Collateral Organizations of Architecture: Why should I CARE?

As an architecture student, you may not be fully aware of the collateral organizations that surround architecture; however, as an architecture student, you should become more engaged with them to maximize your path on becoming an architect. Collateral Organizations Below are the five collateral organizations that play an important role in the profession of architecture:…

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Researching Programs: Career Day in Architecture

What is the best way to research an architecture program?  Most would suggest you visit the campus and meet with faculty/representatives from the architecture program.  But many students may not have the resources nor time to visit. Well, attending an Architecture/Design Career Day/College Fair (see below) is the next best method to learn the details of…

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ARCHCareers Guide.com – https://www.archcareersguide.com

Today, I am pleased to launch this new website. ARCHCareersGuide.com https://www.archcareersguide.com Amazingly, I launched my previous blog, ARCHCareers blog on May 29, 2008 — over 10 years ago.  During these last ten years, I have authored over 550 entries; looking back, I am amazed as I never thought I had that much to share. But I…

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Portfolio Advice – Graduate

I was wondering if you have any advise in regards to creating an architectural portfolio for graduate school for someone who didn’t major in architecture.  I am trying to gain a good idea of what the school would be looking for with the knowledge that my undergraduate studies were in another field.  Any advise would…

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