A Day in the Life of an Architect | Architecture vlog

Follow a typical day in the life of an architect. Part architecture vlog, part behind-the-scenes look at some of the tasks architects work on each day: from designing a set of elevations to managing projects in construction, to writing specifications, to managing an office, and how to deal with the inevitable creative blocks creatives face on a daily basis.

I intentionally structure my day to be divided between making in the morning and managing in the afternoons, with a mid-day transition break for exercise. Learn why this works for me and follow along as I work through some of the most common struggles an architect faces in daily professional practice.

For aspiring architects, architecture students, and those curious about exactly what it is that architects do each day.

In future vlogs I hope to be able to show more of the construction coordination and dialogue that happens outside of the studio as this is where so many decisions are made.

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[elias]

I am a 15 year old student who is interested in the engineering and architecture field. Thanks you so much for producing this amazing video, giving me a look inside your job and letting me be able to see what you do, i appreciate it.

[clye]

when you mention the cat before your own sons

[natalia_torre.s]

Me: is shitty at math and drawing.

Also me: **dreams to be an architect**

[Taaaah]

i’m on my second year of architecture and this video was extremely motivational yet intimidating at the same time. even though i know i’m only 18 and i still have an extremely long path ahead of me, the fear of not being able to get to this level always haunts me. i have the feeling there’s so much i don’t know (in terms of structures, softwares, technical details, materials etc) and i’m always afraid i won’t learn it all “in time” or whatever. but this very same intimidation i feel is what keeps me going. i really want to become the best architect i could possibly be and your channel has been an amazing motivation. thank you so much for the content and hugs from Brazil.

[timng_]

Yes that's what we need architecture vlogs, hopefully the arch community on youtube will grow from this

[__lamariana__]

Im 15 and i play sims 4 a LOT and i started to love building and i was like "i wanna do this in real life" and here i am :)

[alexxin]

Hi Eric, I’m italian and I’m in the first year of architecture. You convinced me to make this decision, this important decision. You are what i want to be in 10 or 15 years. Your life, your way of thinking are what inspire me. Good look for everything!

[yukira_karishima]

This life seems sort of laid back even though i know it’ll get pretty stressful sometimes, but this seems like the life I imagined for myself. Thank you for being an inspiration to begin something in my life while young

[vizhadolie]

I was born just today and I really wanna become an arkitecture .. thanks you so much for this post

[Stephaniew]

Your channel is the reason I started sketching and using my hands again as opposed to strictly using the computer - so thank you for being an inspiring source!!

[jackryland]

I really like how you balance your work with non-work related things for your creative process

[igordantax]

I've just found out your channel and I'm absolutely amazed with each one of your videos! I'm a young architect, almost graduating in architecture school, here in Brazil, and your vlogs are refilling me with the passion to begin my journey. I'm now sleepless because of your videos, and I thank you so much for this!

[shoe]

I’m a current high school student thinking about a future job in this career. It was interesting learning what someone who has this job does and makes me even more interested in pursuing this career. Thanks for making this video and giving an insight on what a day would be like.

[alexkurz]

Absolutely nailed it for me. Create, work that creation; work out; refine the work; process input and respond; escape--guitar or reading; wrap up; embrace family!

[nuwan]

This came at a perfect time when I’m in the process of designing our first home! It’s a rainy Sunday morning in Auckland, New Zealand perfect for watching vlogs, reading books. How you live should be a major contributor of your design as well as consideration for your site and views and movement. Keep doing what you do 👌🏽

[aycee]

Hi I’m a 9th grader and my dream is to become a architect but I’m the worst at sketching or drawing and that makes think I’m not cut out to become a architect. Could you do a video where you tell us what it takes to become a architect or something?

[robthewaywardwoodworker]

Another great opportunity to sit beside a thoughtful professional and be exposed to another's elemental process. Thanks as always Eric.

[ful]

As someone who has zero experience, but a lot of ideas, your videos have been extremely inspiring. Your exceptional skills with your cameras, and design materials and your clear explanations of what you do have driven me to reach out to schools to begin my own creative journey.
Having watched most of the videos you have put up, I feel I’ve learned a great amount from you about sketching, building models, clearing creative fog, and have a better idea about the details which affect each project. Your videos are very aesthetically pleasing, and I can’t say thank you enough for sharing what you do, and giving insight to the millions of people interested in your work and field of work.
Fantastic job, and thank you again.

[ithilweenshadowsong]

I was waiting anxiously for this one, this is pure gold. Awesome video!! (I think I'm not the only one who's gonna say "we want more of this")

[TheHomeDesignMentor]

The best thing about Eric's Youtube channel is the superb production quality. Very much enjoy these and so glad to see so much attention deservedly due. Cheers, SCR