1. What is your age?
I am currently the age of 27.
2. Where do you live?
At the time, I am currently living in a nice appartment in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
3. What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work I enjoy to be with my family, exercise, and travel.
4. What is your job title?
I am currently considered a graduate architect.
5. When and why did you choose your career path?
I chose this career path just before college, when deciding what I wanted to do with my life. I chose this because I felt its what i liked and wanted to do in the future. The idea of designing, constructing, and marketing buildings sounded like a very interesting career field.
6. What is the name of your company or employer?
I work for Viridian Architectural Design, INC.
7. Describe your primary duties and skills. [Cite your source(s)]
My major skills include 3-D modeling through autocad, structural and architectural detailing, and project management. Some of my other responsibilities include field verification, client and contractor communication, and also finding sustainable design concepts and practices.
[ http://www.viridian-design.net/ ]
[ http://www.viridian-design.net/ ]
8. Describe your physical work environment.
Typically, I work regular buissness hours. During work, I am either in an office designing and doing other tasks, or I am at construction sites supervising the construction, all depending on the stage of the current project. Sometimes I may have to travel to attend workshops and confrences, but this isnt a typical thing.
9. What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my job is the designing process. I enjoy brainstorming and being able to interpret my own ideas into actual buildings for others to enjoy.
10. What is your salary? [Cite your source(s)]
11. Which accredited school did you first attend, and what was your degree? [Cite your source(s)]
I attended Ball State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
12. Describe in detail three of the courses that you took which are closely related to your current career. [Cite your source(s)]
One course that is closely related to my career that I have to take is Architectural Design 1. In this class, you are introduced to conceptual design, methologies, and architectural technologies. Another course I must take is Environmental Systems 1. In this class, you are introduced to environmental systems in Architecture with emphasis on passive interventions. Another class I must take is Strucural Systems 1. This introduces the basics of mathematical foundations of statics. Both of these have further down the road classes you must also take, like Strucural Systems 2, 3, and 4.
[ http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Bachelors/DegreeArch/ReqCourse.aspx ]
[ http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Bachelors/DegreeArch/ReqCourse.aspx ]
13. Describe the two courses that you considered most challenging. [Cite your source(s) and include a course listing from the appropriate degree program]
The two most challenging courses I took were Architectural Building Technology II, and Architectural
Design 6. In Architecural Building Techonology, it emphasizes on construction technology in the design, production, and construction process. In the Design 6, it was a much more self-directed class, doing many hands on projects inside and outside of campus.
Design 6. In Architecural Building Techonology, it emphasizes on construction technology in the design, production, and construction process. In the Design 6, it was a much more self-directed class, doing many hands on projects inside and outside of campus.
[ same souce as above ]
14. What resources did your school have available to help you get through the most difficult courses? [Cite your source(s)]
At Ball State, you have many resources. Aside from the help of other students and upperclassmen in the same degree, Ball State Offers many resourceful websites to help you in the architectural degree.
[ http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter/Explore/Interests/CareersIn/Design.aspx ]
[ http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter/Explore/Interests/CareersIn/Design.aspx ]
15. Regarding the two most challenging courses, how did you persevere?
Through these two most challenging courses, the only way to persevere was through hard work. I had to also be good at managing my time between studying, doing hands-on projects off campus, and building models. It took a lot, but through hard work and dedication, I was able to do it.
16. From what school(s) did you receive graduate degrees? [Cite your source(s)]
I recieved my graduate degree from Ball State also.
[ http://www.gradschools.com/search-programs/architecture/indiana/united-states ]
[ http://www.gradschools.com/search-programs/architecture/indiana/united-states ]
17. What was the title or titles of the degree(s)? [Cite your source(s)]
The title for my graduate degree is Master of Architecture Professional Degree.
[ http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Masters/MArch.aspx ]
[ http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/CAP/Programs/Architecture/Programs/Masters/MArch.aspx ]
18. What licenses do you have and what were the exams required to receive those licenses? [Cite your source(s)]
I first had to take the ARE (Architecte Registration examintation), and the I got the liscense for a Registered Architect.
[ http://www.modative.com/modern-architects-blog/bid/27366/How-to-Become-a-Licensed-Architect ]
[ http://www.modative.com/modern-architects-blog/bid/27366/How-to-Become-a-Licensed-Architect ]
19. How would your clients and co-workers describe you?
My clients would describe me as a laid back, hard-working, well rounded architect.
20. What do you hope to accomplish at the conclusion of your career?
I hope to be able to comfortably suppy for my family thoughout our lives, create many long lasting, beautiful structures, and eventually own my own architectural firm.
21. Why should a high school student consider a career in your field? What important contribution(s) can they make?
A high schooler should consider this job because its different everyday. You're always on a new project, making new designs and constructing new things. You get to use your art skills and be creative all the time. They can make the important contribution of suppling structures for others to use.
Conclusion
1. You described a career related to civil engineering and/or architecture. Is this the career field that you are currently most interested in at this stage in your life?
Yes, I am currently very interested in architecture.
2. Rank and describe the three most important characteristics that you value in choosing a post-secondary school.
The three most important characteristics of a post-secondary school are credability, affordability, and where they are.
3. Rank the following in the order of importance to you regarding a career: job satisfaction; salary; making a difference; level of responsibility; titles; benefits; hours; co-workers; supervisors. How will a career in civil engineering or architecture satisfy the factor that you ranked highest?
1. Job Satisfaction
2.Hours
3.Salary
4.Benefits
5.Level of Responsility
6.Making a Difference
7.co-workers
8.Supervisors
9.Titles
A career in architecture will give me good Job Satisfaction because I love to be creative, and also enjoy constructing things.
1. Job Satisfaction
2.Hours
3.Salary
4.Benefits
5.Level of Responsility
6.Making a Difference
7.co-workers
8.Supervisors
9.Titles
A career in architecture will give me good Job Satisfaction because I love to be creative, and also enjoy constructing things.
