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IPAL Policy Changes Expand Access to Accelerated Licensure Program

07/01/2025

by Claire Hilton Martínez

Education Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL)
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Opportunities for Smaller Firms: Mentoring, Recruiting, & Growing with Licensure

04/11/2016

by Joshua Zinder

Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Mentor
Mentoring provides great opportunities for aspiring architects—and firms.
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Why Did You Pursue Architecture?

04/11/2016

by Cheryl Brown

Architecture Think Tank
We asked licensure candidates and architects to share why they pursued architecture.
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04/03/2016

by Cheryl Brown

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What’s it like to be an architect? Associate Amy Johnson breaks down her daily routine for us.
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by Cheryl Brown

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Public members give us an inside look into how they represent the public’s interests.
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03/22/2016

by Cheryl Brown

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03/14/2016

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02/29/2016

by Cheryl Brown

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Architect Spotlight: Scott Reynolds

02/27/2016

by Samantha Miller

Career Tips Licensure Architect Spotlight
At just 24-years-old, Scott Reynolds is one of the youngest architects in Michigan.
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by Gordon Carrier

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Grab some popcorn and unwind with one of these inspiring architectural films.

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