Becoming an Architect - 2nd Edition

On December 2, Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design - 2nd Edition will be published.

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.

• Written by a nationally known expert on architecture career development

• In-depth profiles with architects of varying backgrounds and specialties give students and new architects an inside view of the real-world, day-to- day experiences of a working architect.

• Second Edition features new and updated career profiles and interviews highlighting individuals who have taken varied career paths.

• Helpful appendices listing resources such as accredited schools of architecture, important architectural associations and organizations, and more.

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.