Architectural Practice Foundations
46mGeneral2022-02-04
Authors

Branka Knezevic
Founder and Principal Architect at Plana
Course details
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect, or what it’s like to run your own firm? If you raised your hand and answered yes to either of these questions, this course was made for you.
Join architect Branka Knezevic as she introduces you to the practice and business foundations of architecture. Get an insider’s take on the soft and hard skills required to start your own creative firm. Explore roles, education, licensing, regulations, ethics, specializations, technology, and compensation, gaining insights into the wide variety of career paths available to professional architects. Upon completing this course, you will have learned about the fundamentals of architecture, along with the risks and opportunities of venturing out on your own or with a partner.
Join architect Branka Knezevic as she introduces you to the practice and business foundations of architecture. Get an insider’s take on the soft and hard skills required to start your own creative firm. Explore roles, education, licensing, regulations, ethics, specializations, technology, and compensation, gaining insights into the wide variety of career paths available to professional architects. Upon completing this course, you will have learned about the fundamentals of architecture, along with the risks and opportunities of venturing out on your own or with a partner.
Skills covered
Architectural DesignFoundationsAEC
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Becoming an architect
- 02 - What you should know
1. Professional Practice
- 03 - Practice with a capital P
- 04 - Architectural education
- 05 - Areas of expertise and alternate career paths
- 06 - Career timeline and compensation
- 07 - The life of an architect
- 08 - The role of technology
- 09 - Soft skills in architecture
- 10 - Architecture firms and starting your own practice
2. Moving Forward
- 11 - Excellence in architecture and giving back
- 12 - Continue your architecture learning
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