Introduction to Architecture Studies
Architecture studies involve the overall design of homes, buildings, and other structures. Their work blends aesthetics, client needs, building or zoning restrictions, factors of geography and climate, and budget constraints. Many architects specialize in particular kinds of structures - for instance, custom homes, public use (such as churches, schools, or recreation centers), or sustainably-built environments - while some others may work exclusively with homeowners or city agencies.
Where an Education in Architecture Studies Can Lead You
Professional architects in the U.S. must have degrees from architecture schools, either through a professional 5-year bachelor's degree program, or with a four-year degree in another field along with a master's degree in architecture studies. Studies generally include physical science, math, and liberal arts, as well as architectural theory and history, building design and computer-assisted drafting (CAD), construction methods, structural design, and building materials. You must then earn professional experience, usually three years, in the field. Finally, you must pass a series of nine tests as part of the Architect Registration Examination, in order to earn an architecture license.
Once licensed, you could work for an urban planning, architecture, or engineering firm; real estate developer or builder; or construction firm. Or you could go into business for yourself! The retirement of the baby boomer population, placing demands housing, as well as an increasing demand for sustainable or environmentally friendly designs, spurring demands for retrofits or new construction, are expected to cause architecture jobs to grow faster than the average, at a rate of 16 percent, between 2008 and 2018. In May 2009, the median annual wage for architects was $68,790.
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval - Dec 17, 2009 • Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Architecture and Engineering Occupations (Major Group) - May 14, 2010 • Occupational Employment Statistics, BLS
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Students may search Architecture programs by location, subject area, and even degree type. Our interface makes it easy to research Architecture schools and compare different programs side by side.
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This Architecture School Directory will help you find schools, colleges and universities in the USA and get the degree programs & training you need.
We make it easy to request free information and catalogs from Architecture Schools. Simply contact the school through the "request information" links available.
Architecture course curricula vary, and we suggest requesting more information from all institutions, or at least a reasonable number of them. This will allow you to compare their curricula and make the best choice for yourself.
Many of the Architecture universities that you can find in this school directory offer flexible online or on-campus degree programs that adapt to the most current trends and technologies in the fast-paced business world.
The institutions listed in the directory offer world-class instructors that provide high quality training. Further, these schools provide unsurpassed career counseling and opportunities for both students and learning professionals.
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