Becoming an Architect

Answering the key questions about becoming an architect Get started with this best-selling guide to becoming an architect, now with new profiles from emerging professionals Here is the completely updated guide to today's careers in architecture—a clear and concise survey of the architecture field and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and advice from leading architects, it covers everything you'll need to know in order to pursue your career goals and succeed with your career aspirations. Whether you're a high school student, an undergraduate, or a seasoned professional seeking a career change, this guide will help to propel you on your path to success. What do architects do? How much education is necessary? What are the various paths to an accredited degree? What does an architectural internship involve? What are the career options available upon graduation, and what are the licensure requirements and potential salaries? What is the future of the architectural profession? Becoming an Architect answers all these questions in depth, and goes beyond simple answers with the latest information on current topics like: Sustainability Public Interest Design Social media, diversity, and collaboration New technologies and practices With this updated guide, aspiring architects can explore what lies ahead. Lee Waldrep has revised his bestselling work to cover recent developments: Recent developments to the Intern Development Program (IDP) Obtaining experience while studying architecture Current challenges including BIM, integrated practice, and globalization Career paths in architecture and beyond Becoming an Architect will inspire future architects, career consultants, and human resources professionals alike, providing all the information you'll need to make intelligent decisions about careers in architecture.

1 The Definition of an Architect What Do Architects Do? Design Process Why Architecture? Is Architecture for You? Profile of the Profession SALARY DIVERSITY Notes 2 . The Education of an Architect Preparation ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS ACADEMIC COURSEWORK EXPLORATION VISITS SUMMERS AFTER–SCHOOL PROGRAMS Paths to an Accredited Degree BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (B.ARCH.) PRE–PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) AND MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (M.ARCH.) UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES (B.A./B.S.) IN FIELDS OTHER THAN ARCHITECTURE AND MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (M.ARCH.) DOCTOR OF ARCHITECTURE (D.ARCH.) JOINT DEGREES POST–PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Decision–Making Process YOU INSTITUTION ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Resources PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, VIDEOS, CATALOGS, AND WEBSITES GUIDE TO ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLS  / ARCHSchools.org CAREER DAYS IN ARCHITECTURE CAMPUS VISITS/OPEN HOUSES ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR / ADMINISTRATOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, ALUMNI, AND ARCHITECTS NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD (NAAB) ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM REPORT (APR) / VISITING TEAM REPORT (VTR) RANKING OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Application Process APPLICATION APPLICATION ESSAY / PERSONAL STATEMENT TEST SCORES TRANSCRIPTS PORTFOLIO RECOMMENDATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS / COMPETITIONS You are an Architecture Student COURSES TOOLS Academic Enrichment OFF–CAMPUS PROGRAMS (STUDY ABROAD) INDEPENDENT STUDY MINORS / CERTIFICATES DOUBLE MAJOR / DEGREES / JOINT DEGREES LECTURE SERIES / EXHIBITS / REVIEWS COMMUNITY SERVICE MENTORING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Conclusion Notes 3  The Experience of an Architect Gaining Experience as a Student SHADOW VOLUNTEER RESEARCH WITH FACULTY EXTERNSHIP INTERNSHIP COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PRECEPTORSHIP CAREER–RELATED EXPERIENCE Gaining Experience as an Emerging Professional FULL–TIME POSITIONS VOLUNTEER DESIGN COMPETITIONS MENTORING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. ASSESSMENT RESEARCH CONNECTIONS HELP INTERIM POSITIONS TOOLS EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT TRANSITION Moving Toward Licensure INTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (IDP) ARCHITECT REGISTRATION EXAMINATION (ARE) NCARB CERTIFICATE Conclusion Notes 4  The Careers of an Architect Career Designing Assessing Exploring Decision Making Planning Career Paths Architectural Practice Outside Traditional Practice Beyond Architecture Notes 5 The Future of the Architecture Profession Sustainability New Technologies / Social Media BIM—Building Information Modeling New Practices Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Diversity Globalization Public Interest Design Distance Education/Learning The Future Notes Appendix  A Resources of an Architect COLLATERAL ORGANIZATIONS ARCHITECTURE–RELATED ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATIONS RELATED CAREERS DEDICATED TO ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOMMENDED READING WEBSITES Appendix B Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA PUERTO RICO RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING INTERNATIONAL CANADA Appendix C Career Profiles

LEE W. WALDREP, PHD, has over 20 years of experience in higher education with expertise in career development and architecture. Waldrep earned a Ph.D. in counseling and development from The American University, a master of architecture from Arizona State University, and a bachelor of science from the University of Michigan. During his career, he has served in three accredited architecture programs—the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Maryland and Illinois Institute of Technology. Waldrep previously served as Associate Executive Director of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and as National Vice-President of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). Waldrep has written and presented on the topics of careers and architecture extensively around the country. In addition, he is a contributor to AIA's Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition .