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The Architecture of Motherhood

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What happens to women in architecture after they get out of school? Why is there such a gap between the percentages of gender representation shown from architectural school to licensure? 2] National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Where is the other 26%? Annual Report.NAAB. [2] NCARB by the numbers.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

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I’ve grown up on construction sites, worked with contractors before and during architecture school and I’m currently celebrating my 20th year in the architectural profession (my first internship started in 1993). We often send these photos along with a great story about the project to our local magazine and newspaper editors.

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Mentoring the Young Architect Will Enrich and Strengthen Our Profession

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In a few short years, I evolved from being a junior architecture staff working for everyone else to a licensed architect with interns and junior staff suddenly reporting to me. Acknowledge the investment of architecture school and the exams by showing interest and support. The Worst Job I Ever Had – and the Most Important.

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Mentoring is an Integral Part of the Profession

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In a few short years, I evolved from being a junior architecture staff working for everyone else to a licensed architect with interns and junior staff suddenly reporting to me. Acknowledge the investment of architecture school and the exams by showing interest and support. The Worst Job I Ever Had – and the Most Important.

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming an Architect

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When I was in my third year of architecture school, I picked up an issue of Entrepreneur magazine at the local supermarket. I purchased the magazine and that night read it cover to cover. As most architects will tell you, architecture school does not adequately prepare one for the realities of business.

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21 Rules for a Successful Life in Architecture

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He was recently named a 40 Under 40 honoree by Building Design+Construction magazine. . Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. The following is a compilation of my professional practice lecture on the last day of class.

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Weaving international work into your architecture career

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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.