Outline

I.
Introduction
A. Title MLA Format
Architect
Keenan Echols
Mrs. Bush
English IV
16 September 2014
II.
Career
A. Job Description
Architects plan and design all types of buildings and structures such as:
- Houses
-Schools
-Airports
-Hospitals
-Bridges
-Office Buildings

They create the first design and work until construction is complete

They must follow building codes, zoning laws, and fire regulations and make any
necessary adjustments to plans

Most work full time and may work long hours, especially when faced with deadlines

Self-employed architects have more flexible hours

(Architect)

B. Training/Education
To become an architect, you must have:
- a high school diploma or GED
-a bachelors or masters degree in architecture
- completed a three-year internship
- have a license

(Architect)
C. Earnings/Projected Salary
The median pay for an architect as of May 2012 is $73,090
The lowest 10% earned less than $14,600
The highest 10% earned $118,230
(Bureau 5)
D. Career Ladder/Lateral Movement
New graduates work as interns, preparing drawings and documents
They also research building codes and materials
Once licensed, they take on more duties, take the lead role, and partner with other
architectural firms
After they have worked in a firm for a few years, some may continue on and open their own
firm
(Architect)
III.
History
A. History of Architecture
Architecture began with building of religious structures such as:
-Stonehenge
-Pyramids in Egypt
-Parthenon in Greece

(Careers in Focus: Architecture and

Building)

History of Architecture (contd)

The Romans made a new building method, concrete vaulting, which made large cities
with permanent buildings possible

They built apartments, law courts, public baths, theaters, and circuses

The Industrial Revolution developed iron and steel construction which evolved into
skyscrapers
(Careers in Focus: Design)

B. Louis Sullivan

Louis Sullivan was a pioneer of modern architecture

He was the father of the skyscraper and was one of the first architects to break away
from the professions adherence to the styles of the past

Sullivan was born in Boston on September 3, 1856

After high school, he attended MIT, then after a year, went to the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts
(Louis Sullivan)

Louis Sullivan (contd)

In 1883, Sullivan partnered with Dankmer Adler, one of the best architects in Chicago

Sullivan worked on many commercial building, warehouses, etc. for the next 12 years

One of his best known projects was Chicagos Auditorium Building, which was a
complex of 136 offices and stores, 400 hotel rooms, and a theater and recital hall

After he created the skyscraper, Sullivan did not get much recognition for his work

He became an alcoholic and died of kidney disease in 1924

(Louis Sullivan)

Wainwright Building

The Wainwright Building was designed by Louis Sullivan and built in St. Louis from
1890-1891

It was the first ever skyscraper and one of his greatest works

He emphasized verticality with startling clarity

(Harmon et al 2)

C. Wainwright Building (contd)

The building was created quickly with this new design

The design marked the beginning of metallic frame convention

The Wainwright Building was Sullivans greatest moment

(Harmon et al 2)

IV.

Anthony Blatt Interview

Q1: What colleges offer the strongest/best programs in this field?

A: Most firms now are looking for students that not only have stellar design skills, but also
have knowledge and ideas in sustainability. If you were to stay in-state, then OSU would be
the best choice for architecture. They have a very well-rounded program. Some of the best
schools in the country would be California Polytechnic University, Cornell University, and
University of Texas at Austin. These schools are putting a larger focus on sustainability,
which more firms are looking for.
Q2: What books would you suggest that could be helpful in learning more about this field?
A: One book I would recommend is 101 Things I Learned in Architecture by Matthew
Frederick. This is a book I found at Barnes and Noble a few years ago while searching for
another book. It provides an idea of the topics discussed in the architecture curriculum. If
you want to know what you may get yourself into by majoring in architecture, this is the book
to go with.
Q3: How would you describe your day?
A: I would describe my day as a plethora of phone calls, meetings, and design reviews. It
seems like I spend more time answering phone calls then actually designing buildings. When
I first get into the office, we review our latest projects and any updates from our clients.
Afterwards, I would work on the design aspects, making any tweaks that the client would
want. After lunch, I will usually have to take calls from clients, make changes to plans, and
meet with clients and then go home at the end of the day.

(Blatt)

Anthony Blatt Interview

Q4: What projects have you completed in Oklahoma?

A: We have completed the expansion to Wantland Stadium at UCO which added 12,000
seats, new concession stands and bathrooms, and new coaches offices. We have also
completed the American Indian Cultural Center in Oklahoma City.
Q5: What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out?

A: Stay organized, stay organized, stay organized. That is the most important advice I can
give. Some days will be slow and some days you will be working to reach a deadline. Keep
an agenda or a calendar on your phone or tablet. As long as you stay organized and stay on
top of your work, you will meet your deadlines with your best quality work.
(Blatt)
V.

Works Cited

Architect. Oklahoma Career Information System. Web.

17 Sept. 2010.
Blatt, Anthony. Telephone Interview. 21 Sept. 2014. Interview.
Careers in Focus: Architecture and Building Chicago: Ferguson, 2006. Print
Careers in Focus: Design, 3rd ed. New York: Ferguson, 2011. Print.
Harmon, Justin, et. al. "Louis Sullivan." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 17 Sept.
2014.
Louis Sullivan. American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, et al. Detroit: Gale, 1998.
Biography in Context. Web.
8 Sept. 2014.
U.S Department of Labor. "Architects : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 Jan.
2014. Web. 5 Sept. 2014.