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Ten Pairs of Books for Christmas

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

It's an excellent book, as is the second installment in Leslie's series of books on skyscrapers in Chicago, but the subtitle of the second book, How Technology, Politics, Finance, and Race Reshaped the City , indicates the incorporation of those wider contexts eschewed in the first book. and "foundation" (piles, spread, caissons).

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From Cubicles to Community: The Future City. (Part 2)

Community Architect

An ideal picture of education for me includes small class sizes where teachers are well-trained, well-respected, impassioned, and empowered with the expertise and the resources to provide the academic, social, and emotional support students need to thrive. Notes from the AIA Symposium.

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Norilsk Design Competition, Russia

e-architect

Later on, during the informal program I went to places that are typical for the identity of Norilsk like the abandoned old mines in the hills with the monument for the gulag camps with the different nationalities. But also the actual more industrialized mines where we went in with a group. It made a big impression on me.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

We decided to submit our proposal for an event called “Planning a Practice”, which would bring together an Architect, attorney, finance, and branding/strategic marketer to teach young architects the fundamental skills for starting their own practice. Keep track of your finances. Remember, we all need help sometimes.

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Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

ARCAT, the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM specifications and much more at ARCAT.com. I think we all have our things and things we deal with in that happens to be mine. It wasn’t going to pay back my student loans. LePage: 00:52 .

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My 125 Business Books for Entrepreneur Architects

EntreArchitect

The man Business Week calls “the ultimate entrepreneur for the Information Age” explains “Permission Marketing” — the groundbreaking concept that enables marketers to shape their message so that consumers will willingly accept it. Enjoy… My 125 Business Books for Entrepreneur Architects. by Seth Godin.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

the costs of student loans, and general costs of living, and then compare them to the income of a young architect it is ridiculous! While optional they are almost a necessity to be and stay informed and visible to colleagues and prospective clients. That has a LOT to do with lack of information and education at the university level.

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