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Any Design Guys?
What software are you using?
Commercial or Residential?
I am using AutoCad 2004 and love it. I do mostly residential but do some commercial but not much.
I've done quite a bit of design for friends, other architects, etc..
I started using Autocad with version 9 or maybe even 8. Now using 2002 and 2004 - depends on who the drawings are for.
crimeSTAR
08-18-2004, 02:49 PM
Anyone can design buildings? I know the software is out there, but I thought you had to be a licensed architech in order to actually build any of your designs.
Nope... only if the area you are building in requires it. There are many areas (outside city limits) that don't require even a licensed electrician to run the wire. Just have to check requirements in your area.
On a couple of the ones I've built and designed a friend of mine is an architect and I paid 1000 to him stamp the drawings.
crimeSTAR
08-18-2004, 02:59 PM
This career choice seems to be getting better and better. All of this time, I thought in order to be an architect I needed to go to school for six years (probably just a requirement in my city).
Not only the schooling - but then a 3 year stint under a licensed architect.. then you can become a licensed architect. A friend of mine was through 2 years with a licensed architect and ended up going out on his own - he's got so much work right now that I'm doing some of his drafting for him (Like I don't have enough to do)
crimeSTAR
08-18-2004, 05:56 PM
Heh, I wonder how many people would goto school to be architects if they knew that they didn't actually have to. They'd be better off getting a business degree and taking a few drafting/CAD classes. I can only imagine the look on an Architect Majors face when they find out that they didn't actually have to go through with the schooling (all of that money down the drain).
Don't take what I've said as a given in all circumstances. Most in-limit designs will need to be stamped by an architect and a set of structurals stamped by an engineer. I'm being very general in my statements.
The architectural classes I took (5 years masters program) helped me to understand many different things that most people aren't going to just know - such as traffic flow through a house, space planning, etc.
crimeSTAR
08-18-2004, 06:50 PM
I see. However, I'm guessing, that since you are a Construction Manager, you already would know what works from experience. More than likely, I'd probably purchase predesigned plans, and customize them. And there's always the option to take a few architecture classes, instead of going to school for five years.
I am a perfect example, I do residential design work and Im not licensed. It all depends on your location. Now if I wanted to do some commercial buildings I would have to hire a licensed architect.
It is a fun career you will love it if you decide to join the industry.
mjpliv
08-20-2004, 07:46 AM
Be carefull when using the term architect! An architect is a licensed design professional who has met the requirements for that state or provincial association of architects. Anyone else is a home designer or draftsperson.
Just because I can put on a bandaid or perform the Hymlick manuver to keep someone from choking it does not make me a doctor. I can change a flat tire, change the oil in may car and even change a water pump but I cannot call myself a licensed mechanic.
mjpliv
08-20-2004, 07:58 AM
Autocad Architectural Desktop 2005 by the way. I also use Autocad 2004.
How long have u been doing design work?
I have been doing residential for 2 years now!
rgarand
08-20-2004, 01:13 PM
Hello all,
I am pretty sure that all states require a certain amount of schooling and internship to become a licensed architect.
No matter what, you need to sit for the exam. Ever design a building in one day?...no? Well you can say you have after the exam.
Some states may allow you to sit for the exam if you have a certain amount of experience, maybe 7-10 years min., under a licensed architect.
As for needing to be a licensed architect to do work, like all the others said, it depends on where you are building the structure.
In NH, I am allowed to design any residential type building/addition as long as it is under 3000 s.f. (or something around that). I can NOT do anything commercial, industrial, institutional, etc. without a stamp.
In my opinion, gif you are in school for architecure now, get your degree while you can...it will pay off later in life. I myself am still working on my degree, working days and school at nights...and freelance design and rendering in the middle of it all.
Oh yeah, and don't even think about using anything with the term architectural, architect, architecture, etc. in your business name unless you are licensed...it is against the law in most states. One of the local plan examiners point that out to me...no I changed my business name from Garand Architectural Design to Garand Fine Home Design.
I use Vectorworks, ArchiCAD or AutoCAD depending on the project.
mjpliv
08-20-2004, 01:36 PM
I have been designing homes off and on for about 20 years.
Hey man, you are preaching to a choir that knows all of it, Jk
But this is some good info for people that are thinking about joining our industry!!
Hello all,
I am pretty sure that all states require a certain amount of schooling and internship to become a licensed architect.
No matter what, you need to sit for the exam. Ever design a building in one day?...no? Well you can say you have after the exam.
Some states may allow you to sit for the exam if you have a certain amount of experience, maybe 7-10 years min., under a licensed architect.
As for needing to be a licensed architect to do work, like all the others said, it depends on where you are building the structure.
In NH, I am allowed to design any residential type building/addition as long as it is under 3000 s.f. (or something around that). I can NOT do anything commercial, industrial, institutional, etc. without a stamp.
In my opinion, gif you are in school for architecure now, get your degree while you can...it will pay off later in life. I myself am still working on my degree, working days and school at nights...and freelance design and rendering in the middle of it all.
Oh yeah, and don't even think about using anything with the term architectural, architect, architecture, etc. in your business name unless you are licensed...it is against the law in most states. One of the local plan examiners point that out to me...no I changed my business name from Garand Architectural Design to Garand Fine Home Design.
I use Vectorworks, ArchiCAD or AutoCAD depending on the project.
mjpliv
08-27-2004, 04:41 AM
Here are some examples of my work -
Wd-05 - One of 9 custom townhouses currently under construction
Cp-01 - A custom spec single family. Completed and sold this spring.
Sv-01 - A custom spec single family. The footings were poured this week.
crimeSTAR
08-30-2004, 05:13 PM
Looks good.
Hi guys, I been using autocad 2002, architecture desktop and Form Z. We have our architect on board. We charged very cheap to clients will come back. So far its working.
Welcome!!!
Have you tried ArchiCad9?
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