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CONTENTS Foreword 1. Creating the Human Environment You and architecture. Need for personnel. Computers. Age limitations. Diversity in the profession. Earnings. Educational requirements. Licensing. The vocation of architecture. Career choice and career opportunity. 2. Architecture--Past and Present The physical embodiment of human history. Architecture--future challenge. 3. The Professional Architect The public interest. Requirements of the profession. The profession of architecture. The AIA Code of Ethics. Attitudes, motivations, and aptitudes. To be an architect. 4. The Construction Industry The design group. The constructor group. The support group. Constructing a high school. 5. The Architect's Practice Architects in the United States today. The scope of architectural practice. Job development. Written agreement. Programming. Design. Construction documents. Bidding or negotiation. Construction phase. Postcompletion services. Expanding architectural services. Payment for services. The architect's office. Present and future practice. Your practice. 6. Education for Architecture The construction industry. Professional choices. Review of attitudes, motivations, and aptitudes. Preparation while in high school. Student financial aid. The school also chooses you. College course work. College days. Your training as an intern. Examination and registration. Professional practice and continuing education. Licensing and reciprocity. 7. The Environmental Design Professions Disciplines within environmental design. Career options. Appendix A: Schools of Architecture Appendix B: Professional Associations Appendix C: Related Readings About the Author
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Architecture -- Vocational guidance -- United States.