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A beautiful, purposeful building can be as striking and inspiring as an artistic masterwork. It's easy to be drawn to a field with as much creative freedom, and the ability to touch communities, like architecture. But it can be a hard-fought battle to become a successful architect; it may even take several decades. Explore an overview of architectural movements and designers from prehistory to the modern day, and check out inspiring interviews with working professionals. With tons of practical advice for pursuing a career, you'll find out how you can become an architect and help build an environmentally responsible world from the ground up! Go beyond other architecture books for teens with: -Architecture essentials-Get to know the five basic elements of architecture: structure, program, economics, aesthetics, and region. -Creative career options-Learn what it means to work in residential or industrial architecture, specializing in historic preservation, create landscapes, innovate in urban planning, and more. -Real-world examples-Go behind the scenes on real architectural projects with colorful illustrations, breakdowns of the design process, and thoughtful examinations of their impact.

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