Comments update: a study that named architecture as one of the highest ranking jobs for suicides triggered a debate about the state of the profession and its treatment of young graduates this week.
Research by America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that people working in architecture and engineering were among the most likely to commit suicide in the USA ? ranking fifth compared to other professions.
A number of readers said that architecture was notorious for its long hours, low pay and lack of opportunities for young people, which could be contributing to the problem.
"People learn to be disrespected and mistreated, with no social life and work they can't quantify, and that is the recipe for lack of happiness," wrote Trak, who said that the problem was rooted in education. "People pick their careers in architecture and engineering because they are passionate about it," added Jas. "Architecture is a rough and seldom-rewarding field and it's surprising because it doesn't seem like it should be the case." Read the story and the comments »

Brexit brouhaha: Zaha Hadid Architects director Patrik Schumacher declared his support for Britain leaving the European Union, saying that the move would offer "the chance to evolve a more open, immigration-friendly society and economy."
"'More immigration friendly'" It seems he forgot why people chose to leave the EU," wrote Wolfgang.
"Many people voted to...