Becoming an Architect

Answering the key questions about becoming an architect
Get started with this best-selling guide to becoming an architect, now with new profiles from emerging professionals

Here is the completely updated guide to today's careers in architecture—a clear and concise survey of the architecture field and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and advice from leading architects, it covers everything you'll need to know in order to pursue your career goals and succeed with your career aspirations. Whether you're a high school student, an undergraduate, or a seasoned professional seeking a career change, this guide will help to propel you on your path to success.

What do architects do? How much education is necessary? What are the various paths to an accredited degree? What does an architectural internship involve? What are the career options available upon graduation, and what are the licensure requirements and potential salaries? What is the future of the architectural profession? Becoming an Architect answers all these questions in depth, and goes beyond simple answers with the latest information on current topics like:

• Sustainability
• Public Interest Design
• Social media, diversity, and collaboration
• New technologies and practices

With this updated guide, aspiring architects can explore what lies ahead. Lee Waldrep has revised his bestselling work to cover recent developments:

• Recent developments to the Intern Development Program (IDP)
• Obtaining experience while studying architecture
• Current challenges including BIM, integrated practice, and globalization
• Career paths in architecture and beyond

Becoming an Architect will inspire future architects, career consultants, and human resources professionals alike, providing all the information you'll need to make intelligent decisions about careers in architecture.