Should Revit (BIM) influence my choice of a firm
I'm currently in my 2nd master of architecture school and i'm slowly starting my search for my internship next year. Now I have been working with Revit Architecture (BIM) for over 4 years now and I'd rather keep using the program (although the most it was self study and i'm medium skilled). Many are convinced (including myself) that BIM-programs are the future for architectural drawings so I guess its quite important... But should it influent my choice of a firm? Can I / should I reject some offers to work somewhere if they are not using this BIM software or is this just ridiculous to ask? anyone with some experience in this matter?
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Answers (2)
gregco • 2014
Software does not make one a good, or even moderately competent architect. It's just a tool like any other and unless you have real-world experience running BIM projects, your skill level and experience can't be worth much. Best to seek entry into large, even multidisciplinary, offices that utilize all the good stuff BIM has to offer.
Bobby, Architect • 2014
if you're just looking at internships, you'll only be working there for a couple months. even if you've just graduated, you probably aren't looking at working somewhere long-term as a career, you're looking at stepping-stone jobs to help build your resume and work experience.