An incisive and hilarious examination of the underbelly of the architecture profession, The Real Architect’s Handbook tackles the many issues facing architects and architecture students. From advice on how to keep your sanity (going home and psychotherapy) and what not to wear (no acid-wash jeans) to what kind of firm you should work for and what makes a good designer, this book answers all the crucial questions. These “What [not] to do’s” are for anyone considering architecture school and the profession. By critically examining the realities of the discipline (with a good dash of humour), this book provides invaluable survival tips and professional advice.