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If you don’t have a degree from an accredited architecture program, getting certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is no easy task. It’s now a bit easier, as NCARB has announced a new “Certificate Portfolio” path for architects with “significant... View full entry
The architecture school run by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation will try to raise $2 million before the end of 2015 to ensure its future as an independent organization, the foundation announced on Monday, having approved a possible path toward the school’s incorporation. [...]
The foundation’s board had initially decided not to incorporate the school separately, for fear of losing control over its operations. But objections from school supporters prompted the board to reconsider.
— artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com
Previously: New Plan for Architecture School at Wright Foundation View full entry
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has approved a possible path toward independent incorporation of its architecture school – providing fund-raising targets are met, Sean Malone, the foundation’s president and chief executive, said in a note sent Wednesday evening to people involved in the school. — artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com
Previously: Spiralling Tensions at Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture School View full entry
The architecture school run by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation on Wednesday criticized a decision by the foundation’s board that will result in the school losing its accreditation.
Last week, the Higher Learning Commission, a Chicago-based nonprofit that accredits universities and colleges, told the school it would lose its accreditation in 2017.
— artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com
Previously: Taliesin faces loss of accreditation, suspends fall enrollmentUPDATE: New Plan for Architecture School at Wright Foundation View full entry
The folks at Black Spectacles have shared with us some pretty insightful intelligence about what software skills and licensure/accreditation are most required to land you a job at the world's Top 50 architecture firms. Compare below if you've got what it takes, and then head over to the Archinect... View full entry
The latest edition of the Working out of the Box series featured Daniel Carper, Product Designer at Loaded Boards and Orangatang Wheels. Thayer-D was impressed "Very cool stuff. I've often wondered about the intersection of industrial design and architecture". Plus, Amelia discusses TELOS... View full entry
The education group that accredits the school has threatened to strip the institution of the right to award architecture degrees, spurring the school's leaders to discuss reforms to stay relevant while retaining the school's unique identity and Wright's legacy. As they weigh their options, they have suspended new student enrollments for this fall. — usatoday.com
