TY  - BOOK
AU  - Waldrep,Lee W.
TI  - Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design
SN  - 9781118174753 (electronic bk.)
U1  - 720.23 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Hoboken
PB  - John Wiley & Sons
KW  - Architecture -- Careers
KW  - Architecture -- Design
KW  - Architecture -- Vocational guidance
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Description based upon print version of record; Cover; Other Titles in the Series; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: The Definition of an Architect; What Do Architects Do?; Why Architecture?; Is Architecture for You?; Profile of the Profession; Chapter 2: The Education of an Architect; Preparation; Paths to an Accredited Degree; Decision-Making Process; Resources; Application Process; You Are an Architecture Student; Academic Enrichment; Conclusion; Chapter 3: The Experience of an Architect; Gaining Experience as a Student; A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.; Moving Toward Licensure; Appendix B: Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and CanadaAppendix C: Career Profiles; Index; Chapter 4: The Careers of an ArchitectCareer Designing; Career Paths; Chapter 5: The Future of the Architecture Profession; Sustainability; Technology; BIM-Building Information Modeling; 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; Associations - Related Careers; Institutions Dedicated to Architecture; Community Service; Recommended Reading; Websites
N2  - What do architects do? What are the educational requirements for architects? What does an architectural internship involve? How does one become a licensed architect? What is the future of the architectural profession? If you're considering a career in architecture, start with this highly visual guide to preparing for and succeeding in the profession. Through fascinating interviews with working professionals in the field, Becoming An Architect, Second Edition gives you an inside view of what it takes to be an architect, including an overview of the profession, educational requirements
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