Careers in Architecture

AvBlythe Camenson

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Design your own blueprint for success!

Careers in architecture are tremendously rewarding and offer diverse opportunities. To decide what job route is best for you, you need to develop a clear plan: What will you specialize in? Do you need an advanced degree or certificate? How will you find the right position? Careers in Architecture has the answers. Here, you'll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether you want to work in industrial architecture, landscaping, or teaching other architects, this guide will help you:

Clearly understand your various career options
Find the specialty best suited for you-from historic preservation to urban planning to construction
Know what to expect when you start out
Determine the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition
Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the prime job prospects

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-10-16
Mått:182 x 226 x 11 mm
Vikt:316 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Upplaga:2
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN:9780071545563

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Arkitektur inom Kultur
Karriärplanering inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

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Innehållsförteckning

PART ONE CAREERS IN ARCHITECTURECHAPTER 1 The Field of ArchitectureA history of architectural educationThe duties of the architectWorking conditions for architectsEmployment opportunitiesJob outlook for architectsTypes of architectural officesGetting that first jobStarting your own firmSample intern job openingsEarnings for architectsRelated fieldsFirsthand accountsCHAPTER 2 Preparing for a Career in ArchitectureTypes of degreesPaths to the professional degreeCourse of studySpecializationThe portfolioSelecting a schoolFinancing your educationSample programsStudent statisticsSkills an architect must haveTraining periodsArchitect Registration Examination (ARE)Preparing earlyIntern Development Program (IDP)Intern Development Program (IDP) core competenciesCHAPTER 3 Residential, Commercial, and Institutional ArchitectureSpecializingSample job listingsFirsthand accountsCHAPTER 4 Historic PreservationPreservation categoriesRelated fieldsArchitectural conservatorsArchitectural historiansHistoric interior designersAssociations involved with historic preservationFirsthand accountsCHAPTER 5 Teaching ArchitectureJob outlook for architecture facultyWho teaches architectureFaculty responsibilitiesSalaries for architecture facultyTraining for university facultyFinding that jobSample job listingsFirsthand accountPART TWO RELATED FIELDSCHAPTER 6 Landscape ArchitectureWorking conditionsEmployment figuresJob outlookTraining for landscape architectsSkills needed for landscape architectureIntern landscape architectsSelf-employmentRelated fieldsJob huntingSample job listingsSalaries for landscape architectsFirsthand accountsCHAPTER 7 EngineeringEngineering specializationsPossible employersTraining for engineersLicensureGetting started and advancingSample programSalaries for engineersJob outlookContinuing education for engineersSample job listingsFirsthand accountCHAPTER 8 Urban and Regional PlanningDutiesWorking conditions for plannersEmployment figuresJob outlookTraining for plannersSalariesSample job listingsFirsthand accountCHAPTER 9 Construction and Cost EstimationDuties of construction managersTraining for construction managersCertification for construction managersSalaries for construction managers and contractorsJob outlook for construction managersDuties of cost estimatorsTraining for cost estimatorsCertification for cost estimatorsSalaries for cost estimatorsJob outlook for cost estimatorsSample job listingFirsthand accountsCHAPTER 10 More Firsthand Accounts from the FieldAPPENDIX A Professional AssociationsAPPENDIX B Further ReadingAPPENDIX C Accredited Training Programs for Architecture in the United States, Puerto Rico, and CanadaAPPENDIX D Accredited Programs in Landscape Architecture