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The Architecture of Motherhood

EntreArchitect

We all know that architecture and motherhood both are high-pressure jobs, and the lack of flexibility that accompanies our industry overall doesn’t make it any easier for mothers to stay in balance with their professional growth. What happens to women in architecture after they get out of school? Where is the other 26%?

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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.

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Architectural Education Will Change Because The Way Architects Work Will Change

EntreArchitect

I believe architectural education needs to train architects to recognize and harness our innate desire to create. Architecture school need to teach architects how to better listen, communicate, as well as design. Anyone will be able to directly create buildings through software, no architect need apply. Its silly to say “Change.”

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Why Architects Are NOT Properly Prepared to Own and Operate an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus, an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Wintner, AIA Emeritus.

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My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture

EntreArchitect

There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region. Every summer since my senior year in high school I worked on construction sites, learning the trade up close and studying the psychology of the architect/contractor relationship.

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5 Steps to Unleash the Significant Power of Sleep

EntreArchitect

Recently things are changing for architecture students in the United States. Though, today, many schools do not enforce these rules, the AIAS and current generations of architecture students are taking on the responsibility to educate their peers and are advocating against the unhealthy and unsafe practice of the legendary all-nighter.

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Dear Future Architects – You need to Hear This

Life of an Architect

Architects – Getting Your First Job Getting your first job in an architecture school is more about who you are than what you can do. I thought I would put together some basics tips and strategies that might help you find the perfect firm for you. Maybe you shouldn’t be in architecture school … you don’t have what it takes.