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You can also contact your local AIA chapter, AIA National office, or the AIA Center for Emerging Professionals.

Careers in Architecture

Learn more about becoming an architect and as well as other careers that draw on the skills mastered by studying architecture via our Careers in Architecture webpage.

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www.archcareers.org

Careers in architecture are as varied and interesting as the people who hold them. Therefore, the AIA has established a unique web site for the topic:

www.ARCHcareers.org

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FIDM San Diego Campus (San Diego, CA) / Architect: Clive Wilkinson Architects / Image credit: Benny Chan/Fotoworks     

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2012 AIA National Convention

Emerging Professionals at Convention

The AIA National Convention is a great place for architecture students, intern architects, and young architects to network with each other and learn from industry experts. Stop by the Emerging Professionals Lounge, sponsored by Kaplan Architecture Education, at this year's convention.

Candidates for National Office will also engage with emerging professionals at the Emerging Professionals Lounge on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 1:00pm. View National Candidates' responses to questions from emerging professionals.

View more info on events and sessions for emerging professionals at AIA Convention:

Associate/intern architect events at Convention

Young Architect events at Convention

Emerging Voices: Repositioning Architecture TweetUp
Volunteer with the 2012 NAC STAMPproject
Participate in the EP Lounge Postcard Exhibit
Download the Postcard Template (PDF)
Join the NAC for FREE walking tours of DC
Coming Soon: 2012 YAF/COD Ideas Competition
 

Professional Development

The AIA is committed to supporting architects through each career stage.

Associate AIA Members and Interns

National Associates CommitteeWorking toward licensure or thinking of a nontraditional career? Associate membership is open to a variety of professionals.

Young Architects

Young Architects ForumHave you been licensed for 10 years or less? Discover the many resources available in the areas of leadership, mentorship, and fellowship.

Fellow of the AIA

College of FellowsInterested in networking with other Fellows? Learn more about the programs of the college and how you can connect.

Architect's Knowledge Resource for Career Stages

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Design Matters

This project blurs the line between indoor & outdoor space to offer opportunities for students and staff to connect to nature. The design is intended to develop multiple intelligences by offering direct visual access to the outdoors from every learning space.

Discover more in the Architect's Knowledge Resource

Face of the AIA

Growing Energy/Water: Using the Grid to Get Off the Grid

  • Moderator: Mike Crosbie, Ph.D, AIA

faceofaiaMartin Felsen, AIA, discusses research to make it simpler to work together to reduce environmental impacts associated with energy and water consumption. [AIA Podnet 20:22]

Practice Tools

A Walk Down Osanbashi Pier in Japan (video)

A Walk Down Osanbashi Pier in Japan (video)This video shows the award-winning design by Foreign Office Architects for the Osanbashi Pier in Yokohama. [AIA COD]

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The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals

2012 CEP Annual Exhibition

CEP Annual Exhibition

The American Institute of Architects is proud to present the 2012 Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition of architectural work, art, and designs of emerging architectural professionals across North America. This annual exhibition promotes the compelling work of the rising generation of architects and designers and inspires professionals to continue to mentor and engage the many talented and motivated emerging professionals across the country. The annual exhibition is now on display at AIA National’s headquarters, the American Center for Architecture, in Washington, DC.

Learn more about the CEP Annual Exhibition
View the complete list of 2012 Selected Works
 

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