Waldrep Becoming an Architect

3. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-85719-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 368 Seiten, E-Book

"Becoming an Architect will inspire futurearchitects, career consultants, and human resources professionalsalike, providing all the information you'll need to makeintelligent decisions about careers in architecture."--From the Foreword by Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, 2014AIA National President
Starting a career as an architect is an exciting prospect, butit's important to do your research before you take the plunge. Thethird edition of Becoming an Architect is an update to thebest-selling guide and highlights the risks and rewards on the pathto a career as an architect. You'll find new insight and tons ofhelpful resources, as well as a complete outline of the trajectoryof an architect's early career, from higher education throughinternship and licensure. More than thirty-two new interviews andprofiles from architecture students, emerging, and establishedprofessionals give the resource a truly personal feel, and help getyou acquainted with real-life scenarios from architects fromvarying backgrounds and specialties.
With a highly accessible approach, this guide provides acomplete overview of the profession, including educationalrequirements, design specialties, registration requirements, andthe paths of a career in architecture. Whether you're a high schoolstudent, a college undergraduate, a career counselor, or a humanresource professional, Becoming an Architect offersmuch-needed advice and information to anyone interested in careerdevelopment for architects.
* Covers recent changes to the Intern Development Program(IDP)
* Provides advice on obtaining professional experience whilestudying to be an architect
* Considers career paths in a myriad of work environments, suchas government agencies, education, and research
* Includes helpful appendixes with resources for furtherinformation, such as career-related associations, websites, andrecommended reading
Obtain a solid introduction to a career as an architect, andplan your own path with the guidance and advice of dozens of otherswho have already started this process.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Waldrep, Lee W.

Über Autor(innen)

LEE W. WALDREP, PHD, has over 20 years of experience inhigher education with expertise in career development andarchitecture. Waldrep earned a Ph.D. in counseling and developmentfrom The American University, a master of architecture from ArizonaState University, and a bachelor of science from the University ofMichigan. During his career, he has served in three accreditedarchitecture programs--the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign, the University of Maryland and Illinois Instituteof Technology. Waldrep previously served as Associate ExecutiveDirector of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) andas National Vice-President of the American Institute ofArchitecture Students (AIAS). Waldrep has written and presented onthe topics of careers and architecture extensively around thecountry. In addition, he is a contributor to AIA's Architect'sHandbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition.