Architect
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: ArchitectCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for architect graduates, competition, and nature of the work. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data, and learn more about the profession and all its possibilities.
Princeton Review: ArchitectFind out about a day in the life of an architect at this page, or locate links to information on facts and figures about the career, majors that might be useful in starting out, and what you can expect to earn in the field as a person just beginning one’s and after several years of employment. Links at the left of the page will take you to further information on salary, job outlook, and training information.
Occupational Titles
Architectural Designer
Architectural Superintendent
Building Consultant
City Designer
Design Architect
Facilities Planner
Home Designer
House Designer
Intern Architect
Location Analyst
Location Man
Location Worker
Principal
Project Architect
Project Manager
Real Estate Site Analyst
Residential Designer
School Plant Consultant
School-Plant Consultant
Space Planner
Structural Designer
Accredited Academic Programs
National Architectural Accrediting BoardThis organization accredits professional degree programs in the field of architecture. If you are interested in this profession, you will want to check out the links here, which will guide you to state requirements for licensure and the approved schools of architecture in the U.S.
Princeton Review: College Majors, ArchitectSeveral college majors may be appropriate as precursors to a career as an architect, including architectural history, engineering, and design. Find a list of them at this site, click on your selections, and be taken to contact information and websites for schools and programs you are interested in.
Salary Levels
PayScale: ArchitectThe median salary for an architect by years of experience is displayed at this page, which also shows information on salary by employer type or city of employment. Related links take you to information on salary by gender, degree or major studied, and age.
Professional Organizations
American Institute of ArchitectsThis is the leading professional organization for architects and includes all kinds of resources related to the practice of architecture, such as technology, small and large projects, and integrated practice. The emerging professionals’ links tells you how to get licensed, obtain student membership in the organization, and join the young professionals’ forum.
Associated Landscape Contractors of AmericaAlso known as the Professional Landscape Network, this site serves design professionals of all types that are interested in outdoor architectural work. Special forums are available that concentrate in landscape management or design and building installation. You can find the latest industry and career information at the student subsite available from Planet Campus.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Architectural Foundation: CareersThe career website of the American Architectural Foundation provides an introduction to careers in the field of architecture, architecture education details, and many possibilities for internship experiences.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek Certifications by Career: ArchitectsYou will find 18 certifications in the field of architecture at this page, which includes links to certification details and related certification organizations.
National Council of Architectural Registration BoardsInterns and architects are offered resources at this page, including an architecture internship development program, registration exam information, and career information. A link at the site connects to a menu of each state’s requirements and contact information.
Publications
Architect OnlineAn online magazine for the architecture industry, this publication provides news, business, and tech solutions, as well as continuing education, and a building products database. Three professional architect blogs can be read here, with other links to jobs, current issues, past issues, and a project gallery.
Architectural DigestArchitectural digest features designs from around the world at this site, with slideshows, videos, and an open forum to get inside the entrepreneurial mind. Find out what’s new in the field, or explore one of the many architect and designer profiles.
Architecture ReviewThis publication showcases some of the world’s most original architecture with excerpts available from current and back issues. Find a list of international exhibitions, events, competitions, books, forums, and academic recruitment at this truly global resource.
Online Forums & Blogs
American Institute of Architects: Young Architects ForumThis forum was designed to address issues that are important to emerging professionals. Find news about the field, a podcast for young architects, controlling the cost of your assignments, and legal information to know before joining an architectural firm. The site also hosts a blog for young architects and a newsletter for those just getting interested or starting out in the field.
Top 100 Architecture BlogsThe listings here are from a collection of bloggers who focus on architectural news, design, technology, and landscape. Images, dialogue, and ideas of practicing architects are shared and are in alphabetical order, with archives, a newsletter, and topical index.
Career Videos
Architectural Digest: VideosThe videos at this site include chats from designers and architects about modern topics in architecture, interviews from around the world discovering how architects do their work, and step-by-step looks at design processes.
Iseek: ArchitectsWatch a video about the jobs of architects, their role in planning and design, and their work in every phase of building projects. You can also hear about the ways in which architects participate in the selection of building sites, supervise construction, and use computer-aided design programs. You can also click on related links to work activities, skills, preparation, wages, jobs, and certifications in the field.
