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May 15, 2015Episode 16: Taking the ARE: 7 Exams In 7 Days, Completely Nuts? [Podcast]
Mustering up the motivation and courage to take just one of the divisions of Architect Registration Exam can seem daunting. But what if you decided to take all 7 divisions in 7 days?
We are excited to be joined by Charlie Klecha @charliechuck, President of AIAS, to discuss the 7 in 7 campaign and find out if he is really nuts in attempting to take all 7 divisions of the ARE in 7 days. We also discuss how you can contribute to the AIAS Scholarship Fund to inspire and motivate candidates to begin taking the Architect Registration Exam administered by NCARB.
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NCARB News
NCARB had announced that IDP Streamline goes into effect July 1. This eliminates the elective hours requirement and essentially reduces the numbers of hours of IDP required from 5,600 hours down to 3,740. However, be sure to check with your State Board as their requirements may be slightly different.
Links mentioned in this episode:
American Institute of Architects Students AIAS
AIAS Scholarship Fund
American Institute of Architects AIA
NCARB
Architect Registration Exam
IDP Streamline Goes Into Effect July 1
Intern Development Program
Registration Board Licensing Requirements
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March 06, 2015 Episode 15: 10 Tips To Become A More Valuable Employee [Podcast]
Becoming a valuable employee is an important goal for those of us who want to advance our career. But how do I get there? How do I stand out from the crowd? Eric and I discuss 10 tips to help you become a more valuable employee. It's important to embrace these 10 tips to help you stand out from your peers and there's a pretty good chance your peers are too lazy to embrace all 10. So be sure to seize the opportunity!
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March 06, 2015Episode 15: 10 Tips To Become A More Valuable Employee [Podcast]
Becoming a valuable employee is an important goal for those of us who want to advance our career. But how do I get there? How do I stand out from the crowd?
Eric and I discuss 10 tips to help you become a more valuable employee. It’s important to embrace these 10 tips to help you stand out from your peers and there’s a pretty good chance your peers are too lazy to embrace all 10. So be sure to seize the opportunity!
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David’s Tips
Be a good writer
Ask questions
Be on time
Have a positive attitude
Personal Hygiene
Eric’s Tips
Don’t present problems, present solutions
Make everything an opportunity
Make everyone feel special
Connect ideas together
Eliminate surprises, communicate even the bad news
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43 min
February 06, 2015 Episode 14: Should Architecture Schools Teach Ecology? [Podcast]
Ecology is the study of natural systems and how organisms relate to their physical surroundings. So what the heck does that have to do with architecture and why should I care? Eric and I discuss what exactly ecology is and the benefits of teaching it in architecture school. We also discuss how it is a basic fundamental understanding of the way nature works and why it is beneficial to architects to better understand the core principles.
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February 06, 2015Episode 14: Should Architecture Schools Teach Ecology? [Podcast]
Ecology is the study of natural systems and how organisms relate to their physical surroundings. So what the heck does that have to do with architecture and why should I care?
Eric and I discuss what exactly ecology is and the benefits of teaching it in architecture school. We also discuss how it is a basic fundamental understanding of the way nature works and why it is beneficial to architects to better understand the core principles.
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NCARB News
In this week’s NCARB news, we talk about NCARBs vision of integrating academic, IDP and access to the ARE divisions within the framework of an accredited degree program. The article is called “Over 30 Accredited Architectural Schools Indicate Interest in NCARB Proposal for Integrated Path to Licensure Initiative”, be sure to check it out!
Things discussed in this episode
What is ecology?
Impact of buildings on the environment
Architects in a real position to do something about this impact
But basic principles are new or unknown to young architects
In addition, older firm principals aren’t as interested or inspired to change later in their career
typically, it’s the IDP crowd at the firm which is is pushing their principals to do more with green building (LEED and LBC examples)
So it falls on the schools to give a basic and fundamental understanding of topics such as:
1. Life Cycle Assessment
Where did this material come from?
What are the by-products of its’ manufacturer?
How is the material delivered and installed?
How is the material maintained & operated?
How healthy are the materials?
What do we do with them once we are done with these materials?
2. Whole Systems Thinking
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L06ZgG0FV4c
3. Carbon Emissions and Climate Change
4. Sustainable Site Planning and minimizing impacts
5. Biomimicry
link to Janine Benyus book
Janine Benyus: Biomimicry in action
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/janine_benyus_biomimicry_in_action.html
6. Permaculture
Bill Mollison book: Check out the book!
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8slFPXkfOFw
Earthships: Michael Reynolds in Taos, New Mexico: Check out the book!
Advice:
Create a list of no-brainers for your projects (PDF from organicARCHITECT)
Incorporating these ideas into your office (PDF from organicARCHITECT)
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52 min
January 19, 2015 Episode 13: 8 Tips To Help You Land Your First Job In An Architecture Firm [Podcast]
You're in the process of looking for your first real job in an architecture office. You're nervous and may have a feeling of being overwhelmed at the whole process. Well have no fear, Eric and I are here to share our thoughts and experiences, both as an employee and an employer. Eric and I each have over 25 years of experience (that's 50 years for the math wizards) in the architecture profession and we have both been on the side of the employee trying to get the job and the employer having to sift through a pile of resumes to find qualified candidates. We discuss 8 Tips that will help you land your first real architecture job.
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January 19, 2015 Episode 13: 8 Tips To Help You Land Your First Job In An Architecture Firm [Podcast]
You’re in the process of looking for your first real job in an architecture office. You’re nervous and may have a feeling of being overwhelmed at the whole process. Well have no fear, Eric and I are here to share our thoughts and experiences, both as an employee and an employer.
Eric and I each have over 25 years of experience (that’s 50 years for the math wizards) in the architecture profession and we have both been on the side of the employee trying to get the job and the employer having to sift through a pile of resumes to find qualified candidates. We discuss 8 Tips that will help you land your first real architecture job.
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NCARB News
The IDP program, administered by NCARB is going through changes. NCARB published a post last fall describing this in more detail. NCARB expects the first phase to be implemented around June 15, 2015. If you’re not up to date on the latest happenings with IDP, be sure to check out the post titled NCARB Board Approves Streamlining and Overhauling of the Intern Development Program (IDP) for more information. You don’t want to be left behind when you’re preparing for the Architect Registration Exam.
Things discussed in this episode
1. Preparing
Do your Research before hand
Know they project types (will affect their priority, i.e.: budgets
LinkedIn profile: have one, add results, ask for testimonials (professors count!)
Block (or take down) Facebook photos of you getting drunk at a kegger
2. Cover Letter
Not about you
Show how why they should hire you
3. Resume
Show how your different, not the same
9 second rule
Typos, including they’re/their
SEO rule (fear the machines reading your resume, use keywords)
Customize per job title or role (not per company)
Quantify everything
Not an autobiography, it’s a sales pitch (why you must hire me)
Use icons for apps you know, instead of text
Naming your file (not resume,pdf)
4. Getting an interview
Networking through LinkedIn
Taking them to coffee
Look for a mentor
Email follow up
Don’t show up unannounced
When to follow up (or not)
Connecting on LinkedIn (not on Facebook
5. Nailing the interview
Entering the room (with confidence)
Make eye contact, smile, shake hands
Your only goal is to connect with them
Ask questions back: INTERVIEW THEM.
– “What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 60 to 90 days?”
– “What are the common attributes of your top performers?”
– “What are the one or two things that really drive results for the company?”
– “What do employees do in their spare time?”
– “How do you manage deadlines? clients?”
Study their website
Look at their Facebook and twitter feed
Know their projects and be able to mention them by name
Prepare yourself for typical interview questions (and nail them!)
Don’t act weird or desperate (Eric’s creepy cupcake story)
Listen, don’t talk the whole time (nerves will make you want to fill the silence)
Never say anything negative about anyone ever
Acknowledge your mistakes (and what you learned)
Show your passion (we want to work with fun people)
Don’t be a weirdo (not too much passion)
Don’t bring up money too early, but bring it up at end
6. Negotiating Salary
Don’t give a number first
Ask 10% above what they quote (foolish to turn anyone down for that)
Give time period to prove yourself (if I don’t prove my value in 6 months, reduce my pay)
7. Follow ups
Within 3 days (more and you miss your window)
Follow up with a thank you letter (email ok, but cool card is another chance to show your personal touch)
Which means you have to mail it right after interview
No gifts (seems like a bribe)
8. Overcoming objections
No relevant experience (how summer job as a waitress applies here)
First job in Architecture
No AutoCAD
No portfolio
Put yourself in their shoes
Helpful Links:
The Interview Question that is always asked
http://lifehacker.com/5935550/the-interview-question-that-is-always-asked-and-how-to-nail-it
Hardest Job Interview Questions
http://lifehacker.com/5936901/the-hardest-job-interview-questions–and-how-to-ace-them
Five Best Questions to Ask
http://lifehacker.com/the-five-best-questions-a-job-candidate-can-ask-1599296074
Logic Behind Most Common Interview Questions
http://lifehacker.com/the-logic-behind-19-common-interview-questions-1376990545
How to Negotiate Your Salary
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-negotiate-your-salary-1566202988
PODCAST: Setting and Achieving Goals
http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/online-marketing-for-architects/setting-and-achieving-goals-as-an-architect/
PODCAST: Succeeding as an Architect
http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/online-marketing-for-architects/succeeding-as-an-architect-eric-corey-freed/
WATCH: Meg Jay on why you shouldn’t waste your 20s:
http://www.ted.com/talks/meg_jay_why_30_is_not_the_new_20.html
We created a set of goal setting worksheets for my students and interns, available at:
http://www.organicarchitect.com/pdf/goal_setting_worksheet.pdf
http://www.organicarchitect.com/pdf/planning_worksheet.pdf
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January 09, 2015 Episode 12: Living Building Challenge [Podcast]
Our very own, Eric Corey Freed made a major career move recently and began working with the Living Future Institute because, well, he wants to live in the future. Eric made a major career move last September which also brought him to Portland Oregon. He is now working on what he considers his dream job at the Living Future Institute and heavily involved in the Living Building Challenge. We discuss the benefits of the Living Building Challenge and how there is nothing else like it.
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January 09, 2015 Episode 12: Living Building Challenge [Podcast]
Our very own, Eric Corey Freed made a major career move recently and began working with the Living Future Institute because, well, he wants to live in the future.
Eric made a major career move last September which also brought him to Portland Oregon. He is now working on what he considers his dream job at the Living Future Institute and heavily involved in the Living Building Challenge. We discuss the benefits of the Living Building Challenge and how there is nothing else like it.
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NCARB News
We take a quick look at the Top 14 Blog Posts of 2014 by NCARB. If you haven’t read these yet, definitely check them out. One of our favorites is the guest post written by YoungArchitect.com author Michael Riscica titled “Why I Studied for the ARE Everyday”. Check them out!
Things discussed in this episode
Intro Living Building Challenge
Different from LEED
As much a philosophy as a certification
7 categories, called Petals: Place, Water, Energy, Heath & Happiness, Materials, Equity, Beauty
and 20 credits that are ALL mandatory. Can’t pick and choose.
QUOTE:
IMAGINE a building designed and constructed to function as elegantly and efficiently as a flower: a building informed by its bioregion’s characteristics, that generates all of its own energy with renewable resources, captures and treats all of its water, and that operates efficiently and for maximum beauty.
Bullitt Center in Seattle: http://www.bullittcenter.org
Omega Center: http://living-future.org/case-study/omegacenter
Hawaii Prep: http://living-future.org/case-study/hpaenergylab
Eric would love to get you more involved in the Living Building Challenge. Eric’s suggestions:
Join as a Member (great benefits!): http://living-future.org/select-membership
Join as an Ambassador: http://living-future.org/node/44
Join our Mailing List: http://living-future.org/take-actions
Attend our Net Positive Event in January in San Francisco: http://living-future.org/netpositive
Attend our Living Future Conference in April in Seattle: http://living-future.org/unconference
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49 min
January 03, 2015 Episode 11: Architect Quotes of 2014 [Podcast]
Architects should be well versed in public speaking as it is another tool that allows us to communicate our ideas to others. It allows us to reach out and inspire our clients and the general public. But we don't always say the smartest things. Eric and I discuss some popular (not necessarily in a good way) quotes that Architects said in 2014 based on an article published by Dezeen magazine. We've selected a couple of our favorites and discussed them in this episode.
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