PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS – RESOURCES

In September 2022, ARCHCareersGuide.com launched the publication, Careers in Architecture and Beyond.  It provides insight to the myriad of career paths one can pursue with a degree in architecture.  Aside from the profiles was an appendix full of resources, an article on career designing, and a listing of professional associations. To better share the resources,…

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PATH OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PATH OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Previously, we authored an essay on the benefits of community college architecture programs; now, let’s discuss the actual path of becoming an architect with attending a community college. https://www.archcareersguide.com/benefits-of-community-college-architecture-program/ First, let’s learn the degree paths of becoming an architect; below is a more detailed description of the degrees needed to…

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COIN FLIP – CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE

COIN FLIP – CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip.  Why do they do a coin flip?  Well, according to the NFL rules — The coin toss is a technical procedure to determine a set of rules; first and foremost is to decide which…

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CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE

CAREERS BEYOND RESOURCE UPDATE In the past, we have shared resources on the topic of careers BEYOND architecture; as new resources have emerged, we wish to update our listing of resources. The newest resources (listed below) has NOT yet been released; it becomes available on May 15, 2024. Architecture’s Afterlife: The Multisector Impact of an…

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ARCHITECTURE AROUND THE WORLD: DESIGNING FROM A-Z!

ARCHITECTURE AROUND THE WORLD: DESIGNING FROM A-Z! At ARCHCareersGuide.com, we have found an additional resource to inspire the next generation of architects.  new resources.  Authored by Xena Stryker, Architecture Around the World: Designing from A-Z! is a great addition to resources for children.  It is available from Amazon using the link below.   Architecture Around the…

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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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COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES 2024

COLLEGE DECISION RESOURCES 2024 This blog essay is for those high school seniors planning to attend college to pursue an architectural education, although some of the resources listed could be for those seeking a graduate architecture program. By now, you have been receiving acceptance letters; you may still be hearing from some of institutions to…

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Most likely, you may already know that March is Women’s History Month, but do you know why the topic of Women in Architecture is so important? To truly understand the topic, I will encourage you to read this previous essay from 2020; plus, read the additional article from ACSA. Gender in the…

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ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2024 – APRIL 14 – 20 2024

ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2024 – APRIL 14 – 20 2024 Aside from the two publications / resources we shared over the last two essays, we wish to share an additional  resource, namely Architecture Week to be held April 14 – 20, 2024.  Regardless of your connection to architecture, be sure to become involved and engaged.  Below,…

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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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