Architecture

1. Career Outside of Design
College of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Architecture.
Professional Practice 3- Global Practice in the 21st
Century
Ar.Enp. Gerelson Bernardino, uap,mcm
Bautista, Ariane Joy R.
Abstract: This research intends to highlight the job prospects available to graduates of
architectural programs in fields other than design. Outside of design, architecture occupations
are more diversified than you may anticipate, including professor, writer, philanthropist,
politician, entrepreneur, and conversationalist. It encompasses six vocations that are not
stereotypically associated with design, mostly in the human sciences, as architecture is
fundamentally concerned with human experience. Taking the core of your architecture
education and applying it to another subject may even help you stand out as a professional
applicant.
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1. Introduction
While the notion of architecture as a social science may sound strange, there is little that more
profoundly puts, connects, separates, and patterns people and their relationships than the
constructed spaces in which we live, work, and study. Architecture is, by definition, social.
And, in terms of science (as opposed to practice or art, which architecture may be), an
architectural design is a form of hypothesis about how people will react to a structure and the
conditions it produces. The designs are based on beliefs about human behavior and the spatial
requirements of companies, families, and individuals. These ideas are taught at architecture
schools and have been established via historical examinations of building forms and layouts,
as well as actual study into how people utilize buildings. Additionally, architects form their
own beliefs based on their observations of the world and how people live in it.
2. Methodology
This research was developed by gathering information based on credible pages available on
websites and organizations that are guidelines, addressing the practice in architecture and arts
and design in general. This article was written in English to reach a larger audience. The
majority of the content is derived from reliable sources and has been subjected to additional
research to validate the acquired information. Finally, to correctly set out the content and
guarantee that the audience comprehended it, this essay employed an IMRAD format study
style
3. Results
a. Architecture Professor

2. Architecture professors teach architectural design and related subjects at a college or
university. As an architecture professor, you may teach general principles of
architecture and design, or focus on a specialty, such as interior design, landscape
architecture, or environmental design. In addition to instructing students, your job
duties may include performing research or working on architectural projects for your
employer. The qualifications to become an architecture professor may vary, depending on
where you teach. Most universities prefer candidates with a doctorate in architecture, but
community colleges or vocational schools may only require you to have a master’s degree.
Specialty teachers, such as those who teach interior architecture, need to have several years
of professional experience in that specialty or have published papers about that subject in
academic journals.
• William Robert Ware
William Robert Ware (May 27, 1832 – June 9, 1915), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts into a
family of the Unitarian clergy, was an American architect,[1]
author, and founder of two important
American architectural schools.
He received his own professional education at Milton Academy, Harvard College and
Harvard's Lawrence Scientific School. In 1859, he began working for Richard Morris Hunt, the
founder of the first American architectural school, the AIA, and the first American to graduate
from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Soon afterward Ware formed a partnership with the civil engineer
Edward S. Philbrick, Philbrick and Ware, and they designed the Swedenborgian High Street
Church in Brookline, Massachusetts.
The MIT School of Architecture and Planning (MIT SAP, stylized as SA+P) is one of the five
schools of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1865 by William Robert Ware, the school offered the first formal architectural
curriculum in the United States, and the first architecture program in the world operating within
the establishment of a university.
• Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil

3. Juan Felipe de Jesús Nakpil, KGCR (born Juan Felipe Nakpil y de Jesús; May 26, 1899
May 7, 1986) known as Juan Nakpil, was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community
leader. In 1973, he was named one of the National Artists for architecture.[2]
He was
regarded as the Dean of Filipino Architects.
B. Philanthropist
In the past, architecture was a gentleman’s profession, taken up as a philanthropic endeavour as
opposed to an economic one. In our present day, women have begun to get a strong hold on the
profession, but thankfully the philanthropic ideal has not died out. Contemporary architecture has
a necessary focus on sustainability: environmental, social, psychological, and economic. The
knowledge and awareness of these ideals can be converted into other types of philanthropy, if
that’s what interests you. Founding a sustainable foundation towards a humanitarian aim is never
a waste of time.
• Frank Gehry
In 1971, Frank Gehry, 42 years old and not yet the most famous architect in the world,
began volunteering every Saturday at the Westminster School in Venice, partly out of
"curiosity" and partly to see how he might help the students. Gehry, now 87, who is as
passionate about teaching as he is about his craft, observed children in different grades in
order to understand their journey. He says he realized that unless they were exposed to
something exciting, not just rote math or literature, by sixth grade "the faucet was off and
they were no longer open to ideas."

4. • Felino A. Palafox
Arch. Palafox is in the field of planning and architecture for four decades serving both the
government and private sector. He was educated in Christ the King Seminary, University
of Santo Tomas, and University of the Philippines. For continuing education, he took up
an Advanced Management Development Program for Real Estate at Harvard
University and attended seven other special courses.
He has lectured in Harvard University, MIT, and in 16 other countries in Asia, Europe,
and North America. He also actively participated in conferences, lectures, seminars and
fora organized by international groups, of which he is an associate/member, like
the American Institute of Architects (AIA), U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the American Planning
Association (APA). He is the Country Representative for the Council for Tall Buildings
and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
World-renowned architect Palafox, founder and managing partner of Palafox Associates,
was chosen for his firm's contributions in designing low-income development programs,
as well as his pro bono work for Church-related projects. Palafox, way back in Christ the
King Seminary in Quezon City, attributes his altruistic work to the core values of charity,
honesty, and justice he learned when he was a seminarian.

5. C. Politician
A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking an elected seat in
government. Politicians propose, support, reject, and create laws that govern the land and, by
extension, its people. Architecture and politics are in many ways inherently tied together. The
knowledge one gains of people, and the way they interact with their environment, the way they are
organized, what makes the human body and psyche feel comfortable; all of these skills contribute
hugely to making a good politician. In fact, in Finland, Anders Adlercreutz, a current first-term
Member of Parliament, is educated as an architect and practiced as one for many years before
turning to politics, while in Britain Richard Rogers serves in the House of Lords alongside
running his practice.

6. • Anders Adlercreutz
Anders Erik Gunnar Adlercreutz (born April 26, 1970, Helsinki) is a Finnish architect
and politician, representing the Swedish People's Party of Finland in the Parliament of
Finland since 2015. He was elected to the Parliament from the Uusimaa constituency in
the 2015 election with 3,337 votes. He was re-elected as MP in 2019, garnering 9,425
votes. In June 2016, Adlercreutz ran for the chairmanship of SFP, finishing second
behind Anna-Maja Henriksson. He was subsequently elected as the vice-chairman of the
party. He was re-elected in May 2018.
• Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826)
As one of the founders of the United States, Jefferson held a variety of political offices,
including president, though historical accounts cast him as a born designer. A self-
educated architect, Jefferson was fascinated with classical geometries, and designed
everything from interior furnishings such as clocks and coffee urns to buildings like the
Virginia state capitol. His designer mindset no doubt assisted him in the design of a new
nation, as he was a primary author of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Land Ordinance
of 1785 — an act that still holds influence over his country’s physical layout.

7. • Francis Abaya
Francis Gerald "Boy Blue" Aguinaldo Abaya (born September 15, 1975) is
a Filipino architect and politician who is currently serving in the House of Representatives
of the Philippines as the Representative of Cavite's 1st District since 2013.
D. Writer
Becoming a writer or journalist can be a great way to utilize an architectural education; we learn
to articulate ourselves using (mostly) descriptive language and rhetoric, in order to communicate
our complex projects to teachers and critics. Turning that into writing, whether fictional or not, is
another way of constructing another world and an experience for others. Despite the print being
two-dimensional, the stories definitely aren’t.
• Gerry Alanguilan
Doroteo Gerardo N. Alanguilan Jr. (20 January 1968 – 21 December 2019), also known in
the Philippines by his alias Komikero, was a Filipino comic book artist, writer, and
architect from San Pablo, Laguna. He was an important figure in the Philippine
comics renaissance of the 1990s and early 2000s, and is known internationally for his
graphic novels Wasted and Elmer,[7]
and for his inking on American superhero comics
such as Wetworks, X-Men, Superman: Birthright, Wolverine, and Fantastic Four.
Many of Alanguilan's titles take place in the Philippines or feature Filipino characters, such
as Elmer, Johnny Balbona, Humanis Rex!, and Timawa. He incorporated elements of
social commentary in his work, especially Elmer, which satirizes racism. The protagonist
of Whilce Portacio and Brian Haberlin's comic series Stone, Gerry Alan, is named for him.
• Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright, original name Frank Wright, (born June 8, 1867, Richland Center,
Wisconsin, U.S.—died April 9, 1959, Phoenix, Arizona), architect and writer, an
abundantly creative master of American architecture. His “Prairie style” became the basis
of 20th-century residential design in the United States. Wright’s own texts are a testament
to the fact that his ability to articulate himself matched his genius with brick, concrete and

8. glass. His books offer readers an exclusive glimpse into the life and work of the complex
architect.
E. Conversationist
Similar to philanthropy, conservation of the environment is becoming a focal point within
architecture. Despite many efforts, our planet is still heading down a path leading to disaster when
it comes to our natural surroundings. Using your knowledge of spatial organization to develop a
method of environmental conservation is not only intellectually stimulating, but also vitally
important for our society.

9. • Rahul Mehrotra
Rahul Mehrotra is an architect working in India who focuses on institutional buildings and
conservation of historic places. He is also a professor at the Graduate School of Design at
Harvard University. Rahul Mehrotra is Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and
Design and the John T. Dunlop Professor in Housing and Urbanization. He also serves as
Director of the Master in Architecture in Urban Design Degree Program and Co-Director
of the Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design Degree Program. He is a
practicing architect, urban designer, and educator. His Mumbai + Boston based firm, RMA
Architects, (http://rmaarchitects.com) was founded in 1990 and has designed and executed
projects, including government and private institutions, corporate workplaces, private
homes, and unsolicited projects driven by the firm’s commitment to advocacy in the city
of Mumbai.
• Llyan Oliver Austria
Llyan Oliver Austria, is known as the “Pinoy Architect” on YouTube. He is not new
in the “vid reaction” scene, as his videos have populated his channel in the past few
years. But it was only recently, or what we call a “product of the pandemic” like
ube pandesal or sushi bake, that Llyan’s YouTube channel garnered almost 25 million
views, thrusting him to the forefront of the country’s top online content creators. Now,
what he is doing is not something new as there are a lot of reaction contents about
homes, interior design, and even furniture. But for him to amass that kind of numbers
at such a short time, and to bring architecture to a wider (and younger) audience, it
is―and to use a favorite word in architecture―groundbreaking.

10. E. Entrepreneur
Problem solving, creative thinking and the art of persuasion are three skills architects and
entrepreneurs have in common that you can use to your advantage. Your experience with abstract
concepts and human interaction can make you a stronger competitor with an alternative way of
thinking.
The list above is of course incomplete, as the careers mentioned here can be combined in many
ways, and other, unmentioned vocations can be brought to the table to provide virtually infinite
possibilities. As German educator Kurt Hahn said, "there is more in us than we know. If we can
be made to see it, perhaps, for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less." Don’t
forget that there is a sea of possibilities out there.
• Frank Gehry
Established in 2002, Gehry’s proprietary software and consulting business Gehry
Technologies was developed to adapt technology used in the aerospace and automotive
industries to complex architectural forms. Not only has Gehry Technologies played an
integral role in developing the architect’s signature style, it has also provided consulting
services for Herzog and de Meuron’s Beijing National Stadium, Ateliers Jean
Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi and many others.

11. • Lisa Morales
Liza Morales, a board registered architect in New York State and the Philippines, is the
CEO of Philippine Geogreen Inc. This company aims to make cutting edge environment
friendly products accessible to the Asian market. In line with her advocacy towards
sustainability, she is also the creative director of Ecotecture Design, a design practice with
a focus on sustainable design. In 2008, she was one of the first Filipino architects to be
certified as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited
Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. She has two masters degrees: MS
Architecture & Urban Design from Columbia University and Master in Infrastructure
Planning from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She has also completed various
executive education programs from Harvard University and London Business School.
Liza Morales is also co-founder of Tali Handmade, a social enterprise which employs
skilled women who are living in impoverished rural communities in the Philippines, some
of whom are inmates and have limited opportunities to work.

12. 4. Discussion
Numerous professionals establish new career goals, which may prompt them to seek
employment in a different field. While having a degree in the field in which you intend to work
is useful, there are other methods to acquire necessary skills and experience. While becoming
an architect might be a fulfilling professional path for some, it is not necessarily the ideal
choice for others. If you have an architecture experience or degree and are wanting to make a
career transition, there are a range of job options available to help you forge a new path. Many
experts may discover that transitioning to a different field demands the acquisition of new
skills. Read newsletters, articles, and books on your new subject to increase your technical
knowledge. If you wish to work in a field that requires a thorough grasp of a subject, try taking
online classes or earning a new certification to aid in the development of hard skills. While
you're looking for work, it's a good idea to brush up on some of your soft skills, such as
communication, flexibility, and problem-solving. These are transferable skills that are
applicable to a wide variety of occupations. Changing careers can assist you in meeting new
people and expanding your professional network. This network can help you continue to build
the skills and information necessary for success in your new career. Establishing this network
of professionals in your new field will also help you feel more confident in your ability to
maintain beneficial connections throughout your career.
5. Conclusion
People appear to be perplexed by the definition of architecture - does it belong in the
arts, humanities, or sciences? Architecture, as David Salomon puts it, has a 'traditional
view of itself as being at the nexus of numerous disciplines...' (434) (Salomon, 2012).
Therefore, why can't all of them be true? At times, it may be considered art, at others,
humanities, engineering, or perhaps a social science. If social science was never a
science, designs would be biases, hypotheses untested and unevaluated. Declaring that
'architecture is a social science' is far too limited; examining what it may be and do as
a social science (and how it might do so) is more critical and advances us. That’s why
there are many job opportunities to architecture graduate in human sciences like those
6 careers above. That architect graduate can be, in academe, philanthropist,
conversationist, entrepreneur and politicians.

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