Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design

One of my daughters is very interested in becoming an architect and this is an ideal book for her. I think any young person of even an undergraduate college student considering this career path will find this book very helpful. I appreciate that the book asks and answers the most likely questions a young person will ask or should ask about the career. Even more I appreciate that the author has brought in a broad range of... Read Full Review

A coffee table book; This is not a "cover-to-cover" read that teaches one how to become an architect. It does, however, provide a range of possibilities for the futures of aspiring architects. It is compiled of interviews with different professionals, preceded and concluded with resourceful information about schooling, exams, licenture, etc. It does present "answers" in a way, through examples of different paths and interests... Read Full Review

Have you ever been frustrated with the lack of knowledge about architectural careers out there? Does everyone you speak to seem to have no idea where to start or what to do to end up where you picture yourself being? Unfortunately, this is one of the many pitfalls of architecture and until recently prospective architecture students have been left to fend for themselves and blaze a trail over and over again. However, things... Read Full Review

My son knew at an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in architecture. Lacking first-hand experience I tried to help him research what the career was all about. I wish I had this book early in the process. We ended up interviewing architects on our own, reading articles, college rankings, etc. Going in I assumed the CAD/CAM / math / physics aspect would dominate; while important, I soon found out that the artistic... Read Full Review