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Book SynopsisBecoming an Architect will inspire future architects, career consultants, and human resources professionals alike, providing all the information you ll need to make intelligent decisions about careers in architecture.
Table of ContentsForeword xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
1 The Definition of an Architect 1
What Do Architects Do? 2
Design Process 3
Why Architecture? 4
Is Architecture for You? 4
Question—What is Architecture? 5
Career Profiles 12
Profile of the Profession 36
Salary 36
Diversity 37
Question—What Are the Most Important Skills an Architect Needs to Be Successful? 38
Career Profiles 45
2 The Education of an Architect 71
Preparation 72
Activities 72
Programs 72
Academic Coursework 73
Exploration 74
Visits 75
Summers 76
After-School Programs 77
Question—What Advice Would You Provide to Someone Who Wants to Be an Architect? 78
Career Profiles 86
Paths to an Accredited Degree 100
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 100
Pre-Professional Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) 100
Undergraduate Degrees (B.A./B.S.) in Fields Other Than Architecture and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) 102
Doctor of Architecture (D.Arch.) 102
Joint Degrees 102
Post-Professional Degrees 103
Decision-Making Process 103
You 105
Institution 105
Architecture Program 106
Resources 109
Promotional Materials, Videos, Catalogs, and Websites 109
Guide to Architecture Schools/ ARCHSchools.org 110
Career Days in Architecture 110
Campus Visits/Open Houses 110
Admissions Counselor/Administrator 111
Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Architects 111
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) 111
Architecture Program Report (APR) / Visiting Team Report (VTR) 111
Ranking of Architecture Programs 112
Application Process 112
Application 113
Application Essay/Personal Statement 113
Researching a Graduate Program 114
Test Scores 115
Transcripts 115
Portfolio 115
Recommendations 117
Scholarships/Fellowships/Competitions 118
Career Profiles 119
You Are an Architecture Student 135
Student Performance—Educational Realms and Student Performance Criteria 136
Courses 140
Architecture Electives: A Sample 144
Tools 144
Academic Enrichment 145
Off-Campus Programs (Study Abroad) 145
Independent Study 145
Minors/Certificates 146
Double Major/Degrees/Joint Degrees 146
Lecture Series/Exhibits/Reviews 147
Community Service 148
Mentoring 149
Student Organizations 149
Conclusion 150
Career Profiles 150
3 The Experience of an Architect 167
Gaining Experience as a Student 168
Shadow 168
Volunteer 168
Research with Faculty 168
Externship 168
Internship 169
Cooperative Education 170
Preceptorship 171
Career-Related Experience 171
Gaining Experience as an Emerging Professional 171
Full-Time Positions 171
Volunteer 172
Design Competitions 172
Mentoring 172
Professional Associations 172
Question—What Do You Look for When Hiring a New Designer? 173
Career Profiles 178
A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. 201
Assessment 201
Research 201
Connections 201
Help 202
Interim Positions 202
Tools 202
Experience 203
Commitment 203
Transition 204
Moving toward Licensure 204
Intern Development Program (IDP) 204
Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 206
Intern Development Program (IDP) Experience Categories and Areas 207
NCARB Certificate 210
Conclusion 210
Career Profiles 210
4 The Careers of an Architect 237
Career Designing 237
Assessing 238
Exploring 240
Decision Making 242
Planning 243
Career Profiles 245
Career Paths 266
Architectural Practice 267
Architect Positions 267
Outside Traditional Practice 268
Beyond Architecture 269
The Career Paths of an Architect 272
Career Profiles 273
5 The Future of the Architecture Profession 297
Sustainability 299
New Technologies/Social Media 299
Building Information Modeling (BIM) 300
The Future of Architects 300
New Practices 301
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 302
Collaboration 302
Diversity 302
Globalization 303
Public Interest Design 303
Distance Education/Learning 303
The Future 304
The Next Architect: A New Twist on the Future of Design 304
Question—What Do You See as the Future for the Architecture Profession? 305
Appendix A: Resources of an Architect 313
Collateral Organizations 313
Architecture-Related Associations 314
Associations-Related Careers 316
Architectural History 316
Construction 316
Design (Graphic, Industrial, Furniture, Lighting) 316
Historic Preservation 317
Interior Design 317
Planning/Landscape Architecture 318
Technical/Engineering 318
Dedicated to Architecture 319
Community Service 320
Recommended Reading 321
Websites 326
Appendix B: Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada 329
Appendix C: Career Profiles 341
Index 345
