15 Best Architecture Blogs to Follow in 2023
This list of best architecture blogs offers a wealth of valuable resources and information for architecture students and professionals.
The creators who made them are passionate about sharing their knowledge to help the Archi-community.
Here are just some of the subjects these best architecture blogs cover;
Visualisation • Language • Presentation • Organisation • Speaking • Graphics • Software tutorials • Theory • Apprenticeships • Productivity • Part 3 • Lifestyle • Resources • CAD drawing • Experiences • Careers • Interior Design
This list is in no particular order, go check each of them out, and you might discover what you are looking for!
If you have an architecture blog and want to be on the list, just contact us @theorangeryblog or info@the-orangery.co.uk
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@dissectarchitecture
Dissect Architecture is an architecture blog that was started with the intent of ‘dissecting’ different topics within the discipline of architecture, including architecture visualization, theory, construction, and software. Dissect Architecture strives to share information that others can apply to their own learnings and architectural journey. Dissect Architecture currently produces YouTube tutorials and mini-lessons on Instagram.
@best.cafedesigns
Best Cafe Designs is an architectural publication and directory of cafes and cafe professionals.
It’s your global guide to extraordinary cafes, curated for architects, designers, avid travellers and anyone who likes a cup of coffee.
The founder, Andrew started the idea of Best Cafe Designs by photographing cafes during coffee breaks, working as an architect in Sydney CBD. The initiative then expanded to a 30+ international collaboration of architects, designers, photographers and writers featuring cafe designs from all over the world.
The site as a design publication features articles by Penelope Barker, a former editor at Vogue Living, Belle and Indesign magazines, and a well respected writer in the architecture and design space.
instagram is @best.cafedesigns
@thearchitorture
The architorture is an architecture blog that aims to help and motivate architects. Our content is easy to digest yet insightful with a to-the-point and with an honest approach.
You will find resources to improve your portfolio, tutorials, templates, get 1-1 mentoring, help you get your next architecture job, or save time with useful productivity hacks.
More archi & less torture.
@poc_arch
Here @poc_arch we feature architectural work from people of colour. We use our blog to increase diversity and representation within the field of architecture.
@aimie.archi
Currently, I am a Level 6 Architectural Apprentice, with 2 years experience working in practice. I started my social pages during the first Covid Lockdown to connect with other apprentices and raise awareness of the existence of the architectural apprenticeship schemes. I often talk to other apprentices on Instagram lives, share ‘day in the life’ videos and speak in Clubhouse rooms about my experience as an apprentice in the architectural industry. My aim is to be the resource for others that I was looking for when I first started my career.
@to.scale
:scale is an architecture blog that aims to provide a collaborative space for designers to experiment, share and grow their skills. The archi-community is a core part of the ethos at :scale and we strongly believe in exchanging tips, building skills and engaging with fellow students from around the world. Some key areas we focus on include productivity, software and a balanced lifestyle as an architecture student.
@archienglishteacher
ArchiEnglish’s mission is to deliver high-quality English lessons and coaching to Architects and Landscape Architects that is strongly founded by empathy, cultural understanding and respect to push the boundaries of the profession worldwide.
Tara Cull provides coaching and resources for professionals and students who want to improve their confidence with using language to grow in their career. She does this through her podcast Think Big - English for Architects, Instagram account and 1:1 and group coaching and self paced courses and resources coming in 2022.
Tara draws upon her experience working as a landscape architect, working with architects and built design professionals across cultures to design coaching programs and resources that help her clients feel more reassured and confident about how they use language.
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@firstinarchitecture
First In Architecture provides resources and guides for architects and students. It has always been our aim to break down complex topics and make them easier to understand. We have a strong technical focus on First In Architecture with much of our resources focusing on construction detailing. Not only do we have technical articles, we also have six books on construction detailing, where all of the CAD and SketchUp files can be downloaded with the books.
First In Architecture looks at productivity methods and workflows in order to work smarter not harder and achieve the best results possible, whether that is in your studies or professionally.
Other content on the site includes: CAD Blocks, Courses, Books and Guides, Digital Downloads, and more!
@miatsujimura
Mia Tsujimura is an interior designer who shares her journey of becoming an independent designer. Her page inspires aspiring Interior designers to help on their career as well as interior design lovers with a variety of contents and tutorials with her perspective of design influenced by her Japanese and Scandinavian heritage.
@archidabble
As ArchiDabble, we want to provide current and aspiring architecture students with an authentic and transparent perspective of our journeys through our architectural education so far. The generic stereotype of an architecture student consists of sleepless nights working on models and overworking to obtain a perfect design but this analogy only promotes the bad habits adopted by students. We want to dispute these by sharing tips, experiences and tutorials that we have gained since the beginning of our journey.
@archistudentnotes
archistudentnotes is for new and current architecture students or those thinking about joining the community who are looking for notes, guidance and resources to make a challenging profession that little bit easier. Created by an Architecture graduate, Part 2 Architectural Assistant and University Studio Tutor sharing experiences and knowledge picked up from learning, working and teaching in the Architecture community over the last 8 years. We are a friendly and approachable blog run by and for real people who just so happen to have a passion or interest in Architecture.
@context_clarity
Context & Clarity is a podcast and a daily livestream to find clarity on things that matter most to small firm architects no matter what your context is.
@archi_tea
ArchiTea is an Instagram blog founded by Arch. Omar Aljandali in early 2020, that presents architectural education and entertainment. The page has a diverse set of content that ranges from animated stories to site visits, tutorials and follower-based videos!
Omar recently published an online course called ‘Architectural Presentation Skills’ where he teaches architecture school students and architects how to deliver an outstanding jury.
@arch.three
Arch Three was set up after finding little resources to help RIBA Part 3 students online. It is becoming a architecture blog to discuss all Part 3 matters including working in practice and portfolio help. We hope to continue to bring information in a quick easy-to-read method to help all students on their architectural career path. We are always open to having a chat and discussing anything in our DMs.
@artitecturenow
Every architect is a mix of an artist and an engineer. ARTITECTUREnow is a place where art blends with architecture. Here you can find knowledge about both: design theory, inspirations and visual aspects for an artist, and practical advice about the process, resources, software tutorial for an engineer.
I believe improving representation and visualization skills require not only knowledge but creativity. You need to learn more than just skills. The goal is to teach you how to create illustrations through the eyes of an artist.
@chrissimmons0
Architects Instruction’s aim is to help Architecture Students and Young Architects to progress their careers whilst retaining a work-life balance. We guide you through the transition to practice whilst highlighting the importance of teamwork, empathy and rigour in your work. There is an emphasis on Architectural hand drawing and its importance as a communication tool.
Chris Simmons provides a mix of short and long form articles and resources sharing his expertise collected over 12 years of experience in Architectural practice. We work across Instagram, Linkedin and our website (coming soon) where more resources will be available and we aim to start offering online 1:1 mentoring.
Chris is an Associate Director at a large London Architecture Practice and runs a small Architecture Startup. He has a passion for Architectural education and sketching and regularly shares his drawn work on yellow trace.
More helpful architecture guides: 🔸 How to Sketch like an Architect
