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SATURDAY DESIGN STUDIO – ASFS
The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) Saturday Design Studio is a distance-learning workshop in sustainable design and digital architecture for high school students. Participants will learn professional digital design tools, receive 1-on-1 mentoring with an architect or engineer, and create a portfolio of photo-realistic and video renderings of their original 3D designs. This four-week…
Read MoreNEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: CAREER
New Year’s Resolution: CAREER Last week, the focus was on New Year’s Resolution; more specifically, the focus was on an academic goal — Gain academic success by obtaining straight As in your courses for the coming semester. New Year’s Resolution 2022 https://www.archcareersguide.com/new-years-resolution-2022/ Also, SMART Goals was introduced; goals need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.…
Read MoreARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2021 SUMMARY
ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2021 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly glad that 2021 is over and could not wait until 2021. Like 2020 the primary reason that 2021 is getting a bad rap – i.e., COVID-19, will not be over but we enjoy starting over. But the end of the year…
Read MoreGIFT IDEAS 2021
GIFT IDEAS 2021 In celebration of the current holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Or you could select one gift idea for yourself. Of course, if none of these lists of gifts provide you any ideas, you can always go with…
Read MoreNEW RESOURCES: FIRST 500, ARQUITINA, LATINAS IN ARCHITECTURE
NEW RESOURCES: FIRST 500, ARQUITINA, LATINAS IN ARCHITECTURE As you may know, ARCHCareersGuide.com is all about helping you become an architect; as such, we are always seeking new RESOURCES. Well, we found some new resources for you! For us, one of the best resources for becoming an architect is to talk with or read about…
Read MoreWHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE AN ARCHITECT?
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE AN ARCHITECT? Below are replies to the above question from professional colleagues; they address the question as to what you might wish to do as you desire to become an architect. While these replies are from a few years ago, the position titles listed…
Read MoreACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS For over ten years, ARCHCareersGuide.com has provided its popular Architecture Summer Program. Now, we announce another new resource – a listing of academic year programs. Academic Year Program https://www.archcareersguide.com/academicyear/ Like Architecture Summer Programs, these programs held during the academic program are designed to introduce you to architecture and design. Some…
Read MoreAFSF DESIGN – SATURDAY STUDIO
AFSF DESIGN – SATURDAY STUDIO As many of you know, one of the more popular resources is the Architecture Summer Program listing; it is a great resource as it connects you with summer programs to learn more about architecture. But, what do you do during academic year? Well, this post highlights the AFSF Design –…
Read MoreYOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN CAREER
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN CAREER Today, our guest essay is from Marcus Cross. As a principal at Alliance Architecture, he manages the DC and Annapolis Studios. In addition to his design and leadership at Alliance, Marcus also serves as a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He…
Read MoreRESOURCES FOR PROGRAM RESEARCH
RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM RESEARCH Back in July, we authored a post entitled Love Spreadsheets, the focus of which was one method on researching and documenting the almost 200 architecture programs in the U.S. https://www.archcareersguide.com/love-spreadsheets/ But, what about resources. Again, the above essay advocated visiting the website of each program to learn more about the program. …
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