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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

…fine tuning that design, creating construction drawings, specifications, details, getting cost estimates, solving code issues, obtaining building permits, supporting the contractor with information during construction, responding to unforeseeable conditions, working with and coordinating furniture, IT, and moving consultants. .

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ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION (The Internship)

Lines on Paper

The aim is to expose the student to the practical realities of ‘practice’; to learn about dealing with people - consultants, clients and colleagues; to keep deadlines and work in a structured environment for a regular number of hours a day. When put this way, it doesn't sound very interesting or educational at all.

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What’s the Best Testing Order for ARE 5.0?!?

Young Architect

Think: Business of Architecture. This exam is all about managing budgets, employees, consultants, schedules, risks, quality assurance, and fees. Think: Investigation (not design). Project Planning and Design Exam (PPD). Now you’ll start moving into design and schematic designs of sites and buildings.

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Weaving international work into your architecture career

EntreArchitect

As an attendee of architecture school in Canada and the Glenn Murcutt Masters Class in Australia, and a designer who has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, and the US, I’ve strived to create meaningful architectural work and improve communities worldwide. Tips on how to get global . By Lucas Gray.

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Letters of an Architect: Lessons from my Best Projects

Community Architect

There was "design assist" for the facades and an envelope consultant who did quality control of our detailing. The project I now remembered had made a lasting impression on me since it was my first assignment when my then prolific boss, Heinz Egenhofer hired me for my first job out of architecture school.

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Architecture Market Analysis Report

Architecture Quote

The wide range of services offered by engineering consultants includes specialized technical planning through to the overall planning of complex investment projects. This includes competent testing and consulting services as neutral trustees of the client. Concentration of Swiss architecture industry in relation to area.