How was your work as an intern meaningful to your education?
This internship really helped me learn about how Architects do their thing in the real world. It made me realize how much work there is to do when trying to design a building, let alone build it. There are thousands and thousands of things you have to deal with, processes you go through, people you talk to, and so on, so it's taught me that architects are truly hardworking people.
What did you learn about your own work from your internship project?
I learned that I'm not too bad at designing houses! I was really surprised at how well all the houses I designed turned out. I think that even though I had only been working for three weeks on the process of making a house in Revit, I still did a pretty good job for the most part.
What new appreciations did you develop while working as an intern? Why?
I really have a new appreciation for James, my mentor. He works really hard to do what he does, and he makes beautiful products. The way he can talk on the phone, and give you some of the best advice you have ever heard is really great. I really appreciate all the work James has done, and I appreciate even more how he let me come and experience work in an architecture firm.
How was your work significant or meaningful to the world beyond school and your specific internship site?
I think my work was significant because it opened me up to seeing what I might be doing in the future. The houses I made over the three week period might be just a small start for me, and if one day I do become a well known, or just a known architect, I can look back at my houses and say "This is where I started."
What qualities or characteristics did you see in the people around you that you want to develop in yourself? Why?
James is a really great people person. He knowns how to make you feel comfortable, and he knows exactly what to say when talking with you. Seeing him do what he does has really helped me figure out that I would love to do the same kind of thing. He is really an inspiration to me, and he has given me a whole different outlook on what an architect does, how an architect does it, and it has impressed me beyond belief. I am excited to see what happens with my future. I am not 100% totally sold on one day becoming an architect, but I am really close to it.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Self-Advocating Intern
How have you advocated for yourself during your internship, or seen advocacy demonstrated in other situations?
At my internship, I'm really not afraid of asking for help if I need it. Just yesterday I was working on the design of a house, and I didn't know how to put the roof on a two level house. James had no problem helping me out, and I have been asking questions all along the time that I have been here. I had never used the program Revit before, and I needed some help with just getting some of the shortcuts down and memorized, and one of the other interns was happy to help me out. I have really enjoyed that if I need help with something, I have people around me who are willing to help me. It's cool too because it's focusing mostly on something I am really excited about.
At my internship, I'm really not afraid of asking for help if I need it. Just yesterday I was working on the design of a house, and I didn't know how to put the roof on a two level house. James had no problem helping me out, and I have been asking questions all along the time that I have been here. I had never used the program Revit before, and I needed some help with just getting some of the shortcuts down and memorized, and one of the other interns was happy to help me out. I have really enjoyed that if I need help with something, I have people around me who are willing to help me. It's cool too because it's focusing mostly on something I am really excited about.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Photo Essay Demysitified
Here is a picture of my area. I'm in the conference room, so I've got a lot of room for the books I look over and my laptop too.
This is a closer look at just some of the books that I've looked at. There are three Revit books, which help me with the program, and then The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice is all about the business side of architecture.
First Week Impressions
- My observations of the site:
My first week at CTA Architects was pretty great. Every morning I loved waking up a little later than usual, and then coming into work. It is really nice to have my own space in the CTA office, so that I can have everything I need at my hands reach. I usually have various books out, my laptop, usually my camera if I ever find something I think I should take a picture of, so I really am glad I have a place that I can kinda call my own. I feel really welcome here, so I enjoy that too. It's pretty quiet around the office, but I actually like being in that atmosphere, because I find myself working harder since I'm not being distracted. Although a lot of the time the phone is ringing, or James is talking with Andy, so it's not ever completely silent.
- My evaluation of the site’s mission/purpose:
I think the one thing that I've learned about James and Andy and what they do, is that they design these amazing buildings all for a purpose. I don't think that there has ever been a project that either of them have not been into, or not enjoyed. Just knowing James, I feel like he is able to overcome all struggles, and deal with people who he might not like to deal with, but he does both in style and with a smile. I really like the fact that the architects at CTA are not just into architecture for money, or just to take over the world, but to leave their clients happy and enjoying the structure that have.
- New skill sets that I know I will need to work on?
Using the program called Revit has been somewhat of a challenge. It's a program that is used for designing buildings, houses, whatever you want. It's a great program and I am loving every day that I get to come in and use it, but Revit is a very complicated program. There is a lot more to it than just drawing up some walls and adding windows and doors. I think the thing I will most need to work on is just learning more of the shortcuts and what many of the functions do. I have not had trouble designing something, but there are ways to make your design actually come to life using accurate topography or colors of buildings and other things as well.
- Any likes and/or dislikes that I have experienced within these first two days.
In terms of dislikes, I really don't think there are any. I have really been enjoying my time here. I have learned a lot just from me messing around with Revit and I know that I will continue to learn more about it. I also like how I feel welcome, like mentioned before. I was really nervous that internships might get weird if I had a mentor who was not friendly, or someone who I couldn't connect with, but James has been awesome. I am really bummed that internships are only three weeks, because I feel like this process has been amazing.
My first week at CTA Architects was pretty great. Every morning I loved waking up a little later than usual, and then coming into work. It is really nice to have my own space in the CTA office, so that I can have everything I need at my hands reach. I usually have various books out, my laptop, usually my camera if I ever find something I think I should take a picture of, so I really am glad I have a place that I can kinda call my own. I feel really welcome here, so I enjoy that too. It's pretty quiet around the office, but I actually like being in that atmosphere, because I find myself working harder since I'm not being distracted. Although a lot of the time the phone is ringing, or James is talking with Andy, so it's not ever completely silent.
- My evaluation of the site’s mission/purpose:
I think the one thing that I've learned about James and Andy and what they do, is that they design these amazing buildings all for a purpose. I don't think that there has ever been a project that either of them have not been into, or not enjoyed. Just knowing James, I feel like he is able to overcome all struggles, and deal with people who he might not like to deal with, but he does both in style and with a smile. I really like the fact that the architects at CTA are not just into architecture for money, or just to take over the world, but to leave their clients happy and enjoying the structure that have.
- New skill sets that I know I will need to work on?
Using the program called Revit has been somewhat of a challenge. It's a program that is used for designing buildings, houses, whatever you want. It's a great program and I am loving every day that I get to come in and use it, but Revit is a very complicated program. There is a lot more to it than just drawing up some walls and adding windows and doors. I think the thing I will most need to work on is just learning more of the shortcuts and what many of the functions do. I have not had trouble designing something, but there are ways to make your design actually come to life using accurate topography or colors of buildings and other things as well.
- Any likes and/or dislikes that I have experienced within these first two days.
In terms of dislikes, I really don't think there are any. I have really been enjoying my time here. I have learned a lot just from me messing around with Revit and I know that I will continue to learn more about it. I also like how I feel welcome, like mentioned before. I was really nervous that internships might get weird if I had a mentor who was not friendly, or someone who I couldn't connect with, but James has been awesome. I am really bummed that internships are only three weeks, because I feel like this process has been amazing.
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