Interview Questions for Architecture

This question has two dimensions. It is an open question that seeks to understand what kind of architecture you like and it is also a question testing your knowledge about contemporary architecture. The best way to answer is to choose an architect that is interesting and one that you know a lot about. It would also be helpful if you do genuinely like their work as this will allow you to speak passionately about it. Highlight why you admire them ? is it their philosophical approach, a unified style they adopt, or their innovations in the industry?  A failure to be able to speak passionately and knowledgeably about an architect will indicate a lack of interest in the industry and lack of awareness of the 'community'.

If you do have any experience then an academic example will be sufficient here. This question may seem to have limited scope but it gives you an opportunity to describe a whole project that you have worked on. Do make sure that you focus your question directly to the answer and restate the actual tradeoffs you made at the end, along with reasons why.

This is an open question about contemporary architecture. The best response would be to take a positive approach and say why it is important that architects continue to build. Do make sure your answer is well rounded and acknowledge the debate surrounding construction, especially environmental costs.  Examine how you think this can be overcome by using clever architectural design and innovative, responsible building techniques.