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Think quietly to yourself about the
following:
What “knowledge” do you need
to build a set of steps?
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Create a list of 3 to 5 items that you will
need to know.
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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
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In the United States
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What are the components:
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What questions should you ask before
selecting a school?
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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.
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Four-year degree
◦ BA or BS in Architecture
◦ Bachelor of Environmental
Design or Architectural
Studies
◦ Prepare for graduate
degree.
Only offered to students with a
professional degree.
Not accredited
Specialized areas only.
Master’s or PhD or other doctorate’s
Accredited program
 Minimum of 5 years
 Bachelor of
Architecture
 Master Programs
 One to five years
 Masters of
Architecture
 Doctor of Architecture
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What are the components:
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What questions should you ask before
selecting your work experience?
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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
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Offered by:
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What are the components:
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What questions should you ask about the
exam for your license?
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Goal of Exam
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Purpose
◦ Test applicants on knowledge, skills and ability as it
relates to the practice of Architecture.
◦ Concentrate on services that affect:
 Public health, safety and welfare
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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
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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!
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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!
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What are the components:
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What questions should you ask about getting
your license to practice architecture?
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Required by Law!
◦ Illegal to practice architecture without a license
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Requirements
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Registration varies by state
Fees
Renewal
Reciprocity
Official Seal:
◦ Title
 Licensed or Registered
◦ State
◦ Your Name
◦ License Number (#####)
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What are the components:
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What questions should you ask about the
future?
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Architects are required to keep up-to-date on
factors related to the public’s health, safety and
welfare.
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Professional Development is earned by taking:
CEUs which =
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Requirements vary from state to state.
◦ Hours per year
◦ Types
 Seminars, workshops, classes, conferences, self-study
courses, etc…
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
◦ is a professional organization that can offer assistance in
earning CEUs.
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Completed components:
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Resources
◦ ARCHcareers.org
 http://www.archcareers.org
◦ National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
 http://www.naab.org
◦ NCARB
 http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-ThroughInternship.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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