Getting and Making the Most of Your First Architecture Job If you are an Emerging Professional, securing your first architecture job seems like a tough task. We've been there. We get it. The internship and first year design job market is competitive, and you are worried that you won't find the right firm. Here are tips from both a commercial and … [Read more...]
Architecture as a Profession
Commercial Architect vs. Residential Architect. Husband vs. Wife.
I recently opened up the mic for a fun podcast interview with none other than my husband, Bob Davis, a commercial project architect at HDR Architecture, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Bob and I met at Texas A&M University in 1994 and were in the same graduating class. We both also attended A&M's College of Architecture for grad school. In … [Read more...]
HPD’s The Architecture Happy Hour Celebrates Fifth Year Anniversary
Highly-acclaimed monthly networking event touts milestone at New Life Hardwoods, Dallas Design District HPD Architecture, LLC recently celebrated the fifth year anniversary of its highly-acclaimed The Architecture Happy Hour monthly networking event. The special celebration was held at New Life Hardwoods in the Dallas Design … [Read more...]
More Resume Tips for Interns from Dallas Architect
It seems talk about interns is in the air. Dallas Architect, Larry Paschall, AIA and I just completed our latest audio podcast from The Architecture Happy Hour. Our topic of interest was “It’s All About the Interns” in which we discussed things to consider when you find yourself in the job hunt and also when you are the prospective … [Read more...]
Dallas Architect Offers Advice to Job-Seeking Architecture Interns
Here are a few words of advice from Dallas Architect Laura Davis, AIA to students and interns beginning their careers in architecture. Be confident. Be different. Be brave. I know. It’s easier said than done, especially in this market. I am giving you permission to not listen to the grumpy people around you. A pity party is no place for you. … [Read more...]