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The Architecture of Motherhood

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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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JEDI: Justice + Equity + Diversity + Inclusion in Architecture

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It exposes minority students to the architecture profession through the architectural design process in hopes of nurturing their growth at an early age. The Theory of Enchantment is an innovative framework for compassionate antiracism. Justice + Equity. CO is proud to be a sponsor.

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My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture

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There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region. I delivered my new “marketing material” personally to each of the local firms near my home and each time I was stopped at the reception desk and greeted professionally. Be Creative.

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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. 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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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. What are you students, who are graduating this spring, suppose to do?

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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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Developing a Powerful Profit Plan for Your Architecture Firm

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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.