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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 1


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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In the United States

The Steps toBecoming an

Architect

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What are the components:

Education

4


What questions should you ask before selecting a school?

Curriculum?Program

Accredited?

DegreeOptions?

Special Interest?Professors?

Enrichment

Opportunities? FinancialAid?

Step 1: Education 5


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

Step 1: Education 6


Four-year degree◦ BA or BS in Architecture◦ Bachelor of Environmental

Design or Architectural Studies

◦ Prepare for graduate degree.

Accredited programMinimum of 5 years

Bachelor of Architecture

Master ProgramsOne to five yearsMasters of

ArchitectureDoctor of Architecture

Only offered to students with a professional degree.

Not accredited Specialized areas only. Master’s or PhD or other doctorate’s

Pre-Professional degree Professional

degree

Post-Professional degree

Step 1: Education 7



Internship

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What questions should you ask before selecting your work experience?

Requirements?

GettingStarted?

IDP?Skills?

Employers?Knowledge?

Resources?

Interests?

Participation?NCARB?

Step 2: Internship 9


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:

Intern Development Program

National Council of Architectural Registration Board

(NCARB)

The American Institute of Architects(AIA)

Step 2: Internship

= IDP

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Examination

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What questions should you ask about the exam for your license?

Requirements?

Content?Statevs

National?

ARE

and

IDP?

Time?

Rules, Statutes, Regulations?Step 3: Examination 12


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

Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

Step 3: Examination 13


NCARB◦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!

ARE continued

Step 3: Examination 14



License

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What questions should you ask about getting your license to practice architecture?

Registration?Title?

Guidelines?

National Requirements?

Fees?Reciprocity?

Step 4: License

Law?

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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 (#####)Step 4: License

Your Name

#####

Title

State

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CEUs

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What questions should you ask about the future?

Step 5: CEUs

Maintaining your license?

AIA?

CEUs?Professional Development?

Hours?

Types?

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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.

Step 5: CEUs

Continuing Education Units

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Completed components:

EducationInternship

ExamLicense

CEUs

Review 21


Resources◦ARCHcareers.org

http://www.archcareers.org◦National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

http://www.naab.org◦NCARB

http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internship.aspx

◦The American Institute of Architects http://aia.org

◦Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm

◦Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture https://acsa-arch.org/home.aspx

◦Texas Board of Architectural Examiners http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/

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http://www.archcareers.org/

http://www.naab.org/



http://aia.org/

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm

https://acsa-arch.org/home.aspx

http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/

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