I want to be an architect?

Question

I'm 11 and I'm good at math, I want to find some instruction at my level, is there like a site where I can learn about it, not like showing you what its like, I want instructions, and a list of specific supplies

Answer 1

Go get your dream, and never let anyone tell you that you can't.
Want it and work for it hard enough and it's yours.
It will not be easy, but it can be possible.

There are two ways to learn about being an architect. The first one is websites, but that will only get you so far. These are basic sites, but I get the feeling you don't want to look at a whole ton of technical models.

You might want to look at:

Basic overview:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture


Materials dictate form:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_materials


Also, take a look at structural engineering. There are some load bearing formulas present here that will eventually be useful. You can't make anything if it doesn't stand, and you want to know if it will:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_engineering

If you want tools, then you'll want to know about CAD:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_aided_drafting

MDA (Model Driven Architecture):
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/webservices/library/wi-arch18.html


If you're serious, you might want to talk to a school counselor and see if you can arrange to job shadow an architect for a day. They may tell you that it is too soon for you to do this, and if that's the case, then don't give up. You can always find tons of books at your local library about almost anything.

Best of luck

P.S. Do not listen to people who tell you that you "can't" do something. Most of them don't really know you and/or are just mad that they can't do something themselves. Everyone told me that I'd never be a lawyer and that I was worthless. I'm in law school now. I think about the stuff they said and laugh myself to sleep. I answered your question, because I read some of the replies from other people....

Answer 2

Your only 11 and don't know ****. Being a architect is hard I'm guessing that your not ready for it yet. Just think it over and besides its not the best job out there,,, Wait are you a immigrant then you can do anything don't settle for architect

Answer 3

That's cool!
Well you'll need some graph paper and try thinking of your house designs, find some pictures of what type of lines
for instance, there are border lines (thickest), object lines, center lines, and more
You might want to download CADD Software
my school has a program it's called Synergistic Lab, but if your district has it you probably wont get to use it till high school

Answer 4

Check your local library.
Google around. Try things like "fundamentals of Architecture" probably not great for your level though
try asking your local careers officer (ask your form tutor or whatever)

good luck and i hope you get it
keep up the work in Math (frankly i suck at it)

Answer 5

It's hard to find a job as an architect, if you're good at math, get into computers.

Answer 6

first thing you need is a tool to draw with.
there are open source software tools that allows you to draw things ( houses, walls trees etc )

see here

http://www.3dcgi.com/learn/free/free-3d.htm

for some free software tools that are interesting for an architect

Answer 7

Uhhhh architect, now that's a profession I admire

Answer 8

Sign up at www.fasttomato.com and they give you a career test but they also have loads of info and great links!! Good luck!

Answer 9

for what???