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Why A Strong Portfolio is Important
Elisabeth Kieffer Elisabeth Kieffer

Why A Strong Portfolio is Important

As designers, our portfolio speaks beyond measure for what we are capable of designing. In a stack of resumes, your portfolio is what makes you stand out! Today we dive into: The Harsh Truth About Portfolios, Essential Components to a Strong Portfolio, & How Your Portfolio Speaks for Yourself.

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Architecture Is One of the Hardest Majors
Elisabeth Kieffer Elisabeth Kieffer

Architecture Is One of the Hardest Majors

Did You Know Architecture is One of the Hardest Majors? Architecture is by no means easy, trust me. My 7 years of education were hard. But NOTHING in life worth having is easy. I'm not here to scare you, I’m here to encourage you. Let me change the narrative for you!

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Is a Strong Design Narrative Important?
Elisabeth Kieffer Elisabeth Kieffer

Is a Strong Design Narrative Important?

A design narrative is an integral component to a great design proposal. This is your design solution to the issue at large. Let's talk through some great tips for a great design narrative & how you can stand out for your next studio project!

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Everything You Need to Know About NCARB & AXP
Elisabeth Kieffer Elisabeth Kieffer

Everything You Need to Know About NCARB & AXP

Whether you're just starting out, in school, working in the profession, or on the path to licensure, you're not alone! Here is everything you need to know as a student or recent grad for NCARB & AXP as a recent M.Arch Grad!

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How to Prepare & Thrive in Architecture School
Elisabeth Kieffer Elisabeth Kieffer

How to Prepare & Thrive in Architecture School

If you’re thinking of pursuing architecture, ready to start school, or just interested in what architecture is in general, here are my recommendations for how to prepare and thrive in architecture school! After years of experience in the academic and professional world, these are some of the things I wish someone would have told be to help me thrive as a student and as a designer!

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How to Avoid Burnout
Tips & Advice, Self Development, Lifestyle Elisabeth Kieffer Tips & Advice, Self Development, Lifestyle Elisabeth Kieffer

How to Avoid Burnout

Your life outside of work & school matters! We work to live, not live to work. I want you to think of goals you have within yourself to achieve and continue to work through those. Prioritize your personal aspirations, your emotional & physical health, & the connections you have with others. Who are you when you're not at school or working?

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10 Tips of Advice if You're thinking of Pursuing Architecture

10 Tips of Advice if You're thinking of Pursuing Architecture

With years of experience under my belt in the academic and professional world, I’m here to guide you on 10 tips I wish I would have known before I pursued the path of architecture. If you're a student, or someone who thinks architecture may be a path for them, read along and let me know if these tips were helpful!

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Architecture + Design. The good, the bad, and the things we don’t talk about enough.

Architecture + Design. The good, the bad, and the things we don’t talk about enough.

As I near the end of my academic career in Architecture, I've realized there's so much that I wish I would have known when I first started my journey. There's truly not enough resources on self development, pursuing Architecture, and tips & advice. I've created Embarch, a lifestyle blog to talk about all things architecture & design. The good, the bad, & the things we don't talk about enough.

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