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Good design has these:

dynamism + duality + parti

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Well put!! :)

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Differences Between Architecture and Interior Design

Hi! I love your blog, but would like to give some feedback on some previous Q's you were asked. I'm a senior interior design student... I thought maybe I could bring a quick alternate perspective.

My school's interior design program is heavily architectural (generally speaking, not structurally :p), but of course, we're not architects. But also, architects are not interior designers. However, we both generally understand each other's work, and can sort-of do it.

For the last two years I've had a personal struggle with deciding upon interior design or architecture. I'm going to contemplate going for an M.Arch after I get my BFA in Interior Design, but I will definitely be taking some time off before then. My current goal is to work at an architecture + interior design firm. I'm extremely interested in design which solves issues from as many standpoints as possible.

Now when it comes to the profession: it is definitely true that an interior designer can't legally practice architecture, just like anyone can't, without an M.Arch and certification. So yes, as an architect, you can practice interior design professionally. And although it depends upon the individual (passion, skill, etc), I would highly recommend pursuing some level of education in interior design... whether that is a Minor in college, a Bachelors, or simply looking at a school's course work and buying some of the books. It's a separate field for a reason. The same goes for interior designers wanting to be architects, except there's more legal issues involved. My superficial summation of our fields, other than outside vs inside, is that Architecture involves more structure and physics/math, while interior design involves a lot more space planning and articulation. Both deal with the "guts" of the building, codes/laws, and drawing/documentation just as much.

And for the asker who was curious about salary: My initial assumption would be that architecture projects are more costly, and thus the salaries are higher. However, the turn-over rate is not as quick. Also, in the future, there is going to be a huge push for adaptive reuse due to sustainability, and both architects and interior designers are going to be working together to figure out what we can do with existing buildings. (Sadly, I think think salary depends more on if you are male or female.)

All in all, we are two sides of the same coin, so mutual respect for each other's fields is important.

One last note: Interior Design regulation is coming, there are Title Acts in a vast majority of states, and Practice acts in some others. This is something to think about for the future if you're interested in interior design!

- colossalvitality

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Fantastic!!  This was some much needed feedback on the subject!! :)  Keep it coming!

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Sending Big Files

As an architecture students, I sometimes make very "heavy" files, that can go from 20Mo to 60Mo. And sometimes, the professor wants us to send him those files!

Not everyone uses Dropbox, and you can't send files bigger than 25Mo by email, so this is what I use:

Wetransfer!

On Wetransfer.com, you can send files up to 2Go, in 3 simples clicks! 

I'm trying to tell as many people as possible about this because it seriously is THE best way to send big files I came across.

Hope you'll like it! :)

- Fatine, an architecture student

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Thanks Fatine!!  This is super helpful!! :)

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In response to the student asking about getting a Masters after a B. of Arch, there is no 'need' to since that is a professional undergraduate, five year, program. You are eligible to become licensed after graduation, however if you receive a four year Architecture degree (B. of Arts) you are required to get a masters before you become liscensed.

Excellent!! Thank you so much for the feedback!

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Answer for B. Arch Question

Also be sure to talk about the Bachelor of Architecture, which is a five-year program that allows one to start interning right after as opposed to getting an M.Arch.

Via: archstar.tumblr.com

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Always Save a PSD Version

Always save a psd version (with layers) of your work.  You might want to go back in the future and change a few things.

I learned the hard way, now i have to re-do all my perspectives. :(

Via: flyingintotheblue

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Response for "The Stair Question"

This is for "analogiquesamour" and the stair question:

Try looking up anthropometric data which usually gives the general dimensions of stairs and such. But if your looking for dimensions already built stairs, you have to find construction documents for that building or stairs, which aren’t that easy to find just on the internet… 

I hope I helped? 

— arrogance-meets-ignorance