Building a Thriving Career: Support and Strategies from the Immigrant Architects Coalition
Discover practical strategies and personal insights from successful immigrant architects to confidently navigate professional and cultural challenges while building a thriving architectural career in the U.S.
About the live course
This program will feature a panel discussion with authors of Prospering in the U.S. - A Handbook for Immigrant Architects, a comprehensive guide published by the Immigrant Architects Coalition in 2024. Panelists, who are themselves successful immigrant architects and designers, will share their experiences and practical advice on topics ranging from cultural acclimation to career development. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from the contributors of this essential resource, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities unique to immigrant architects seeking to build thriving and inclusive careers in the U.S. This program builds upon the mission of the Immigrant Architects Coalition to support their fellow immigrant architects through shared knowledge and mentorship.
- Identify key insights and practical advice shared by the panel of authors from Prospering in the U.S. - A Handbook for Immigrant Architects.
- Discuss common challenges faced by immigrant architects in the U.S. and strategies for overcoming them, as highlighted by the panelists.
- Based on the authors' experiences and the handbook's content, recognize resources and pathways to career development and professional growth for immigrant architects in the U.S.
- Understand the mission and efforts of the Immigrant Architects Coalition in supporting immigrant architects in achieving successful careers in the U.S.
Learn design strategies that support sufficiency principles and address the housing needs of a growing population on a planet with increasingly limited resources.
