COMMITMENT

COMMITMENT We continue the process of A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. – the process of gaining experience as a student or soon-to-be architectural graduate.  Below is the PROCESS: Assessment – 022520 Research – 030420 Connections – 031620 Help – 041520 Interim Positions – 042320 Tools – 050920 Experience – 051620 Commitment – 052320 Transition   As we come to…

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GAINING EXPERIENCE

GAINING EXPERIENCE We continue the process of A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. – the process of gaining experience as a student or soon-to-be architectural graduate.  Below is the PROCESS Assessment – 022520 Research – 030420 Connections – 031620 Help – 041520 Interim Positions – 042320 Tools – Career Search – 050920 Experience – 051620 Commitment Transition   “I hear…

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ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – SUMMER 2020

For the most current listing of Architecture Summer Programs, visit the following: ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – SUMMER 2022     ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – SUMMER 2020 Below is the annual listing of summer architecture programs throughout the country (some are abroad) for Summer 2020 researched by ARCHCareersGuide.com.  Also, there are a few programs that are…

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THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION

Below is another profile in the series, “Beyond Architecture,” but this one is related. In other words, as in many cases, Kevin is an architect but focuses much of his work as an interior architect. I should mention that Kevin and I have known each other for a long time first meeting when we were…

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SUCCEEDING IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Below is another in the series of profiles of individuals who have chosen a career beyond architecture from Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design. In this case, H. Alan Brangman has chosen “University Architect.” Just recently, he became President and CEO of Brangman Consulting, Inc. after 25 years of experience working with…

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CREATIVE FUTURES: CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE

Over the past many weeks, I have been sharing profiles (listed below) of architects who have pursued careers beyond architecture; the profiles are from Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design. Since I pursued a career beyond architecture — higher education, I have been fascinated by the career paths one can pursue with…

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PERCEPTION ARCHITECT

Amazingly, summer is nearing its end; parents with their children are headed to back-to-school sales. And, this series is still growing strong. Highlighted below is my friend Ashley; since this profile in 2014, she is now a Principal with LandDesign having started as Manager – Marketing Communications. Unlike some of the previous profiles, Ashley is…

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THEORIZING IN ARCHITECTURE

Again, another profile of a colleague, Karen Cordes Spence, Ph.D. who serves as professor of architecture at Drury University. Amazingly, I have known Dr. Cordes Spence for over 25 years. If you are an architecture student or planning to pursue architecture, reading this profile may help you better understand your faculty; or it may help…

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A CREATIVE CAREER TRANSFORMATION

A CREATIVE CAREER TRANSFORMATION Again, another profile of an architect turned “something else.” In this case, Eric Taylor transformed to an architectural photographer. In some regards, I would enjoyed this career path. I did photography work all through growing up even serving as a photographer for my college yearbook; I even took an advanced photo…

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