet with seems pretty busy, but I am keeping my fingers crossed. ...

Go through applications, analyze them and make notes or mock reports. then compare your notes/reports to the real thing. This will help you learn how to apply the ordinance and see things as a planner ...

You said you were bored and mentioned nothing about busy work.

It sounded like you were involved with the real business of planning and zoning and it bored you. Hence my response.

I don't care w ...

So, do you intend to apply to college to study architecture? Or does being an 'intern' mean you are being trained in Planning? I don't think anyone here is trying to discourage you in your career choi ...

We can't do our job without understanding planning and zoning regulations. They are an integral part of the desing process. If you're bored now you may want to rethink your career choice.

So you th ...

We can't do our job without understanding planning and zoning regulations. They are an integral part of the desing process. If you're bored now you may want to rethink your career choice.

So you th ...

Permitting is often an early step in the design process. You will see sets of conceptual site plans and elevations being filed and see the kind of arguments that can occur between "abutters"--property ...

Ah, I apologise, I misunderstood the word 'intern'. You mean you are working for the City Department of Planning, don't you, not enrolled on a college course at a University Department of Planning. Di ...

If you are studying at a Department of Planning then I strongly suspect you are enrolled on a Planning course, not an Architecture course Smile

But the best Planning courses will be doing a disservi ...

So, after the excellent advice I recieved here, I decided to seek an internship. It just so happens that one opened up for sutudents wishing to pursue Architecture; the place was the City of Pittsburg ...

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Topic: Portfolio
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 18 Views: 6810	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:20 pm Subject: Portfolio
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 18 Views: 6810	Hello all! Not quite yet in an accredited Architecture school, but was curious as to what I should be working on to improve my chances of being accepted. Below are two samples of my portfolio so fa ...
Topic: The A-frame cabin
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 3 Views: 2180	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:48 am Subject: The A-frame cabin
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 3 Views: 2180	So I did a bit of searching, and found this information in regards to the optimum angling of solar panels: http://www.macslab.com/optsolar.html I won't be using the internet as the end all be al ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:46 pm Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Let's be frank though, most cities & counties have ordinances with enough teeth to control aesthetics. I also don't believe it's fair to say are miopic, especially considering that planners may ...
Topic: The A-frame cabin
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 3 Views: 2180	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:42 pm Subject: The A-frame cabin
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 3 Views: 2180	From what little I know about solar, I think the angle is too severe for optimum efficiency. Ahh, so there is a specific angle? I thought that there would be a number of angles from which solar ene ...
Topic: The A-frame cabin
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 3 Views: 2180	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:46 am Subject: The A-frame cabin
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 3 Views: 2180	Hello everyone! I hope your all in good health. About five days ago, I was finishing up one of my cad classes when I noticed a model of a building that resembles a small New England Salt box. It, a ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:36 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	If you like him, try to set it up so that it's not a one-time thing. Ask if he'll be your mentor. The Architect I was scheduled to meet with seems pretty busy, but I am keeping my fingers crossed. ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:20 pm Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Go through applications, analyze them and make notes or mock reports. then compare your notes/reports to the real thing. This will help you learn how to apply the ordinance and see things as a planner ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:36 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	You said you were bored and mentioned nothing about busy work. It sounded like you were involved with the real business of planning and zoning and it bored you. Hence my response. I don't care w ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:03 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	So, do you intend to apply to college to study architecture? Or does being an 'intern' mean you are being trained in Planning? I don't think anyone here is trying to discourage you in your career choi ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:05 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	We can't do our job without understanding planning and zoning regulations. They are an integral part of the desing process. If you're bored now you may want to rethink your career choice. So you th ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:00 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	We can't do our job without understanding planning and zoning regulations. They are an integral part of the desing process. If you're bored now you may want to rethink your career choice. So you th ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:37 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Permitting is often an early step in the design process. You will see sets of conceptual site plans and elevations being filed and see the kind of arguments that can occur between "abutters"--property ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:53 pm Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Ah, I apologise, I misunderstood the word 'intern'. You mean you are working for the City Department of Planning, don't you, not enrolled on a college course at a University Department of Planning. Di ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:22 am Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	If you are studying at a Department of Planning then I strongly suspect you are enrolled on a Planning course, not an Architecture course But the best Planning courses will be doing a disservi ...
Topic: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:05 pm Subject: Department of Planning
Vagrant ~K~ Replies: 23 Views: 7482	So, after the excellent advice I recieved here, I decided to seek an internship. It just so happens that one opened up for sutudents wishing to pursue Architecture; the place was the City of Pittsburg ...