Careers
PINCH ME!
Below is another profile of architect who had pursued a different path as outlined in Becoming an Architect; as implied in the title, this position was “pretty cool” for Megan Chusid. Now, Megan serves as the Project Lead / Senior Project Manager for UPC (Urban Projects Collaborative, LLC. in New York. Are you an architect…
Read MoreADAPT, GROW, PROSPER
Another individual who has pursued a related career to architecture! Adapt, Grow, Prosper Joseph Nickol, AICP, LEED AP BD + C Urbanist, Urban Design Associates Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Why did you initially pursue architecture? Oddly enough, I chose architecture to build stadia and airports. They always seemed to me (in my child-mind) as quite simply the…
Read MoreARCHITECT. CONNECTOR. CHANGE AGENT
Last month, I shared the first of what I hope will be many profiles of individuals with an architectural education who have pursued a path beyond architecture.For today’s profile, I am highlighting Kimberly Dowdell, current NOMA President. I first met Ms. Dowdell in 2009 at the NOMA Conference in St. Louis, MO. We were both…
Read MoreCITIZEN ARCHITECT
Earlier in June, I posted the following entry — PIVOT AND EXPAND YOUR CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE — to state that I would highlight individuals / professional colleagues who have pursued careers BEYOND the traditional path. First, is Amanda Harrell-Seyburn who was highlighted in Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design – 3rd Edition.…
Read MorePIVOT AND EXPAND YOUR CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE
Pivot and Expand Your Career in Architecture Later this week, the AIA Convention in Las Vegas, NV begins (June 6-8). For many years, I attended the AIA Convention and presented on a few different topics including Speed Mentoring and Designing your Career. Unfortunately, I will NOT be attending this year. I had hoped to attend…
Read MoreCAREER FAIR: HOW TO MAXIMIZE
CAREER FAIR Many architecture programs typically hold career fairs during this time of year – February and March. Below are steps to ensure success! First, be sure to attend. In my many years of experience working with students, many will have excuses for not attending – “I am only a first-year students,” “I do not have…
Read MoreArchitecture and Beyond: Career Paths of an Architect
Architecture and Beyond: Career Paths of an Architect Earlier this week, the professor who teaches the introductory course on architecture and the built environment approached me asking if I would be willing to substitute for her and present a lecture to her class. Earlier in the summer, I offered to present on my favorite topic…
Read MoreCareers in Government and Non-Profit
Recently, I was able to learn of three (3) individuals with an architectural education who have successful careers in architecture via state government and a non-profit design center. Below are summaries of links on each of the individuals profiled. Further, these three architects further support the notion that you can pursue any number of career…
Read MoreCollateral 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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