Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, 2nd Edition

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

1. The Definition of an Architect.

What Do Architects Do?

Why Architecture?

Is Architecture for You?

Profile of the Profession.

2. The Education of an Architect.

Preparation.

Path to an Accredited Degree.

Decision-Making Process.

Resources.

Application Process.

You Are an Architecture Student.

Academic Enrichment.

Conclusion.

3. The Experience of an Architect.

Gaining Experience as a Student.

A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.

Moving Toward Licensure.

4. The Careers of an Architect.

Career Designing.

Career Paths.

5. The Future of the Architecture Profession.

Sustainability.

Technology.

BIM-Building Information.

Collaboration.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Diversity.

Globalization.

Agent of Social Change.

Distance Education/Learning.

Appendix A: The Resources of an Architect.

Collateral Organizations.

Architecture-Related Associations.

Association-Related Careers.

Institutions Dedicated to Architecture.

Community Service.

Recommended Reading.

Websites.

Appendix B: Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada.

Appendix C: Career Profiles.

Index.