Opportunities in Architecture Careers, Revised Edition

By Robert J. Piper and Richard D. Rush

Book Overview

Launch a career doing what you love! Get started in the career of your dreams with help fromOpportunities in Architecture Careers. From skill and training requirements to current salary figures, this practical guide provides a complete overview of the job possibilities in your chosen field. With this knowledge, you'll feel confident to pursue a profession that makes both you and your wallet happy. Opportunities in Architecture Careerswill help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from design to construction to support Acquire in-depth knowledge of the architecture industry Find out what kind of salary you can expect for each job Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using the industry organization listings provided You could have a successful career as a: contractor engineer architect public administrator equipment supplier

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071458689
• ISBN13: 9780071458689
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Good Introduction to Architectural Career Decisions

In this book, noted architects Robert Piper and Richard Rush detail all important considerations related to the selection of architecture as a career. They cover the actual requirements for education, internships (generally an architect must serve a full time three year internship before taking his or her licensing examinations), and licensing. They further discuss what particular aptitudes a person should have to consider an architectural career in an excellent section where abilities in math and drawing are discussed. My favorite feature of the book is the inclusion of information on career options beyond private practice, particularly in urban and land use planning, historic conservation, project management, and governmental regulation. Also discussed are salary ranges, requirements for school entrance, and a section on all accredited schools of architecture in the United States (110) and Canada (8). My only negative comment on the book is that internet contact information is not provided for the schools, but that is a minor point. The target audience for this book is young people, mostly high school students, and college students with undecided majors, however, I am a mid-career professional in a totally unrelated field, who found it useful for information on career transitions (I am considering eventual early retirement from one career and returning to school in architecture, as after I complete my MBA I am considering project management as a specialty.) The book is brief, and easily read in one sitting, but is full of practical information on this field. Anyone considering a career in architecture would be well served by reading it.