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…
Read MoreNCARB 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…
Read MoreARCHITECTURAL 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…
Read MoreSUMMER 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…
Read MoreAIA 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…
Read MoreSUMMER – 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? …
Read MoreFILLING YOUR HAPPINESS BUCKET (it doesn’t 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…
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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…
Read MorePROFESSIONAL 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…
Read MoreGREAT 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),…
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