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 80K members. It has been around since 2012. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Job, Architecture, and Looking For. Product recommendations often mention best & fun gift for an architect?? / france and best practices with apartment layout.

On Reddit
Established 2012
80K 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: +23K members
Growth: +40.2% / 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: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • 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: 864 members

Topics

  • Job
    17 posts in the past month
    #1
    Job
    17
  • Architecture
    17 posts in the past month
    #2
    Architecture
    17
  • Looking For
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    8
  • Design
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Design
    7
  • Career
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Career
    6

Flair

  • Ask an Architect
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Portfolio Review
    2. Portfolio review
    3. Why architecture is an underpaid job?
    #1
    Ask an Architect
    Portfolio Review · Portfolio review · Why architecture is an underpaid job?
    25
  • Career Discussion
    22 posts in the past month
    1. I regret becoming an architect.
    2. Architects who left the profession – was it worth it?
    3. I regrett becoming an architect
    #2
    Career Discussion
    I regret becoming an architect. · Architects who left the profession – was it worth it? · I regrett becoming an architect
    22
  • Considering a Career
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Architects who chose to start a business, what did you do?
    2. Considering the Norman Foster Institute — anyone here gone through it or know people who have?
    3. Internships
    #3
    Considering a Career
    Architects who chose to start a business, what did you do? · Considering the Norman Foster Institute — anyone here gone through it or know people who have? · Internships
    15
  • Architecturally Relevant Content
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Brick Resonance by Pooriya Zamani
    2. Anthill House by Kaushal Tatiya Architects
    3. Ikkenhan House in Kagawa Prefecture- Cozy, functional, and narrow
    #4
    Architecturally Relevant Content
    Brick Resonance by Pooriya Zamani · Anthill House by Kaushal Tatiya Architects · Ikkenhan House in Kagawa Prefecture- Cozy, functional, and narrow
    14
  • General Practice Discussion
    6 posts in the past month
    1. AI is making me depressed
    2. Feeling discouraged about the profession
    3. 3D scan
    #5
    General Practice Discussion
    AI is making me depressed · Feeling discouraged about the profession · 3D scan
    6

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 80K 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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