Architect?: A Candid Guide to the Profession (MIT Press)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (836 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0262518848 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lewis is a practicing architect and planner, Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Maryland, and a columnist for the Washington Post.. Roger K
Chapter 1 asks "Why Be an Architect?" and chapter 2 offers reasons "Why Not to Be an Architect." After this provocative beginning, Architect? goes on to explain and critique architectural education, covering admission, degree and curriculum types, and workload as well as such post-degree options as internship, teaching, and work in related fields. It offers a detailed discussion of professors and practitioners and the "-isms" and "-ologies" most prevalent in teaching and practicing architecture. In Architect? he explains -- for students, professors, practitioners, and even prospective clients -- how architects think and work and what they care about as they strive to make the built environment more commodious, more beautiful, and more sustainable.. This third edition has been substantially revised and rewritten, with new material covering the latest developments in architectural and construction tec
Roger Lewis's book Architect? is a complete and comprehensive overview of the profession and a valuable resource for students, teachers, and practitioners. (Deborah Berke, Deborah Berke Partners)
Good Very useful book. It helps you with your future career. Architects are the key to drawing and making things happen.. Ko Wibowo said A Must Read for Those Who are Aspired to be an Architect. A truly candid book about architecture as a profession. It discusses roles within the profession, education to be an architect, and career paths. Keep in mind that not all architects are actually designing. There are support roles in design that sometimes are forgotten or overlooked by students. Those roles are important and rewarding although they may not be as heroic as the designer of the project.. Rebecca Rios said Must read for all architecture students and architects. This book is amazing. Author doesnt sugar coat anything. Tells it like it is even if you dont want to hear it. So helpful and fun and easy read. Reccommend it to anyone interested in the profession or even if you are just curious.