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2023 in Architecture Books, So Far

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Although reading has been low on my list of priorities under the circumstances, I wanted to take the brief chance I have now to highlight some books released so far this year — a dozen of them, presented in order of date of publication. No doubt, people reading this book are eager to take on the question.

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20 Best Architecture Firms in Los Angeles

Architizer

Home to iconic landmarks such as Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall and Richard Meier’s Getty Center, Los Angeles’ architecture has become greatly influenced by the entertainment industry. Starting from its architectural schools, the city promotes alternative design practices. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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Examining Both Sides of Mentorship with Travis Krimmel

Young Architect

When Travis applied for Architecture school, he didn’t get in right away, but he was undeterred and applied again the following year to Auburn University’s Architecture Program. Going into his 5th and final year of school he realized he was out of money. What architecture school was like for Travis.

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2022 Reverse Crit

SW Oregon Architect

This past Thursday evening, representatives from three AIA Oregon firms presented projects currently in design for scrutiny by University of Oregon architecture students in the 2022 Reverse Crit. I may have graduated from architecture school decades ago, but I will always remain a student of architecture.

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Going Full Circle in Your Career with Architect Chris Colby

Young Architect

After being told in high school that he should not go to Architecture School, Chris got an internship at a local firm and decided he had too much ambition not to pursue his dreams. He went full force into Architecture School. What you’ll hear in this episode: What inspired Chris to study Architecture.

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The Architecture of Motherhood

EntreArchitect

Data from the 2020 annual report of the NAAB revealed that 50% of the students enrolled in NAAB-accredited architecture programs were female. 1 Yet, the percentage of women who obtained their architect license, achieve upper management positions, become partners and own architectural firms have not increased as men’s percentages have.

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The 14 Books Every Future Architect Should Read

EntreArchitect

After responding to a hopeful architect on Dwell.com I decided to flesh out my answer and include more books. Naturally there is some overlap and some of these books could fit in multiple headings, this is architecture after all. Covey – This is a universally loved book by people in every field.