LEARNING TO BE AN ARCHITECT - THE BOOK
by Arc. Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu
New bestselling Architecture students choice, 'Learning To be An Architect' written by 'me' with immense contributions from renowned Priest and Architect educator; Most Rev Fr. Arc. Dr. P.C Agbonome.
by Arc. Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu
New bestselling Architecture students choice, 'Learning To be An Architect' written by 'me' with immense contributions from renowned Priest and Architect educator; Most Rev Fr. Arc. Dr. P.C Agbonome.
The book highlights the deepest struggles of the typical Architecture student. As a globally sought moral guide, it takes an educationally enlightening approach towards the challenges that young Architects face while in college.
Because Architecture school is often believed to be tough, this book explains how the simple and yet very effective principle of 'cause and effect' can see you through the worst academic frustrations.
Breaking every challenge into tiny work elements that can be fixed by working smarter instead of harder. It is made to push open your in-built power to create your own success!
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Because Architecture school is often believed to be tough, this book explains how the simple and yet very effective principle of 'cause and effect' can see you through the worst academic frustrations.
Breaking every challenge into tiny work elements that can be fixed by working smarter instead of harder. It is made to push open your in-built power to create your own success!
The title is available for further preview / purchase at:
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Copyright
© Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu 2014
The
right of Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu to be identified as Author of this work has
been asserted by him in accordance with the Nigerian copyright (amendment)
Decree 1999.
First
published January 2014
All
Rights Reserved.
No
Part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any
information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the
Publisher.
All
citations, references made in this book are indicated at the back of the text
for further Readings.
ISBN
978-978-8506-31-7
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Editor’s note
SECTION 1: THE
ARCHITECT
Introduction
Way of Life
The Profession
Do you want to
be an Architect?
Options of a
Basic Degree in Architecture
Understand Your Own choice
SECTION 2: THE STUDY EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENCE
1: A Point In The Right Direction
§
Ask questions and get clear with the answers
EXPERIENCE 2: ‘Architectural Design’101
- § Always see the bigger picture; understand your design
- § Start early to finish early; time management
- § keep your social life afloat
- § work in company of friends who motivate you
- § learn by appreciating others
- § Know when to get some extra hands
- § Be cautious while seeking help
- § Proper presentation does the magic
EXPERIENCE
3: Carrying Out Case Studies.
- § What to do while on a case study
- § Reporting the study
EXPERIENCE
4: Model Making.
- § You can do it yourself, If you start early
EXPERIENCE
5: Group Work.
- § Discover the power of selective strengths
EXPERIENCE
6: Dynamics Of CADD Use.
- § Invest personal resources to become proficient in CADD
- § Don’t forget the bottom-line; productivity
EXPERIENCE
7: Internship.
- § Learn to the letter
- § Build long lasting relationships
EXPERIENCE
8: Co-Curricular Activities
- Student Associations, Design Competitions, Excursions, Sports and Festivals, Seminars, Workshops and Webinars.
EXPERIENCE
9: The Student Entrepreneur.
- § Proper skills + the right opportunities
- § Discretely avoid drama
EXPERIENCE10: The Final Year
- § Managing difficult supervisors
- § Make Your Documentation Timeless
SECTION 3: AFTER STUDY
EXPERIENCE
11: Graduation
- § Grades are just figures
EXPERIENCE 12: Real Life Education
- § Balance Financial Demands with Personal Convictions-the world of people Vs. Skills.
GETTING
IT STARTED
- § Free Lancing Vs. Traditional employment
About
the Authors.
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FOREWORD
It is not always about who you are now; It is
about who you can become. Being admitted to study Architecture or any related
course, is truly an honorable thing; However, whether you are going to make
the best out of it or not totally depends on you; and that is what this book
clearly demonstrates.
In a unique auto-suggestive style, the content
triggers your creativity. It is a book which you cannot do without as a student
of Architecture. It remains relevant at all stages of study as it passionately
understands the challenges you are facing, and guides you towards success.
It speaks in an ethereal language, which is not
commonly heard in the classroom. Showing you how you can achieve more by
yourself, while recognizing the place of traditional coursework. It is more of
a Character guide; I would call it the moral angle of your study which anyone
hardly tells you. It literally documents your every single day at college in a
graphical discussion, which you can relate to personally and broadly too.
The Author, being a former student of mine, I
can say, has witnessed first-hand most
of the experiences which has been documented here and it was sure worth the
press. In my thirteen years as an Architectural Instructor, I haven’t seen a
single illustration this thick, You may even find what happened in your own
college right here!
It is simply a hilarious
read!
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Prof. Thirumeni .M
Dean School Of
Architecture and Interior Design
SRM University,
Chennai, India.
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DEDICATION
To The
Struggling Architecture Scholar
and
To All
Those Seeking To Further The Learning And Practice Of Architecture
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BOOK
REVIEWS
This is simply a great work. It offers
very interesting reading not uncommon to literary giants. I recommend it not
only to Architecture students but to the whole gamut of student body all over
the world, especially those serious students who have a dream to fulfil. The
tremendous intelligence portrayed in this book is an eloquent manifestation of
one committed to achieving his destiny. I didn’t have easy time editing this
work, having to contend with technical jargons and even new words..........a
public administrator treading the terrain of Architecture!
Kosi has written a hard professional piece
with such a peculiar literary genre. The information and experiences are
presented in a light-hearted humorous flare that not only captivates but also
sustains the interest of the reader to want to know what happens next. His
ability to articulate apparent trivial events with astounding lucidity, smacks
of a budding institution.
C.E
Chukwujindu (PhD)
Dept. Of Public
Administration
Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka, Nigeria.
“Fascinating work,
so neatly done. Young, spritely, charming and intellectual Kosi’s ability to challenge his peers stresses again
the truth that aside from focus and hard work nothing in the present can be
more important than the security of the future in the lives of our youths.
Is is God and the likes of Kosi that
sustain our hope in the future of our people and country. The likes of him make
the likes of us want to do more at rebuilding our collective sense of historic
destiny meant to rekindle our traditional “can do” spirit. His ability to make
so much out of so little marks him out as one for the future”.
Barr. Ken Emechebe.
Optimal Telecommunications ltd.
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INTRODUCTION
This book is divided into three
main sections. The first section is an introduction to who the Architect is and
an overview of how he thinks and works.
The second section
covers the study duration and is the core of the book. It is organised into
experiences and lessons. Each experience
would start with a pictorial depiction of the concept, and a short introduction
to the issue. Following this would be a number of lessons for the student.
Inspiration bytes are
placed at programmed intervals, to tickle the reader’s fantasy and force his
imaginations open. Important subheadings
are printed in blue color within the text or in italics where attention is
required. Quotes, subheadings,
and ‘words of wisdom’ are printed in orange color right below major headings with
the authors mentioned.
The third section
addresses life immediately after graduation. It is treated with great
ingenuity, by a co-author who possesses immense knowledge and experience in Architecture
education and Practice. The concluding section reminds you of the place of God
in your efforts, and leaves you, empowered for academic and professional
proficiency.
excerpts from the book about LEARNING TO BE AN ARCHITECT.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Arc. Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu
(Author)
Most Rev. Fr. Arc. P.C Agbonome Ph.D (Co-Author)
Present Head of Architecture Department
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)
Awka, Anambra State.
He studied Architecture at the University of Nigeria Enugu where he did his first, second degree and Doctorate. He also studied Philosophy and did a degree in Religion. He holds a master's degree in theology from Duquesne University, USA.
He was ordained a priest of the Roman Catholic Church in 1998. He has been a religious priest belonging to the 'Congregation Of the Holyghost'. Having served as a 'Superior' for the congregation for South Eastern Nigeria since 2004 and still currently the provincial Superior. His meticulous way of combining his priestly duties with his teaching profession has distinguished him as a gem.
in his own words: "I am into teaching because I love it and I am also involved in practice; I design and supervise churches, Homes and schools". (abridged).
OTHER FACTS ABOUT THE BOOK:
no. of pages: 175
genre: educational/motivational
INSIDE:
- 175 pages of full color print text and graphic illustrations.
- Introduction to Architectural Design 111 and 112.
- How to go about Case Studies
- Model making
- Working in Groups
- Dynamics of Computer Aided Design CADD
- How to Secure a place for your Internship
- How to Earn Money while in Architecture School.
- After Graduation: Real life Education...and LOTS MORE!!!
BOOK CONTRIBUTIONS:
Rev. Fr. Arc. P.C Agbonome PHD
Head department of Architecture,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Prof. M. Thirumeni
Dean school of Architecture and Interior Design,
SRM university, Chennai, India.
BOOK REVIEWS
C.E Chukwujindu(Ph.D)
senior lecturer, Dept. of Public Adminstration,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Eng. Ken Emechebe
Kobitech Eng. ltd
Elder and father-in-the-lord
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