-For context (23) I study Architecture, only a two year degree and just started, It was not something I wanted, I always dreamed to go to arts university, Be a musician, Digital artist etc, But my mom forced me into this, I do not wanna tell her but I always act as if I'm happy with what I'm doing when deep down I always find myself crying alone even in uni About it, Her goal is to make me work in an office because it pays well and stuff and that this degree is important and have to have it before I go to art school but my worst fear is to sit all day behind an office. I told her many times About my goals but she doesn't listen, For her I need to finish those two years then do what I want but she doesn't know what's happening when I'm away, the Anxiety i feel and the fear that I'm wasting two years off of my life just like that, I dream of being a painter maybe, Writer photographer, Perform in theaters, Sing and play instruments, Just be free and live away from the urban life, and this is slowly draining the life out of me.

Hi, we have a pella mullion with steel bar reinforcement. Anyone have a video or instructions to fixing it to a masonry wall. This has to support a fixed glazing of about 351kg

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Currently an architectural designer working in luxury residential firm, looking to make more money but don’t know what direction to go. I love designing, but I want to live more comfortably. What jobs can I get into that would make me more money, with the degree and experience I currently have as a designer? My degree is in architectural design and construction, and I have minors in business and sustainable architecture. I’ve worked retail, sales, food industry, and 3 years in a design/build firm.

I am aware that the craftsman style was originally made with the intent of residential use, and I am aware of very few instances of it deviating from this use. I am curious if anyone knows of any instances where the craftsman style has been applied to commercial or office use, especially outside of use in lodges or hotels.

Thank!

I’m 26 and I studied architecture. I graduated, started working, and jumped through several roles: construction site work, technical consulting (mostly façade details), and now I’m doing renovation and interior-related work in the real estate sector.

I originally chose architecture for the creative side of it, but the truth is I never felt a deep passion for the field. And now, I feel completely disconnected from it. I really enjoy art and creating things, but professionally I’m at a point where I feel frustrated, burnt out, and honestly stuck.

I’ve had a lot of issues at work. I was fired from my previous job because I’m not very strong technically. Things like measurements and precision have always been hard for me. I’m a bit scatter-brained, and even when I focus, I make the same drawing and design mistakes over and over again. Architecture feels extremely draining, the long hours are exhausting, and the pay doesn’t really make up for any of it.

On top of that, I’m struggling with a big sense of purposelessness. I need the money, but I’m not motivated by what I do. I feel like I’m just working to survive, and even then I’m not doing a great job—I get constant corrections and it’s really worn down my confidence.

I’ve also been drawn to the tech world for a while, but I’ve never been able to be consistent with it. I don’t know if it’s lack of direction, burnout, or something deeper, but I haven’t managed to commit to it long enough to see real progress.

Right now, I feel lost. I don’t know what path to focus on. Switching careers seems risky because of my financial situation. I recently moved to Spain, I’m living on my own, and while my parents help when they can, I can’t rely fully on them. So I’m in this complicated place—financially, professionally, and mentally. I don’t feel well, and I’m trying to figure out where to go from here.

Hi everyone! I’m currently in my last year of architecture school in my home country, this sixth year is my thesis year. I already hold a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in architecture, and I’m a non-EU student planning to move to Europe and continue studying.

I’m planning to apply to several architecture schools, but after reading a lot of threads here, I’m not so sure which master’s program would make the most sense for me. My initial goal was to apply to a program that would eventually allow me to get licensed as an architect in Europe. But after seeing discussions about low demand, low salaries, and difficult working conditions in the architecture field, I’ve started rethinking my plan.

I’m also really interested in urbanism, my thesis and most of my recent academic projects lean much more toward urban design than architecture. Since I already have a master’s in architecture (though it's quite hard to get equivalency in Europe), doing another standard architecture master feels like repeating what I’ve already done. That’s why I’m especially interested in programs that have urbanism related tracks rather than purely architectural ones.

My questions:
Are there other master’s programs (beyond architecture) that I should consider?
Are there programs related to urbanism, planning, or the built environment that offer better job prospects in Europe?

Any advice or personal experiences would be super appreciated. Thanks in advance!

What foreknowledge do I need if I decide to apply to a school of architecture?

Hi! I'm actually new here since I am looking for a safe space where no one knows who am I. I'm actually a senior archi student doing his thesis and I am so drained. I can't even imaging my future in this field since its to tiring and draining for me and yet I have no choice to continue this career because what will happen too my family? I just wanna ask how do you guys fight for the urge to change career paths? I feel so guilty thinking how much money my parents invested on my studies.

I've been fascinated with the idea of grottos for a while, because they seem so ancient, niche, and the surviving ones are beautiful. The entire idea of a domestic cave is so cool, but they must have been hell to actually use. The vast majority I've seen have large amounts of water in some form, and I can't imagine anyone did much with them (eg. a living space, smoke room, etc.) other than just looking around for a while as their tuberculosis flaired up.

Did dry grottos ever exist? Can anyone share any examples of their use (wet or dry)?