What should be included in an architectural portfolio?
Portfolios may be submitted in either paper or electronic format and should include the following:
- Applicant’s name and contact information.
- Table of contents.
- A description of the applicant’s individual contribution to any group or professional design projects.
- Academic, personal, and/or professional projects.
How do you write an architectural portfolio?
12 Ways To Create Best Architecture Portfolio:
- Check out architecture portfolio examples.
- Choose an architecture portfolio template that best suits your design theme.
- Put your skills in graphic design to good use.
- Create a set of sample architecture projects.
- Highlight your experience of working with a team.
How many pages should Architecture portfolio be?
There is no rule for the number of pages, but a 40 page document already seems too long. Remember: at first the document will be looked at for no more than one minute before being passed on. You need to make slightly different portfolios for each place you’re applying to.
How do I make a PDF portfolio?
Start Acrobat and choose File > Create > PDF Portfolio. Drag files into the Create PDF Portfolio dialog box. Alternatively, choose an option from the Add Files menu. You can add a file, folder of files, pages from a scanner, web page, or items in the clipboard.
What is the best size for a portfolio?
8.5″x11″
Usually 8.5″x11″ (A4) works best. An architect I worked for pointed out that since a file folder is that size, it’s best to work within the constraint of standard sizes.
How many projects do I need in my portfolio?
between 4-6 projects
Having too many projects can be distracting and overwhelming for the people looking for you. The perfect number of projects to have in your portfolio at any time should be between 4-6 projects. This number of projects allows you to clearly communicate the type of work you enjoy doing and want to continue to create.