Graduation season always makes me think about the one thing architecture school can’t fully simulate: the experience of walking through a building or city and not just learning about it in history books. That’s why I keep coming back to the idea of the architect’s “Grand Tour” and the impact of travel. But what is…
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Should My Daughter Study Architecture in College?
Answering whether someone should study architecture in college made me reflect on my own journey. The profession isn’t easy, but the skills gained in school—creative problem-solving, time management, presentation, and adaptability—can open doors far beyond architecture itself. A dad asked me if his daughter should study architecture in college… I received a question recently from…