It used to be that a degree in architecture meant a
singular career path: an internship, followed by a
set of licensing exams, followed by an entry-level
role in an architecture firm. But that was just the
beginning. With hard work over many years, that
career path could ultimately (hopefully) culminate in
an advanced position.
As the architectural world has grown, however, that
traditional path has widened, offering avenues of
specialization such as technical architect, design
architect, and project manager. The next generation
of architects will have even more career choices,
as new developments in BIM (Building Information
Modeling), 3D modeling, artificial intelligence, and
cloud collaboration create further opportunities for
growth and exploration.
Despite these changes, throughout their careers,
many find that being an architect isn’t the right
fit. According to the Equity by Design: Knowledge,
Discussion, Action! report, roughly a third of those
who enter the profession leave it wit
