Becoming an Architect

<p>“<i>Becoming an Architect</i> 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.” <b>—From the Foreword by Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, 2014 AIA National President</b></p> <p>Starting 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 <i>Becoming an Architect</i> 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.</p> <p>With 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, <i>Becoming an Architect</i> offers much-needed advice and information to anyone interested in career development for architects.</p> <ul> <li>Covers recent changes to the Intern Development Program (IDP)</li> <li>Provides advice on obtaining professional experience while studying to be an architect</li> <li>Considers career paths in a myriad of work environments, such as government agencies, education, and research</li> <li>Includes helpful appendixes with resources for further information, such as career-related associations, websites, and recommended reading</li> </ul> <p>Obtain 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.</p>