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Lance
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What does it take to become a professional architect
What type of degrees schools and types of classes do you need to take to become a professional architect and a good one too, how many years did it take you to become one too, I appreciate any guidance you can provide.
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Aric Gitomer
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Hi Lance,
Great news! To become an architect, you'll need an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree. Many universities and colleges offer this program, but not all, so it's important to check if they have the BArch. This degree usually takes five years to complete. Some schools offer a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, which is a four-year program, but it doesn't fully prepare you for an architecture career.
If you prefer, you can earn an undergraduate degree in any field and then pursue a Master of Architecture, which typically takes an additional two years. For those interested in teaching architecture, a BArch followed by a one-year program to earn an MArch is a great path.
After graduating, you'll complete a three-year internship (3,740 hours) through the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). Once that's done, you'll take the licensing exam, which spans several days and includes multiple parts. Passing this exam means you'll officially be an architect!
Best of luck on your journey!
Great news! To become an architect, you'll need an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree. Many universities and colleges offer this program, but not all, so it's important to check if they have the BArch. This degree usually takes five years to complete. Some schools offer a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, which is a four-year program, but it doesn't fully prepare you for an architecture career.
If you prefer, you can earn an undergraduate degree in any field and then pursue a Master of Architecture, which typically takes an additional two years. For those interested in teaching architecture, a BArch followed by a one-year program to earn an MArch is a great path.
After graduating, you'll complete a three-year internship (3,740 hours) through the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). Once that's done, you'll take the licensing exam, which spans several days and includes multiple parts. Passing this exam means you'll officially be an architect!
Best of luck on your journey!
Elahe Pahlevani
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If you can get your certificate in Bachelor's degree i think it's enough. Then you should be able to work with autocad, revit or rhino or 3d max, enscape or corona or v_ray
Maria Rehmet
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Everyone talks about the hard skills and programs you need to know, but as someone that has been in the field the BIGGEST difference between an okay architect and a GREAT architect is:
1. Project Management (this includes meeting deadline, client expectations, and team dynamics)
2. Public speaking and Presentation Skills (you have to hone your ability to express your design!)
3. Conflict resolution (problems will arise, and you need to be able to handle them. That can happen on your team, with your engineering consultants, contracts, and your client. )
4. Creative Problem Solving (last but not least! You will have to be able to think on your feet and outside of the box. Be ready to be creative and scrappy, we need to know a little about everything and this is the fun part)
Every day is different, get excited! There are so many opportunities in this field to pursue your niche. Pick the school that has projects that resonate with you, take electives/a minor in something that inspires you.
1. Project Management (this includes meeting deadline, client expectations, and team dynamics)
2. Public speaking and Presentation Skills (you have to hone your ability to express your design!)
3. Conflict resolution (problems will arise, and you need to be able to handle them. That can happen on your team, with your engineering consultants, contracts, and your client. )
4. Creative Problem Solving (last but not least! You will have to be able to think on your feet and outside of the box. Be ready to be creative and scrappy, we need to know a little about everything and this is the fun part)
Every day is different, get excited! There are so many opportunities in this field to pursue your niche. Pick the school that has projects that resonate with you, take electives/a minor in something that inspires you.