The surge of minority women getting jobs has helped push the U.S. workforce across a historic threshold. For the first time, most new hires of prime working age (25 to 54) are people of color, according to a Washington Post analysis of data the Labor Department began collecting in the 1970s. Minority hires overtook white hires last year. — The Washington Post
Despite the wider trend in the American workforce, the architecture industry continues to lag in terms of diversity and gender inclusivity. A 2018 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards report, for example, shows that although the ethnic and racial diversity within early... View full entry
If you're an architect equipped with some professional experience already under your belt and you feel that it's time to move on to your next job, most of our latest Employer of the Day featured firms are currently hiring multiple Project Architects and Architectural Designers to join their... View full entry
Antonio Pacheco identified five lessons that can be learned from the later works of noted Mid-Century Modern interior designer, Arthur Elrod. He explained how "In these projects, Elrod deploys a monochromatic sense to create subtle masterpieces that use gradients of similar colors to organize... View full entry
Chicago is teeming with architectural history. From iconic structures like the Willis Tower to the soon-to-be-completed Vista Tower designed by Studio Gang, the city has continuously positioned itself as a place filled with architectural innovation. For this week's weekly job round up we've... View full entry
The summer season is coming to a close, and fall is almost here. What better way to start the new season than by putting your skills to the test and gaining valuable experience at a notable firm? When making career decisions, it's important to find a firm that will help challenge you as a design... View full entry
"Academic studies show that promotions are still largely a reward for past performance, and that organizations continue to assume the attributes that have made someone successful so far will continue to make them successful in the future (even if their responsibilities change)," reads a recent... View full entry
When tracking the performance of cities across the United States, various factors come into play. Growth in population and employment are often the first to be researched and analyzed. However, not all cities are seen and discussed in the same light. CityLab co-founder and... View full entry
If you're a jobseeker looking to join a growing, highly collaborative architecture practice who strives to create timeless designs for their clients, why not start your search for new employment with the latest listings from last week's Employer of the Day featured firms. Founded in 2013 by... View full entry
One thing most of us can't avoid in architecture is having to verbally communicate our creative ideas to another person, that may be a client, a coworker, or even a contractor. Whoever it may be, communication is a powerful tool we must all hone in our careers. We've all heard since our youth that... View full entry
The job hunt can be a grueling process to undertake. How do we select the right firm? It's a tough thing to try and quantify. Do we go off of culture, or focus more on money? Perhaps, there is a balance between the two. Professor of business psychology, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, suggests that there... View full entry
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has unveiled a transformative Green New Deal climate action plan that aims to eliminate fossil fuel use in the United States entirely by 2050. Labeling the increasingly apparent effects of climate change “a national emergency,” Sanders seeks to... View full entry
Demand for design services in July remained essentially flat in comparison to the previous month, according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 50.1 in July showed a small increase in design services since June, which was a score of 49.1.
— AIA
"The data is not the same as what we saw leading up to the last economic downturn, but the continued slowing across the board will undoubtedly impact architecture firms and the broader construction industry in the coming months," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. "A growing... View full entry
Creating a dynamic team involves collecting a group of individuals who are experts in helping an architectural firm thrive. With this in mind, the administrative and business aspects of architecture are key to the success of any firm. Trained to excel in strategic thinking and business growth... View full entry
If you're an intermediate-level architect or designer with 5+ years of experience and you're on the lookout for a new job, why not start your search with these latest listings from last week's Employer of the Day featured firms. Specializing in residential projects, Turkel Design in Boston is... View full entry
Architecture's collaborative nature means that leaders, more than ever, need to understand how to guide their teams. We've all had that supervisor or project manager who asks us to do something, only to leave us feeling confused and unsure of what needs to be accomplished. When we finish the task... View full entry
