r/Architects

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About r/Architects

Subreddit specifically for the professional practice of Architecture. This is not a place to solicit design or construction services or advice. Nor is this a place to offer design or construction services. Note: All spam and self-promotion, or anything remotely close to it, will be removed and those that post will be banned. Please be kind and treat others like you treat your Structural Engineers.

The community at a glance

r/Architects is a Subreddit for Architects with roughly 86K members. It has been around since 2012. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Architecture communities list.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Architecture, Job, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention best & fun gift for an architect?? / france and best practices with apartment layout.

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Established 2012
86K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +39.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 17 members
  • 2014: 24 members
  • 2015: 116 members
  • 2016: 264 members
  • 2017: 525 members
  • 2018: 796 members
  • 2021: 5K members
  • 2023: 17K members
  • 2024: 18K members
  • 2025: 25K members
  • 2026: 19K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 113 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Starting at a new firm- what advice do you have to make the first 2 weeks as good as possible?
    2. Affordable ARE Exam Study Resources
    3. For the UK recently qualified architects … advice needed (from a part 3 student)
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Starting at a new firm- what advice do you have to make the first 2 weeks as good as possible? · Affordable ARE Exam Study Resources · For the UK recently qualified architects … advice needed (from a part 3 student)
    11
  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I’m thinking of quitting my 12 year solo practice
    2. My architecture firm said they couldn’t pay me (f) more, then hired a man with similar experience for much more. Can we talk about gender pay inequality in architecture businesses ?
    3. My manager had me stay after 5pm which put me over 40 hours, they adjusted my timesheet to only 40hrs. Is that illegal?
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    I’m thinking of quitting my 12 year solo practice · My architecture firm said they couldn’t pay me (f) more, then hired a man with similar experience for much more. Can we talk about gender pay inequality in architecture businesses ? · My manager had me stay after 5pm which put me over 40 hours, they adjusted my timesheet to only 40hrs. Is that illegal?
    4
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I'm an architect. Got tired of tapping into iPhone edit tools just to straighten every building photo, so I made my own camera app. Here's a before and after.
    2. Help, i'm new in revit and when i add door on the wall it doesn't cut the wall
    #3
    Solution Requests
    I'm an architect. Got tired of tapping into iPhone edit tools just to straighten every building photo, so I made my own camera app. Here's a before and after. · Help, i'm new in revit and when i add door on the wall it doesn't cut the wall
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm building a lightweight, offline-first BIM tool from scratch. As BIM pros, what would it actually take to make an indie alternative viable for your workflow?
    #4
    Ideas
    I'm building a lightweight, offline-first BIM tool from scratch. As BIM pros, what would it actually take to make an indie alternative viable for your workflow?
    1

Topics

  • Architecture
    16 posts in the past month
    #1
    Architecture
    16
  • Job
    15 posts in the past month
    #2
    Job
    15
  • Looking For
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    8
  • Design
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Design
    7
  • Struggling
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    5

Flair

  • Career Discussion
    26 posts in the past month
    1. My architecture firm said they couldn’t pay me (f) more, then hired a man with similar experience for much more. Can we talk about gender pay inequality in architecture businesses ?
    2. How would you help an experienced architect with a great portfolio get back into the industry?
    3. Do you think people get pigeon-holed, at firms because they lack emotional intelligence?
    #1
    Career Discussion
    My architecture firm said they couldn’t pay me (f) more, then hired a man with similar experience for much more. Can we talk about gender pay inequality in architecture businesses ? · How would you help an experienced architect with a great portfolio get back into the industry? · Do you think people get pigeon-holed, at firms because they lack emotional intelligence?
    26
  • Ask an Architect
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Starting at a new firm- what advice do you have to make the first 2 weeks as good as possible?
    2. How do you build genuine professional relationships through networking?
    3. Marble Carving in Progress – Detailed CNC Craftsmanship makrana
    #2
    Ask an Architect
    Starting at a new firm- what advice do you have to make the first 2 weeks as good as possible? · How do you build genuine professional relationships through networking? · Marble Carving in Progress – Detailed CNC Craftsmanship makrana
    21
  • Architecturally Relevant Content
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Apparently, they have finally figured it out!
    2. I'm building a lightweight, offline-first BIM tool from scratch. As BIM pros, what would it actually take to make an indie alternative viable for your workflow?
    3. I'm an architect. Got tired of tapping into iPhone edit tools just to straighten every building photo, so I made my own camera app. Here's a before and after.
    #3
    Architecturally Relevant Content
    Apparently, they have finally figured it out! · I'm building a lightweight, offline-first BIM tool from scratch. As BIM pros, what would it actually take to make an indie alternative viable for your workflow? · I'm an architect. Got tired of tapping into iPhone edit tools just to straighten every building photo, so I made my own camera app. Here's a before and after.
    17
  • General Practice Discussion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I’m thinking of quitting my 12 year solo practice
    2. License stamp fraud
    3. My manager had me stay after 5pm which put me over 40 hours, they adjusted my timesheet to only 40hrs. Is that illegal?
    #4
    General Practice Discussion
    I’m thinking of quitting my 12 year solo practice · License stamp fraud · My manager had me stay after 5pm which put me over 40 hours, they adjusted my timesheet to only 40hrs. Is that illegal?
    14
  • Considering a Career
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Architecture job Search
    2. Questions about career
    3. I am studying Architecture Drafting and Design
    #5
    Considering a Career
    Architecture job Search · Questions about career · I am studying Architecture Drafting and Design
    8

Product recommendations

  • best & fun gift for an architect?? / france
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best & fun gift for an architect?? / France
    2. Best & fun gift for an architect?? / France
    #1
    best & fun gift for an architect?? / france
    Best & fun gift for an architect?? / France · Best & fun gift for an architect?? / France
    2
  • best practices with apartment layout
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best practices with apartment layout
    2. Best practices with apartment layout
    #2
    best practices with apartment layout
    Best practices with apartment layout · Best practices with apartment layout
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Architects for?
Best for Architects enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/Architects free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Architects have?
Roughly 86K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Architects on?
r/Architects runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Architects cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Architects is organized under Architects.
How do I join r/Architects?
You can join r/Architects by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Architecture communities like?
Communities for architects and architecture enthusiasts covering residential design, urban planning, and emerging building technologies. LinkedIn and Discord host professional communities for working architects, with forums and Facebook groups serving students, enthusiasts, and those interested in sustainable and parametric design.
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