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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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We interviewed the architects behind the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library renovations.
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11/23/2015

by Amanda Pica

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2014-2015 President Dale McKinney reflects on his years of service for the organization.
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A Salute to Veterans

11/08/2015

by Cheryl Brown

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To celebrate Veterans Day, we honor heroes for their contributions to the architecture profession.
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Architect Spotlight: Alex Rios

10/19/2015

by Samantha Miller

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Meet Alex Rios, a University of South Florida graduate who earned his license at 27.
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10/17/2015

by Kathryn Petrauskas

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Student Kathryn Petrauskas shares 10 tips to help you survive architecture school.
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Architect Spotlight: Elizabeth Main

08/31/2015

by Samantha Miller

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Kansas Architect Elizabeth Main chats about finding a supportive firm and work-life balance.
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Architect Spotlight: Avik Guha

08/10/2015

by Samantha Miller

Career Tips Licensure Architect Spotlight
Missouri Architect Avik Guha shares tips on balancing a full-time job with studying for the ARE.
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Business In the Cloud: Building a Virtual Architectural Firm

07/22/2015

by Peter S. Macrae

Architecture
One architect shares how he launched a virtual firm and tapped into the global marketplace.

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