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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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My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture

EntreArchitect

Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region.

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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part 2

Life of an Architect

I didn’t know that being an intern at this firm meant that I would be collaborating and contributing to the firm’s work. We not only have the opportunity to work on something that is alien to a small firm like MMA, we also find ourselves collaborating with sculptors, interior designers, and contractors across the globe.

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Being an Architect

Life of an Architect

When I first graduated, the firm I worked for specialized in retail store prototyping and (to a certain extent) roll-out of that prototype. Working at a small firm that did work around the country meant that my boss traveled quite a bit. The brief amount of time I spent in a large firm, I basically worked on 1 project at a time.

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Get your practice on a fast track through technology

EntreArchitect

After getting into architecture school, one of the first things you learn is that the profession requires a lot of sacrifices and many years in order to reach success. Fashion, graphic design, and web design all allow for less experienced professionals to be more innovative. Sacrifice and Patience. Consequences of Mistakes.

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My Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job in Architecture

EntreArchitect

Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Architecture (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, this is Episode 229 and this week I’m speaking with an architect, writer, podcaster, and so much more. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.