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Architect?, third edition: A Candid Guide to the Profession (Mit Press),Used
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The new edition of an essential text offers an informative, engaging view of the architectural profession from education through practice.Since 1985, Architect? has been an essential text for aspiring architects, offering the best basic guide to the profession available. This third edition has been substantially revised and rewritten, with new material covering the latest developments in architectural and construction technologies, digital methodologies, new areas of focus in teaching and practice, evolving aesthetic philosophies, sustainability and green architecture, and alternatives to traditional practice.Architect? tells the inside story of architectural education and practice; it is realistic, unvarnished, and insightful. 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 postdegree 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. It explains how an architect works and gets work, and describes architectural services from initial client contact to construction oversight. The new edition also includes a generous selection of drawings and cartoons from the author's Washington Post column, Shaping the City, offering teachable moments wittily in graphic form.The author, Roger Lewis, has taught, practiced, and written extensively about architecture for many years. In Architect? he explainsfor students, professors, practitioners, and even prospective clientshow architects think and work and what they care about as they strive to make the built environment more commodious, more beautiful, and more sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Architect?, third edition'? A: The book offers an informative and engaging perspective on the architectural profession, covering education, practice, and the evolving landscape of architecture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Architect?, third edition'? A: The author is Roger K. Lewis, who has extensive experience in teaching, practicing, and writing about architecture.
- Q: What topics are covered in the third edition of 'Architect?'? A: This edition includes discussions on architectural education, sustainability, digital methodologies, and various architectural philosophies and practices.
- Q: Is 'Architect?, third edition' suitable for aspiring architects? A: Yes, it is designed as a guide for aspiring architects, providing insights into the profession and education.
- Q: How many pages does 'Architect?, third edition' have? A: The book has a total of 345 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Architect?, third edition'? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Architect?, third edition' published? A: The book was published on August 9, 2013.
- Q: What makes this edition different from previous ones? A: This third edition has been significantly revised and includes new material on current architectural trends and technologies.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'Architect?, third edition'? A: Yes, the book contains a selection of drawings and cartoons that enhance the content and provide visual context.
- Q: Does the book address career options after architectural education? A: Yes, it discusses various post-degree options, including internships, teaching, and work in related fields.