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Expert: Rikki Nyman - 12/3/2008


Question
what are the main things you need to e a architect'

ps: i'am only 14 years old should i be studding hard for this


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jhon -

To prepare for a career in architecture, I suggest you spend as much time as possible taking art and advanced math classes. There's more to it of course. Music and sculpture are also particularly useful. Understanding human psychology and how groups work is an asset. Study history and archeology. Science is going to be increasingly important as is technology. Sustainable design is going to be critical. Just work hard, do the best you can, and never pass up an opportunity to learn anything that looks useful. Nothing learned is ever wasted.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.
Rikki Nyman

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Rikki Nyman

Expertise

Residential architectural questions concerning houses designed between 1900 and 1950, where the question pertains specifically to styles, designs, plans, building materials, color schemes, paint colors, interior finishes and so on. I am NOT qualified to answer engineering questions or issues involving construction methods, plumbing, electrical and the like. For example, I can describe what an appropriate color scheme would be for a vintage 1920s kitchen, or sources for plans for Storybook Style houses. I can not tell someone how to replace the electrical wiring in their old home.

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I have been researching old houses and writing about them for more than five years. (See www.antiquehomestyle.com, which is my site.)

Organizations
Oregon Historical Society Architectural History Center, Portland Oregon

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www.antiquehomestyle.com

Education/Credentials
B.S. History, Minor in Architectural Design

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