No one will judge you here. You’re free to share you architect confessions here with no judgment from anyone. I’ll start.

I have exploded a hatch in autocad

I’ve told a client that something was required by code, but really I just didn’t want to change it.

I told the client that it would be finished by the end of the week. It won’t be.

I think those fonts that look like architectural handwriting are stupid

I use “verify in field” when I just don’t know how the detail should work.

I like color

I’m bored of rectangles

I didn’t complete my continuing education hours in 2017 and 2018. I was caught and fined for it.

I miss hand drafting

I charge you more if I don’t like your project

I have never really liked Frank Lloyd Wright’s work.

I’ve lied about my knowledge of cad in order to get a job.

I’ve walked out of a job interview after unintentionally insulting the architect interviewing me. He chased me down the hall yelling at me.

I’ve pretended to like an architect because a girl I liked also liked that architect.

I tell clients I’ll finish by Friday, because end of day on Friday is the same as first thing Monday morning, so I can work over the weekend.

I only got professional liability insurance because a client asked me if I had it.

I’ve told a contractor that a detail is in the drawings, knowing it was not in the drawings, and then issued an addendum to include the detail in the drawings.

I make rooms larger than they need to be or smaller than they need to be because I want the walls to fit on the grid I’m using.

My firm only made $3000 during my first year.

Now it’s your turn. Share your Architect Confession in the comment section below. It’s ok, this is a safe space.