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3 Responses on What is the best preparation in high school to become an architect?

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  By jillann1204 at December 28th, 2008

  Art class..math class..science class…business class

  Art: so you can understand designs, shapes, textures, building materials.
  Math: so you can do the figures for measurements and basic math computations.
  Science: gravity issues and how the weather can work against your buildings. I.E. tornados and earthquakes
  Business: If you want to be your own boss, you’ll need to know the tricks of the trade to run your own business.

  I’d head to your local university as well and speak with a professor or counselor to help you formulate your educational path better.

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  By ParisLynn16 at December 31st, 2008

  Geometry and Mechanical drawing or Drafting

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  By illinibub at January 2nd, 2009

  If your HS offers it, definitely take drafting courses. Otherwise, focus on geometry and art classes for the design aspects. Vocational courses, although they seem below most, offer students an opportunity to learn by doing and reading drafted documents to produce tangible results. The best translation of this would come into play by reading specifications and turning them into a drafted blueprint, from an architecture standpoint.