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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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Developing a Powerful Profit Plan for Your Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

Still one of the most popular posts on the blog; in this 3-part article Steven walks us through the step-by-step process of developing a powerful Profit Plan for our architecture firm. This is Part 1 of a 3 part guest post by Steven Burns, FAIA, the Director of Product Strategy and Innovations at BQE Software. – Mark.

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JEDI: Justice + Equity + Diversity + Inclusion in Architecture

EntreArchitect

The firm has been successful in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that makes everyone—regardless of who they are or what position they hold—feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace. The Theory of Enchantment is an innovative framework for compassionate antiracism. By Antoinette Bunkley and Rachel J.

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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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Get your practice on a fast track through technology

EntreArchitect

Fashion, graphic design, and web design all allow for less experienced professionals to be more innovative. During studies, students are mostly taught separately about spatial organization, the basics of structural design, and, perhaps, energy efficiency. His practice develops innovative designs through the use of algorithms.

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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part 2

Life of an Architect

My name is John Charbonneau and I am a second year graduate student at the University of Texas Tech. I didn’t know that being an intern at this firm meant that I would be collaborating and contributing to the firm’s work. His technical know-how and dedication to this project have been incredible.

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My Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job in Architecture

EntreArchitect

This past December I was invited to speak at AIAS Forum 2013; the American Institute of Architecture Students national convention. While we waited for the airports to open, I had the opportunity to speak in length with many of the architecture students in attendance. That first summer was not encouraging. I had plans for my life.