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What do architects do? What are the educational requirements for architects? What does an architectural internship involve? How does one become a licensed architect? What is the future of the architectural profession?

If you're considering a career in architecture, start with this highly visual guide to preparing for and succeeding in the profession. Through fascinating interviews with working professionals in the field, Becoming An Architect, Second Edition gives you an inside view of what it takes to be an architect, including an overview of the profession, educational requirements, design specialties from which to choose, the job search, registration requirements, and the many directions in which a career in architecture can go.

Expanded and revised to include the most current issues that are impacting architects' work, such as BIM and integrated practice, this essential guide will prepare you for successfully entering this competitive yet rewarding profession. ... Read more

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An informative book with many viewpoints
This book contains many interviews from those whom have gone to architecture school. I liked that the author chose to interview many people from different fields which goes to show that one does not have to strictly be an architect after having gone to school for architecture.

I would recommend reading this if you have any interest in architecture as a possible career path.

not bad
The book is really nothing but a bunch of interview questions and the answers architects give to them, which isn't a bad thing.There are several pictures of architectural structures, several drawings, and some diagrams of buildings as well.Instead of reading a concise summary of the authors research you instead get the raw data (for the most part) and draw your own conclusions from it.

I kept seeing a few similar traits over and over in the architects the author interviewed and this led me to not become an architect.

I did find it rather interesting that the author is NOT an architect and never was.But you don't have to be something in order to research it and write about it now do you?Of course not.The author did however pursue the field of architecture so they do have some first hand knowledge to draw on.

A very good book in my opinion, it was worth the purchase. ... Read more

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Explore exciting options for a career in landscape architecture

Blending aesthetics and environmental consciousness, landscape architecture is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the US Department of Labor. Becoming a Landscape Architect gives you a comprehensive survey of the field as it is practiced today, and explains how to get started and how to succeed in this exciting, creative, and in-demand profession.

Featuring more than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape architects and more than 250 illustrations, the guide covers everything an aspiring landscape architect needs to know- from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job in residential, ecological, commercial, and parks design.

• Complete guide to the profession of landscape architecture, one of today's fastest growing fields
• More than thirty-five interviews with leading landscape designers and educators give you an idea of what it's really like to work as a landscape architect
• Over 250 striking illustrations and a lively interior make the book visually appealing as well as informative
• Explains different educational paths and their prerequisites and requirements
• Author Kelleann Foster is Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Landscape Architecture, Pennsylvania State University and Managing Partner, Visual Interactive Communications Group

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A Tangible Review of Landscape Architecture
Delving headfirst into the question that has stymied landscape architects themselves for years -- "What is landscape architecture?", Kelleann Foster takes a brilliant approach towards answering this question. By posing a series of questions to a range of professional landscape architects in academics, non-profit organizations, government and private practice, in tandem with illustrated and detailed examples of national and international projects, Foster allows the voices and experiences of landscape architects themselves to provide definition of the field. Her simple inclusion of a photo of each landscape architect highlighted puts faces to the names, and the organization of the book makes it easy to read bit-by-bit, or all in one sitting -- readers can quickly scan the TOC or index to select landscape architects, topics or projects of interest. I highly recommend this book to schools, public libraries and universities, as well as aspiring and practicing landscape architects themselves. The clearer landscape architects become about who we are and what we can do, the more effective we will be at availing our services to those who want and need them. This book is a huge forward step in that direction.

Inspiring and Informative
I initially bought this book for my teenage son, who has been considering a career in architecture or landscape architecture.But as I glanced through it along with him, I was drawn into it and ended up reading it in one sitting.Even more ironic is the fact that I am a landscape architect myself, and have been in the field for almost 26 years.I found Ms. Foster's analysis of the topic to be not only thorough but exciting and diverse.The personal interviews offer a variety of creative approaches, values, and career paths -- a human touch often lacking in career reference materials.It also illustrates the artistic, environmental and social aspects of a profession that, while fast-growing, is still frequently misunderstood.
Reading this book was energizing for me as a landscape architecture professional, and it seems to have persuaded my son that it is the field for him too!

Inspirational Book for Landscape Architects of the Future
This beautifully designed book by Kelleann Foster is well-written and carefully crafted.It is inspirational in the way she defines the exciting field of landscape architecture and its future through the words of a diverse range of practicing landscape architects and students.She skillfully portrays and presents how landscape architects differ from other design professionals in how they approach problem solving and create innovative solutions through a range of skills in tune with both the natural and cultural world.She also shows how this field is unique because of its expansive nature to include the visionary and big-picture perspectives that are so vital to dealing with global issues such as climate change on a local level in each community, project by project.I highly recommend Ms. Foster's book for those wanting to have a hand in making this world more lasting, healthy, safe, productive, peaceful, beautiful, and fun for a long time to come.

Professional inspiration for the aspiring
I am frequently using this book to explain to fellow architects, architecture students and friends what landscape architecture is and is becoming. It is most beneficial through the wide variety of interviews and breadth of coverage, describing the opportunities landscape architecture offers and the critical role landscape architects offer for our collective future health and well being. ... Read more

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A practical guide for every architect orother design professional looking for a goodjob.

Better job-hunting skills lead to better jobs. Here a seasoned architect shows how anyone, fromstudent intern to project manager, can go afterand find the best opportunities in virtuallyevery aspect of building-related work, whethergetting started, changing an area of specialtyor career, or seeking an upgrade.

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Getting a Job in Architecture and Design provides industry-specific tips not available elsewhere.
Some designers look for jobs and some get good ones, so any collection catering to job seekers and design or architecture pros needs Getting a Job in Architecture and Design, a survey of the special hunting techniques applicable to architects and design students alike. From basic industry job possibilities to researching companies and preparing resumes, Getting a Job in Architecture and Design provides industry-specific tips not available elsewhere.
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Put your career in full bloom!

Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical Gardens, and Arboreta Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to get started in this creative industry.

This career-boosting book will help you:

• Determine the specialty that's right for you, from landscape design to conservation to urban planning
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of landscape planning, cultivation, maintenance, and plant and flower care
• Find out what kind of salary you can expect
• Understand the daily routine of your chosen field
• Focus your job search using industry resources

ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS A:
landscape designer * arborist * golf course superintendent * groundskeeper * irrigation specialist * gardener

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What you really want
This book is pretty helpful, even if you already know quite a bit about the subject.It is informative and helps with narrowing down the career options you have. ... Read more

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What do architects do?

What are the educational requirements for architects?

What does an architectural internship involve?

How does one become a licensed architect?

What is the future of the architectural profession?

Get the answers to these key questions in Becoming an Architect. This completely up-to-date guide to today's careers in architecture provides a clear and concise survey of the field and offers advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with interviews and insights from leading architects, the book covers everything from educational requirements and design specialties to registration requirements and the many directions in which a career in architecture can go. ... Read more

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A "Must" to have on any young architects bookshelf
If you know anyone who is an aspiring architect, they need to have this book.It does a wonderful job of explaining what becoming an Architect entails from beginning education, through college, the Intern Development Program, and beyond.It not only covers the fundamentals of becoming/being an Architect, but also gives different views Architects have on the art and profession of architecture. This book was glued to my side while filling out my college applications and it will still be with me throughout my college education, graduate school, and beyond.You are not going to find another book out on the market like this one. There is a new edition out so I would strongly recommend getting the more updated version: Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design This is an invaluable resource for both the aspiring and accomplished architect and no bookshelf is complete without it.

BAD SERVICE
I ORDERED MY BOOK FROM THIS PERSON A MONTH AGO AND STILL HAVEN'T RECIEVED A THING!

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The book was for a grandson and he said it is very helpful and wonderful.
Service was excellent as usual.
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You from America?
i loved it ever bit of this book. As a third year student its great stuff. I definitely recommend it to anyone. and start looking for a local Architecture Community you could join.

After reading the book, I know what to do from now on.

Unfortunately I do have some bad pointers about this book. I dont study in America wish I did though. This book provides many listing of Universities and Sources around America. For me having passed the education stage and into the real field of architect the listings of the Universities only help you if your from America.

Otherwise this book does contain great resources on "Becoming an Architect."

Great- must have for antone new to the industry!
This book helped me decide whether architecture was the proper career choice for me, giving tips and details of the business as a whole. Unfortunately, the landscape is always changing and, while useful for general information, it is difficult to get any good leads out of the resources listed in the book. So far, I like using [...] to look for jobs because it has jobs only from employer websites and far more jobs than you will find on other job boards. ... Read more

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Opportunities In Interior Design and Decorating Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within the field of interior decorating and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. ... Read more

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The all-inclusive reference to starting and operating a landscape architecture firm

The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture, Second Edition is completely revised to keep up with the latest developments driving the day-to-day operation of a successful private-practice landscape architecture office. Whether helping a landscape architecture student identify a career track, providing direction on starting a new office, guiding an owner seeking to jumpstart a stagnant or fledgling business, or assisting a landscape architect-in-training study for the national Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE), this single-source blueprint is the key to prospering in this dynamic field. This new edition features:

• Indispensible information for practicing landscape architects, including professional ethics, finances, office administration, marketing and promotion, and project management
• An updated look at government regulatory laws, federal tax administration, sustainable design, and LEED certification
• Strategies for using the Internet, computer software, and technology to market and manage a firm
• Examples of professional contract templates
• Case study profiles of landscape architecture firms
• Requirements for professional registration and criteria for taking the national exam

This comprehensive and practical reference combines real-world experience with the highest professional standards to instruct the reader on business concepts. Expertly organized and easy to follow, The Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture, Second Edition continues to be the one source that landscape architects need to direct all facets of their practice. ... Read more

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Maximize The Potential of Your Practice! Order the book that reveals self evident truths about your office and practice. As the former CEO of a leading medical and dental office design firm, Dr. Tholen has written a fact packed book that will demonstrate how your office can speak to your patients to increase case acceptance.Not only will the information in this book save tens of thousands in the cost of your new office, this advice can assist in generating hundreds of thousands in increased production. Office design has never been so easily or completely explained as in this 139 page book of great photos and concise explanations of how to create successful designs. It is an imperative read for you or your design staff!Good luck with the office of your dreams! ... Read more

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great start for your transition
very informative.I would highly recommend it to anyone who is in the medical and dental field, starting this kind of project

a must
if you are building or remodeling your dental office, you must read it ( several times) before doing anything, it is an absolute NECESSITY

A necessity for both the dental team and dental representative!
I received this book as part of a training program for sterilization design.I am so impressed with the well thought schemes and ideas of Dr. Tholen and it's paramount coming from a dentist.Thank you so much for this great tool.I use it almost every day in my consultations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Architectural Review, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1049 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: East meets north: Alvar Aalto's endlessly inventive career is seen through the eyes of Japanese architect Shigeru Ban in a major new exhibition at London's Barbican.
Author: Peter Davey
Publication: The Architectural Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 221Issue: 1322Page: 96(2)

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Don't waste your time
This article is virtually useless, as the images from the original article aren't included in this digital version.The text itself is quite thin as well, as much of it refers to various elements of the exhibition that we're not able to see.

Spend your money on a Shigeru Ban monograph. ... Read more

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By far the most attractive introduction to interior design as it is practiced today, this comprehensive survey focuses on exciting solutions to the real problems of modern environmental circumstances, both residential and commercial. Of the more than 750 photographs and diagrams, over 200-most in color-are new to this lavishly produced third edition and reflect the vision of the most creative professionals working today. John Pile's long-awaited revision of his highly regarded text features:* six new detailed case studies of projects by such noted contemporary designers as Adam Tihany, Maya Lin, and Moneo Brock Studio.* exciting coverage of the new "hot" topics in the field, including "green" design, fiber optic and LED lighting, the reconfigurable workplace, boutique hotels, and digital technology. Every chapter has been updated in organization, content, and visual examples to reflect the newest developments in this exciting field. ... Read more

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Put Your Career on the Fast Track. Get this book Now and Get Noticed By Top Employers Today for Top Paying Architect Jobs.

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A guide to all aspects of product design from coming up with a viable design to prototyping, costing and distribution. ... Read more

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An interested, informative read if you are the intended audience
This book provides a good overview of the various tasks involved with getting into product design. The text is interesting, well laid out, recounts real-world stories of successful product designers, and provides plenty of extras like terminology definitions, checklists, and contact lists. Although the pictures and some of the terminology (such as "World Wide Web") are now a bit dated, the concepts of the industry still seem relevant. It should be noted, however, that the intended audience of this book is graphic designers who want to get into product design. Therefore it focuses on creative, niche products such as toothbrush holders, stationery, and other items that would be sold in gift stores or art museum gift shops. From the introduction, it states that the book "is based on the real-life experiences of thirty graphic designers..." and "will be helpful if you're interested in designing and marketing products which are generally niche market vs. mass market, low tech vs. high tech." If that describes you, this is a pretty good, interesting read!

More than expected
I bought that book expecting information about Product Design itself with information about sketches and everything involved in the design. To my surprise I found all the key information regarding Product Develop, as well as a list of contact organizations. Very complete, fully organized, a true guideline for those who -like me- are starting themselves in this issue of Product Design.

How to Break Into Product Design
This is a great primer for those interested in getting started in product design and distribution. It would make a wonderful text for an introductory level design course. It is well organized presented in a clear and attractive way. ... Read more

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If you're embarking upon a career in interior design, here's a highly visual overview of the profession, with in-depth material on educational requirements, design specialties, finding a job, and the many directions a career in interior design can take. Featuring informative interviews with working designers, this Second Edition includes updated educational requirements and a list of accredited interior design programs in the United States and Canada. ... Read more

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A 'must' for any business or career collection
This latest, updated guide to becoming an interior designer offers tips from a range of practitioners and educators about the professional requirements and business of interior design. This is in the form of various interviews synthesizing the advice of design experts. Sidebars of information, discussions of specific design challenges from hospitality design to other specialties, job challenges in the industry, and more are accompanied by insider's specifics to make for a 'must' for any business or career collection.

Decent Book
Seller was efficient, but the book itself has too many quotes, so it's hard to follow along in one person's tone. It's less of a guide or textbook and more of a question/answer compilation. May be useful for some.

The book to read if you're considering a career in interior design
This book provides a wealth of information if you're considering a career in interior design. It gives you the breadth of possibilities of interior designing - residential and commercial. I also like that the author included quotes from practicing professionals on a range of topics.

Great for College Seniors
This book was recommended to me my last year in college. (Bachelor of Interior Design) While I was faily certain that I would enter commercial design, the author of this book could have convinced me otherwise.

There is good basic information on each area of the field.I felt that the section on Hospitality design was very informative.

Informative Book
I bought this book because I am interested in going back to school for a 2nd degree in Interior Design. This book gives a great breakdown of the industry. It breaks down the different specialities and highlights the major points in each specialization. It also discusses education and certification. I love the Questions to Interior Designers section, because they interview practicing interior designers. I have made my final decision to go back to school and this book has helped alot in my decision making process. ... Read more

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Starting Your Career as an Interior Designer contains all the necessary tools and strategies to successfully launch and grow a professional design business in the competitive world of interior design. Drawing on the authors' extensive experience, this book includes case studies, and personal anecdotes that help teach you how to:

- choose a design field - obtain and keep clients - garner referrals - market and position your business - bid competitively on projects - manage sales - organize a budget - manage start-up costs and cash flow - promote your business - branch out into product and architectural design - design within a retail environment - set pricing guidelines - sell to your target demographic - set up your office

Readers will find a history of the business side of interior design as well as various career tracks available to today’s budding entrepreneur. Any early career interior designer or student looking for practical advice on the ins and outs of running a design firm will need this one-stop guide. ... Read more

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A great way to start your career
What a great book! I pieced the business side of interior design together over many years. What a treat to be starting out and have it laid out before you.

In the early years of a new business, finding clients can seem overwhelming and urgent. Hale and Williams give a good overview of essential techniques including networking, public relations, advertising, webs and blogs, branding, client interviews, and strategic partnerships.

It is a book to pour over many times. Enjoy.

An ideal acquisition for anyone who wants to make their interior design business dream a reality
Some people have more of a touch with design than others. "Starting Your Career as An Interior Designer" is a guide for those with the talent who want to break into the business of being an interior designer. From picking a specialized field, to finding clients, maintaining good relationships with them, doing the business half of operations, and so much more, "Starting Your Career As An Interior Designer" is an ideal acquisition for anyone who wants to make their interior design business dream a reality. ... Read more

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This book is a clear and concise survey of the field of interior design, providing a look
at the newly expanded role of the interior designer and offering an array of career
alternatives from the tried-and-true areas of residential and contract design to specialty
design. Whether branching into areas as traditional as product and furniture
design to the new trends of lifestyle branding and internet merchandising, Whitlock
covers the full array of challenging and diverse career choices for those considering a
career in design as well as the established designer who wants to take their professional
practice to new height. Foreword by Sherri Donghia. ... Read more

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Perfect for Interior Design Graduates!
I am the Director of Interior Design at the Art Institute and adore this book. Re-design touches on all that is happening today in the industry, giving students a sense of what is available to them career wise upon graduation. I am recommending this for the library of all of our Interior Design graduates as it assists in their road map to success.

Timely and on-the-money!!!

This book is packed with real advice from the industry pros who are doing the real work of creating sets for movies, designing the products we see in catalogs and shops, and yes, designing rooms in homes and hotels. Whether you're a mid-career professional wondering "what's next?," a student wondering how to navigate an ever-changing industry, or someone looking for a creative calling, this book will help you find the answers. You may also learn about design-oriented careers you never considered.

Re-de-sign by Cathy Whitlock
This book is beautiful, thorough in its research presentation and extremely well-written. A must for anyone in design or who appreciates beauty in the home.I hope Whitlock will do a sequel! ... Read more