|  | Waldrep, Lee W.
Becoming an Architect
A Guide to Careers in Design
 2. Auflage Dezember 2009
34,90 Euro
2009. 352 Seiten, Softcover
ISBN 978-0-470-37210-4 - John Wiley & Sons
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What do architects do? What are the educational requirements for architects? What does an architectural internship involve? How does one become a licensed architect? What is the future of the architectural profession?
If you're considering a career in architecture, start with this highly visual guide to preparing for and succeeding in the profession. Through fascinating interviews with working professionals in the field, Becoming An Architect, Second Edition gives you an inside view of what it takes to be an architect, including an overview of the profession, educational requirements, design specialties from which to choose, the job search, registration requirements, and the many directions in which a career in architecture can go.
Expanded and revised to include the most current issues that are impacting architects' work, such as BIM and integrated practice, this essential guide will prepare you for successfully entering this competitive yet rewarding profession.
Aus dem Inhalt
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1. The Definition of an Architect.
What Do Architects Do?
Why Architecture?
Is Architecture for You?
Profile of the Profession.
2. The Education of an Architect.
Preparation.
Path to an Accredited Degree.
Decision-Making Process.
Resources.
Application Process.
You Are an Architecture Student.
Academic Enrichment.
Conclusion.
3. The Experience of an Architect.
Gaining Experience as a Student.
A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.
Moving Toward Licensure.
4. The Careers of an Architect.
Career Designing.
Career Paths.
5. The Future of the Architecture Profession.
Sustainability.
Technology.
BIM-Building Information.
Collaboration.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Diversity.
Globalization.
Agent of Social Change.
Distance Education/Learning.
Appendix A: The Resources of an Architect.
Collateral Organizations.
Architecture-Related Associations.
Association-Related Careers.
Institutions Dedicated to Architecture.
Community Service.
Recommended Reading.
Websites.
Appendix B: Accredited Architecture Programs in the United States and Canada.
Appendix C: Career Profiles.
Index.
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