FROM RECESSION TO LEADERSHIP

“FROM RECESSION TO LEADERSHIP: MY JOURNEY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH” As in the past, we are pleased to share another guest essay from Jessica Pagan Aello, principal with Hanbury.  What is special about Jessica is having her career plan (2008) from her course, Careers in Architecture from the University of Maryland which she…

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FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY Another guest essay from Katherine Beisler, LEED AP BD+CM who discusses her career in architecture and direct focus on sustainability.  Do you have an interest in sustainability?  Well, do read about her career path and learn how to make it your own. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be…

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A CULTURE OF …

A CULTURE OF … It is graduation time; here is a guest essay on the topic of CULTURE — Studio and Practice from Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, former national AIA President.   Congratulations, 2024 architecture grads! In 2002 – when most of you were just born – the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) published an…

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EXPLORING DESIGN ACROSS DISCIPLINES

It was tough for me to find the right path out of architecture school. I wanted to design great spaces, but I had difficulty figuring out how to get the jobs that would allow me to do that after graduating. It was tough even getting a job, before worrying about the quality of design work…

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FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN

FROM ARCHITECTURE TO PRODUCT DESIGN Once again, ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to share the personal story of Irini Zendeli as she transitioned from architecture to product design.  If interested in reading more about others who have transitioned, check out Careers in Architecture and Beyond.  For more details on product design, visit the Industrial Designers Society of…

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READY, SET, ARCHITECT!

READY, SET, ARCHITECT! At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we discovered an additional new resources that will help you in your path to becoming an architect; Ms. Jane Decker has authored a new handbook, Ready, Set, Architect! for your journey. Ready, Set, Architect! (available on Amazon) Ready, Set, Architect! is more than just a handbook for navigating an architecture career.…

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DESIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH mentorDINO

DESIGN YOUR FUTURE WITH mentorDINO At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we are constantly seeking out new resources that will help you; well, you will want to check out mentorDINO.  Launched by Katelyn Rossier, a great resource for your path from their newest publication, Design Your Future: A Parent-Student Guide to Architecture Careers to courses for learning essential skills to…

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A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: A SKILLSET FOR LIFE

A DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: A SKILLSET FOR LIFE ARCHCareersGuide.com very much appreciates an additional guest essay from Ms. Kayla Allen.  As you will read, she began her path to become an architect and is now a real estate broker in Chicago.  However, she outlines her appreciation for her architectural education and skills she has learned…

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FINDING MY PATH TO JEWELRY DESIGN

FINDING MY PATH TO JEWELRY DESIGN Today, we have a guest essay from a colleague (Lori Steenhoek) who began the process of becoming an architect but through her career path design jewelry.  From reading, you will learn that NOT becoming an architect can be just as satisfying or more satisfying than becoming one.  We must…

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CAREER CHANGE: FROM LUXURY RETAIL TO AI

CAREER CHANGE: FROM LUXURY RETAIL TO AI For this guest blog, we are pleased to have Anne Dudek share her thoughts from her career change from traditional architecture to a tech-driven firm, more specifically, AI – Artificial Intelligence.  Perhaps, she provides further proof that one with an architecture education can pursue any discipline. If interested…

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