Economic Lifestyle

I interviewed Robert Hudson, who is both my teacher and a licensed architect. As of now, I am majoring in Architecture, and I do not intend on changing my major. I enjoy him as a teacher with his enthusiasm about the profession, even if it is only Intro to Architecture, so I figured he would be one of the best individuals to interview. He was very informative and answered every question with interest. He was very informative about the current pay salaries for architects, how the economy affects the profession, and how I should be preparing now for this profession.

According to most architects, it is one of the lowest paying professions. If I were to work for a medium to large size firm, I would be able to make about one hundred thousand dollars. I could also possibly make more, if I were to own my own successful architecture firm. As a graduate with a Masters Degree in Architecture, I would start with a pay salary of forty-thousand dollars and then work my way up. With the current economic issues, it is very difficult to find a job as an architect, because building begins with architects and not many buildings are being planned or built at this time. Therefore, the profession is partially dependent on the planning and construction of buildings, no matter the economic issues at the time.

One of the main ways to get involved and prepared for my profession, according to Mr. Hudson, is to sit in on the juries of the graduate students and to go to the many lectures held for graduate Architecture students. I should learn as much as possible about the profession and about portfolios, by asking questions and being present to many events. He also said to make myself known at the Architecture School, in order to get people to remember my work or just me in general. He also enlightened me about how he became an architect for the enjoyment of it. Money and hard work did not matter to him, because he enjoyed the work he was doing and still does, so I also am not going to worry about the money or the hard work. I rather enjoy the work I do every single day of my life.