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My 50-year journey of learning, teaching, and practicing mirrors many aspects of the major shifts in architecture during that same period (mid-1960s through 2015) – from the orthodoxy of modernist…
In 2016, there were 44,800 land surveyor jobs. Though 44,000+ plus jobs might sound like a lot, that is throughout the entire US. How do job seekers stand out from…
What exactly will the architecture industry look like five, 10 or even 20 years from now? It’s hard to answer this question with 100% accuracy. But looking at the current…
What is Building Information Modeling, or BIM? You likely hear a lot about building information modeling — or BIM — and may wonder exactly what it is. While many have…
TED Talks are a favorite in classrooms around the world. They’re informative, they’re entertaining, and at approximately 18 minutes each, they don’t take up a lot of time. Although there…
When you design a building based on LEED principals, you’re starting from scratch, so you’re able to include all the specifics to ensure certification. But what about existing buildings? What…
Many developers today are interested in constructing LEED-certified buildings. Green buildings get good PR — always welcome in the development field. Too often developers are seen as greedy or willing…
Florida architects face challenges that architects in some other parts of the U.S. don’t have to worry about as much, namely, hurricanes. Hurricanes can be catastrophically destructive, and Florida’s position…
Florida is one of the best places for architects to work. What makes it the best? Zippia, a website providing career guidance, rated job prospects for architects in Florida considering…
Most states require professional development hours for architects seeking license renewal. The number of hours varies depending on the state. Florida is one of the more demanding states, requiring 24…