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Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
Sprache: Englisch

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"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." --From the Foreword by Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, 2014 AIA National President Starting a career as an architect is an exciting prospect, but it's important to do your research before you take the plunge. The third edition of Becoming an Architect is an update to the best-selling guide and highlights the risks and rewards on the path to a career as an architect. You'll find new insight and tons of helpful resources, as well as a complete outline of the trajectory of an architect's early career, from higher education through internship and licensure. More than thirty-two new interviews and profiles from architecture students, emerging, and established professionals give the resource a truly personal feel, and help get you acquainted with real-life scenarios from architects from varying backgrounds and specialties. With a highly accessible approach, this guide provides a complete overview of the profession, including educational requirements, design specialties, registration requirements, and the paths of a career in architecture. Whether you're a high school student, a college undergraduate, a career counselor, or a human resource professional, Becoming an Architect offers much-needed advice and information to anyone interested in career development for architects. * Covers recent changes to the Intern Development Program (IDP) * Provides advice on obtaining professional experience while studying to be an architect * Considers career paths in a myriad of work environments, such as government agencies, education, and research * Includes helpful appendixes with resources for further information, such as career-related associations, websites, and recommended reading Obtain a solid introduction to a career as an architect, and plan your own path with the guidance and advice of dozens of others who have already started this process.

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Cover

Other Titles in the Series

Title Page

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: The Definition of an Architect

What Do Architects Do?

Design Process

Why Architecture?

Is Architecture for You?

Profile of the Profession

Notes

Chapter 2: The Education of an Architect

Preparation

Paths to an Accredited Degree

Decision-Making Process

Resources

Application Process

You Are an Architecture Student

Academic Enrichment

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 3: The Experience of an Architect

Gaining Experience as a Student

Gaining Experience as an Emerging Professional

A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T.

Moving toward Licensure

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 4: The Careers of an Architect

Career Designing

Career Paths

Notes

Chapter 5: The Future of theArchitecture Profession

Sustainability

New Technologies/Social Media

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

New Practices

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Collaboration

Diversity

Globalization

Public Interest Design

Distance Education/Learning

The Future

Notes

Appendix A: Resources of an Architect

COLLATERAL ORGANIZATIONS

Architecture-Related Associations

Associations—Related Careers

Dedicated to Architecture

Community Service

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Guide

Table of Contents

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Holley Henderson

Becoming a Fashion Designer

Lisa Springsteel

Becoming a Graphic Designer, Fourth Edition

Steven Heller, Teresa Fernandes

Becoming a Digital Designer

Steven Heller, David Womack

Becoming a Construction Manager

John J. McKeon

Becoming a Landscape Architect

Kelleann Foster

Becoming an Urban Planner

Michael Bayer, Nancy Frank, Jason Valerius

Becoming an Interior Designer

Second Edition

Christine M. Piotrowski

Becoming an Architect

A Guide to Careers in Design

Third Edition

Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D.

Cover Design: C. Wallace

Front cover image: Quadracci Pavilion, Milwaukee Art Museum courtesy of Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D.

Back cover images (clockwise from top left): Jay Pritzker Pavilion courtesy of Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D.; Illustration courtesy of Ashley Wood Clark; The Miller House © Susan Hanes; Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture courtesy of Bryan Becker

Inside back flap image courtesy of John Myefski, Myefski Architects, Inc.

This book is printed on acid-free paper.

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Published simultaneously in Canada

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Waldrep, Lee W.

Becoming an architect : a guide to careers in design / Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D. -- Third edition.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-118-61213-2 (pbk.), ISBN 978-1-118-85719-9 (ebk.); ISBN 978-1-118-85738-0 (ebk.)

1. Architecture--Vocational guidance. I. Title.

NA1995.W35 2014

720.23--dc23

2013042097

To Cassidy, Karli, Anslie, and my loving wife, Sherry

To close friends Doug Garofalo, FAIA (1958–2011)

Barbara Laurie, AIA, NOMA (1961–2013)

Foreword

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

William Butler Yeats

THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT WORD in the third edition of Becoming an Architect (“architect” is obviously the first) is “becoming.” Why focus on process rather than the object or goal? Because to strive to be an architect is always a matter of moving forward and beyond, a matter, in short, of becoming. It has to be. Ever since the first human beings climbed down from trees and stepped out of the shadow of caves to build structures of thatch, wood, clay, and stone, the art and science of architecture have evolved in response to technology, cultural imperatives, and climate change. Whatever design and construction skills we brought with us in our journey had to be modified and adapted to the new realities of available materials, site, and weather. This growing body of knowledge then had to be transferred from one generation to the next to keep from literally reinventing the wheel every time we set tool to stone and wood or hand to clay.

The fact that the art and science of architecture is constantly in a state of becoming, of pushing outward at the edges of the known, is the unmistakable handprint of a great irony or paradox: What at first glance seems to be the most static of the arts, upon closer inspection and affection reveals itself as constantly shape-shifting. It becomes, if you will, the most personal, revealing, and lasting signature of the unique values of a culture. In fact, to paraphrase Churchill, architecture shapes cultures and entire civilizations, whether it be the Great Wall of China, the pyramids, or Europe's great cathedrals.

Yet we are not simply passengers headed for new ports. We ourselves are in a state of becoming as our awareness of how little we know drives our thirst to explore and create new knowledge and new ways of applying our maturing skills. This capacity for growth is bestowed on every artist. Consider the early compositions of a Beethoven or the art of Goya or the work of Louis Kahn; compare this to their later or final work. Something profound happens in their “becoming.” Often it is the honing down, the grasp for greater simplicity as vision is refined. The body grows older, but the soul grows lighter; insight becomes more profound. More is accomplished by a few well-wrought lines than protracted arm wrestling with the muse.

Although architecture is a collaborative art (which, thank goodness, is its glory), the endlessly unwinding path to “becoming” can be lonely: It's long past midnight, the screen in front of us is blank, and the client (not to mention our partners) expect a presentation later in the day. Times like these—all too frequent—reveal one of the great strengths of this book, one that's not nearly commented on enough. Within the covers of Becoming an Architect, author Lee W. Waldrep has convened some of the most interesting and eloquent voices in our profession. They respond to the questions you would ask if you could beam them down to your living room, studio, or on a long hike through the woods. You may not agree with everything you read. But let it rest a few months, then go back. After all, you will be in a different place.

When I look back through the rear view mirror of my own career, I am not the architect I was when I was fresh out of architecture school. Whether better or worse, I leave to the judgment of others. But wherever I am going, I know other architects have been there before me. What has varied is the speed of change and the many surprises in its wake—not all of which are welcomed. What hasn't changed is the support, guidance, and, yes, necessary reality checks offered by fellow architects who are on a similar journey of becoming. Men and women who, like me, will be grateful for the companionship of the valuable resource that is Becoming an Architect.

Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA2014 President of The American Institute of ArchitectsExecutive Director, Virginia Center for Architecture

Preface

IN SECOND GRADE, my career ambition was to become a clown. Only later did I desire to become an architect. One of my older brothers first pursued architecture in college (he later switched to music). A ninth-grade drafting class was my first formal introduction to what I thought was the profession. At the same time, I had the opportunity to meet with an architect in my hometown. In high school, I interned in an architect's office, drafting and making models. All of these experiences helped me decide to pursue architecture in college.

After six years of college, two architecture degrees from Michigan and Arizona State University, a year as national vice president of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), and three months working in a firm, I decided architecture was not a good fit. However, from my experiences in architecture, I discovered that I wanted to help others in their pursuit of becoming an architect. Thus, the idea for this book has been over 30 years in development.

Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design, 3rd edition, will help you navigate the process of becoming an architect. Its purpose is to provide you with an outline of the process: (1) a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited professional degree in architecture, (2) the experience or internship component (IDP), and (3) the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). Further, it will help you launch your professional career in architecture.

Chapter 1, “The Definition of an Architect,” introduces the basic duties and tasks of an architect. After reading this chapter, you will be better able to decide if you are suited to become an architect. The chapter outlines the basic skills, characteristics, attitudes, motivations, and aptitudes of architects. Finally, it provides a profile of the architecture profession.

Chapter 2, “The Education of an Architect,” outlines the education to becoming an architect. It emphasizes that the education of an architect is lifelong and does not end with the receipt of a formal degree. The first of the chapter's three parts focuses on preparation—the courses and activities you can pursue to prepare for an architectural education. The second part provides insight into selecting an architecture program. It delineates the three paths to graduation with a professional degree program. Further, it outlines the attributes—individual, institution, and academic unit—to consider when selecting a program. The third part of the chapter describes the typical architecture curriculum.

As training is a required element of becoming an architect, Chapter 3, “The Experience of an Architect,” concentrates on gaining experience both while in school and upon graduation. First, it discusses strategies to gain experience while in school through part-time, summer, or cooperative education opportunities; afterward, the chapter outlines gaining experience as an emerging professional. An additional portion uses the acronym A.R.C.H.I.T.E.C.T. in support of the search for positions that provide useful experience. The chapter also provides a basic overview of the Intern Development Program (IDP), a required program in almost all 50 states for documenting your experiences under the supervision of a licensed architect. Further, the chapter introduces the requirements and process of the ARE.

Chapter 4, “The Careers of an Architect,” outlines the career designing process (assessing, exploring, decision making, and planning) and the career paths available to graduates of an architectural education—both those within architectural practice and outside and beyond architecture.

Finally, the Chapter 5, “The Future of the Architecture Profession,” provides insight into the future of the profession of architecture. Terms associated with the future of the profession are outlined and, along with those focused on throughout the book, answer the question, “What do you see as the future for the architecture profession?”

Career profiles of architecture students, emerging professionals, educators, and practitioners appear throughout the book and are a wonderful resource for personal stories. Some profiles highlight the traditional path of an architect within a private architecture firm, while others describe related settings in which an architect might work—corporations, government agencies, and education and research. A series of pointed questions related to the profession and the responses of those individuals profiled are also distributed throughout.

The first of three appendixes lists resources for further information. Note especially the first five associations listed: the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), NAAB, and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Also included are career-related associations and other useful resources, including websites, and recommended reading.

The second appendix lists institutions offering NAAB/Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB-CCCA) accredited programs in the United States and Canada. The third appendix lists those students, interns, and professionals profiled in the book.

As you will soon discover, becoming an architect is a satisfying and worthwhile endeavor. Enjoy the process of becoming and being an architect, as it will provide a long and meaningful career path.

Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D.May 2014

Acknowledgments

WHEN I COMPLETED my doctoral dissertation, I stated that authoring it was the closest I would ever come to designing architecture. This statement remains true, but in terms of work, authoring this book far exceeds writing my dissertation. I still may never design a residence or a skyscraper, but I hope this book helps future architects design their careers.

First, I wish to extend my love and appreciation to my parents, Carl E. and Marsha L. Waldrep, who will never see the results of my labor but were certainly an inspiration to me. Although they both passed while I was a child, they continue to live within me to this day.

Next, and just as important, I would like to acknowledge the support of my family—my wife, Sherry, and my triplet daughters, Cassidy, Karli, and Anslie. Without their willingness to let me escape from family obligations, I would not have completed this project. Now that the book is complete, I am ready to swim in the new pool.

I also wish to express my appreciation to the many students, emerging professionals, educators, and architects profiled throughout this book, many of whom I have known throughout my career (see Appendix C). Without exception, all were more than willing participants to this project and are as much the authors of this book as I am.

Thanks are also extended to Brian P. Kelly, AIA, director of the architecture program and associate professor in the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at the University of Maryland; Michelle A. Rinehart, EdD, assistant dean for academic affairs and outreach in the College of Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology and David Zach, futurist for all sharing their insights. Additional thanks are extended to Andrea Rutledge, executive director of NAAB, my colleague and friend.

Special kudos to the following individuals: Jenny Castronuovo, who more than assisted me with the collection of images for the first edition of the book; Margaret DeLeeuw, Shawna Grant, Allison Wilson, Robyn Payne, and Deana Moore, who provided insight as the manuscript was being written; and Michal Seltzer, for mocking up a cover design for daily inspiration. Also, I wish to express my appreciation to Dr. Kathryn H. Anthony, a special friend who knows all too well the challenges of authoring a book. My appreciation is also extended to Grace H. Kim, AIA, a friend who first recommended to John Wiley & Sons that I would be a good author for this project. She was also instrumental in providing images.

I wish to express my appreciation to Kathryn Bourgoine, my editor, and Nancy Cintron, senior production editor, both at Wiley, for guiding me throughout the process.

Finally, I wish to thank all the architecture students and colleagues within the architecture discipline with whom I have interacted with over my 20-plus-year career; you have been the reason I so much enjoy my work.

Chapter 1The Definition of an Architect

Newseum, Washington, DC. Architect: Polshek Partnership Architects LLP. Photographer: Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D

He looked at the granite. To be cut, he thought, and made into walls. He looked at a tree. To be split and made into rafters. He looked at a streak of rust on the stone and thought of iron ore under the ground to be melted and to emerge as girders against the sky. These rocks, he thought, are here for me; waiting for the drill, the dynamite and my voice; waiting to be split, ripped, pounded, reborn, waiting for the shape my hands will give to them.

Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead1

AFTER READING THE PRECEDING TEXT from The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, what are your thoughts and feelings? Can you relate to the main character, Howard Roark, in this passage? Are you overcome with the possibilities of creating with the materials around you?

Do you want to be an architect? Do you wish to study architecture? If your answer is “Yes” to any of these questions, this book is for you.

What is the definition of an architect? The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language2 defines architect as:

One who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other structures.

är-ki-tekt,

n. [MF architecte, fr. L architectus, fr. Gk architekton master builder, fr. Archi- + tekton builder]

Of course, this definition simply scratches the surface. Becoming and being an architect are much more.

What Do Architects Do?

People need places in which to live, work, play, learn, worship, meet, govern, shop, eat—private and public spaces, indoors and out; rooms, buildings, and complexes; neighborhoods and towns; suburbs and cities. Architects, professionals trained in the art and science of building design and licensed to protect public health, safety, and welfare, transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others.

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