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…
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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…
Read MoreLOVE 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…
Read MoreARCHITECTURE 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…
Read MoreWHAT 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…
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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…
Read MoreCAREER 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…
Read MoreCAREER 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…
Read MoreTHE 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…
Read MoreUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND – SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND PRESERVATION DISCOVER ARCHITECTURE – ARCHITECTURE SUMMER PROGRAM
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…
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