hurumnanya:


As a civil engineering student I studied architecture two three semesters. That's enough background bro. Even as an architect that you are some design pass you by far, after all Nigerian designs are basically typical.

ba7man:
What do you know about Architectural styles, it's history and evolution?

What are the characteristics of the Art deco movement, what do you know about Cubism and it's characteristics?

Do you know about The Falling Water House and how it influenced modern Architecture?

Name 5 Architects of the modern era and the characteristics of their works.

What do you know about Zaha Hadid and her works?

3 semesters is too little to aquire any passion or knowledge on Architecture.........even in Nigeria now.

Some Architects out there are really stepping up their game and you need in-depth knowledge to keep up......im not talking about these razz, 1 dimensional Architects that litter the whole place.

Olarch:
I'm saying this not because im architect..but
Architecture is better simply because an architect will design and build wahalalessly but builder can never design nevereless you have just be given one of the best course

pryhabconsult:
Thats the best that could happen to any one. Building is very lucrative. Same thing happened to me few years back and today I'm loving every bit of Building profession.

nmadu1:
What is the duration of the course? 4 or 5yrs?

kachoski007:
Please carry on with building technology. There is no limit to what you can achieve. I studied the same course and am doing good as well. Just make sure you get a better grade from school and also attach it with professional courses like PMP HSE and maybe Facility management then you are good to go. Work for someone for just a while to gain first hand experience after which you can go ahead to setup your own. The architects will always need you to bring their dreams to reality.remember to always learn the practical aspects. Thanks

johnsontade:


@pafek
I am not going to say much so it doesn’t seem like I’m bragging. I currently live and work in [b]Australia [/b]and we share a very similar system with the UK. I said I studied [b]Civil Engineering [/b]but didn’t say I practice as one.. I am currently working in a building construction firm as a project coordinator and only stating how is it being done here.

I never said Architects aren’t important but was trying to clarify that Architect DO NOT have the license to build…simple. They design, liaise with the client and follow up at different stages of the project but the ultimate power to construct lies on the building contractor because they have a better understanding of the overall building process from A-Z ranging from Earthworks, masonry, concreting, roofing in addition to the local governmental council requirements, managing material, labour and equipments in additions to ensuring work health and safety alongside the HSE officer/personnel.

This is how a typical building process(commercial/high rise residential) works here for your understanding:

1. The client/owner meets with a Project management firm and states what they want.

2. An Architectural firm either in house or external is consulted to design according to the clients vision/needs.

3. The design is reviewed and then passed on to the engineering consultants for design and analysis. Architects design so many fancy stuffs to impress the client but engineers do the necessary structural analysis using the appropriate building standards to ensure the Architects design is structurally fit and flag the impossible designs that aren’t structurally possible(if any). Other tests/investigations such as geotechnical & environmental will also be carried out and the results will also be used for the analysis (especially for the foundation design).

4. If the design is approved and necessary documentations (specifications, geotechnical reports, environmental council approvals etc. ) have been done, its then stamped by the registered engineer and passed back to the client who then invites interested/selected building contractors to tender (to ensure its free and fair unlike the naija way).

5. Tenders are reviewed and the contract is awarded to the contractor with the best tender after necessary negotiations and meetings.

6. After the Construction work has started…the Architect and the design engineers only visits site from time to time to inspect and ensure there are no discrepancies but the Builder/construction project manager working for the contractor is the main guy that runs the site all through the construction phase.

That is how it is done here.

Cheers

johnsontade:


@pafek
I am not going to say much so it doesn’t seem like I’m bragging. I currently live and work in Australia[/b]and we share a very similar system with the UK. I said I studied [b]Civil Engineering but didn’t say I practice as one.. I am currently working in a building construction firm as a project coordinator and only stating how is it being done here.

I never said Architects aren’t important but was trying to clarify that Architect DO NOT have the license to build…simple. They design, liaise with the client and follow up at different stages of the project but the ultimate power to construct lies on the building contractor because they have a better understanding of the overall building process from A-Z ranging from Earthworks, masonry, concreting, roofing in addition to the local governmental council requirements, managing material, labour and equipments in additions to ensuring work health and safety alongside the HSE officer/personnel.

This is how a typical building process(commercial/high rise residential) works here for your understanding:

1. The client/owner meets with a Project management firm and states what they want.

2. An Architectural firm either in house or external is consulted to design according to the clients vision/needs.

3. The design is reviewed and then passed on to the engineering consultants for design and analysis. Architects design so many fancy stuffs to impress the client but engineers do the necessary structural analysis using the appropriate building standards to ensure the Architects design is structurally fit and flag the impossible designs that aren’t structurally possible(if any). Other tests/investigations such as geotechnical & environmental will also be carried out and the results will also be used for the analysis (especially for the foundation design).

4. If the design is approved and necessary documentations (specifications, geotechnical reports, environmental council approvals etc. ) have been done, its then stamped by the registered engineer and passed back to the client who then invites interested/selected building contractors to tender (to ensure its free and fair unlike the naija way).

5. Tenders are reviewed and the contract is awarded to the contractor with the best tender after necessary negotiations and meetings.

6. After the Construction work has started…the Architect and the design engineers only visits site from time to time to inspect and ensure there are no discrepancies but the Builder/construction project manager working for the contractor is the main guy that runs the site all through the construction phase.

That is how it is done here.

Cheers

johnsontade:


@pafek
I am not going to say much so it doesn’t seem like I’m bragging. I currently live and work in Australia and we share a very similar system with the UK. I said I studied Civil Engineering but didn’t say I practice as one.. I am currently working in a building construction firm as a project coordinator and only stating how is it being done here.

I never said Architects aren’t important but was trying to clarify that Architect DO NOT have the license to build…simple. They design, liaise with the client and follow up at different stages of the project but the ultimate power to construct lies on the building contractor because they have a better understanding of the overall building process from A-Z ranging from Earthworks, masonry, concreting, roofing in addition to the local governmental council requirements, managing material, labour and equipments in additions to ensuring work health and safety alongside the HSE officer/personnel.

This is how a typical building process(commercial/high rise residential) works here for your understanding:

1. The client/owner meets with a Project management firm and states what they want.

2. An Architectural firm either in house or external is consulted to design according to the clients vision/needs.

3. The design is reviewed and then passed on to the engineering consultants for design and analysis. Architects design so many fancy stuffs to impress the client but engineers do the necessary structural analysis using the appropriate building standards to ensure the Architects design is structurally fit and flag the impossible designs that aren’t structurally possible(if any). Other tests/investigations such as geotechnical & environmental will also be carried out and the results will also be used for the analysis (especially for the foundation design).

4. If the design is approved and necessary documentations (specifications, geotechnical reports, environmental council approvals etc. ) have been done, its then stamped by the registered engineer and passed back to the client who then invites interested/selected building contractors to tender (to ensure its free and fair unlike the naija way).

5. Tenders are reviewed and the contract is awarded to the contractor with the best tender after necessary negotiations and meetings.

6. After the Construction work has started…the Architect and the design engineers only visits site from time to time to inspect and ensure there are no discrepancies but the Builder/construction project manager working for the contractor is the main guy that runs the site all through the construction phase.

That is how it is done here.

Cheers

Vincentdechris:
Hi friends, I really need your help,
I applied for Architecture during jamb but was given Geoinformatics and surveying by the university and the polytechnic I put gave me the Architecture.
Which one should I take,am really confused.. please no insult

EmekaBlue:
Use d money fr sch fees to start a lucrative bizness now. U can study whatever u like later even abroad when bizness blooms

Thank me later

SweetVibe:

I wished I took this advice 4 years ago

Nnawaxes:
please i am studying building technology in school, is a good course or should i choose architecture...i need advise

Bizzyjay01:
Pls is there anyone here who studied Bsc Building technology, and went on for a masters in civil engineering.

I want to know if it's possible. I'm currently studying building, but i'm planning on switching to civil engineering at master's level

Pls i need an answer urgently

09252003adam:
what is the best course in faculty of environmental science