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Human: [ask] Am I cut out for Architecture school if I failed Calculus? Or didn't have enough math in Undergrad? And that math in general is not my forte? I am an artist and I love to draw, additionally I can very quickly pick up new software and learn how to use it effectively. But this is about my math skills,...	Human: [ask] Am I cut out for Architecture school if I failed Calculus? Or didn't have enough math in Undergrad? And that math in general is not my forte? I am an artist and I love to draw, additionally I can very quickly pick up new software and learn how to use it effectively. But this is about my math skills,...
Human: Blue collar Ironworker looking to become an architect? Is it possible? Ask/r/Architecture Blue collar union ironworker for over 16 years in the field, I’m wondering how difficult would it be to transition into being an architect? Are there internships or Apprenticeships? Is it worth the career change? Dealin...	Human: Blue collar Ironworker looking to become an architect? Is it possible? Ask/r/Architecture Blue collar union ironworker for over 16 years in the field, I’m wondering how difficult would it be to transition into being an architect? Are there internships or Apprenticeships? Is it worth the career change? Dealin...
Human: Anyone else as unreasonably annoyed as I am that programmers use the title “architect”? All my job alerts for architecture jobs are filled with these tech jobs. It’s not even network architect or something specific anymore. There are programming job positions called “Architect”. I am way too annoyed by this. ...	Human: Anyone else as unreasonably annoyed as I am that programmers use the title “architect”? All my job alerts for architecture jobs are filled with these tech jobs. It’s not even network architect or something specific anymore. There are programming job positions called “Architect”. I am way too annoyed by this. ...
Human: I’m planning on studying architecture but literally all the stories are so depressing I was looking at people's experiences with arch on YouTube and the internet in general, and more than half were on why they quit it or why you should never study it. I still really want to at least try it out though, do you g...	Human: I’m planning on studying architecture but literally all the stories are so depressing I was looking at people's experiences with arch on YouTube and the internet in general, and more than half were on why they quit it or why you should never study it. I still really want to at least try it out though, do you g...
Human: Advice on asking about salary during job interviews I am a recent graduate with a masters in Architecture. I am looking for jobs in the DMV area and wondering what an appropriate salary would be here to ask for. I am trying not to devalue my worth, and want to ask for the best salary I can get. I have a m...	Human: Advice on asking about salary during job interviews I am a recent graduate with a masters in Architecture. I am looking for jobs in the DMV area and wondering what an appropriate salary would be here to ask for. I am trying not to devalue my worth, and want to ask for the best salary I can get. I have a m...
Human: Is the climate crisis / climate change a chance for architecture to develop into a more vernacular, local way ? shifting from an international style using standardised materials to something very rooted in the local geographical / climatic context. what are your thoughts ? Assistant: Francis Kéré is exactly ...	Human: Is the climate crisis / climate change a chance for architecture to develop into a more vernacular, local way ? shifting from an international style using standardised materials to something very rooted in the local geographical / climatic context. what are your thoughts ? Assistant: In developing countries ...
Human: [Ask] What do you think it takes to be a master architect? Great architects like Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, Mies van der rohe, B.v Doshi, A.P Kanvinde, Frank Gehry and other world acclaimed 'Master Architects'. What do you think are the traits or qualities that made them them stand out from the rest. Is there...	Human: [Ask] What do you think it takes to be a master architect? Great architects like Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, Mies van der rohe, B.v Doshi, A.P Kanvinde, Frank Gehry and other world acclaimed 'Master Architects'. What do you think are the traits or qualities that made them them stand out from the rest. Is there...
Human: What is the state of the art in affordable housing? I'm a layperson with a pedestrian knowledge of architecture. I like the intention of the ideas of Le Corbusier regarding urban planning and housing but I know time has proven most of them to be counter-productive. Also, that's stuff quite old. In this time ...	Human: What is the state of the art in affordable housing? I'm a layperson with a pedestrian knowledge of architecture. I like the intention of the ideas of Le Corbusier regarding urban planning and housing but I know time has proven most of them to be counter-productive. Also, that's stuff quite old. In this time ...
Human: 3d models hi everyone, i'm trying to improve myself on 3d modeling and found this image of a building called ECUT office building and really love aesthetic of it. does anyone have an idea which programme was used to make that model? and how can i learn and practice more about this? https://preview.redd.it/blr...	Human: 3d models hi everyone, i'm trying to improve myself on 3d modeling and found this image of a building called ECUT office building and really love aesthetic of it. does anyone have an idea which programme was used to make that model? and how can i learn and practice more about this? https://preview.redd.it/blr...
Human: [ask] I got accepted to Sci-ARC, I am a resident of Iowa and have Iowa State as an option to go to. Is there a way that I justify the cost of attending Sci-ARC vs. going to ISU? Assistant: For Undergrad, I'd say no. For Grad, I'd go strong maybe. I have one friend from undergrad that attended there, did ama...	Human: [ask] I got accepted to Sci-ARC, I am a resident of Iowa and have Iowa State as an option to go to. Is there a way that I justify the cost of attending Sci-ARC vs. going to ISU? Assistant: Absolutely not.
Human: [ask] What would city architecture look like in a world inhabited by birds? If we were to be in a universe where birds are the sentient species where there was never a need for the carriage or car, how would city architecture look? Some other variables come into play though like the fact that birds need takeof...	Human: [ask] What would city architecture look like in a world inhabited by birds? If we were to be in a universe where birds are the sentient species where there was never a need for the carriage or car, how would city architecture look? Some other variables come into play though like the fact that birds need takeof...
Human: [ASK] Looking to build interesting, eco friendly, small/container homes in USA, how do i go about finding the right architect? Hello everyone, Aspiring entrepreneur here, looking to build some cool sustainable homes which i want to plop in interesting locations. I am looking for an architect and i have no bac...	Human: [ASK] Looking to build interesting, eco friendly, small/container homes in USA, how do i go about finding the right architect? Hello everyone, Aspiring entrepreneur here, looking to build some cool sustainable homes which i want to plop in interesting locations. I am looking for an architect and i have no bac...
Human: Why is architecture "stuck" on modernism when urban planning and other fields have moved on? I started to study urban planning this year and was quite surprised at how negative my professors were towards modernism. One of our first assignments was to design a garden city. Looking into it I found that this seem...	Human: Why is architecture "stuck" on modernism when urban planning and other fields have moved on? I started to study urban planning this year and was quite surprised at how negative my professors were towards modernism. One of our first assignments was to design a garden city. Looking into it I found that this seem...
Human: Making money as a designer Hi y’all I am a 27 year old working at a design firm in LA and currently what I’m paid is hardly enough for me to pay the bills here and I need to make more money to get by if I wanna stay in LA. Currently I love my job and I get tons of great feedback on my work but I’m starting to ...	Human: Making money as a designer Hi y’all I am a 27 year old working at a design firm in LA and currently what I’m paid is hardly enough for me to pay the bills here and I need to make more money to get by if I wanna stay in LA. Currently I love my job and I get tons of great feedback on my work but I’m starting to ...
Human: can i use 0.3mm Tip Pen Instead of 0.4 or 0.5. The Country where i live in has a company which produces only 0.3mm Pointer. so its cheap for me. but if i were to get sakura pen or steadliner. its expensive for me.i just want to be free in drawing instead of worrying about my pen ink getting empty Assistant: i...	Human: can i use 0.3mm Tip Pen Instead of 0.4 or 0.5. The Country where i live in has a company which produces only 0.3mm Pointer. so its cheap for me. but if i were to get sakura pen or steadliner. its expensive for me.i just want to be free in drawing instead of worrying about my pen ink getting empty Assistant: Y...
Human: Is it normal to feel anxiety trying to do Texture Analysis(Lesson 2)? I had been doing my best to take these lessons as often as possible, but doing Texture Analysis where I draw 3 boxes worth of textures daily for the homework stresses me out immensely and makes me anxious. It's hard to tell if I'm doing it ...	Human: Is it normal to feel anxiety trying to do Texture Analysis(Lesson 2)? I had been doing my best to take these lessons as often as possible, but doing Texture Analysis where I draw 3 boxes worth of textures daily for the homework stresses me out immensely and makes me anxious. It's hard to tell if I'm doing it ...
Human: Is it normal to lose line confidence when you start rough perspective (Lesson 1)? I've been doing the ghosted planes exercises for months (since I was very ill), so I'm pretty confident that I can draw straight lines otherwise. But when I began rough perspective exercise, I ran into 2 problems: 1. Before we ...	Human: Is it normal to lose line confidence when you start rough perspective (Lesson 1)? I've been doing the ghosted planes exercises for months (since I was very ill), so I'm pretty confident that I can draw straight lines otherwise. But when I began rough perspective exercise, I ran into 2 problems: 1. Before we ...
Human: Brainfarts - do you have them too? Before you think i'm trolling - i do not, i just call it brainfarts because it comes out like a fart.I practice every day with drawabox - if i dont feel comfy moving on, i spent my time repeating exercises that i had before. But sometimes i feel the urge to doodle and someho...	Human: Brainfarts - do you have them too? Before you think i'm trolling - i do not, i just call it brainfarts because it comes out like a fart.I practice every day with drawabox - if i dont feel comfy moving on, i spent my time repeating exercises that i had before. But sometimes i feel the urge to doodle and someho...
Human: How many people actually do the 250 box challenge? I stopped doing drawabox about half way the 250 box challenge because I got burnt out. I plan to restart drawabox from the beginning in summer vacation (im in high school). Just wondering how many people actually do the 250 drawabox challenge? Assistant: Stil...	Human: How many people actually do the 250 box challenge? I stopped doing drawabox about half way the 250 box challenge because I got burnt out. I plan to restart drawabox from the beginning in summer vacation (im in high school). Just wondering how many people actually do the 250 drawabox challenge? Assistant: Most...
Human: how to stop self deprecating whenever a drawing doesn't turn out well? This problem has really been plaguing me for the past 4 years, and it really prevents me from getting better in general. Each drawing has to turn out well else, the longer I go at it the chances of me giving up on it just increases exponen...	Human: how to stop self deprecating whenever a drawing doesn't turn out well? This problem has really been plaguing me for the past 4 years, and it really prevents me from getting better in general. Each drawing has to turn out well else, the longer I go at it the chances of me giving up on it just increases exponen...
Human: 250 Box Challenge: Using pen and not using a ruler? It says we should not use a ruler and we must use pens, not a pencil and eraser. But in the videos, he uses graphic drawing and he erases at free will. And judging by everyone's posts of their 250 box challenge, they use a ruler. Because my lines suck when ...	Human: 250 Box Challenge: Using pen and not using a ruler? It says we should not use a ruler and we must use pens, not a pencil and eraser. But in the videos, he uses graphic drawing and he erases at free will. And judging by everyone's posts of their 250 box challenge, they use a ruler. Because my lines suck when ...
Human: DrawABox and Mental Health Problems I would like to get your opinion on a situation that may be all too common: trying to learn with mental health issues. First of all, before starting to explain my case, I would like to say I'm doing therapy and I take my mental health very seriously as many people do. So, le...	Human: DrawABox and Mental Health Problems I would like to get your opinion on a situation that may be all too common: trying to learn with mental health issues. First of all, before starting to explain my case, I would like to say I'm doing therapy and I take my mental health very seriously as many people do. So, le...
Human: how on earth do I draw with the shoulder? i've tried to ditch the wrist like the lessons tell me to, but I can't even make basic short makes with decent precision with my shoulder. it just feels so awkward and every line I make falls entirely off its track. I've tried the ghosting and overlayed lines exercises...	Human: how on earth do I draw with the shoulder? i've tried to ditch the wrist like the lessons tell me to, but I can't even make basic short makes with decent precision with my shoulder. it just feels so awkward and every line I make falls entirely off its track. I've tried the ghosting and overlayed lines exercises...
Human: Help, feeling super lost with the 250 box challenge Here's some of my last boxes I watched the video and read the instructions many times, and I'm on box 86 now. But I feel so lost. I've tried ghosting towards the vanishing point and trying to visualize the lines, but it feels like I'm just guessing each time...	Human: Help, feeling super lost with the 250 box challenge Here's some of my last boxes I watched the video and read the instructions many times, and I'm on box 86 now. But I feel so lost. I've tried ghosting towards the vanishing point and trying to visualize the lines, but it feels like I'm just guessing each time...
Human: Struggling with motivation I used to be pretty good at getting myself out of periods of lack of motivation but it's particularly hard right now. Anyone wanna share their methods for getting back into the groove of things? (I do allow myself time off when I feel burnt out but I don't even feel burnt out rn!) A...	Human: Struggling with motivation I used to be pretty good at getting myself out of periods of lack of motivation but it's particularly hard right now. Anyone wanna share their methods for getting back into the groove of things? (I do allow myself time off when I feel burnt out but I don't even feel burnt out rn!) A...
Human: When you want your drawings to actually look good, do you still draw the construction lines like spheres, cylinders etc or do you you just imagine them in your mind and draw without them so the drawing looks cleaner? Assistant: If you want your drawings to look good, then you need to draw construction lines...	Human: When you want your drawings to actually look good, do you still draw the construction lines like spheres, cylinders etc or do you you just imagine them in your mind and draw without them so the drawing looks cleaner? Assistant: I keep em. They look neat
Human: How do you stay consistent and build discipline? I hope this is the right place for this question! I’ve attempted Draw A Box a few times and always have trouble staying consistent. I can go for a good period of time but often end up falling off at some point, only to pick it up again after time has passed. I...	Human: How do you stay consistent and build discipline? I hope this is the right place for this question! I’ve attempted Draw A Box a few times and always have trouble staying consistent. I can go for a good period of time but often end up falling off at some point, only to pick it up again after time has passed. I...
Human: What happened to “Draw-a-Box” Human Anatomy Lessons? And will they be coming back? Draw-a-Box has definitely helped me a lot during the long-run. I would love if uncomfortable somehow returned those lessons. Assistant: /u/uncomfortable could you add all the previous lessons back but maybe with a big red warni...	Human: What happened to “Draw-a-Box” Human Anatomy Lessons? And will they be coming back? Draw-a-Box has definitely helped me a lot during the long-run. I would love if uncomfortable somehow returned those lessons. Assistant: I seem to recall him saying use proko
Human: Is drawing 4 hours a week OK to improve? Since I have a busy schedule, I can only draw on the weekends. Sometimes I spend the whole day drawing as it's pretty relaxing. But I made it a habit to draw 2 hours at "least". I used to draw 1-2 hours everyday. So I'm scared if I fall behind. Assistant: Yup! As lon...	Human: Is drawing 4 hours a week OK to improve? Since I have a busy schedule, I can only draw on the weekends. Sometimes I spend the whole day drawing as it's pretty relaxing. But I made it a habit to draw 2 hours at "least". I used to draw 1-2 hours everyday. So I'm scared if I fall behind. Assistant: Learning mo...
Human: I think I have found some problems with this course after halfway through lesson 2 1. I think u/Uncomfortable recognizes most of the students quit. It's looked down upon to judge this system but wouldnt that weed out anyone who would have any criticism? The only people left will be the ones who are good at it ...	Human: I think I have found some problems with this course after halfway through lesson 2 1. I think u/Uncomfortable recognizes most of the students quit. It's looked down upon to judge this system but wouldnt that weed out anyone who would have any criticism? The only people left will be the ones who are good at it ...
Human: IS IT OKAY TO DRAW ONLY FOR 30 MIN EVERYDAY? Hey there, new one in the sub here! I always admired art, not only through drawings but through music, computers and nature. Drawing is all my time favorite thing to do (besides gym). Its amazingly peaceful to be just in your own mood and pace. However, I now want t...	Human: IS IT OKAY TO DRAW ONLY FOR 30 MIN EVERYDAY? Hey there, new one in the sub here! I always admired art, not only through drawings but through music, computers and nature. Drawing is all my time favorite thing to do (besides gym). Its amazingly peaceful to be just in your own mood and pace. However, I now want t...
Human: do u guys have notebooks that you write down what you learn or do you always just have sketchbooks with your progress do u guys write down what you learn too? cuz i've only been drawing and trying to not forget anything haha Assistant: I have a simple blank notebook for notes, a sketchbook and tablet for draw...	Human: do u guys have notebooks that you write down what you learn or do you always just have sketchbooks with your progress do u guys write down what you learn too? cuz i've only been drawing and trying to not forget anything haha Assistant: i dont know i draw digitally so i can just make a folder with all my art o...
Human: Having trouble with the 50 Percent Rule As you may know, Uncomfortable suggests that from all the time we spend on drawing, we dedicate half of it doing the Drawabox lessons and the other half just drawing whatever we want to make drawing a habit. I have no trouble doing the lessons, I'm told exactly what to d...	Human: Having trouble with the 50 Percent Rule As you may know, Uncomfortable suggests that from all the time we spend on drawing, we dedicate half of it doing the Drawabox lessons and the other half just drawing whatever we want to make drawing a habit. I have no trouble doing the lessons, I'm told exactly what to d...
Human: Not sure what I'm supposed to think in order to improve drawing boxes So I draw a box, its messed up as expected, NBD. I extend the lines, see that some points should be in different locations. Next box. As I'm drawing it, it's like I can't really look back on my previous mistakes to help me place the points. ...	Human: Not sure what I'm supposed to think in order to improve drawing boxes So I draw a box, its messed up as expected, NBD. I extend the lines, see that some points should be in different locations. Next box. As I'm drawing it, it's like I can't really look back on my previous mistakes to help me place the points. ...
Human: How much inactive time is too much? I started this course like 3 months ago, but due to some medical problems I had to stop, that was 2 months ago, I finished lesson 1 before stopping and now I want to come back, should I repeat lesson 1 or can I continue to the Box challenge? Maybe there is something else I s...	Human: How much inactive time is too much? I started this course like 3 months ago, but due to some medical problems I had to stop, that was 2 months ago, I finished lesson 1 before stopping and now I want to come back, should I repeat lesson 1 or can I continue to the Box challenge? Maybe there is something else I s...
Human: Um, new here. Where can I find the lessons? So I’m 33, teaching myself to draw and already I want to cry with frustration. I need some… practical guidelines for complete beginners. I’ve been practicing shapes thus far lol I’ve noticed people completing lessons on here; where can I find them. I’d like to try. ...	Human: Um, new here. Where can I find the lessons? So I’m 33, teaching myself to draw and already I want to cry with frustration. I need some… practical guidelines for complete beginners. I’ve been practicing shapes thus far lol I’ve noticed people completing lessons on here; where can I find them. I’d like to try. ...
Human: I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in fro...	Human: I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in fro...
Human: "40% of Ph.D. students in the UK at high risk of suicide". I knew Ph.D. life can be really testing, but not to this level!! How can we make the process more emotionally sustainable? https://thetab.com/uk/2021/10/14/40-per-cent-of-phd-students-are-at-high-risk-of-suicide-study-says-226001 Speaking from experie...	Human: "40% of Ph.D. students in the UK at high risk of suicide". I knew Ph.D. life can be really testing, but not to this level!! How can we make the process more emotionally sustainable? https://thetab.com/uk/2021/10/14/40-per-cent-of-phd-students-are-at-high-risk-of-suicide-study-says-226001 Speaking from experie...
Human: Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely ava...	Human: Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely ava...
Human: Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their acade...	Human: Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their acade...