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Perhaps, you just graduated from high school and are now launching your college career as an incoming student. STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER - [BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL PATH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-the-traditional-path/) - BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL PATH: EXPANDING CAREER POSSIBILITIES IN ARCHITECTURE This past week, we had the opportunity to attend — Beyond the Traditional Path: Expanding Career Possibilities in Architecture, a webinar sponsored by ACSA (Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture). Below is the description — Session Description: What does an architectural education prepare students to - [MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/maximize-your-opportunity-2026/) - MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY We are almost to formal summer - June 21, 2026; do you know what you are doing this summer. Last week, we provided an update to our annual listing of Architecture Summer Position. If you are a high school student or older with an interest in learning more about architecture, we hope - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 - JUNE 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2026-june-2026/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 Architecture Summer Programs 2026 Well, summer is here! Not officially (June 21), but most schools are closed for the year; plus, most universities have held their commencement. As summer begins, one last posting on our annual listing of Architecture Summer Programs. As of today, we have almost 275 programs listed. Plus, - [SUMMER 2026 PLAN UPATE!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2026-plan-upate/) - SUMMER 2026 PLAN UPATE! https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2026-plan-now/ Back in early January, we authored a narrative about planning for Summer 2026. Did you read and more importantly — did you plan for your summer. We grant you that it is NOT quite summer, but many institutions have held their graduations; and, besides some say summer begins after Memorial - [THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AIA26 FOR STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ultimateguidetoaia26/) - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AIA26 FOR STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS By Jordan Luther, Assoc. AIA, AIAS, NOMA, & Saakshi Terway, Assoc. AIA (with thanks to the authors for sharing their insights) The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2026 is coming to San Diego (June 10 - 13, 2026). If you’re a student or emerging - [GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement-2026/) - GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2026 From 2022 until 2023, I had attended five graduations / commencements; my spouse graduated with another graduate degree while each of my three daughters graduated with their undergraduate degree; the fifth graduation was last year as one of my daughters graduated with her graduate degree. Of course, I am not - [ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS - VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architects-in-schools-virtual-summer-camp/) - ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS - VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP The Architects in Schools Summer Camp is a 2026 Highlighted Program for our Architecture Summer Program. Camp Dates: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026 Register by June 12: bit.ly/aiscamp2026 sponsored by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon Every June, students from across Oregon and beyond are invited to participate - [BEYOND DESIGN: What Aspiring Architects Should Know About Building a Meaningful Career](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-design-what-aspiring-architects-should-know-about-building-a-meaningful-career/) - BEYOND DESIGN: What Aspiring Architects Should Know About Building a Meaningful Career When most people think about architecture, they imagine designing through sketches, renderings, and models. While designing is certainly part of the profession, it is one piece of a much larger, more dynamic puzzle. If you are an aspiring architect, one of the most - [ARCHITECTURE WEEK IDEAS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-week-ideas/) - ARCHITECTURE WEEK IDEAS Earlier in the year, we promoted Architecture Week 2026; well, now is the time as Architecture Week is this week - April 12 - 18, 2026. Architecture Week 2026 is a nationwide celebration of K-12 architecture and design education and outreach. Its intent is to inspire K-12 students to become future architecture and design professionals. But, how can you participate and - [COIN FLIP 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/coin-flip-2026/) - COIN FLIP 2026 In our most recent essay, we discussed the Decision Criteria that you might use in deciding your college choice, but what would you say if I suggested you use a COIN FLIP? https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria-2026/ At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip. Why do they do - [SEEKING A JOB IN ARCHITECTURE - 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/seeking-a-job-in-architecture-2026/) - SEEKING A JOB IN ARCHITECTURE Amazingly, the end of the semester will soon be here and for those of you that are graduating, the end of your degree is almost over. To that end, here are some sources for your search for a career position. To start, here is the link of an article by - [GENDER IN THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/gender-in-the-architecture-profession/) - GENDER IN THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSION Where are the women? Measuring progress on gender in architecture https://www.acsa-arch.org/resources/data-resources/where-are-the-women-measuring-progress-on-gender-in-architecture-2/ Over the past few entries on ARCHCareersGuide.com, you have been introduced to the following data sources – NAAB Annual Report on Architectural Education Directory of African American Architects NCARB by the Numbers Now, we wish to share a recent - [WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/womens-history-month-2026/) - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2026 The month of March is more than just March Madness. Did you know you that March is Women’s History Month. Thanks to Madame Architect, I learned of the following chapter in the book, An Outline of Careers for Women: A Practical Guide to Achievement from 1928. They shared the following quote - [DECISION CRITERIA 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria-2026/) - DECISION CRITERIA Amazingly, May 1 (National Reply Date) is just over a month away! Are you prepared to make your decision by that date? Ultimately, how will you decide on which architecture programs to apply and more importantly which architecture program to attend. Do you know that most important criteria used by most aspiring college - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 - LAUNCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2026-launch/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 In the past few years, we have launched our annual listing of Architecture Summer Programs at the end of January, but as we discovered, some institutions hosting such programs have yet to announce their summer dates. Instead, we now launch in early March. Regardless, we are publishing our annual release of - [A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. ACRONYM FOR JOB SEARCHING – 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-acronym-for-job-searching-2026/) - A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. ACRONYM FOR JOB SEARCHING – 2026 Recently, we have discussed potential summer plans. One of those potential plans was securing a summer career position. https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2026-plan-now/ https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair-2026/ https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search-2026/ Now, this essay focuses on an approach to assist you. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. An acronym for the Successful Job Search By applying your talents as an architecture student to - [FROM LEGO TO LEADERSHIP: DESIGNING CITIES WITH YOUTH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/from-lego-to-leadership-designing-cities-with-youth/) - FROM LEGO TO LEADERSHIP: DESIGNING CITIES WITH YOUTH Growing up, I found myself gravitating towards Lego and craft supplies to build 3-D models of anything my creative childhood brain could think of. This often took the form of made-up arcade games and pop-up books. I even remember creating interactive activity books for my younger sister - [ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2026 - APRIL 12 - 18, 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-week-2026-april-12-18-2026/) - ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2026 - APRIL 12 - 18, 2026 Architecture Week 2026 is a nationwide celebration of K-12 architecture and design education and outreach. Its intent is to inspire K-12 students to become future architecture and design professionals. The focus on K-12 provides AIA with a great opportunity to showcase the outreach being done throughout the year, encourage others to get involved in a myriad of ways, and share new K-12 resources. Architecture Week celebrates the profession - [TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search-2026/) - TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2026 Given that last week we published the annual listing of Architecture Career Fairs – 2025, we thought we would share the skills necessary for a successful Job / Career Search. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-2023/ It provides an almost step-by-step to the job searching process; well, as - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair-2026/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2026 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is - [UC BERKELEY SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE 2026](https://www.archcareersguide.com/uc-berkeley-summer-programs-in-architecture-2026/) - UC BERKELEY SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE 2026 UC Berkeley Summer Programs is a 2026 Highlighted Program for our Architecture Summer Program Whether you are a professional considering a career pivot, a motivated college student, or a curious high schooler, the College of Environmental Design (CED) at UC Berkeley offers a variety of specific summer programs - [SUMMER 2026 PLAN NOW!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2026-plan-now/) - SUMMER 2026 PLAN NOW! During the past week, the weather would dictate that is was still winter. The start of spring is still more than a few weeks away, but now is the time to be planning for the summer. The last topic of your mind may be summer. Yes, it is still a few - [ARCSTART - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/arcstart-university-of-michigan/) - ArcStart - University of Michigan ArcStart is a pre-college, residential, architecture program that introduces high school students to the built environment, core design principles, and the academic culture of the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning. Within a rigorous university setting, students come to understand how a design education equips - [ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2025 SUMMARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-2025-summary/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2025 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly looking forward to what 2026 brings. But the start of the year typically means a review of the past year and a look forward to the next year. From all perspectives, we had a banner year with more blog posts than - [HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/holiday-gift-ideas-2025/) - HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2025 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are doing it again this year and updated all the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none of - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 LAUNCHES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2026-launches/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2026 LAUNCHES Amazingly, the end of the year approaches but put your sights on Summer 2026! Although it is early December, we have posted almost 50 Architecture Summer Programs complete with dates in preparation for next summer. ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce that we launched our Architecture Summer Program listing for Summer - [FEDERAL PROPOSAL MAY IMPACT ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/federal-proposal-may-impact-architecture/) - FEDERAL PROPOSAL MAY IMPACT ARCHITECTURE Recently, there has been some news from the administration for which you may be interested; below is a LinkedIN post from current AIA President, Evelyn M. Lee. Below is a link to an article with more details from Architect’s Newspaper published November 24, 2025. U.S. Department of Education may - [ACADEMIC ADVISOR: A MAJOR RESPONSE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/academic-advisor-a-major-response/) - ACADEMIC ADVISOR: A MAJOR RESPONSE When you graduate with your degree, the president of the institution or perhaps the keynote speaker will ask you to stand and turn around to give thanks to your parents, your family and perhaps others who are attending. They may have you think about others who are NOT attending - - [TOP U.S. FIRMS – 2025 UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/top-u-s-firms-2025-update/) - TOP U.S. FIRMS – 2025 UPDATE FIRMS: U.S. Top Firms https://www.archcareersguide.com/firms/ First announced last year the Top U.S. Firms listing has been updated with the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Chicago as listed by Architizer (see below). Thus, note, we have added these 30 firms all located in Chicago; but we need more firms from - [APPLICATION PROCESS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/application-process-2025/) - APPLICATION PROCESS 2025 As you narrow your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadline; amazingly, these deadlines are fast approaching. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; some deadlines were in early October. For graduate programs, some deadlines - [GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-open-houses-2025/) - GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES 2025 Graduate Open Houses are an excellent means to visit a campus and interact with students and faculty. You have an opportunity to see the facilities and view student work up close. If you have never been to the locale of the school, you can see the local town or city. Graduate - [CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-in-architecture-and-beyond-2025/) - CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND Just over three years ago, we were pleased to announce the launching of our newest resource for aspiring architects – Careers in Architecture and Beyond. With inspiration from its predecessor, Career Options: Opportunities through Architecture (AIAS, 1993) edited by Christine West (Malecki), Careers in Architecture and Beyond is the updated guide to careers in - [DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - YOU CRITERIA 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making_process_you_criteria_2025/) - DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - YOU CRITERIA 2025 Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you select an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 125 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the - [REVIEWS / CRIT aka JURIES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/reviews-crit-aka-juries/) - REVIEWS / CRIT aka JURIES Amazingly, the first month of the academic years is almost over; what does that mean? It probably means that a mid-semester review / crit of your studio work is quickly approaching. But, what exactly is a REVIEW / CRIT aka JURY? Well, we will outline some basics to what they - [CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-days-college-fairs-2025-2/) - Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs – Fall 2025 Amazingly, summer is almost over, and fall begins very soon. With the coming of fall comes the many Architecture + Design College Day / College Fairs (select link below). https://www.archcareersguide.com/select-career-days-college-fairs/ Below are the cities of the events along with their dates and times; for those listed, - [CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-days-college-fairs-2025/) - CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2025 Over the coming weeks and months, we will share a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; below, we outlin the different paths to an accredited architectural degree plus resources for researching architecture programs the criteria for an - [HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/happy-7th-birthday/) - HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY Just a little over seven (7) years ago, ARCHCareersGuide.com was launched in its current format. Below was the first blog essay from August 11, 2018. https://www.archcareersguide.com/1568-2/ While ARCHCareersGuide.com was officially launched in August 2018, its concept started way much earlier in the early 2000s in its earlier rendition – ARCHCareers.org. Since launching, ARCHCareersGuide.com has authored - [AFSF SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/afsf-saturday-design-studio-2025/) - AFSF SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO 2025 The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) announces AFSF Saturday Design Studio 2025 , a distance-learning workshop in sustainable design and architecture for high school students. Participants will learn professional digital design tools, receive 1-on-1 mentoring with an architect or engineer, and create a portfolio of photo-realistic and video renderings of their original 3D - [NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ncarb-by-the-numbers-2025/) - NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2025 Recently, NCARB released its annual “By the Numbers.” Today, we introduce you to NCARB by the Numbers. https://www.ncarb.org/nbtn2025 As stated on the its website, the 2025 edition of NCARB by the Numbers, “the data reported in this publication was captured at the end of the 2024 calendar year, and much of the - [SUCCESS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/success-for-incoming-students/) - SUCCESS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS Last year, we launched a parallel topic - Steps for a Successful Semester (see below) but today we focus on creating success as a new incoming student to architecture. Perhaps, you just graduated from high school and are now launching your college career as a freshman. STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER https://www.archcareersguide.com/steps-for-successful-semester/ - [K-12 ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION = NEED ASSISTANCE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/k-12-architecture-education-need-assistance/) - K-12 ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION We need your assistance! In collaboration with AIA K-12 Initiatives, we are seeking to expand our resources for K-12 Architecture Education. Thus, what essential resources should we include? To grow the profession, we should consider introducing students to architecture at a young age. We are not suggesting that ALL these young kids - [SCHOLARSHIPS LISTING UPDATED](https://www.archcareersguide.com/scholarships-listing-updated/) - SCHOLARSHIPS LISTING UPDATED SCHOLARSHIPS While we have had a listing of scholarship before, we have updated it to ensure accuracy and the updated listing of Scholarships is now done via AirTable which allows you to easily sort, filter and download the listing. SCHOLARSHIPS LISTING One of the biggest issues for an architectural education is how - [AIA25 - BOSTON](https://www.archcareersguide.com/aia25-boston/) - AIA25 - BOSTON AIA's Integrating Design Education through Architecture (IDEA) Advisory Group proudly hosted three dynamic and successful activities focused on inspiring the next generation of design professionals during AIA’s national convention. AIA25, held in Boston this year, welcomed over 12,000 architecture and design professionals over the course of four days in early June. Thursday - [ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2025 - APRIL 13 - 19, 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-week-2025-april-13-19-2025/) - ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2025 - APRIL 13 - 19, 2025 Architecture Week 2025 is a nationwide celebration of K-12 architecture and design education and outreach. Its intent is to inspire K-12 students to become future architecture and design professionals. The focus on K-12 provides AIA with a great opportunity to showcase the outreach being done throughout the year, encourage others to get involved in a - [ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2024 – APRIL 14 – 20 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-week/) - ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2024 – APRIL 14 – 20 2024 Aside from the two publications / resources we shared over the last two essays, we wish to share an additional resource, namely Architecture Week to be held April 14 - 20, 2024. Regardless of your connection to architecture, be sure to become involved and engaged. Below, - [MISSION-DRIVEN ARCHITECT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/mission-driven-architect/) - Martina Reilly, Vice-President Moseley, Baltimore, MD (Various offfice locations) Master of Science in Green Building, San Francisco Institute of Architecture Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Maryland We are pleased to include this Meet Martina Reilly as published on the Moseley website. Martina was a student during my tenure in the School of Architecture, - [NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/naab-report-on-architecture-education-2024/) - NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION 2024 As it does each year, NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) released its annual reports on Architecture Education. As shared on the NAAB website: “This report, to be produced annually, shares the accreditation decisions made by the NAAB in the previous year, provides a review of the aggregated statistics provided - [MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/maximize-your-opportunity/) - MAXIMIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY We are almost to formal summer - June 21, 2025; do you know what you are doing this summer. If you are a high school student or older with an interest in learning more about architecture, we hope you are strongly considering attending an Architecture Summer Program. If you need some insight - [PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-development-attending-conferences-2025/) - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2025 It begins soon, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. What is IT? AIA Conference on Architecture 2025 (A’25) June 4 -7, 2025 Boston, MA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ If you are an architecture student or recently graduated, you would be well-served to attend. It may be difficult as the conference begins soon but do plan - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 FINAL UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2025-final-update/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 FINAL UPDATE Architecture Summer Programs http://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ We have reached the unofficial start of summer; school is out, and it is near the start of June. If you have NOT yet made definite summer plans, NOW is the time to research and choose an Architecture Summer Program for Summer 2025. Some programs - [ARCHITECTURE DEGREE = POWERFUL AND FLEXIBLE TOOL](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-degree-powerful-and-flexible-tool/) - ARCHITECTURE DEGREE = POWERFUL AND FLEXIBLE TOOL As a child I was fascinated with buildings; more specifically, old buildings that had seen better days. The 19th century mill buildings of New England captivated me. Before I understood what was involved, I wanted to bring back the dignity of these magnificent structures. I was certain that - [NAAB PROGRAM DIRECTORY: UPDATED RESOURCE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/naab-program-directory-updated-resource/) - NAAB PROGRAM DIRECTORY: UPDATED RESOURCE Earlier this week, the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) announced the following on their FB page Explore the new NAAB Program Directory! Offering a more intuitive way to search accredited and candidate architecture programs, the directory includes a user-friendly map, clear accreditation details, and downloadable accreditation fact sheets. https://naab-dir.weaveeducation.com/ As - [GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement-2025/) - GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2025 Over the last few years, I have seen five graduations / commencements; my spouse graduated with another graduate degree while each of my three daughters graduated with their undergraduate degree; the fifth graduation was last year as one of my daughters graduated with her graduate degree. Of course, I am - [LOOKING FOR A JOB IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/looking_for_a_job_in_architecture/) - LOOKING FOR A JOB IN ARCHITECTURE Amazingly, the end of the semester is fast approaching and for those of you that are graduating, the end of your degree is almost over. To that end, here are some sources for your search for a career position. To start, here is the link of an article by - [COIN FLIP: A PROCESS FOR DECISION-MAKING 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/coin-flip-a-process-for-decision-making-2025/) - COIN FLIP: A PROCESS FOR DECISION-MAKING 2025 In our most recent essay, we discussed the Decision Criteria that you might use in deciding your college choice, but what would you say if I suggested you use a COIN FLIP? https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria-2025/ At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip. - [DECISION CRITERIA 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria-2025/) - DECISION CRITERIA Amazingly, May 1 (National Reply Date) is only a month away! Are you prepared to make your decision by that date? Ultimately, how will you decide on which architecture programs to apply and more importantly which architecture program to attend. Do you know that most important criteria used by most aspiring college students? - [BUILDING IMPACT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/building-impact/) - BUILDING IMPACT: PERSPECTIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE Did you know of this recent research on the current state and future of architecture? If not, it is well worth the reading and understanding its impact on your career in architecture. The Building Impact report is the outcome of an independent - [A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. ACRONYM FOR JOB SEARCHITECT - 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-acronym-for-job-searchitect-2025/) - A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. ACRONYM FOR JOB SEARCHING - 2025 In our last essay, we discussed potential summer plans. One of those potential plans was securing a summer career position. https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2025-plan-now/ Now, this essay focuses on an approach to assist you. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. An acronym for the Successful Job Search By applying your talents as an architecture student to - [SUMMER 2025 PLAN NOW!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2025-plan-now/) - SUMMER 2025 PLAN NOW! During the past week, it hit 70 degrees for three days straight. Of course, today is will barely reach 40 degrees. Next week is the start of spring which means summer is close behind. The last topic of your mind may be summer. Yes, it is still a few months away, - [AFSF Summer Design Institute 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/afsf-summer-design-institute-2025/) - AFSF Summer Design Institute 2025 The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) announces the AFSF Summer Design Institute 2025, a three-week distance-learning workshop in sustainable design and architecture for high school students. Participants will learn professional digital design tools, interact with architects and engineers, and create a portfolio of photo-realistic and video renderings of their original 3D designs. - [WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/womens-history-month-2025/) - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2025 Most likely, you may already know that March is Women’s History Month. Thanks to Madame Architect, I learned of the following chapter in the book, An Outline of Careers for Women: A Practical Guide to Achievement from 1928. They shared the following quote from the chapter – Architecture by Marcia Mead, - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2025/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS Our initial plan was to launch our annual listing of Architecture Summer Programs at the end of January, but as we discovered, some institutions hosting such programs have yet to announce their summer dates. Regardless, we are publishing our annual release of the Architecture Summer Programs offered by the many architecture programs - [Architecture + Design Summer Academy – University of New Mexico](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-design-summer-academy-university-of-new-mexico/) - University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Architecture + Planning ( SA + P) Architecture + Design Summer Academy (ADSA) Program Delivers Hands-on Learning Experience for Next Generation of Architects This summer, the UNM School of Architecture and Planning will be hosting its Architecture + Design Summer Academy. Held at the New Mexico School for - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER POSITIONS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-positions-2025/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER POSITIONS 2025 Spring is fast approaching as the temperature is warming. That means that summer will be here very soon as will the end of the semester. But what will you do this summer? As an architecture student, you may be seeking a position within an architecture firm. But how do you secure - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair-2025/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2025 It is that time of year – time for annual Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. If your program is not listed, please provide us with the details and we - [TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search-2025/) - TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2025 Given that last week we published the annual listing of Architecture Career Fairs – 2025, we thought we would share the skills necessary for a successful Job / Career Search. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-2023/ It provides an almost step-by-step to the job searching process; well, as - [WHEEL OF WELLNESS 2025](https://www.archcareersguide.com/wheel-of-wellness-2024/) - WHEEL OF WELLNESS 2024 The last entry of 2024 was all about setting SMART Goals; the message was quite appropriate given the new year but now, we introduce a context for setting those goals. We were first introduced to this concept – Six Dimensions of Wellness back early in our careers. Smart Goals 2024 https://www.archcareersguide.com/smart-goals-2024/ - [SUMMER 2025 DREAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer_2025_dreams/) - SUMMER 2025 DREAMS Today is MLK Day! Today is a federal holiday in the United States to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society (Wikipedia). Perhaps, he is most well-known by - [ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2024 SUMMARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-2024-summary/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2024 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly looking forward to what 2025 brings. But the start of the year typically means a review of the past year and a look forward to the next year. From all perspectives, we had a banner year with more blog posts than - [SMART GOALS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/smart-goals-2024/) - SMART GOALS 2024 As we approach the end of 2024 and embark on 2025, what will you do or accomplish in the new year? As many, you are probably thinking of possibly setting New Year’s resolutions; perhaps not as statistics bear out that over 90% of New Year’s resolutions are broken. With that said, why - [HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/happy-holidays-2024/) - HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2024 From all of us at ARCHCareersGuide.com, we wish you Happy Holidays! Do enjoy this special time with family and friends; we will see you in 2024! - [ARCHITECTURE: MY SECRET WEAPON IN TELEVISION PRODUCTION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/my_secret_weapon_in_television_production/) - ARCHITECTURE: MY SECRET WEAPON IN TELEVISION PRODUCTION As you may know by now, ARCHCareersGuide.com provides guest essays from those in the architecture career; for some, they are in architecture while others begin with an education in architecture but will pursue careers BEYOND architecture. Today's guest essay is by Mark Zukowski, Senior Challenge Producer for unscripted - [GIFT IDEAS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/gift-ideas-2024/) - GIFT IDEAS 2024 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are doing it again this year and updated all the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none of these - [THE MODERN MILLENNIAL: PART TWO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/the-modern-millennial-part-two/) - THE MODERN MILLENNIAL: PART TWO A Mother’s Ultimatum There are two events that changed my life forever. The first is when I became a licensed architect at the age of 29. For the better part of a decade, my life revolved around architecture. Six and a half years of schooling, traveling Europe during a semester - [THE MODERN MILLENNIAL: PART ONE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/the_modern_millennial_part_one/) - THE MODERN MILLENNIAL: PART ONE The Becoming During the summer, I came across a LinkedIN post from this one former student that truly touched me. We reached out asking her to share here. At this point, I do NOT want to give away the topic of the post, but suffice it to say -- stay - [DESIGNWORKS SUMMER ACADEMY - BALL STATE UNIVERSITY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/designworks-summer-academy-ball-state-university/) - DESIGNWORKS SUMMER ACADEMY Ball State University -- July 6 - 18, 2025 Discover your passion for design at Ball State University’s Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning’s DesignWorks Summer Academy. A two-week residential-experience for high school students eager to explore professional careers in the design field in Summer 2025 – July 6 – 18, 2025. - [CRITERIA – INSTITUTIONS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/criteria-institutions-2024/) - CRITERIA – INSTITUTIONS 2024 Recently, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we first outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree (see below). Now, we will discuss the different criteria for your decision. We started with the Architecture Program and - [CRITERIA PROGRAM - ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/criteria-program-architecture-program-2024/) - CRITERIA PROGRAM - ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM 2024 Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you SELECT an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 125 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the - [HIARCH AND YARCH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/hiarch_and_yarch_university_of_illinois_at_chicago/) - ARCHITECTURE AT CHICAGO Learn about the two Architecture Summer Programs offered by the University of Illinois at Chicago; the first, HiArch is targeted for high school students while the second, YArch is for current undergraduate students, recent graduates, and other adults who have an interest in architecture. HiArch Summer Architecture Program https://arch.uic.edu/hiarch Dates to - [GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-open-houses-fall-2024/) - GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2024 Today’s essay focuses on Graduate Open Houses and provides the dates / links to some graduate programs. ARCHCareerGuide.com does NOT have a vehicle to promote Graduate Open House other than this essay. Application: Steps for Success https://www.archcareersguide.com/application-process-2024/ Rankings: Worth It? https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-are-they-worth-it/ Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-researching-architecture-programs-2024/ Resource: Architecture - [DISCOVERING ARCHITECTURE – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND](https://www.archcareersguide.com/discovering-architecture-university-of-maryland/) - Explore Architecture This Summer at UMD: ARCH150 – Discovering Architecture High school students passionate about design can jumpstart their architectural journey with ARCH150 – Discovering Architecture, a three-week summer course offered as part of the University of Maryland’s Terp Young Scholars program in Summer 2025 - July 14 – August 1, 2025. Course Highlights This - [APPLICATION PROCESS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/application-process-2024/) - APPLICATION PROCESS 2024 Once you have narrowed your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadlines; amazingly, these deadlines are fast approaching. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; some deadlines were in early October. For graduate programs, some - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 LAUNCHES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2025-launches/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 LAUNCHES While the temperatures start to become colder, we suggest you put your sights on Summer 2025! Although the month of October is not yet over, we have posted almost 50 Architecture Summer Programs complete with dates. ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce that we launched our Architecture Summer Program listing for - [ROGER K. LEWIS' LETTER TO EMERGING DESIGNERS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/roger-k-lewis-letter-to-emerging-designers/) - ROGER K. LEWIS' LETTER TO EMERGING DESIGNERS https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/roger-k-lewiss-letter-to-emerging-designers_o As an honor to his career in architecture and education, we are publishing a letter he wrote to emerging designers back in 2013. In Memoriam Roger K. Lewis (1941 - 2024) While attending architecture school, Roger K. Lewis authored a book, Architect? A Candid Guide to the - [ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS 2024-25](https://www.archcareersguide.com/academic-year-programs-2024-25/) - ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS 2024-25 For well over ten years, ARCHCareersGuide.com has provided its popular Architecture Summer Program listing highlighting over 250 programs for aspiring architects. Now, we are including the myriad of programs held during the academic year in the same listing making it easy to view all in the same list. https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ Typically held - [CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND: UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-in-architecture-and-beyond-update/) - CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND: UPDATE Careers in Architecture and Beyond - 9/23/22 About two years ago (see above), ARCHCareersGuide.com published and launched -- Careers in Architecture and Beyond, a booklet that provides insight to the myriad of career paths one can pursue with a degree in architecture. Careers in Architecture and Beyond is the resource - [RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-researching-architecture-programs-2024/) - RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Fall means the beginning of the college search for many. To help you with this important phase, we will offer information on the process of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect throughout the academic year; first, we outline the different paths to an accredited architectural - [STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/steps-for-successful-semester/) - STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER Last week, we posted an article entitled, Academic Success: 4 Steps to Earning Straight As. Now, we share steps for a successful semester and college career. PROFESSORS: With regards to your faculty, you are STRONGLY encouraged to meet with them during their office hours. We suggest you do this early in - [AFSF SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO FALL 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/afsf-saturday-design-studio-fall-2024/) - AFSF SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO FALL 2024 The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) announces AFSF Saturday Design Studio 2024 , a distance-learning workshop in sustainable design and architecture for high school students. Participants will learn professional digital design tools, receive 1-on-1 mentoring with an architect or engineer, and create a portfolio of photo-realistic and video renderings of their original - [ACADEMIC SUCCESS: 4 STEPS TO STRAIGHT As](https://www.archcareersguide.com/academic-success-4-steps-to-straight-as/) - ACADEMIC SUCCESS: 4 STEPS TO EARNING STRAIGHT As With some exception, many if not most architecture programs (universities) have started their fall semester for the 2024-2035 academic year. As such, you are become adjusted (in more ways than one can imagine) as you begin the semester. Regardless of your academic success in high school, starting - [HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/happy-6th-birthday/) - HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY Just a little over six (6) years ago, ARCHCareersGuide.com was launched in its current format. Below was the first blog essay from August 11, 2018. https://www.archcareersguide.com/1568-2/ While ARCHCareersGuide.com was officially launched in August 2018, its concept started way much earlier in the early 2000s in its earlier rendition – ARCHCareers.org. Since launching, - [CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-days-college-fairs-2024/) - CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2024 Over the coming weeks and months, we will share a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; below, we outlin the different paths to an accredited architectural degree plus resources for researching architecture programs the criteria for an - [CAREER PROFILES UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-profiles-update/) - CAREER PROFILES UPDATE ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to post additional Career Profiles, an additional resource on our website. As we stated back then, reading profiles of architects is a great way to learn more about the profession of architecture. Career Profiles http://www.archcareersguide.com/profiles/ Career profiles of architecture students, emerging professionals, educators, and practitioners are a wonderful - [FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/focus-on-sustainability/) - FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY Another guest essay from Katherine Beisler, LEED AP BD+CM who discusses her career in architecture and direct focus on sustainability. Do you have an interest in sustainability? Well, do read about her career path and learn how to make it your own. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be - [FROM RECESSION TO LEADERSHIP](https://www.archcareersguide.com/from-recession-to-leadership/) - "FROM RECESSION TO LEADERSHIP: MY JOURNEY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH" As in the past, we are pleased to share another guest essay from Jessica Pagan Aello, principal with Hanbury. What is special about Jessica is having her career plan (2008) from her course, Careers in Architecture from the University of Maryland which she - [NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ncarb-by-the-numbers-2024/) - NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2024 Recently, NCARB released its annual “By the Numbers.” Today, we introduce you to NCARB by the Numbers. - https://www.ncarb.org/nbtn2024 As stated on the its website, the 2024 edition of NCARB by the Numbers, “the data reported in this publication was captured at the end of the 2023 calendar year, and - [NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION - 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/naab-report-on-architecture-education-2023/) - NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION Recently NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) released its annual reports on Architecture Education. As shared on the NAAB website: “This report, to be produced annually, shares the accreditation decisions made by the NAAB in the previous year, provides a review of the aggregated statistics provided by each accredited program, and - [20 YEARS AFTER THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND](https://www.archcareersguide.com/20-years-after-the-university-of-maryland/) - 2024 - ~20 YEARS AFTER THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Below is a link to the initial survey from the University of Michigan Class of 1984 20 years after their graduation. https://www.archcareersguide.com/20-years-after-graduation/ Using the above as inspiration, we surveyed students from the University of Maryland 20 years after their taking a careers course. Did you know - [SUMMER – WHAT TO DO 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do-2024/) - SUMMER – WHAT TO DO 2024 Earlier in the spring, we posted an essay entitled, Summer – What to Do 2024. Now, that it is June, let’s us revisit. What are you doing this summer? For most, you are probably working. Are you working in the profession? If not, what are you doing instead? Summer - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 FINAL UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2024-final-update/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 FINAL UPDATE Architecture Summer Programs http://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ We have reached the unofficial start of summer; school is out, and it is the start of June. If you have NOT yet made definite summer plans, NOW is the time to research and choose an Architecture Summer Program for Summer 2024. Some programs may - [A CULTURE OF …](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-culture-of/) - A CULTURE OF … It is graduation time; here is a guest essay on the topic of CULTURE -- Studio and Practice from Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, former national AIA President. Congratulations, 2024 architecture grads! In 2002 – when most of you were just born – the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) published an - [WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER?  2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/when-hiring-a-new-designer-2024/) - WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? For most, graduation is now in the rear-view mirror, we are now focusing on the job / career search; essays on the topic include – Sources of Leads https://www.archcareersguide.com/sources-of-leads/ Twenty Skills of the Career Search https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search/ A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. Job Searching Acronym https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-acronym/ Also, check out our newest resource – Firms https://www.archcareersguide.com/firms/ - [AFTER GRADUATION 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/after-graduation-2024/) - AFTER GRADUATION 2024 Just last week, we discussed the differences between graduations and commencements. But now, many universities have held their ceremonies or soon will. As such, what will you do next after graduation. Below are some ideas to make the most of the next phase of your career. https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement-2024/ SAY THANK-YOU Perhaps old-fashion, but - [EXPLORING DESIGN ACROSS DISCIPLINES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/exploring-design-across-disciplines/) - It was tough for me to find the right path out of architecture school. I wanted to design great spaces, but I had difficulty figuring out how to get the jobs that would allow me to do that after graduating. It was tough even getting a job, before worrying about the quality of design work - [PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-associations-resources/) - In September 2022, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched the publication, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. It provides insight to the myriad of career paths one can pursue with a degree in architecture. Aside from the profiles was an appendix full of resources, an article on career designing, and a listing of professional associations. To better share the resources, - [GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement-2024/) - GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2024 Over the last few years, I have attended five graduations / commencements including one this week; my spouse graduated with another graduate degree while each of my three daughters graduated with their undergraduate degree; the fifth graduation is this week as one of my daughters graduates with her graduate degree. - [PATH OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/path-of-the-community-college/) - PATH OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Previously, we authored an essay on the benefits of community college architecture programs; now, let’s discuss the actual path of becoming an architect with attending a community college. https://www.archcareersguide.com/benefits-of-community-college-architecture-program/ First, let’s learn the degree paths of becoming an architect; below is a more detailed description of the degrees needed to - [INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/international-experiences-in-architectural-education/) - INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION Today's guest essay is by Kartini Divya; she is originally from India and now practices architecture in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated with Master of Architecture from North Carolina State University. “Mom & dad, I want to study abroad. Through international higher education and meeting people of other cultures, it - [COIN FLIP - CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/coin-flip-choosing-your-college/) - COIN FLIP - CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip. Why do they do a coin flip? Well, according to the NFL rules -- The coin toss is a technical procedure to determine a set of rules; first and foremost is to decide which - [CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-beyond-resource-update/) - CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE In the past, we have shared resources on the topic of careers BEYOND architecture; as new resources have emerged, we wish to update our listing of resources. The newest resources (listed below) has NOT yet been released; it becomes available on May 15, 2024. Architecture's Afterlife: The Multisector Impact of an - [ARCHITECTURE AROUND THE WORLD: DESIGNING FROM A-Z!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-around-the-world-designing-from-a-z/) - ARCHITECTURE AROUND THE WORLD: DESIGNING FROM A-Z! At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we have found an additional resource to inspire the next generation of architects. new resources. Authored by Xena Stryker, Architecture Around the World: Designing from A-Z! is a great addition to resources for children. It is available from Amazon using the link below. Architecture Around the - [COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/college-decision-resources-2024/) - COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES 2024 This blog essay is for those high school seniors planning to attend college to pursue an architectural education, although some of the resources listed could be for those seeking a graduate architecture program. By now, you have been receiving acceptance letters; you may still be hearing from some of institutions to - [FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/from-architecture-to-product-design/) - FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN Once again, ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share the personal story of Irini Zendeli as she transitioned from architecture to product design. If interested in reading more about others who have transitioned, check out Careers in Architecture and Beyond. For more details on product design, visit the Industrial Designers Society of - [WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/womens-history-month-2024/) - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Most likely, you may already know that March is Women’s History Month, but do you know why the topic of Women in Architecture is so important? To truly understand the topic, I will encourage you to read this previous essay from 2020; plus, read the additional article from ACSA. Gender in the - [READY, SET, ARCHITECT!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ready-set-architect/) - READY, SET, ARCHITECT! At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we discovered an additional new resources that will help you in your path to becoming an architect; Ms. Jane Decker has authored a new handbook, Ready, Set, Architect! for your journey. Ready, Set, Architect! (available on Amazon) Ready, Set, Architect! is more than just a handbook for navigating an architecture career. - [DESIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH mentorDINO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/design-your-future-with-mentordino/) - DESIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH mentorDINO At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we are constantly seeking out new resources that will help you; well, you will want to check out mentorDINO. Launched by Katelyn Rossier, a great resource for your path from their newest publication, Design Your Future: A Parent-Student Guide to Architecture Careers to courses for learning essential skills to - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER POSITIONS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-positions-2024/) - Spring is fast approaching as the temperature will soon reach 60 degrees later next month. That means that summer will be here very soon as will the end of the semester. But what will you do this summer? As an architecture student, you may be seeking a position within an architecture firm. But how do - [TOP US FIRMS - NEW RESOURCE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/top-us-firms-new-resource/) - TOP US FIRMS - NEW RESOURCE FIRMS: U.S. Top Firms https://www.archcareersguide.com/firms/ Since the start of the year, ARCHCareersGuide.com havs provided guidance to help you with your search for a career position in an architecture firm (see below). Now, we launch a new resource, FIRMS: U.S. Top Firms on our website under EXPERIENCE and RESOURCES. Using - [A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: A SKILLSET FOR LIFE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-a-degree-a-skillset-for-life/) - A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: A SKILLSET FOR LIFE ARCHCareersGuide.com very much appreciates an additional guest essay from Ms. Kayla Allen. As you will read, she began her path to become an architect and is now a real estate broker in Chicago. However, she outlines her appreciation for her architectural education and skills she has learned - [ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2023 SUMMARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-2023-summary/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2023 SUMMARY This essay was initially posted in early January, but was NOT properly done due to a technical issue. For that reason, we are posting again. Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly glad that 2023 is over and could not wait until 2024. But the start of the year typically means - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair-2024/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2024 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is - [BLACK HISTORY MONTH + ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/black-history-month-architecture/) - BLACK HISTORY MONTH + ARCHITECTURE Amazingly, it is already February; more than Valentine’s Day, February is more known as Black History Month. But why is that important on your path to becoming an architect? More than anything, today’s essay will share resources on the topic. Black History Month https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/ To start, we wish to note - [FINDING MY PATH TO JEWELRY DESIGN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/finding-my-path-to-jewelry-design/) - FINDING MY PATH TO JEWELRY DESIGN Today, we have a guest essay from a colleague (Lori Steenhoek) who began the process of becoming an architect but through her career path design jewelry. From reading, you will learn that NOT becoming an architect can be just as satisfying or more satisfying than becoming one. We must - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2024-2/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 Architecture Summer Programs http://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ As we approach the end of January, it is the time for the release of our annual Architecture Summer Programs listing offered by the many architecture programs and other institution from around the country and throughout the world. If you want some insight on the process of selecting - [MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/multiple-pathways-to-licensure/) - MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE Recently, we came across the following set of articles in response to a NCARB Op-Ed posted last fall. But, before you read the three responses, you need to read the original NCARB Statement. Below is a link to the Pathways to Practice NCARB Statement as adopted by the NCARB Board of - [SUMMER 2024 PLAN NOW](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-2024-plan-now/) - SUMMER 2024 PLAN NOW For this week, the weather is coldest of the year – well below freezing temperatures. Thus, the last topic of your mind may be the summer. Yes, it is still a few months away, but now is the time to start planning and implementing. Truth be told, the planning should have - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2024/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 With it now being 2024, perhaps you will NOW begin to think about summer 2024. We are! Our Architecture Summer Programs 2024 listing is now live with over 100 programs. Now in its 16th year, the Architecture Summer Program – 2024 will eventually provide you access to over 200 programs offered - [NAAB CANDIDATE PROGRAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/naab-candidate-programs/) - NAAB CANDIDATE PROGRAMS As you consider the pursuit of becoming an architect, you may already know about NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board). If you are NOT aware, read from their website -- NAAB is the only agency recognized by registration boards in U. S. jurisdictions to accredit professional degree programs in architecture. To receive NAAB - [KIMBERLY DOWDELL, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C TO SERVE AS AIA'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/kimberly-dowdell-aia-nomac-ncarb-leed-ap-bdc-to-serve-as-aias-first-black-woman/) - KIMBERLY DOWDELL, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C TO SERVE AS AIA'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN Yesterday, history was made! Yes, Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C was inducted as the AIA's (American Institute of Architects) first Black Woman Millennial President. Kimberly Dowdell Set to Make History as the AIA’s First Black Woman and - [WHAT TO DO OVER BREAK](https://www.archcareersguide.com/what-to-do-over-break/) - WHAT TO DO OVER BREAK As the fall semester draws to a close, sleep is on the horizon. Yes, all architecture students are counting the days until the last review and exam ends and holiday break begins. But the question is – What to Do Over the Break? First and foremost, relax and enjoy time - [AFSF SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO 2024](https://www.archcareersguide.com/afsf-saturday-design-studio-2024/) - AFSF SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO 2024 The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) announces AFSF Saturday Design Studio 2024, a distance-learning workshop in sustainable design and architecture for high school students. Participants will learn professional digital design tools, receive 1-on-1 mentoring with an architect or engineer, and create a portfolio of photo-realistic and video renderings of their original 3D - [END OF SEMESTER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/end-of-semester/) - END OF SEMESTER Amazingly, December is here and that means the end of the semester. As you approach the end of the semester, here are some hints / steps to help you succeed at the end of the semester. PREPARE – First and foremost, prepare for the end of the semester by developing a plan - [HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/holiday-gift-ideas-2023/) - HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2023 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are doing it again this year and updated all of the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none - [CHALLENGING OCULAR-CENTRISM IN DESIGN EDUCATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/challenging-ocular-centrism-in-design-education/) - CHALLENGING OCULAR-CENTRISM IN DESIGN EDUCATION Recently, an article was shared by former student, Andrew Gipe-Lazarou, Ph.D. Upon review, we contacted him to share (see below). You may remember Dr. Gipe-Lazarou as he authored an article from last fall. The Diagram: The Single Most Important Skill for Students of Design https://www.archcareersguide.com/the-diagram-single-most-important-skill/ VIDEO: https://vtx.vt.edu/videos/k/2022/04/1_9m8yckp4.html?fbclid=IwAR03phfbnmuMocxjxRcpVwJ1wfKUVA1bZgn2OMrWENKtybxVZpOZaMlm84M] In - [IMPERFECT PATH – MOST FUN JOURNEY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/imperfect-path-most-fun-journey/) - IMPERFECT PATH – MOST FUN JOURNEY As you may know, ARCHCareersGuide.com is all about helping you learn your own career path to become an architect. We also promote the idea of developing a plan for the journey. Well, read the essay below on the career path of Kelsey Jordan and you will learn that the - [TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS THAT BUILD CAREERS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/transferrable-skills-that-build-careers/) - TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS THAT BUILD CAREERS Last week, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched its newest resource - Careers in Architecture and Beyond. Today's guest essay is further proof of the myriad careers that architectural graduates can pursue. Today's guest author holds a professional Bachelor of Architecture and is now entrenched in business; learn his perspective on what "transferrable skills" - [ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY PLANNING](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-and-community-planning/) - ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY PLANNING Do you ever wonder what your career path will be? Of course, it is extremely difficult to forsee your future, but by reviewing the career of others, you gain a perspective for your own. Below is an essay from a former student who pursued a degree in architecture but combined it - [CAREER CHANGE: FROM LUXURY RETAIL TO AI](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-change-from-luxury-retail-to-ai/) - CAREER CHANGE: FROM LUXURY RETAIL TO AI For this guest blog, we are pleased to have Anne Dudek share her thoughts from her career change from traditional architecture to a tech-driven firm, more specifically, AI - Artificial Intelligence. Perhaps, she provides further proof that one with an architecture education can pursue any discipline. If interested - [IMMIGRANT ARCHITECTS COALITION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/immigrant-architects-coalition/) - IMMIGRANT ARCHITECTS COALITION Last fall, we came across a resource, City Shapers: Stories of Immigrant Designers, that highlighted immigrant architects in their journey to becoming an architect. We downloaded the resource and immediately saw its importance and shared it on our resource page. As well, we contacted one of its founders, Graciela Carrillo, AIA, LEED - [FILLING YOUR HAPPINESS BUCKET (it doesn’t have to come from one place)](https://www.archcareersguide.com/filling-your-happiness-bucket-it-doesnt-have-to-come-from-one-place/) - FILLING YOUR HAPPINESS BUCKET (IT DOESN’T HAVE TO COME FROM ONE PLACE) I often get asked why I volunteer as much of my time as I do. Why do I care and what do I get out of it? My answer typically is that I do not do anything that I do not think is - [INTRODUCING THE WORLD OF EVENT DESIGN TO ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONALS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/introducing-the-world-of-event-design-to-architecture-professionals/) - INTRODUCING THE WORLD OF EVENT DESIGN TO ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONALS Brittney Leeb, Senior Director, New Business -- Impact XM At ARCHCareersGuide.com has the pleasure of inviting essays from guests in the design profession; as with this essay, many of are from those with an architecture education or background who have pursued a career beyond architecture. Do - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 LAUNCHES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2024-launches/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024 LAUNCHES While the temperatures start to become colder, we suggest you put your sights on Summer 2024! ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce that we launched our Architecture Summer Program listing for Summer 2024. Now in its 16th year, the Architecture Summer Program - 2024 provides you access to over 200 programs - [NAAB 2022 REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/naab-2022-report-on-architecture-education/) - NAAB 2022 REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION Recently, NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) released its annual reports on Architecture Education. As shared on the NAAB website: “This report, to be produced annually, shares the accreditation decisions made by the NAAB in the previous year, provides a review of the aggregated statistics provided by each accredited program, - [APPLICATION PROCESS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/application-process-2023/) - APPLICATION PROCESS 2023 Once you narrowed your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadlines. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; some deadlines are in early October. For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others are - [GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-open-houses-fall-2023/) - GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2023 Today’s essay focuses on Graduate Open Houses and provides the dates / links to some graduate programs. ARCHCareerGuide.com does NOT have a vehicle to promote Graduate Open House other than this essay. Application: Steps for Success https://www.archcareersguide.com/application_steps_for_success/ Rankings: Worth It? https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it-2/ Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs - [STRAIGHT As IN FOUR STEPS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/straight-as-in-four-steps/) - STRAIGHT As IN FOUR STEPS With some exception, many if not most architecture programs (universities) have started the fall semester. As such, you are become adjusted (in more ways than one can imagine) as you begin classes. Regardless of your academic success in high school, starting college is a chance to reassess your strategy for - [CAMPUS VISIT: REVISIT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/campus-visit-revisit/) - CAMPUS VISIT: REVISIT Over the past month, we have been sharing insight on preparing to apply to architecture programs. We have discussed the degrees available, resources, criteria to consider when deciding, student debt, career days / college fairs, and rankings. Today, we discuss the campus visit. One of the most helpful resources is the campus - [RANKINGS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-are-they-worth-it/) - RANKINGS: ARE THEY WORTH IT? Most recently, we have presented essays on the process of selecting an architecture program; see below for the topics and links to the essays. Today, we will focus on Rankings and discuss their merits; ultimately, are they worth it? Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching - [CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-beyond-resource/) - CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE Just under a year ago, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched its popular resource, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. Now, we wish to promote this FREE resource as we approach its anniversary. As a profession, architecture offers a myriad of possibilities for rewarding careers. -- Irene Dumas-Tyson Careers in Architecture and Beyond https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-in-architecture-beyond/ Careers - [STUDENT DEBT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/student-debt/) - STUDENT DEBT Over the past few weeks, we have been presenting the many different criteria that you may wish to consider when determining which architecture programs to apply. We discussed criteria for the Institution and Program; now, we switch to YOU criteria. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture Programs - [CRITERIA - YOU](https://www.archcareersguide.com/criteria-you/) - CRITERIA - YOU Over the past few weeks, we have been presenting the many different criteria that you may wish to consider when determining which architecture programs to apply. We discussed criteria for the Institution and Program; now, we switch to YOU criteria. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture - [CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-days-college-fairs-2023/) - CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2023 Recently, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree plus resources for researching architecture programs the criteria for an informed decision. Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, - [CRITERIA - ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/criteria-architecture-program/) - CRITERIA - ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you select an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 125 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the criteria that - [CRITERIA - INSTITUTION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/criteria-institution/) - CRITERIA - INSTITUTION Recently, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we first outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree (see below) . Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Resources for Researching Architecture Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-researching-architecture-programs/ Now, we - [SUMMER PROGRAMS IN PROGRESS (CONT.)](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-in-progress-cont/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS IN PROGRESS (CONT.) Back at the end of June, we provided an essay on the Architecture Summer Programs in progress. In the essay, we discussed what to expect during a summer program – Campus Visit, Lectures, Sketching, Design, Model-Building, and Making Friends. Bottom line, we shared that you would have fun. Summer Programs - [RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-researching-architecture-programs/) - RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Earlier this month, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we first outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree (see below). Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Next, we discuss the Resources - [WHY STUDY ARCHITECTURE IN HIGH SCHOOL](https://www.archcareersguide.com/why-study-architecture-in-high-school/) - WHY STUDY ARCHITECTURE IN HIGH SCHOOL ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share this essay from Melisa Kaiser, teacher for Excelsior Classes. I was 16 when I knew I wanted to be an architect, but beyond my high school drafting class I had no idea what an architect even did. I had never seen a Guggenheim - [NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ncarb-by-the-numbers-2023/) - NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2023 Recently, NCARB released its annual “By the Numbers.” Today, we introduce you to NCARB by the Numbers. - https://www.ncarb.org/nbtn2023. It is well worth you review to learn more about the state of licensure. As stated on the its website, the 2023 edition of NCARB by the Numbers, “the data reported - [ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION B.ARCH, M.ARCH, OR D.ARCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/) - ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION B.ARCH, M.ARCH, OR D.ARCH PATH TO AN ACCREDITED DEGREE Do you want to become an architect? Today, starts a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; this first essay in on the different paths to an accredited architectural degree. You may already - [SUMMER PROGRAMS – IN PROGRESS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-in-progress/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS – IN PROGRESS As you know, ARCHCareersGuide.com publishes the most comprehensive listing of Architecture Summer Programs. From the website below, you can search, filter, and even download the listing of over 200 programs. Well, although many programs have started and ended, there are still many programs remaining in the months of July and - [AIA LEADERSHIP - HISTORIC TIME](https://www.archcareersguide.com/aia-leadership-historic-time/) - AIA LEADERSHIP - HISTORIC TIME Earlier in June, we highlighted attending professional conferences; in particular, we discussed the recent AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 held in San Francisco. https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-development-attending-conferences-2023/ AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 (A’23) June 7 - 10, 2022 San Franscisco, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ Well, something historic happened at the AIA conference that had - [SUMMER – WHAT TO DO 2023 - Revisited](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do-2023-revisited/) - SUMMER – WHAT TO DO 2023 Earlier in the spring, we posted an essay entitled, Summer – What to Do 2023. Now, that it is June, let’s us revisit. What are you doing this summer? For most, you are probably working. Are you working in the profession? If not, what are you doing instead? - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-program-2023/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM 2023 While not official, summer is here! We have seen the end of the academic year; graduations are over, and the hot weather has arrived. Have you registered for an Architecture Summer Program? If not, it is not too late, but do not wait too much longer. As of today, there are - [PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-development-attending-conferences-2023/) - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES It begins this week, Wednesday, June 7, 2022. What is IT? AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 (A’23) June 7 - 10, 2022 San Franscisco, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ If you are an architecture student or recently graduated, you would be well-served to attend. It may be difficult as the conference begins this - [GREAT PLACES 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/great-places-2023/) - GREAT PLACES 2023 As it is the end of May, there have been many both high school and college graduations since late April and will continue through the June. I cannot even believe that my daughter graduated over two weeks ago. If YOU are one of those graduates walking across the stage (actual or virtual), - [DECISION MADE – NOW WHAT?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-made-now-what/) - DECISION MADE – NOW WHAT? Earlier this week was May 1 – National Decision Date. Now, that you have made your decision on where to attend for architecture, now what? Consider the following steps between now and the start of the fall semester. Register for Orientation: It is critical to register for your summer orientation; - [GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement-2023/) - GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT - 2023 In less than two weeks, I will be a proud father again as another of my daughters will graduate from university; she will be the second of the three daughters. Based on the daughter that graduated last spring, I can imagine the main ceremony will be extra-long and hot, but - [SUMMER PROGRAMS - ONLINE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-online-2/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS - ONLINE As you should know, ARCHCareersGuide.com publishes the most comprehensive listing of Architecture Summer Programs. From the website below, you can search, filter, and even download the listing of over 200 programs. Architecture Summer Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ As you might expect, many programs have returned to in-person programs as the issues of COVID-19 - [TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search-2023/) - TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH 2023 Given the end of the academic year is fast approaching, our last entry on the job / career search was the following: A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-2023/ It provides an almost step-by-step to the job searching process; well, as a compliment, we are discussing the needed skills - [CAREERS BEYOND: DISRUPT x OOA](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-beyond-disrupt-x-ooa/) - CAREERS BEYOND: DISRUPT x OOA Our last entry focused on Careers Beyond; because of the strong interest in the topic, we could NOT resist to highlight a conference that took place over the weekend bringing further attention to Careers Beyond Architecture. Beyond highlighting this conference, ARCHCareersGuide.com provides multiple resources on the topic. Most importantly is the publication, - [CAREERS BEYOND](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-beyond/) - CAREERS BEYOND With your degree in architecture, did you ever think of working for Walt Disney? Well, you can learn the story of Barbara Bouza, the current president of Walt Disney Imagineering with her background in architecture at the upcoming AIA Conference in June in San Francisco, CA. AIA Conference – San Franciso, CA https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/barbara-bouza/ - [A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-2023/) - A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING 2023 As it is spring, many graduate from architecture programs will soon begin the careers. While many may have secured a career position prior to graduation, many may still be searching. If you are one of them, below is an acronym that may be of help in your search. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. - [DECISION RESOURCES - 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-resources-2023/) - DECISION RESOURCES - 2023 In our last essay, we promoted the idea of using a coin flip to make your college decision; not really, but the process of a coin flip can assist you in your decision. But what else can help with your decision – Perhaps, not amazingly, there are numerous resources to access - [COIN FLIP - REVISIT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/coin-flip-revisit/) - COIN FLIP - REVISIT At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip. Why do they do a coin flip? Well, according to the NFL rules -- The coin toss is a technical procedure to determine a set of rules; first and foremost is to decide which team takes - [SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? -- 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do-2023/) - SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? With the holidays long over and the next semester approaching its midpoint, what will you do this coming summer? Yes, it is still a few months away, but now is the time to start planning and implementing. Truth be told, the planning should have begun prior to the holidays, but - [COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/college-decision-resources/) - COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES This blog essay is for those high school seniors planning to attend college. By now, you have been receiving acceptance letters; you may still be hearing from some of institions to which you applied, but now is the time to start deciding. Amazingly, May 1, 2023, better known as DECISION DAY, is - [BEYOND ARCHITECTURE UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-architecture-update/) - BEYOND ARCHITECTURE UPDATE At the end of last September, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched the publication, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. Since its launch last fall, over 200 individuals visited the website below and downloaded the over 30-page resource. Visit and download the free publication. https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-resource-careers-in-architecture-and-beyond/ Careers in Architecture and Beyond is the updated guide to careers in architecture - [A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T - 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-2023/) - A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T - 2023 As a follow-up to the last conversation on Career Positions -- https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-positions-2023/ -- here is an update to our classic article on obtaining a career position. Below is is an acronym that may be of help in your search. A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. An acronym for the Successful Job Search By applying your talents as - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER POSITIONS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-positions-2023/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER POSITIONS 2023 Although the groundhog says there are six weeks of winter, spring is fast approaching as the temperature will soon reach 60 degrees next month. That means that summer will be here very soon as will the end of the semester. But what will you do this summer? If you are like - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIRS - 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fairs-2023/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR - 2023 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2023/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2023 Architecture Summer Programs http://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ As we approach the end of January, it is the time for the annual release of our Architecture Summer Programs listing offered by the many architecture programs and other institution from around the country and throughout the world. If you want some insight on the process of - [54th ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION - AFSF](https://www.archcareersguide.com/high_school_design_competition_-_afsf/) - 54th ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION - AFSF is on! In this year’s AFSF High School Design Competition, students are challenged to design a Park Space and a PDR Collective next to existing wetlands along Islais Creek in San Francisco. ‘PDR’ stands for Production, Distribution and Repair. The PDR Collective will be an opportunity to - [NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-years-resolution-2023/) - NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION With the new year, did you set New Year’s Resolutions? Truth be told, we am NOT much into setting resolutions but am very much into setting goals – SMART Goals. What what is a Smart Goal and how do you set them? Setting SMART Goals SMART Goals is a well-established tool that - [ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2022 SUMMARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-2022-summary/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2022 SUMMARY ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2022 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly glad that 2022 is over and could not wait until 2023. But the end of the year typically means a review of the past year and a look forward to the next year. So, below is a review - [HAPPY HOLIDAYS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/happy-holidays/) - HAPPY HOLIDAYS From all of us at ARCHCareersGuide.com, we wish you Happy Holidays! Do enjoy this special time with family and friends; we will see you in 2023! - [HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/holiday-gift-ideas-2022/) - HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2022 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are trying it again this year and updated all of the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS -- SOON!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-soon/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS -- SOON! SUMMER is officially about six months away but we are HARD at work at compiling and updating our annual (15th year) listing of Architecture Summer Programs. Architecture Summer Programs We will formally launch the full listing at the end of January 2023, but we will be updating the listing as - [OUT OF ARCHITECTURE – NEW RESOURCE (BOOK)](https://www.archcareersguide.com/out-of-architecture-new-resource-book/) - OUT OF ARCHITECTURE – NEW RESOURCE (BOOK) We are not exactly sure when, but earlier in the fall, we learned of a new resource (book) entitled, Out of Architecture: The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice (2023) by Jake Rudin and Erin Pellegrino. Well, the book just launched on November 10 and. We had our - [CAREER SERVICES: CAMPUS RESOURCE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-services-campus-resource/) - CAREER SERVICES: CAMPUS RESOURCE A reminder that we launched our newest resource, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. Be sure to download the full publication at the following: https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-in-architecture-beyond/ QUESTION – When you have questions related to your career (job) search, where do you seek assistance? Do you ask your classmates, faculty, or someone else? - [APPLICATION PROCESS 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/application-process-2022/) - APPLICATION PROCESS 2022 Once you narrowed your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadlines. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; some deadlines were in early October. For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others are - [GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-open-houses-fall-2022/) - GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2022 Today’s essay focuses on Graduate Open Houses and provides the dates / links to some graduate programs for Fall 2022. ARCHCareerGuide.com does NOT have a vehicle to promote Graduate Open House other than this essay. Application: Steps for Success https://www.archcareersguide.com/application_steps_for_success/ Rankings: Worth It? https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it-2/ Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ - [WINTER ARCHITECTURE HS COURSE OFFERINGS 2023](https://www.archcareersguide.com/winter-architecture-hs-course-offerings-2023/) - WINTER COURSE OFFERINGS 2023 Have you ever thought of taking an architecture course in college while still in high school? If so, check out these options during the upcoming winter session. Cornell University https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/roster/dea-1112 DEA 1112 Designing Human-Centered, Healthy and Hospitable Environments Designing Human-Centered, Healthy and Hospitable Environments is a three-week course examining design - [2021 NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/2021-naab-report-on-architecture-education/) - NAAB REPORT ON ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION Just this past week, NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) released its annual reports on Architecture Education. As shared on the NAAB website: “This report, to be produced annually, shares the accreditation decisions made by the NAAB in the previous year, provides a review of the aggregated statistics provided by each - [NEW RESOURCE – AN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-resource-an-architectural-education/) - NEW RESOURCE – AN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION! At the end of last week (Friday, September 22, 2022), we launched our newest resource, Careers in Architecture and Beyond. The link to last week’s blog essay is below. https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-resource-careers-in-architecture-and-beyond/ Now, here are some of the words from those profiled that demonstrate an architectural education is excellent - [NEW RESOURCE: CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-resource-careers-in-architecture-and-beyond/) - NEW RESOURCE: CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND Last week, we announced a surprise announcement; well, here it is! Below is the press release of our newest resource. ARCHCareersGuide.com launches new resource -- Careers in Architecture and Beyond September 23, 2022: ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce the launching of its newest resource for aspiring architects - [NEW RESOURCE – SURPRISE!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-resource-surprise/) - NEW RESOURCE – SURPRISE! As you already know, ARCHCareersGuide.com is all about helping you become an architect. We do that through providing you with resources to have you become aware of opportunities and make informed decisions. Below are some of the highlighted Resources under the corresponding menu choice from ARCHCareersGuide.com. Resource: Architecture Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/resource-architecture-programs/ - [RANKINGS: NOT WORTH IT?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-not-worth-it/) - RANKINGS: NOT WORTH IT? Most recently, we have presented essays on the process of selecting an architecture program; see below for the topics and links to the essays. Today, we will focus on Rankings and discuss their merits; ultimately, are they worth it? Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/resource-architecture-programs/ Architecture - [CLEANING OUT THE ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/cleaning-the-architectural-library/) - CLEANING OUT THE ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY If you do not already know, you will quickly learn that as an architect you will collect architecture books. Sometimes, too many books. Recently, we CLEANED out our architecture book library. And YOU can now take advantage! Granted, there are a few years old, but these books are classic in - [START OF ACADEMIC YEAR - Fall 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/start-of-academic-year-fall-2022/) - START OF ACADEMIC YEAR Last week, my wife and I helped on our three daughters move back to her campus for her senior year of college. Another returned directly to her campus from her summer position in another state to start her student teaching. While the third is starting an online graduate program from the - [BEYOND ARCHITECTURE MORE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-architecture-more/) - BEYOND ARCHITECTURE MORE In the past, we have provided more than a handful of essays on resources related to Careers in Architecture and Beyond. Well, we have a few MORE resources (albeit from the past) for you to review and learn. It is amazing that these articles from about 30 years ago. Despite, these articles - [SUMMER ENDING: NOW WHAT TO DO!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-ending-now-what-to-do/) - SUMMER ENDING: NOW WHAT TO DO! Back in late February, we launched our annual Summer – What to Do 2022! outlining activities / tasks for you to consider doing for the upcoming summer. Now, that the end of summer is fast approaching – some public schools have already started their FALL semester, we provide some - [CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-days-college-fairs-2022/) - CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2022 Amazingly, summer is basically over, and fall begins soon. With the coming of fall comes the many Architecture + Design College Day / Fairs. At this stage, most will be held in-person (pending COVID protocols); the event in New York has not determined its dates. Architecture + Design - [RESEARCHING PROGRAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/researching-programs/) - RESEARCHING PROGRAMS Perhaps, the most critical part of deciding where to go university is RESEARCHING the Architecture Programs. Last year, we authored a post entitled Love Spreadsheets, the focus of which was one method on researching and documenting the almost 200 architecture programs in the U.S. https://www.archcareersguide.com/love-spreadsheets/ But, what about resources. Again, the above essay - [4 STEPS TO STRAIGHT As](https://www.archcareersguide.com/4-steps-to-straight-as/) - 4 STEPS TO STRAIGHT As We will guess that most of you have had your summer orientation to this point (of course, assuming you are an incoming student this fall). In other words, you have registered for your fall classes. As you count down the days to the fall semester, are you academically prepared to - [SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? REVISIT 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do-revisit-2022/) - SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? REVISIT 2022 Back in February, we offered an article entitled Summer – What to Do? that provided some ideas on what to do for this summer. Now, let's revisit. https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do-2022/ Now it is approaching mid-July which means back-to-school sales will begin soon and the start of school is NOT - [KIMBERLY DOWDELL ELECTED AIA’S 2024 PRESIDENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/kimberly-dowdell-elected-aias-2024-president/) - KIMBERLY DOWDELL ELECTED AIA’S 2024 PRESIDENT ARCHCareersGuide.com wants to make sure you know Ms. Kimberly Dowdell, AIA. Why? Because she just made history. Recently, Ms. Dowdell was elected as the AIA 2023 First VP / 2024 President. And why is this historic – She will NOT be the first female president nor the first black - [PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/professional-development-attending-conferences/) - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTENDING CONFERENCES It begins today, Wednesday, June 22, 2022. What is IT? AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 June 22-25, 2022 Chicago, IL https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ If you are an architecture student or recently graduated, you would be well-served to attend. It may be difficult as the conference begins this week but do - [KEY TO SUCCESS IN A NEW POSITION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/key-to-success-in-a-new-position/) - KEY TO SUCCESS IN A NEW POSITION It is the beginning of June; this means the academic year is over – graduation is over, and the summer has started. For many of you, this also means you are starting a new position (hopefully in an architecture firm). But how do you get the most of - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – KICK OFF](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-kick-off/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – KICK OFF While it is officially still spring, we are celebrating and kicking off the myriad of summer programs. It is NOT too late to consider and apply to one of the Architecture Summer Programs. To view the full list, visit the following. Architecture Summer Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ A - [STUDY ABROAD -- ABSOLUTELY!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/study-abroad-absolutely/) - STUDY ABROAD -- ABSOLUTELY! Regardless of where you are on your “becoming an architect” journey, we will suggest that you strongly consider STUDY ABROAD. While we did not confirm, we are confident that ALL architecture programs provide study abroad experiences as part of their curriculum. Some programs actually require study abroad, but for most programs, - [THEORIZING IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [PERCEPTION ARCHITECT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [BEYOND ARCHITECTURE: ARCHITECT WHISPERER AND MORE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-architecture-architect-whisperer-and-more/) - BEYOND ARCHITECTURE ADDITIONAL Earlier this week, we had the pleasure to connect with Hallie Crouch, self-proclaimed Architect Whisperer and Director of Strategy / Associate Principal with Bialosky located in Cleveland, OH. Rather than providing an overview of our conversation, I will encourage you to read her recent article in Connection – Becoming an Architect Whisperer: - [20 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/20-years-after-graduation/) - 2004 - 20 YEARS AFTER THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Last essay was entitled Graduation vs. Commencement; today's is 20 years in the future. Do you know where you will be 20 years after your college / university graduation? Probably not as it is impossible to forsee the future, but perhaps, the survey results below will - [GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduation-vs-commencement/) - GRADUATION VS. COMMENCEMENT Yesterday, I was the proud father as one of my daughters graduated from the university; she was the first of the three daughters. Granted, the main ceremony was extra-long plus it was sunny and extra hot after the threat of rain. Did you graduate this spring? If so, congratulations. Congratulations on the - [SUMMER – WHAT TO DO?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do/) - SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? Below is an update of the article from 2019. Check out the update! SUMMER - WHAT TO DO? 2022 With the holidays over and the next semester beginning, what will you do this summer? Yes, it is 4-5 months away, but now is the time to start planning and implementing. Truth - [ARCHITECTURAL INTERNSHIPS: SUMMER 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-internships-summer-2022/) - ARCHITECTURAL INTERNSHIPS: SUMMER 2022 Spring is fast approaching as the temperature will soon reach 60 degrees later next month. That means that summer will be here very soon as will the end of the semester. But what will you do this summer? If you are like most architecture students, you will seek a summer position - [WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/when-hiring-a-new-designer/) - WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? As graduation is fast approaching, we have been focusing on the job / career search; our last few essays have been – Sources of Leads – April 21, 2022 https://www.archcareersguide.com/sources-of-leads/ Twenty Skills of the Career Search https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search/ A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. Job Searching Acronym https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-acronym/ Now, we hear from - [SOURCES OF LEADS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/sources-of-leads/) - SOURCES OF LEADS A few essays ago, we highlighted an acronym for your search – A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. At the end of the essay, we shared the following quote from Richard N. Bolles, the author of What Color is Your Parachute? A FINAL THOUGHT! The answer, in a nutshell, is: Thru your research and then thru your - [TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/twenty-skills-of-the-career-search/) - TWENTY SKILLS OF THE CAREER SEARCH Given the end of the academic year is fast approaching, our last entry on the job / career search was the following: A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T – JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-acronym/ It provides an almost step-by-step process to the job searching process; well, as a compliment, we are discussing the needed skills - [A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T - JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t-job-searching-acronym/) - A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T - JOB SEARCHING ACRONYM After working with architecture students for a handful of years, we quickly realized that most were NOT fully aware of the process of job-searching. To make the process easier to remember and more meaningful, we created an acronym using the word -- architect (see below). While you may think it - [I AM A PLANNER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/i-am-a-planner/) - Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Dana Perzynski who graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland. — Thanks, Dana! Had the pleasure of working with Dana as an architecture student during her time at the University of Maryland. She is pictured in the center of the image - [CAREER PROFILES UPDATE 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-profiles-update-2022/) - CAREER PROFILES UPDATE 2022 It has been a while but we have finally had the opportunity to update our resource -- Career Profiles. Just this weekend, we have added four additional profiles (see below); this brings the total to almost 20. Plus, there are links to other resources: ADDITIONAL CAREER PROFILE RESOURCES: ARCHStories - a compilation - [HOW TO DECIDE YOUR COLLEGE – RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/how-to-decide-your-college-resources/) - HOW TO DECIDE YOUR COLLEGE – RESOURCES This blog essay is for those high school seniors planning to attend college. Amazingly, May 1, 2022, better known as decision day is fast approaching. You may think that a little less than two months is a long time but trust us – it is NOT. The - [SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE 2022: FACTORS TO CONSIDER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-in-architecture-2022-factors-to-consider/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE 2022: FACTORS TO CONSIDER As winter ends and spring begins, we begin to seriously think about summer. What will you do this coming summer? As we hope you already know, ARCHCareersGuide has released its annual Architecture Summer Programs listing. Visit the following website or select the Summer Programs on the - [BEYOND ARCHITECTURE: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-architecture-additional-resources/) - BEYOND ARCHITECTURE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Last August, we highlighted two resources on the topic of what we refer to as “Beyond Architecture.” Today, we provide additional resources to launch your career beyond architecture. Beyond Architecture: Two Publications – dated August 8, 2021 https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-architecture-two-publications/ what kind of architect are you? Authored by Udo Greinacher https://www.amazon.com/What-Kind-Architect-are-You/dp/1951541561 - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair-2022/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2022 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is - [SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-what-to-do-2022/) - SUMMER – WHAT TO DO? 2022 With the holidays long over and the next semester approaching its midpoint, what will you do this coming summer? Yes, it is still a few months away, but now is the time to start planning and implementing. Truth be told, the planning should have begun prior to the holidays, - [ARCHITECTURE BOOKS FOR SALE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-books-for-sale/) - ARCHITECTURE BOOKS FOR SALE During this past week, we did some early spring cleaning of our architectural books that have been collecting dust. Most are in “NEW” condition. Rather than sitting in our boxes, we are making them available for purchase at a substantial discount. In most cases, there is an updated edition available; this - [BLACK HISTORY MONTH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/black-history-month/) - BLACK HISTORY MONTH Today is February 1, 2022 and the start of Black History Month. Regardless of who you are, we strongly consider your celebrating Black History Month. “Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month. It has received official recognition - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS - SUMMER 2020](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2022/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2022 Architecture Summer Programs http://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ The end of January means it is the time for our annual release of the Architecture Summer Programs listing offered by the many architecture programs and other institution from around the country and throughout the world. If you want some insight on the process of selecting a - [Mentoring - National Mentoring Month](https://www.archcareersguide.com/mentoring-national-mentoring-month/) - MENTORING Regardless of where you are on the path of Becoming an Architect – student, recent graduate, new hire – do you have a Mentor? Do you know the importance of having a mentor? If you truly like about the history of the profession, mentoring has been a part of architecture. In the true old - [SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO - ASFS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/saturday-design-studio-asfs/) - The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) Saturday Design Studio is a distance-learning workshop in sustainable design and digital architecture for high school students. Participants will learn professional digital design tools, receive 1-on-1 mentoring with an architect or engineer, and create a portfolio of photo-realistic and video renderings of their original 3D designs. This four-week - [NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: CAREER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-years-resolution-career/) - New Year’s Resolution: CAREER Last week, the focus was on New Year’s Resolution; more specifically, the focus was on an academic goal -- Gain academic success by obtaining straight As in your courses for the coming semester. New Year’s Resolution 2022 https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-years-resolution-2022/ Also, SMART Goals was introduced; goals need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. - [NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION - 2022](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-years-resolution-2022/) - New Year’s Resolution With the new year, did you set New Year’s Resolutions? Truth be told, I am NOT much into setting resolutions but am very much into setting goals – SMART Goals. What what is a Smart Goal and how do you set them? Setting SMART Goals SMART Goals is a well-established tool that - [ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2021 SUMMARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-2021-summary/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2021 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly glad that 2021 is over and could not wait until 2021. Like 2020 the primary reason that 2021 is getting a bad rap – i.e., COVID-19, will not be over but we enjoy starting over. But the end of the year - [GIFT IDEAS 2021](https://www.archcareersguide.com/gift-ideas-2021/) - GIFT IDEAS 2021 In celebration of the current holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Or you could select one gift idea for yourself. Of course, if none of these lists of gifts provide you any ideas, you can always go with - [END OF SEMESTER TO DO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/end-of-semester-to-do/) - END OF SEMESTER TO DO Amazingly, the end of the fall semester is upon us. Can you believe it? True, you may still have projects and final exams, but the end of the semester is very near. Soon, you will be heading home to celebrate your break and enjoy some needed rest. But aside from - [THE DIAGRAM: SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL](https://www.archcareersguide.com/the-diagram-single-most-important-skill/) - THE DIAGRAM: THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL FOR STUDENTS OF DESIGN Today, we asked my former student, Andrew Gipe-Lazarou, Ph.D. to provide insight on his first semester as a professor at Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Design. We let him decide on the specific topic -- his decision was to describe the importance of - [NEW RESOURCES: FIRST 500, ARQUITINA, LATINAS IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-resources-first-500-arquitina-latinas-in-architecture/) - NEW RESOURCES: FIRST 500, ARQUITINA, LATINAS IN ARCHITECTURE As you may know, ARCHCareersGuide.com is all about helping you become an architect; as such, we are always seeking new RESOURCES. Well, we found some new resources for you! For us, one of the best resources for becoming an architect is to talk with or read about - [WINTER ARCHITECTURE COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/winter-architecture-courses-for-high-school-students/) - WINTER ARCHITECTURE COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Have you ever thought of taking an architecture course in college while still in high school? If so, check out these options -- There may be others available across the county, but we know of these offerings. Cornell University https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online DEA 1110 Making a Difference by Design - [GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2021](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-open-houses-fall-2021/) - GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES – FALL 2021 Today’s essay focuses on Graduate Open Houses and provides the dates / links to some graduate programs. ARCHCareerGuide.com does NOT have a vehicle to promote Graduate Open House other than this essay. Application: Steps for Success https://www.archcareersguide.com/application_steps_for_success/ Rankings: Worth It? https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it-2/ Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs - [PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS / CONTENTS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/portfolio_requirements_contents/) - PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS / CONTENTS Unlike most majors, undergraduate architecture programs may require a portfolio; this is especially true for Bachelor of Architecture programs. All graduate architecture programs will require a portfolio. Requiring a portfolio does not mean you have to be a talented architect prior to admission. Rather, the portfolio demonstrates your level of creativity - [WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE AN ARCHITECT?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/what-advice-would-you-provide-to-someone-who-wants-to-be-an-architect/) - WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE AN ARCHITECT? Below are replies to the above question from professional colleagues; they address the question as to what you might wish to do as you desire to become an architect. While these replies are from a few years ago, the position titles listed - [DECISION CRITERIA](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria/) - DECISION CRITERIA Ultimately, how will you decide on which architecture programs to apply and more importantly which architecture program to attend. Granted, you will NOT make the latter decision until next spring (National Reply Date: May 1, 2022), but now is the time to think about how you will make this important decision. Do you - [APPLICATION: STEPS FOR SUCCESS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/application_steps_for_success/) - APPLICATION: STEPS FOR SUCCESS Once you narrow your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadlines. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; some deadlines are in early October. For graduate programs, some deadlines are in mid-December while others - [RANKINGS: WORTH IT?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it-2/) - RANKINGS: WORTH IT? Most recently, we have presented essays on the process of selecting an architecture program; see below for the topics and links to the essays. Today, we will focus on Rankings and discuss their merits; ultimately, are they worth it? Resources for Program Research https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/ Resource: Architecture Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/resource-architecture-programs/ Architecture Programs - [ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/academic-year-programs-2/) - ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS For over ten years, ARCHCareersGuide.com has provided its popular Architecture Summer Program. Now, we announce another new resource – a listing of academic year programs. Academic Year Program https://www.archcareersguide.com/academicyear/ Like Architecture Summer Programs, these programs held during the academic program are designed to introduce you to architecture and design. Some - [AFSF DESIGN – SATURDAY STUDIO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/afsf-design-saturday-studio/) - AFSF DESIGN – SATURDAY STUDIO As many of you know, one of the more popular resources is the Architecture Summer Program listing; it is a great resource as it connects you with summer programs to learn more about architecture. But, what do you do during academic year? Well, this post highlights the AFSF Design - - [QUESTIONS TO PONDER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/questions-to-ponder/) - QUESTIONS TO PONDER To start with, we are discussing your future as an architect. Specifically, your future as an architecture student. Before we discuss today’s topic, here are the more recent essays listing on the website; check them out to catch up. Resources for Program Research Resource: Architecture Programs Architecture Programs 2021 Career Days / - [4 STEPS TO EARNING STRAIGHT As](https://www.archcareersguide.com/4-steps-to-earning-straight-as/) - 4 STEPS TO EARNING STRAIGHT As With some exception, many if not most architecture programs (universities) have started the fall semester. As such, you are become adjusted (in more ways than one can imagine) as you begin classes. Regardless of your academic success in high school, starting college is a chance to reassess your strategy - [2021 CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/2021-career-days-college-fairs/) - 2021 CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS Thus far, we have addressed these topics related to selecting a program; select one if you have not yet had a chance to read the topics: Resource: Architecture Programs Resources for Program Research Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs - Fall 2021 http://www.archcareersguide.com/resources/college-fairs/ Amazingly, summer is basically - [YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN CAREER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/responsible-career/) - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN CAREER Today, our guest essay is from Marcus Cross. As a principal at Alliance Architecture, he manages the DC and Annapolis Studios. In addition to his design and leadership at Alliance, Marcus also serves as a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He - [RESOURCE: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/resource-architecture-programs/) - RESOURCE: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS ARCHCareersGuide.com launches new Resource - Architecture Programs Listing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2021 ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce a new resource for its websites -- listing of Architecture Programs using AirTable (https://airtable.com/). The Architecture Programs Listing is available at the following URL and under the Resources menu: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Architecture - [RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM RESEARCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-for-program-research/) - RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM RESEARCH Back in July, we authored a post entitled Love Spreadsheets, the focus of which was one method on researching and documenting the almost 200 architecture programs in the U.S. https://www.archcareersguide.com/love-spreadsheets/ But, what about resources. Again, the above essay advocated visiting the website of each program to learn more about the program. - [BEYOND ARCHITECTURE: TWO PUBLICATIONS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/beyond-architecture-two-publications/) - BEYOND ARCHITECTURE An architectural education is excellent preparation for many career paths beyond architecture. In fact, the career possibilities with an architectural education are truly limitless. Anecdotal estimates suggest that only one-half of architectural graduates pursue licensure. By applying the ideas listed earlier in “career designing,” one can launch a successful career beyond architecture. As - [KID ARCHITECT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/kid_architect/) - KID ARCHITECT BRAND At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we are extremely excited about today’s guest author, Kid Architect. As you know, our website is about helping you launch your journey in becoming an architect. Well, Kid Architect does the same but with K-12 students. Be sure to obtain the books as listed below or better yet – contact - [NETWORKING AND MENTORING IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/networking-and-mentoring-in-architecture/) - NETWORKING AND MENTORING IN ARCHITECTURE Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Hannah Brostoff who recently graduated with the joint Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Architecture (MArch) from the University of Illinois. — Thanks, Hannah! Had the pleasure of working with Hannah as an architecture student during her time at the - [MY PATH: DC DESIGN TOURS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/my-path-dc-design-tours/) - MY PATH: DC DESIGN TOURS Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Carolyn Muraskin. who graduated with a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Maryland. Learn from her career trajectory. — Thanks, Carolyn! Had the pleasure of having Carolyn as a student during her time at the University of Maryland. As an architecture - [GRADUATE PROGRAM: POST PANDEMIC](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-program-post-pandemic/) - GRADUATE PROGRAM: POST PANDEMIC Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Charlotte W. who applied to Master of Architecture programs for Fall 2020 but instead will attend this fall. Learn from her experience over the past year. — Thanks, Charlotte! You may wish to read her first contribution to ARCHCareersGuide.com from March 2020 Tips - [LOVE SPREADSHEETS!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/love-spreadsheets/) - LOVE SPREADSHEETS! Actually, I do NOT love spreadsheets but one of my daughters does; but why does her love of spreadsheets matter to you. Well, let’s explain! Imagine that you desire to be an architect and are deciding upon the myriad of architecture programs available to you. By the way, NAAB reports that there are - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – IN PROGRESS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-in-progress/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – IN PROGRESS ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS – IN PROGRESS As we hope you know, ARCHCareersGuide.com publishes its annual listing of Architecture Summer Program. As summer is well underway, what have you been doing for the summer? We certainly hope you have considered attending one of the myriad of Architecture Summer Programs. Architecture - [WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER?   Vol III](https://www.archcareersguide.com/what-do-you-look-for-when-hiring-a-new-designer-vol-iii/) - WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? For those that just graduated this past spring, I am posting additional answers to the above question from Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design. To best prepare for your job search, review the answers listed below and the answers that were previously - [COMMENCEMENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/commencement/) - COMMENCEMENT With it being early June, most graduations are now history. Regardless, it is worth reading, watching, or listening to the many commencement speeches (past and present) to gain insight. I still remember my undergraduate college graduation many years ago. Without providing too many details, we were able to enter the stadium through the tunnel - [THE ART OF CITY SKETCHING: A FIELD MANUAL](https://www.archcareersguide.com/the-art-of-city-sketching-a-field-manual/) - THE ART OF CITY SKETCHING: A FIELD MANUAL When I attended architecture school, my greatest fear was freehand sketching; I truly was NOT an artist. As part of my degree requirements, we had to take a freehand drawing course; I took mine through the School of Art. I certainly did not become an artist but - [CAREER DESIGNING: DECIDE PLAN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-designing-decide-plan/) - CAREER DESIGNING: DECIDE PLAN Last time, we discuss Assess and Explore; now, we will focus on Decide and Plan as you navigate Career Designing. Career Designing: Assess Explore As stated previously, regardless of where you are along the path to becoming an architect—starting or completing your architectural education, gaining experience in an architecture firm or - [CAREER DESIGNING: ASSESS EXPLORE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-designing-assess-explore/) - CAREER DESIGNING: ASSESS EXPLORE Most likely, you know of the term “architectural plan” or even “floor plan.” But what about Career Designing? Regardless of where you are along the path to becoming an architect—starting or completing your architectural education, gaining experience in an architecture firm or in the process of taking the Architect Registration Exam - [UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/university-of-maryland-discover-architecture/) - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE - SUMMER PROGRAM IN ARCHITECTURE "As the lead instructor since 2019, I can state that it is an extremely rewarding experience working with the students. They are so eager to learn about architecture and develop their drawing and compositional skills. Students experiment with - [GREAT PLACES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/great-places/) - GREAT PLACES As it is mid-May, there have been many both high school and college graduations since late April and will continue through the beginning of June. If YOU are one of those graduates walking across the stage (actual or virtual), we wish you the best in celebrating your academic accomplishments. With graduations abound, I - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-program-survey-results/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM SURVEY RESULTS Many may not know but ARCHCareersGuide.com and its predecessor – ARCHCareers.org have been providing its list of Architecture Summer Programs since 2008; thus, this year’s listing is our 14th year of documenting and listing this valuable information. Architecture Summer Program Listing https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ Via Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1bih6R7t9RQmUQpVat1TyTReT5qCQvB0a&ll=39.136011215272035%2C-84.54040145634801&z=11 But we had - [UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY – COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/uc-berkeleycedsummer-programs-in-architecture/) - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY – COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE As we have done in the. past, we are continuing with our profiling a particular architecture summer program; for this session, we are highlighting the University of California - Berkeley: College of Environmental Design Summer Programs in Architecture. Based on what you - [SUMMER PLANS?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer_plans/) - SUMMER PLANS? Yes, MAY 1 – Decision Day is this weekend, but do check with your desired programs to see if they have either extended the deadline or will provide an extension. Here are a few previous essays on the topic of College Decisions. COLLEGE DECISION – COIN FLIP https://www.archcareersguide.com/college-decision-coin-flip/ DECISION RESOURCES https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-resources-2/ CRITERIA: YOUR - [HARTFORD, UNIVERSITY OF – ARCHITECTURE SUMMER INSTITUTE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/hartford-university-of-architecture-summer-institute/) - Hartford, University of – Architecture Summer Institute Since our launch of the listing of Architecture Summer Programs, we have been providing mini profiles of a handful of the programs. Today, we share an article from one of the newest programs -- Architecture Summer Institute at the University of Hartford. Unlike many programs being offered, the - [SUMMER PROGRAMS PROFILE IV](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-profile-iv/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS PROFILE IV Earlier in the year, ARCHCareersGuide.com published its annual listing of Architecture Summer Program. Perhaps not amazing, the listing is the most popular webpage of the entire website; a clear 60% of pageviews has been of the listing. Thus, here is our third highlight of particular summer programs. In this case, one - [COLLEGE DECISION: COIN FLIP](https://www.archcareersguide.com/college-decision-coin-flip/) - COIN FLIP Spring is here! And amazingly May 1, the annual Decision Day is less than a month ago. Are you ready to make your decision for where to attend college? Before we outline a new approach to make this important decision, here are some previous essays that may be helpful. The second choice, Criteria: - [CAREER PROFILES II](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career_profilesii/) - CAREER PROFILES II Last fall, ARCHCareersGuide.com announced Career Profiles, an additional resource on our website. As we stated back then, reading profiles of architects is a great way to learn more about the profession of architecture. Career Profiles http://www.archcareersguide.com/profiles/ Career profiles of architecture students, emerging professionals, educators, and practitioners are a wonderful resource - [IPAL – INTEGRATED PATH TO ARCHITECTURAL LICENSURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ipal-integrated-path-to-architectural-licensure/) - IPAL – INTEGRATED PATH TO ARCHITECTURAL LICENSURE As you may already know, the path to licensure is 1) Education, 2) Experience, and Examination. This path has been the way for many years; the issue is the time it takes to cross the finish line. Depending on the degree you pursue, the time to degree completion - [Architecture Summer Programs via Google Maps](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-via-google-maps/) - GOOGLE MAPS About a week ago, the Architecture Summer Program listing on the ARCHCareersGuide.com had some technical issues. For some unknown reason to us, certain listings were NOT showing. We think we have corrected the issue, but in the interim, we have launched the Architecture Summer Program listing on Google Maps. Google Maps: Architecture Summer - [ARCHITECTURE FOR TEENS - REVIEW](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-for-teens-review/) - ARCHITECTURE FOR TEENS Last month, ARCHCareersGuide was contacted by Dr. Danielle S. Willkens about writing a review for her upcoming book, Architecture for Teens: A Beginner's Book for Aspiring Architects. As the author of Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, we gladly accepted. Having been provided the book, Architecture for Teens, below - [SUMMER CAREER POSITIONS 2021](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-career-positions-2021/) - SUMMER CAREER POSITIONS 2021 Spring is fast approaching as the temperature will reach 60 degrees this week. That means that summer will be here very soon as will the end of the semester. But what will you do this summer? If you are like most college students, you will seek a summer position. As an - [SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILE III](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-program-profile-iii/) - SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILE III Last month, ARCHCareersGuide.com published its annual listing of Architecture Summer Program. Now, here is our third entry to highlight particular summer programs. Do you plan on attending an Architecture Summer Program? If so, great, but if not, rethink your summer plans and consider these programs. Below is the full listing of - [DECISION RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-resources-2/) - DECISION RESOURCES Amazingly, May 1 better known as decision day is fast approaching. You may think a little more than two months is a long time but trust us – it is NOT. The next two months will fly by quickly. As May 1 approaches, what resources will you access to assist in your decision. - [SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILES II](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-program-profiles-ii/) - SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILE Earlier this month, ARCHCareersGuide.com published its annual listing of Architecture Summer Program. Now, here is our second series of profiles on particular summer programs. In this case, I was directly involved with these two programs for a period of time. In the case of IIT, I created with program with the help - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – VIRTUAL](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair-virtual/) - ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – VIRTUAL It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is - [SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-program-profiles/) - SUMMER PROGRAM PROFILES Last week, ARCHCareersGuide.com published its annual listing of Architecture Summer Programs. Now, over the coming months, we will highlight some of the many summer programs by simply reviewing their websites. First, do you want to be an architect? Do you want to study architecture? Are you ready to start your path to becoming an architect? - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2021](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-summer-programs-2021/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAMS 2021 Architecture Summer Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ Well, amazingly it is the end of January; now is the time for our annual release of the Architecture Summer Programs offered by the many architecture programs and other institution from around the country and throughout the world. In reality, the listing has been posted - [GOAL: ACADEMIC SUCCESS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/goal-academic-success/) - GOAL: ACADEMIC SUCCESS Last week, we discussed the process of succeeding in the career goal -- To obtain a career position within an architecture firm for the summer or after graduation. Searching for a Career Position Today, we focus on academic success: To gain academic success by obtaining straight A’s in your course. - [SEARCHING FOR A CAREER POSITION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/searching-for-a-career-position/) - SEARCHING FOR A CAREER POSITION GOAL: CAREER POSITION Thus far this year, we have discussed SMART Goals and Six Dimensions of Wellness; as we questioned, will you set SMART Goals using the Six Dimensions of Wellness? As a review, below are links to the articles. SMART Goals Six Dimensions of Wellness Well, to assist you, - [WHEEL OF WELLNESS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/wheel-of-wellness/) - WHEEL OF WELLNESS The first entry of 2021 was all about setting SMART Goals; the message was quite appropriate given the new year but now, we introduce a context for setting those goals. We were first introduced to this concept – Six Dimensions of Wellness back early in our careers. But what is it? Six - [SMART GOALS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/smart-goals/) - S.M.A.R.T. Goals Well, it is finally the year 2021! Now, what? As many, you are probably thinking of setting New Year’s resolutions; perhaps not as statistics bear out that over 90% of New Year’s resolutions are broken. With that said, why bother, but instead, you may wish to consider the following: Setting SMART Goals But - [ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2020 SUMMARY](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-2020-summary/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2020 SUMMARY All would agree that they cannot wait until the clocks turn midnight on January 1, 2021; the year 2020 would truly be over and we would start fresh for 2021. Of course, the primary reason that 2020 is getting a bad rap – i.e., COVID-19, will not be over but we enjoy - [GIFT IDEAS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/gift-ideas/) - GIFT IDEAS In celebration of the holiday season, below are a number of links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none of these lists of gifts provide you any ideas, you can always go with the following classics ideas – BOOKS: It would need - [ACE MENTOR AUSTIN – CAREER DEVELOPMENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ace-mentor-austin/) - ACE MENTOR AUSTIN – CAREER DEVELOPMENT Last week. (November 17), I had the honor of being an “expert” on the panel, Career Development, sponsored by ACE Mentor Program of Austin. Specifically, I addressed the topic, Careers in Architecture. What made it most special was the moderator, Allison Wilson, AIA, LEED AP BDC. Allison was a - [WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME LICENSED!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/why-you-should-become-licensed/) - WHY YOU SHOULD GET LICENSED! by Marc Teer, FAIA - Founder & CEO, Black Spectacles For this essay, we are thankful to have Marc Speer, FAIA, Founder & CEO, Black Spectacles, provide insight on reasons to become licensed. Are you weighing the pros and cons of becoming licensed? I am here to say it is - [ARCHCareersGuide.com Resources](https://www.archcareersguide.com/archcareersguide-com-resources/) - ARCHCAREERSGUIDES.COM – RESOURCES Over the past few months, ARCHCareersGuide.com has expanded its resource offerings. Below are those new resources and links to them. PATH: EDUCATION: SELECTING A PROGRAM During much of the fall, we have outlined the process of Selecting a Program. In all, it covered the following topics. Selecting a Program Why Architecture? What - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/portfolio_resources/) - PORTFOLIO As shared in the last essay posted earlier this week – APPLYING, we discussed the elements of an application. The one aspect that is probably the most worrisome is the PORTFOLIO. Please note that this is NOT the definite resource on portfolios; additional resources on portfolios are listed at the bottom of the essay. - [APPLYING](https://www.archcareersguide.com/applying/) - APPLYING Recently, we have discussed how to "select" a program; today, we outline the application process. Deadlines are fast approaching. After you narrow your choices, the next step is to complete the applications by the stated deadlines. Be cognizant of these deadlines, as many universities have set earlier and earlier deadlines within the academic calendar; - [GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/graduate-open-houses/) - GRADUATE OPEN HOUSES Last month, we finished our series of articles on Selecting a Program. Here were the topics for Selecting a Program: Selecting a Program Why Architecture? What does an Architect do? Resources for Research Rankings: Worth It? Career Days / College Fairs Criteria: Your Own Ranking But recently we were asked by the - [Career Profiles](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career_profiles/) - CAREER PROFILES ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce an additional resource on its website, namely career profiles. In our opinion, a tremendous way to learn more about the profession of architecture is to read the career profiles of individuals in the profession. As shared on the website -- https://www.archcareersguide.com/profiles/ -- Career profiles of architecture students, emerging - [MY PATH: Sneed, Kevin](https://www.archcareersguide.com/my-path-sneed-kevin/) - MY PATH Kevin G. Sneed, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C OTJ Architects Washington, DC The Journey is the Destination ARCH Stories: The Journey Does Not End – Taking the ARE Exam It is said that if you start early in your life with a love for a particular talent, your devotion to it may include - [SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS / COMPETITIONS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/scholarships-fellowships-competitions/) - SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS / COMPETITIONS SCHOLARSHIPS RESOURCES One of the biggest issue for an architectural education is how to finance it. So, one way to address the issue – SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS / COMPETITIONS. As you might guess, most scholarships are provided by the institution / college to which you apply or attend, but there - [THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [UNCOVERING UNTRADITIONAL CAREER PATHS WITHIN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/uncovering-untraditional-career-paths-within-architecture/) - UNCOVERING UNTRADITIONAL CAREER PATHS WITHIN ARCHITECTURE While the last few entries have focused on Selecting a Program, we are taking a break from the topic because of an online session that we had the opportunity to attend. Thanks for my friend and colleague, Lynn Burke, we learned of Uncovering Untraditional Career Paths Within Architecture (see - [SELECT: CRITERIA: YOUR OWN RANKING!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/select_your_own_ranking/) - SELECT: CRITERIA: YOUR OWN RANKING! Thus far, our series on Selecting a Program has addressed the following topics: Selecting a Program Why Architecture? What does an Architect do? Resources for Research Rankings: Worth It? Career Days / College Fairs Recently, we offered an essay on the topic of Rankings. Amazingly, this topic received over 700 - [DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM CRITERIA](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-process-architecture-program-criteria/) - Decision-Making Process: Architecture Program Criteria Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you select an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 125 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the - [DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: INSTITUTION CRITERIA](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-process-institution-criteria/) - Last week, we introduced the YOU criteria; this week, we introduce the INSTITUTION criteria. Although the degree program you will attend resides in an academic unit - college or department, the academic unit belongs to an institution. You should consider attributes of the institution but next week, we will highlight the ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM criteria. Decision-Making - [DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: YOU CRITERIA](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-process-you-criteria/) - Decision-Making Process: YOU Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you select an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 135 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the criteria that are - [SELECT: CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/select-career-days-college-fairs/) - SELECT: CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS Thus far, our series on Selecting a Program has addressed these topics; select one if you have not yet had a chance to read the topioc: Selecting a Program: What to Know Why Architecture What does an Architect do? Resources Rankings: Worth It Architecture + Design Career Days / - [SELECTING: RANKING - WORTH IT?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/selecting-ranking-worth-it/) - SELECTING: RANKINGS - WORTH IT? Thus far, our series on Selecting a Program has addressed these topics: Selecting a Program Why Architecture? What does an Architect do? Resources RANKING OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS One resource we did not discuss in the last essay on Resources was Rankings. Many individuals and institutions will promote rankings as a - [SELECTING: WHAT TO KNOW](https://www.archcareersguide.com/selecting-a-program-what-to-know/) - SELECTING A PROGRAM - WHAT TO KNOW So, you wish to become an architect – Congratulations! But what is the process – Just recently, we outlined the three major steps, namely 1) education, 2) experience, and 3) examination. You are encouraged to review these steps are we start our next discussion on "Selecting a Program." - [SELECTING: WHAT DOES AN ARCHITECT DO?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/select-what-does-an-architect-do/) - SELECTING: WHAT DOES AN ARCHITECT DO? So, the last essay began our series on Selecting a Program; the first step to the process was to answer the question – Why Architecture? Now, we focus on the tasks of an architect to ensure you know the end goal – the hard part is actually defining those - [SELECTING: RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/selecting-resources-for-research/) - SELECTING: RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH Thus far, our series on Selecting a Program has addressed two topics: 1) Why Architecture and 2) What does an Architect do? On the surface, you may not think these two topics help you select an architecture program, but they do. Now, we direct our focus on the resources available to - [THE DIRECTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARCHITECTS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/directory-of-african-american-architects/) - THE DIRECTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARCHITECTS As a follow-up to the recent post – NAAB Annual Report on Architectural Education, we thought we would share data on African American architects. If you did not already know, the best resource is The Directory of African American Architects. Established many years ago (early 1990s), the Directory is - [SELECTING: WHY ARCHITECTURE?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/selecting-why-architecture/) - SELECTING: WHY ARCHITECTURE? So, the last essay started a series of essays on the topic of Selecting a Program. Well, the first step is to answer the question – Why Architecture? Why Architecture? Why do you desire to become an architect? Have you been playing (building) with Legos since you were a young child? Did - [ARE – ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/are-architect-registration-examination/) - Over the past few weeks, we have summarized the process of becoming an architect -- Today's on the ARE Architect Registration Examination ends the formal process. ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION - DEGREES GAIN EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT GAIN EXPERIENCE AS AN EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AXP - ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Like the essay on AXP, to truly become an - [ARCHITECTURE: MENTORING YOUNG LADIES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-mentoring-young-ladies/) - ARCHITECTURE: MENTORING YOUNG LADIES Back in July, we learned of a tremendous summer architecture program via a Facebook post from Pascale Sablan, Founder & Executive Director Beyond the Built Environment LLC. As a result, I reached out to her asking if she would be willing to write an entry on the program by Alex Foundation. - [AXP – ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/axp-architectural-experience-program/) - AXP – ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM To truly become an expert on AXP, you need to reference NCARB - https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience, but below are the basics. Established jointly by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in the late 1970s, the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) – originally the Intern - [GAIN EXPERIENCE AS AN EMERGING PROFESSIONAL](https://www.archcareersguide.com/gain-experience-as-an-emerging-professional/) - GAIN EXPERIENCE AS AN EMERGING PROFESSIONAL Last week, an article entitled, Gain Experience as a Student, discussed what you might consider doing to gain experience as an architecture student. Today’s article is parallel but when you enter the profession after graduation. FULL-TIME POSITIONS Upon graduation with your architecture degree, the true challenge begins – - [GAIN EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/gain-experience-as-a-student/) - GAIN EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT In the last article, we discussed the Architectural Education – Degrees; now, we discuss the experience. First, we will focus on how to gain experience as a student – in other words, what can you do as a current architecture student to become an architect. “I hear and I - [ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION – DEGREES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-degrees/) - ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION – DEGREES PATH TO AN ACCREDITED DEGREE Do you want to become an architect? If so, you may already know that you will want to pursue a NAAB accredited professional degree to meet the education component of becoming an architect. Before selecting an architecture program, you need to understand the different paths to - [BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/benefits-of-community-college-architecture-program/) - BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Recently, we posted information from ACSA on the student profile of architecture – i.e., demographics, gender and ethnicity on ARCHCareersGuide.com and social media. As a result, I received a comment from David Freeman, AIA, Program Chair, Architecture and Construction Technology at Dutchess Community College. Because of his - [ONLINE ARCHITECTURE COURSES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/online-architecture-courses/) - ONLINE ARCHITECTURE COURSES Recently, an aspiring architect contacted me with the following question. “I was wondering if there’s any online courses that can help me reach that goal (become an architect) or gaining credits that I could transfer to another school.” My reply was somewhat limited because I have never took an online architecture course - [NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2020](https://www.archcareersguide.com/ncarb-by-the-numbers-2020/) - NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2020 Last week, you were introduced to two data sources on the profession of architecture – NAAB Annual Report on Architectural Education and the Directory of African American Architects. Today, we introduce you to NCARB by the Numbers. - https://www.ncarb.org/nbtn2020 As stated on the its website, the 2020 edition of NCARB - [ANNUAL REPORT ON ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/naab-annual-report/) - ANNUAL REPORT ON ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION If you are in architecture, be it an architecture student, emerging professional, or an architect, you owe it to yourself to review the NAAB Annual Statistical Report. In fact, we would argue that you should access and review any and all data on the architecture profession. Over the next - [ALPHABET SOUP](https://www.archcareersguide.com/alphabet-soup/) - ALPHABET SOUP What are AIA, AIAS, NAAB, ACSA, and NCARB? As you pursue the path to becoming an architect, you will come across the Collateral Organizations (Alphabet Soup) as outlined below. In some respects, you should become familiar with them as they provide opportunities both as a student and as a professional. If I remember - [ABRAHAM LINCOLN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/abraham-lincoln/) - The BEST way to PREDICT the FUTURE is to CREATE it - Abraham Lincoln - [SUMMER PROGRAMS – ONLINE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-online/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS – ONLINE Back in late January, ARCHCareersGuide.com released the 2020 Architecture Summer Programs listing (see below) as it has done for over the last ten years. It was nothing particularly special. Each program offered included its location, website, and dates. 2020 Architecture Summer Programs https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer/ However, late April, we received a notification - [PREPARATION TO BECOMING AN ARCHITECT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/preparation/) - PREPARATION TO BECOMING AN ARCHITECT As you desire to become an architect, there are many activities or programs that can prepare you for your path / journey. All of these will further your interest / knowledge in the profession. ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM First, participate in an architecture summer program. For Summer 2020, most if - [Dr. Seuss - Any Direction You Choose](https://www.archcareersguide.com/dr-seuss-any-direction-you-choose/) - [WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/hiring-a-new-designer/) - WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? After recently completing the process of A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T - The Career Search, below are answers to the question -- What do you look for when hiring a new designer? The answers below are from professionals from within architecture that have experience hiring. As such, you may - [TRANSITION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/transition/) - TRANSITION We are ready to complete 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 - - [COMMITMENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-process-resources/) - DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: RESOURCES The following are resources to assist you in your decision-making process. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, VIDEOS, CATALOGS, AND WEBSITES The first resource you are likely to receive from any school is the promotional materials that accompany the application for admission. Be sure to contact the architecture program as well as the central university admissions - [APPLICATION PROCESS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/application-process/) - Application Process Over the past few weeks, you were exposed to the criteria by which to determine where to apply, now learn about the details of the application process -- especially given the deadlines are fast approaching. After you narrow your choices and receive application materials, the next step is to complete the applications of - [SCHOLARSHIPS (ARCHITECTURE)](https://www.archcareersguide.com/scholarships-architecture/) - SCHOLARSHIPS (ARCHITECTURE) As one who has been in higher education for the past 25 years, I can share that the biggest issue is finances. So, one way to address the issue – SCHOLARSHIPS. As you might guess, most scholarships are provided by the institution / college to which you apply or attend, but there are - [SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE: FACTORS TO CONSIDER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-in-architecture-factors-to-consider/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE: FACTORS TO CONSIDER Although it may still be cold outside and you may actually see snow, we are quickly approaching summer. And, with the approach of summer – ARCHCareersGuide releases its annual Listing of Summer Architecture Programs. Yes, next week (at the end of January), ARCHCareersGuide will release it. Over 150 - [ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-fair/) - CAREER FAIR It is that time of year when many if not most 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 - [A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.](https://www.archcareersguide.com/a-r-c-h-i-t-e-c-t/) - A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. In the last entry, we discussed the Architecture Career Fair and how to make the most of these events connecting you to the profession. Now, over the next many weeks, we will outline the process of securing a position within the profession – be it only for the summer or for after graduation. Amazingly, - [GAINING EXPERIENCE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [VIRTUAL DESIGN STUDIO](https://www.archcareersguide.com/virtual-design-studio/) - VIRTUAL DESIGN STUDIO As you may know, many of the Architecture Summer Programs are transitioning to an online format; as a result, you will most likely participate in a virtual design studio. To learn more, we asked Assistant Professor Danielle S. Willkens, PhD of Georgia Tech to provide more insight. Virtual Design Studio Experience If - [ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM UPDATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-program-update/) - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM UPDATE Last week, ARCHCareersGuide.com received an update from RISD related to their summer program: COVID-19 Information for RISD Pre-College “Given the uncertain projections for when COVID-19 will slow, we have decided the most responsible course of action for summer is to not hold any programming on campus or in-person. We have made - [TIPS FOR APPLYING TO A MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/tips-for-applying-to-a-master-of-architecture-program/) - Below is a special guest entry written by Ms. Charlotte W. who applied to Master of Architecture programs for Fall 2020. Learn from her experience over the last year. -- Thanks, Charlotte Tips for Applying to a Master of Architecture If you intend to apply to a Master of Architecture program, here are a few - [JULIA MORGAN](https://www.archcareersguide.com/10205-2/) - "Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves." ~ Julia Morgan - [RESEARCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/research/) - RESEARCH Last week, we started 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 - 030620 Connections - Help Interim Positions Tools Experience Commitment Transition RESEARCH is critical. What positions in an architecture firm can best utilize your skills - [CONNECTIONS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/connections/) - CONNECTIONS Last week, we continued 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 - 031629 Help Interim Positions Tools Experience Commitment Transition Connections are crucial to success. Regardless of the discipline, over 60 percent of - [HELP](https://www.archcareersguide.com/help/) - HELP - Job Search Last month, we continued 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 Tools Experience Commitment Transition First and foremost, do NOT attempt to embark - [TOOLS - CAREER SEARCH](https://www.archcareersguide.com/tools-career-search/) - TOOLS – RESUMES – COVER LETTERS / INTERVIEWING / PORTFOLIOS For the past few weeks, we have continued 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 - 042420 - [ONLINE DESIGN EXPERIENCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/online-design-experiences/) - Online Design Experiences To stay active, below is a list of websites that provide you with online design experiences. These online design experience cater to all ages K-12. So, if you have an interest in becoming an architect, consider enjoying these websites. As well, continue to keep track of the updates on the summer architecture - [DECISION COMING MAY 1](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-coming-may-1/) - DECISION COMING MAY 1 Last year in April, I authored a blog entry entitled DECISION RESOURCES. Within it, there were a number of resources that would be helpful in making YOUR final decision on where to attend college. But now we are in a different time and what do you do? Given that the May - [CREATIVE FUTURES: CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [ADVICE for INCOMING STUDENTS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/advice-for-incoming-students/) - Late in August, ARCHDaily authored and posted an article entitled, Ultimate List of Advice for Incoming Architecture Students. Below is a link to the article, but I thought I would also provide additional comments to the list. https://www.archdaily.com/772277/back-to-school-archdailys-tips-for-incoming-architecture-students Not exactly, but the list somewhat parallels an entry I wrote just a few weeks ago -- - [INTERIM POSITION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/interim-position/) - INTERIM POSITION Last week, we continued 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 - 042420 Tools Experience Commitment Transition Regardless of whether you are a current architecture - [RESEARCHING A GRADUATE PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/researching-a-graduate-program/) - Researching a Graduate Program Below is a brief synopsis from a colleague on researching a graduate program in architecture. Note that many graduate programs are hosting Graduate Open Houses during late October / early November providing you an opportunity to visit programs. Michelle A. Rinehart, Ed.D., Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Outreach Georgia Institute - [RANKINGS -- WORTH IT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/rankings-worth-it/) - RANKINGS – WORTH IT! In the book, Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, the text below on Rankings was included. As you can see, use caution if using various rankings. RANKING OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS While rankings are a popular method of assistance in selecting an architecture program, be cautious. Do you know - [COURSES, TOOLS, ETC.](https://www.archcareersguide.com/courses-tools-etc/) - COURSES, TOOLS, ETC. COURSES Regardless of the program and institution you select to pursue your architecture degree, the courses offered will be similar. A typical sequence includes the following: general education, design, history and theory, technology, professional practice, and electives. Each architecture program will require courses in general education—English, humanities, mathematics and science, and social - [ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/academic-year-programs/) - ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS As one might expect, students interested in architecture seek out programs that occur during the summer. In fact, each year, ARCHCareersGuide.com publishes a list near the end of January (see below for Summer 2019). Summer 2019 List of Summer Architecture Programs But there are many programs that are held during the academic - [ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN CAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS - FALL 2019](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-design-career-days-college-fairs-fall-2019/) - Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs - Fall 2019 Amazingly, summer is over and fall will begin soon enough. With the coming of fall comes the many Architecture + Design College Day / Fairs (see below). As one who led the event in Chicago for many years and attended the others on behalf - [SUCCEEDING IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [YOU ARE AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/you-are-an-architecture-student/) - YOU ARE AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENT Congratulations! You are now an architecture student and embarking on the first and most critical phase of becoming an architect. As you start, consider the following: Introduce yourself to your faculty: Within the first few weeks of the semester, attend the office hours of your faculty to introduce yourself. Why? - [Summer Programs in Architecture - Summer 2019](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-in-architecture-summer-2019/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ARCHITECTURE - SUMMER 2019 Below is a listing of summer architecture programs throughout the country (some are abroad). Also, there are a few programs that are either throughout the year or during the spring. Efforts have been made to obtain the most up-to-date information from the program; if no dates are listed, - [A CREATIVE CAREER TRANSFORMATION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [PINCH ME!](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [Past, Present, Future](https://www.archcareersguide.com/1550-2/) - [Architecture Career / College Fairs](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architecture-career-college-fairs-2/) - While many high schools and community colleges host annual college fairs, these events do not usually focus on the architecture programs. Fortunately, there are a handful of annual events that are specifically about architecture! Held in the fall, the architecture Career Days/College Fairs are a great opportunity for you to learn more about pursuing a degree. You - [EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING](https://www.archcareersguide.com/experiential-learning/) - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING There is an old adage – “You needs experience to obtain a job, yet how do you obtain experience if you do not have a job.” Besides, most employers are seeking graduates with experience. Nearly 91 percent of employers responding to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey prefer that their candidates have work experience, and 65 - [RESOURCES - PUBLICATIONS](https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-publications/) - RESOURCES - PUBLICATIONS As an architecture student, you will quickly learn that architecture is all about BOOKS! Below are some books that you may wish to reference and purchase; to assist, links to each book in AMAZON are provided. One of my favorite from the list is Experiencing Architecture; I read it during my first - [ARCHITECT. CONNECTOR. CHANGE AGENT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/architect-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 - [ADAPT, GROW, PROSPER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/adapt-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 - [CITIZEN ARCHITECT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/citizen-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. - [SUMMER PROGRAMS - REVISITED](https://www.archcareersguide.com/summer-programs-revisited/) - SUMMER PROGRAMS - REVISITED Amazing or not, summer is HERE. Technically, summer does not begin until June 21, but when I was growing up, summer started when school was out. Granted, you may not quite be out for the summer but it will be soon. So, what are you doing this summer? For ideas review - [PIVOT AND EXPAND YOUR CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/pivot-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 - [CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATE](https://www.archcareersguide.com/congratulations-graduate/) - Amazingly or not amazingly, my three daughters graduated this past week (on Friday, May 24). I say amazingly, because they were just toddlers growing up or so it seemed; they just started high school and now they are graduating and moving to the next step of their life – college. Further proof that life does - [WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER?](https://www.archcareersguide.com/what-do-you-look-for-when-hiring-a-new-designer/) - WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A NEW DESIGNER? With graduation this month for the most part and many graduates seeking their first professional position after graduation, I thought I would share answers to the question – What do you look for when hiring a new designer? I look for communication skills, both verbal - [ITS OVER](https://www.archcareersguide.com/its-over/) - ITS OVER Well, May 1 (see below) – the National Reply Date has come and gone. Did you make the right decision? You truly will not know until you arrive on campus in the fall and begin your courses. Even though you may think the decision is over, the work is NOT. There is plenty - [DECISION RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-resources/) - DECISION RESOURCES With the May 1st national reply deadline fast approaching, consider the following resources as you make your decision. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, VIDEOS, CATALOGS, AND WEBSITES The first resource you are likely to receive from any school is the promotional materials that accompany the application for admission. Be sure to contact the architecture program as - [CAMPUS VISIT: FIRSTHAND](https://www.archcareersguide.com/campus-visit-firsthand/) - ADMITTED STUDENT DAY: MAKE IT MIAMI Yesterday, my wife and I had the pleasure (honor) of accompanying one of my daughters during her visit to Miami University (Oxford, OH). Her visit was part of an admitted student day – Make It Miami. She had visited the campus in the summer after her sophomore year in - [DECISION-MAKING - COIN FLIP OR NOT](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-coin-flip-or-not/) - DECISION-MAKING Over the last three weeks, you were provided a set of three attributes to consider when selecting an institution, namely, You, Institution, and Academic Program. Now, as a conclusion to the discussion, let’s discuss how YOU actually make the decision. First, let me share a story – COIN FLIP When I served as the - [DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA – ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-criteria-architecture-program/) - Now, for the third set of criteria to consider when making your decision: Architecture Program; first, we look at You. Last week, we looked at the Institution. ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Because you will spend the largest portion of your college career within the architecture program you attend, consider the following factors as you make your decision: - [DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA - INSTITUTION](https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-making-criteria-institution/) - DECISION-MAKING CRITERIA - INSTITUTION During last week, YOU attributes was discussed; this week, we discuss attributes related to the INSTITUTION. Attributes to consider when selecting an institution include: Type of school: While most individuals refer to all post–high school institutions as colleges, there are different types from which to choose. Most probably consider the university, typically - [RESOURCES](https://www.archcareersguide.com/resources-2/) - RESOURCES The following are resources to assist you in making a decision on an architecture. First, contact each of the programs in which you are interested to receive promotional materials both from the university and the academic unit (architecture program). I fully understand that each institution will have a website but sometimes having materials in - [ARCHCareers Guide.com - https://www.archcareersguide.com](https://www.archcareersguide.com/1568-2/) - 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 - [Researching Programs: Career Day in Architecture](https://www.archcareersguide.com/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 - [High School: Academic Coursework](https://www.archcareersguide.com/high-school-academic-coursework/) - Academic Courses As becoming an architect requires a college education, you should focus on courses that will prepare you accordingly; this will include four years of English and mathematics. As is possible, pursue honor courses and advanced placement (AP) courses. While the mathematics requirement varies among architecture programs, many require or encourage you to take - [Careers in Government and Non-Profit](https://www.archcareersguide.com/careers-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 - [2B an Architect: Dallas](https://www.archcareersguide.com/career-day-in-architecture-2/) - This weekend, I am in Dallas to attend 2B an Architect. The event is one of the five Architecture/Design Career Day/College Fair held throughout the country. As mentioned in an earlier blog, these events are an excellent opportunity for you to learn in detail about architecture programs. 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