Interview questions for Architect

The architect’s job is a bridge between creativity and practicality. You’ll want to hire someone who has vision and can think out-of-the-box. But, you’ll also want them to be down to earth and practical. Look at their portfolio. Is their work focused more on functionality and utilitarian structures? Or do they envisage unique and innovative features? The best candidates will show they combine both.

1. Why do you hire you?

I am a self motivated person that works extremely hard to meet deadlines and ensure the final product is as good as it can possibly be. There are very few cities in the US that support the type of large scale projects that match my experience, New York being one of them. I think my high rise, complex international project experience along with my LEED and BREEAM expertise would be a good fit for this new role.”

2. What Is Mesi?

MESI is a Cache Coherency protocol used in multi-processor systems to indicate the state in which the data in the cache of a particular processor is. It stands of Modified, Exclusive, Shared and Invalid

3. Tell me about one of your previous projects. What did you do to make it a success?

The most important thing I did was to know my team. That enabled me to delegate tasks based on each team member’s strengths while minimizing the influence of any weaknesses. Another essential thing was that I was on the same page with the clients. They wanted an environmentally friendly mall that would stand the test of time, and they were able and willing to pay for it.”

4. What Are The Five Stages In A Dlx Pipeline?

1. Instruction Fetch Stage
2. Instruction Decode Stage
3. Instruction Execution Stage
4. Memory Stage
5. Write Back

5. What are your Revit / AutoCAD / Sketchup skills on a scale of 1-10?

Whatever your skill level just make sure you are honest. Many firms complain that staff say they are experts just to get their foot in the door but it soon becomes evident they don’t know the software. Offices are now conducting CAD tests to address this.

6. What Do We Mean By Domestic Architecture Artifacts?

Architecture refers most directly to the built environment, the structures humans create and occupy. While buildings are one type of architecture artifact, other objects also document the built environment. These objects include photographs, drawings, or paintings of buildings. They also may be blueprints, building codes, furnishings, or written descriptions of physical spaces (such as architectural guidebooks or decorating manuals).

7. Are you licensed? Do you plan to be? If so, when?

Most firms like to see as large a percentage as possible of licensed staff. This can help to give clients confidence in the quality of work.
Do not complain about the cost or amount of work it takes to becoming licensed. Projecting laziness is not a desirable trait for new staff.

8. What is a weakness you’ve noticed some architects have and that you don’t have?

Unfortunately, some architects see certain projects as too simple for them — a fast food restaurant, for example, that is slated to look the same as most of its chain brethren. I believe that each and every client deserves the best effort and that all projects can be fun.

9. What Are Different Pipelining Hazards And How Are They Eliminated?

Pipeline is a process where a business object goes through several stages asynchronously. Where one stage picks up processes and drops it for the next process to pick up. The hazard is when the a different thread of the same process picks up the business object leads to malfunction. This can be handled by status handling or scan delays.

10. What do you dislike about your present job?

Much like the “greatest weakness” question this can be a dangerous if you are not prepared. Try to think of the complete polar opposite of the firm you are applying and wrap it in the reason you are looking for a new position.
For example if you are moving from a large architecture office to a small firm:
“Due to large company size and structure decisions can take a long time to filter through the chain. That’s why I am looking to move to a smaller office where I can have more “hands on” experience and a chance to move projects along in a more timely manner.”

11. We have a house blueprint set up in AutoCAD. Is there anything you would do differently?

Overall, it’s a good start. I’d change a few things, though. The first thing I see is that there aren’t materials assigned to assembly components. Also, the door style names could be more specific.

12. What Is Factory Act?

o Sec.’6′ Registration of a factory.
o Sec.’11’ Cleanliness.
o Sec.’13’ Ventilation and temperature.
o Sec.’17’ Lighting.
o Sec.’18,19′ Drinking water and sanitary.
o Sec.’23’ Employment of young person on dangerous mechanical.
o Sec.’28’ Hoist and lifts.
o Sec.’29’ Lifting machines and tackles.
o Sec.35′ protection of eyes.
o Sec.’36’ Precaution against danger furmes.
o Sec.’36(A)’ Use of portable electric light.
o Sec.’38’ Protection in case of fire.
o Sec.’40(A)’ Maintenance of building.
o Sec.40(B)’ Safety officers duty.
o Sec.’45’ First aid boxes.
o Sec.’111′ Obligation of workers.

13. Do You Know What Are The Hazards In Construction?

o Fall of person from top and getting injured.
o Fall of objects from top and below person injury.
o Fall of materials from top and damaged.
o Person fall into excavated pit.
o Collapse of soil and below person get injury or may.
o Damage of UG cables and sewage pipe.
o Collapse of scaffolding and person fall from height, get injury.
o Electrical shock.
o Fire and explosion.
o Burn injury.
o Health and lung problems.
o Snakes bite.
o Poisonous gas.
o Foreign body in eye.