that's not great news.  the headline "Survey Predicts Architect Shortage by 2014" is off-topic.  the actual article, as you quoted, says only 25% of their population sample thinks there are going to be job openings.  doesn't that kind of suggest 75% of their population sample thinks that these jobs aren't coming back?

there was no link to the actual survey that i saw, so i don't know what question they actually asked.

You mean after a bust there is going to be a boom? Holy atomic pile, Batman!

"25% of respondents anticipated a shortage of architects resulting from a combination of designers exiting the profession, baby boomers retiring, a lack of skills among architects looking for work, and less talent in the pipeline as job prospects discourage students from entering the field."

unemployed need not apply?

There's every reason to assume more work for everyone in the next years. Of course some are in a better position than others to take advantage of the opportunities for mid to senior level work. That being said it will be a lot easier for people with some skills to get entry level jobs during and after college.

I don't expect to see a "boom" but it will be a lot better compared to 2008-11.