1. What “knowledge” do you need to build a set of steps?
Think quietly to yourself about the following:
What “knowledge” do you need to build a set of steps?
Create a list of 3 to 5 items that you will need to know.
Be prepared to Compare and Share
Warm-up
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2. These are the same skills that you need to be an architect!
What knowledge do you need in preparing to build a set of stairs?
You need a background in the following subjects:
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Ability to “conceptualize”
Ability to draw and sketch with ease
Interest in Humanities
Architectural and construction course work
These are the same skills that you need to be an architect!
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3. The Steps to Becoming an Architect
In the United States
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4. Education What are the components:
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5. Degree Options? Curriculum? Program Accredited? Special Interest?
What questions should you ask before selecting a school?
Curriculum?
Program
Accredited?
Special Interest?
Professors?
Enrichment
Opportunities?
Degree
Options?
ARE = Architecture Registration Exam
Financial
Aid?
Step 1: Education
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6. National Architectural Accrediting Board
You will need to pursue a degree that is accredited by the:
Schools that are accredited by “NAAB” will meet the educational requirements for the exam required by most states.
National Architectural Accrediting Board
Define accredited?
Who accredited architecture college programs?
Why is it important that there be an agency that accredited architecture programs?
What requirements does a college need to meet to be accredited?
Step 1: Education
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7. Professional degree Step 1: Education Pre-Professional degree
Four-year degree
BA or BS in Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design or Architectural Studies
Prepare for graduate degree.
Accredited program
Minimum of 5 years
Bachelor of Architecture
Master Programs
One to five years
Masters of Architecture
Doctor of Architecture
Post-Professional
degree
Only offered to students with a professional degree.
Not accredited
Specialized areas only.
Master’s or PhD or other doctorate’s
Step 1: Education
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8. Internship What are the components:
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9. Requirements? Getting Started? Participation? NCARB?
Interests?
What questions should you ask before selecting your work experience?
IDP?
Requirements?
Skills?
Resources?
Knowledge?
Getting
Started?
Employers?
ARE = Architecture Registration Exam
Participation?
NCARB?
Step 2: Internship
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10. Intern Development Program
A comprehensive training plan.
Wide variety of opportunities
Three years minimum
Can start prior to graduation
After your third year
Supervised
Required by most states
Offered by:
= IDP
National Council of Architectural Registration Board
(NCARB)
The American Institute of Architects
(AIA)
Step 2: Internship
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11. Examination What are the components:
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12. Rules, Statutes, Regulations?
What questions should you ask about the exam for your license?
State vs
National?
ARE
and
IDP?
Content?
Requirements?
Time?
Rules, Statutes, Regulations?
Step 3: Examination
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13. Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
Goal of Exam
Test applicants on knowledge, skills and ability as it relates to the practice of Architecture.
Purpose
Concentrate on services that affect:
Public health, safety and welfare
Exam Content:
Programming planning and practice, site planning and design, building design and construction systems, schematic design, structural systems, building systems, construction documents and services
Step 3: Examination
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14. Step 3: Examination ARE continued NCARB Requirements
Administers and monitors test contents
Adopted by all U.S. states and territories and Canada
First national exam was produced in 1965
Create an NCARB Record
Personal record of your education and experience
Time Limit = “Rolling Clock”
Must pass all divisions of the exam in five years!
Requirements
Each state sets it own requirements based on education and experience.
Rules, Statutes and Regulations can change at any time
Verify prior to testing!
Step 3: Examination
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15. License What are the components:
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16. Law? National Registration? Requirements? Title? Guidelines? Fees?
What questions should you ask about getting your license to practice architecture?
Law?
National
Requirements?
Registration?
Title?
Guidelines?
Fees?
Reciprocity?
Step 4: License
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17. Step 4: License Title Your Name ##### State Required by Law!
Illegal to practice architecture without a license
Requirements
Registration varies by state
Fees
Renewal
Reciprocity
Official Seal:
Title
Licensed or Registered
State
Your Name
License Number (#####)
Your Name
#####
Title
State
Step 4: License
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18. CEUs What are the components:
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19. Maintaining your license? Professional Development?
What questions should you ask about the future?
Maintaining your license?
Hours?
CEUs?
Types?
AIA?
Professional Development?
Step 5: CEUs
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20. Continuing Education Units
Architects are required to keep up-to-date on factors related to the public’s health, safety and welfare.
Professional Development is earned by taking: CEUs which =
Requirements vary from state to state.
Hours per year
Types
Seminars, workshops, classes, conferences, self-study courses, etc…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
is a professional organization that can offer assistance in earning CEUs.
Continuing Education Units
Step 5: CEUs
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21. CEUs License Exam Internship Education
Completed components:
CEUs
License
Exam
Internship
Education
Review
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22. Resources Resources ARCHcareers.org
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
NCARB
Internship.aspx
The American Institute of Architects
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
Resources
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