CRITERIA – ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

CRITERIA – ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM Regardless of the architecture degree you may pursue, how do you select an architecture program? After learning about the many degree programs, choosing among them may seem a daunting task; over 125 institutions in the United States and Canada offer professional architecture degree programs. However, if you analyze the criteria that…

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RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Earlier this month, we started a series of essays on the path of pursuing an architectural education on your way to becoming an architect; we first outlined the different paths to an accredited architectural degree (see below). Architectural Education – B.Arch, M.Arch, or D.Arch. https://www.archcareersguide.com/architectural-education-b-arch-m-arch-or-d-arch/ Next, we discuss the Resources…

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RESEARCHING PROGRAMS

RESEARCHING PROGRAMS Perhaps, the most critical part of deciding where to go university is RESEARCHING the Architecture Programs. Last year, 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…

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RESOURCE: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS

RESOURCE: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS ARCHCareersGuide.com launches new Resource – Architecture Programs Listing   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2021 ARCHCareersGuide.com is pleased to announce a new resource for its websites — listing of Architecture Programs using AirTable (https://airtable.com/). The Architecture Programs Listing is available at the following URL and under the Resources menu: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS Architecture…

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DECISION RESOURCES

DECISION RESOURCES Amazingly, May 1 better known as decision day is fast approaching.  You may think a little more than two months is a long time but trust us – it is NOT.  The next two months will fly by quickly. As May 1 approaches, what resources will you access to assist in your decision. …

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SELECTING: RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH

SELECTING: RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH Thus far, our series on Selecting a Program has addressed two topics: 1) Why Architecture and 2) What does an Architect do? On the surface, you may not think these two topics help you select an architecture program, but they do. Now, we direct our focus on the resources available to…

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SELECTING: WHAT TO KNOW

SELECTING A PROGRAM – WHAT TO KNOW So, you wish to become an architect – Congratulations!  But what is the process – Just recently, we outlined the three major steps, namely 1) education, 2) experience, and 3) examination.  You are encouraged to review these steps are we start our next discussion on “Selecting a Program.”…

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DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: RESOURCES

DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: RESOURCES The following are resources to assist you in your decision-making process. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, VIDEOS, CATALOGS, AND WEBSITES The first resource you are likely to receive from any school is the promotional materials that accompany the application for admission. Be sure to contact the architecture program as well as the central university admissions…

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