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How Shame Pushed Me To Get My Architecture License

April 18, 2016

Recently I told the story about how I became a Licensed Architect.  I told this story for a guest post on Michael Riscica's Website: Young Architect.

Spoiler Alert:  As the title suggests, there is some shame and embarrassment involved.  After the embarrassing story I share some of my study tips.

http://youngarchitect.com/2016/03/26/shame-architecture-license-bac/

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Hello, my name is Steve Ramos.  This site is about what it's like to be a young architect in Charleston, South Carolina.  In 10 years, I will write about what it is like to be a middle-age architect. 

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Good morning from Hasell Street! This is one of the oldest and more iconic homes in the City of Charleston. It is known as the Colonel William Rhett House after it’s first owner. This house appears to be 2 Charleston Single Houses that have been stuck together but that is not the case. The original house was built circa 1712-1720. It morphed over time and the 2 piazzas were added over one hundred years after the original house was constructed. My favorite feature is the double staircases and the fig vine that covers the stair on the left. One fun fact on Col. William Rhett: he was known for capturing the notorious pirate Stede Bonnett. And Stede Bonnett was known as “The Gentlemen Pirate,” because he was a well to do fella before deciding to live the pirate life. #themoreyouknow
Good morning from John Street! I realized that I don’t give enough love to the front porch houses of Charleston. The side hall house is often. accompanied by a front porch like this one. And I am always a sucker for a #pinkhouse #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from John Street! I realized that I don’t give enough love to the front porch houses of Charleston. The side hall house is often. accompanied by a front porch like this one. And I am always a sucker for a #pinkhouse #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Spring Street! This little commercial space was recently restored and looks fantastic! I love the storefront and kudos to the salon for the greenery around the entrance. 💯 #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Spring Street! This little commercial space was recently restored and looks fantastic! I love the storefront and kudos to the salon for the greenery around the entrance. 💯 #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from America Street! This funky pad caught my eye the other day. I love a bold color scheme. #happyfriday
Good morning from America Street! This funky pad caught my eye the other day. I love a bold color scheme. #happyfriday
Good morning from Hester Street! This modern ditty is across from the Corrine Jones Playground. This photo almost looks like a painting doesn’t it. Partly because part of it is a painting on a wall. The tree almost has an abstract quality to it. That metal gate is fantastic. I want to know who lives here? And who was the atchitect? Anyone know? #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Hester Street! This modern ditty is across from the Corrine Jones Playground. This photo almost looks like a painting doesn’t it. Partly because part of it is a painting on a wall. The tree almost has an abstract quality to it. That metal gate is fantastic. I want to know who lives here? And who was the atchitect? Anyone know? #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Slightly South of the Crosstown. This little ditty is by the talented designers at New World Byzantine. This facade couldn’t be more simple yet it is very elegant. I appreciate the exposed rafter tails and the detailing at the front door. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Slightly South of the Crosstown. This little ditty is by the talented designers at New World Byzantine. This facade couldn’t be more simple yet it is very elegant. I appreciate the exposed rafter tails and the detailing at the front door. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Limehouse Street! This #singlehouseoftheday has 2 unique features. Or at least 2 that are front and center. The first one is that the brick facade and gable roof stretches all the way across the piazza (side porch). Typically the piazza would show itself on the front facade as a separate mass from the body of the building. The second unique feature is that amazing piazza door. The fan detailing on the transom window is 💯. In fact all the detailing around the door is 😍. What do you think? #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Limehouse Street! This #singlehouseoftheday has 2 unique features. Or at least 2 that are front and center. The first one is that the brick facade and gable roof stretches all the way across the piazza (side porch). Typically the piazza would show itself on the front facade as a separate mass from the body of the building. The second unique feature is that amazing piazza door. The fan detailing on the transom window is 💯. In fact all the detailing around the door is 😍. What do you think? #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from King Street! This little building is fun. I appreciate the pops in color. Did you know that the temples of Ancient Greece were originally painted in bold garish colors? True story. So I took a few weeks off from posting photos. I guess I need a break every now and then. I went at least a year posting a good morning post each day. So the streak begins again. One day in the books! #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from King Street! This little building is fun. I appreciate the pops in color. Did you know that the temples of Ancient Greece were originally painted in bold garish colors? True story. So I took a few weeks off from posting photos. I guess I need a break every now and then. I went at least a year posting a good morning post each day. So the streak begins again. One day in the books! #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Catfiddle Street! Again. Yesterday I showed some pictures of the older portion of Catfiddle. This is the newer section which is under construction. Even though it is far from complete you can see what an incredible place this will be. #dailydoseofcharleston
Good morning from Catfiddle Street! Again. Yesterday I showed some pictures of the older portion of Catfiddle. This is the newer section which is under construction. Even though it is far from complete you can see what an incredible place this will be. #dailydoseofcharleston

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