{"product_id":"becoming-an-architect-isbn-9781118612132","title":"Becoming an Architect","description":"\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBecoming an Architect\u003c\/i\u003e 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.” \u003cb\u003e—From the Foreword by Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, 2014 AIA National President\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting a career as an architect is an exciting prospect, but it's important to do your research before you take the plunge. The third edition of \u003ci\u003eBecoming an Architect\u003c\/i\u003e is an update to the best-selling guide and highlights the risks and rewards on the path to a career as an architect. You'll find new insight and tons of helpful resources, as well as a complete outline of the trajectory of an architect's early career, from higher education through internship and licensure. More than thirty-two new interviews and profiles from architecture students, emerging, and established professionals give the resource a truly personal feel, and help get you acquainted with real-life scenarios from architects from varying backgrounds and specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a highly accessible approach, this guide provides a complete overview of the profession, including educational requirements, design specialties, registration requirements, and the paths of a career in architecture. Whether you're a high school student, a college undergraduate, a career counselor, or a human resource professional, \u003ci\u003eBecoming an Architect\u003c\/i\u003e offers much-needed advice and information to anyone interested in career development for architects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers recent changes to the Intern Development Program (IDP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides advice on obtaining professional experience while studying to be an architect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders career paths in a myriad of work environments, such as government agencies, education, and research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes helpful appendixes with resources for further information, such as career-related associations, websites, and recommended reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtain a solid introduction to a career as an architect, and plan your own path with the guidance and advice of dozens of others who have already started this process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Definition of an Architect 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Architects Do? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Process 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Architecture? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Architecture for You? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestion—What is Architecture? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Profiles 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfile of the Profession 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalary 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversity 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestion—What Are the Most Important Skills an Architect Needs to Be Successful? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Profiles 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Education of an Architect 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivities 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrograms 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic Coursework 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploration 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisits 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummers 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter-School Programs 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestion—What Advice Would You Provide to Someone Who Wants to Be an Architect? 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Profiles 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaths to an Accredited Degree 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Professional Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndergraduate Degrees (B.A.\/B.S.) in Fields Other Than Architecture and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoctor of Architecture (D.Arch.) 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoint Degrees 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-Professional Degrees 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-Making Process 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitution 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitecture Program 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromotional Materials, Videos, Catalogs, and Websites 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuide to Architecture Schools\/ \u003c\/i\u003eARCHSchools.org 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Days in Architecture 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCampus Visits\/Open Houses 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdmissions Counselor\/Administrator 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents, Faculty, Alumni, and Architects 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitecture Program Report (APR) \/ Visiting Team Report (VTR) \u003c\/i\u003e111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRanking of Architecture Programs 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication Process 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication Essay\/Personal Statement 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearching a Graduate Program \u003c\/i\u003e114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Scores 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranscripts 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScholarships\/Fellowships\/Competitions 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Profiles 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Are an Architecture Student 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStudent Performance—Educational Realms and Student Performance Criteria \u003c\/i\u003e136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourses 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitecture Electives: A Sample \u003c\/i\u003e144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic Enrichment 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff-Campus Programs (Study Abroad) 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent Study 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinors\/Certificates 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble Major\/Degrees\/Joint Degrees 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLecture Series\/Exhibits\/Reviews 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Service 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Organizations 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Profiles 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Experience of an Architect 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Experience as a Student 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShadow 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch with Faculty 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternship 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternship 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperative Education 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreceptorship 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer-Related Experience 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Experience as an Emerging Professional 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull-Time Positions 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Competitions 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Associations 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestion—What Do You Look for When Hiring a New Designer? 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305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Resources of an Architect 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollateral Organizations 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitecture-Related Associations 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociations-Related Careers 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitectural History 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign (Graphic, Industrial, Furniture, Lighting) 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistoric Preservation 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Design 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning\/Landscape Architecture 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical\/Engineering 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedicated to Architecture 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Service 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWebsites 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C: Career Profiles 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 345\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEE W. WALDREP, PHD,\u003c\/b\u003e has over 20 years of experience in higher education with expertise in career development and architecture. Waldrep earned a Ph.D. in counseling and development from The American University, a master of architecture from Arizona State University, and a bachelor of science from the University of Michigan. During his career, he has served in three accredited architecture programs—the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Maryland and Illinois Institute of Technology. Waldrep previously served as Associate Executive Director of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and as National Vice-President of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). Waldrep has written and presented on the topics of careers and architecture extensively around the country. In addition, he is a contributor to AIA's \u003ci\u003eArchitect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you are considering a career in architecture, start with this highly visual guide to preparing for and succeeding in the profession. \u003ci\u003eBecoming an Architect, a Guide to Careers in Design, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e gives you an inside view of what it takes to be an architect, including an overview of the profession, educational requirements, design specialties from which to choose, insiders' tips on finding a job, registration requirements, and the many directions in which a career in architecture can go.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis guide is the latest from nationally recognized expert on architecture career development Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D. This edition updates his bestselling guide to careers in architecture with over 32 new profiles and interviews from architecture students, emerging, and established professionals. With so many different possibilities available, this will be your go-to guide as you navigate through the process of becoming an architect and make decisions about your future career.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn about the complete path to becoming an architect, from your first days of college all the way through to licensure, with updated coverage of the profession's opportunities and challenges. You'll learn how to gain real-life experience while you're still in school, and be informed about changes to IDP and the ARE as well as the latest licensing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisually engaging and filled with illustrations, interviews, and real-life profiles of architects currently active in all aspects of the field, this book is sure to appeal to the creative eye of those with an interest in design.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnswering the key questions about becoming an architect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGet started with this best-selling guide to becoming an architect, now with new profiles from emerging professionals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is the completely updated guide\u003c\/b\u003e to today's careers in architecture—a clear and concise survey of the architecture field and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and advice from leading architects, it covers everything you'll need to know in order to pursue your career goals and succeed with your career aspirations. Whether you're a high school student, an undergraduate, or a seasoned professional seeking a career change, this guide will help to propel you on your path to success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do architects do? How much education is necessary? What are the various paths to an accredited degree? What does an architectural internship involve? What are the career options available upon graduation, and what are the licensure requirements and potential salaries? What is the future of the architectural profession? \u003ci\u003eBecoming an Architect\u003c\/i\u003e answers all these questions in depth, and goes beyond simple answers with the latest information on current topics like:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublic Interest Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial media, diversity, and collaboration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew technologies and practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith this updated guide, aspiring architects can explore what lies ahead. 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