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A Career in Architectural Design

A Career in Architectural Design

by Coffelt, Nancy

ISBN: 9798892604994

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The art and design field is made up of many exciting careers, including architecture. This profession involves designing homes, commercial buildings, and even outdoor settings such as parks. Architects are responsible for making sure these spaces are visually appealing, comfortable, and safe for the people who will use them. Working as an architect requires education and training, but people with an interest in design often find the work to be rewarding. Part of the Art and Design Careers series, A Career in Architectural Design is a guide for young people who are considering this creative and challenging job.

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  • Copyright: 2026
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Intermediate
    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 5

    AR Title: No

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Comprehension quiz
    • Full-color illustrations
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index

    Dewey Number: 720.0
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Reviews and Awards for A Career in Architectural Design

"From the Art and Design Careers series (8 titles), this attractive volume begins with several fictional scenes: Jasmine and her classmates arrive at one of America’s most famous buildings, Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built into a waterfall. During their tour, it occurs to Jasmine—who loves to draw—that some artistic people design houses for a living and that she wants to become one of them. The book introduces a wide variety of related topics that architects and architectural students must consider. These include the building’s foundation, structure, and intended purpose. Architects confer with their clients, but they also confer with engineers to assure their buildings’ structural integrity. Coffelt advises young, aspiring architectural designers to play Minecraft, reflecting that it is training a new generation, just as Legos did for a previous generation of architectural designers. While the text jumps topic to topic, the engaging writing, the use of color photos, and the book's design elements make each page turn an invitation to consider another element or challenge within architectural design.
--Booklist, Starred Review, Carolyn Phelan, October 1, 2025

"Gr 7-10–This series introduces readers to a variety of creative careers, showing what each profession involves and how to get started. Each book begins with a short fictional story in which a character is unexpectedly introduced to the featured career, offering a relatable entry point for readers. The narrative then shifts to explain what ­professionals in the field do, highlighting real-life ­examples, well-known figures, and notable designs. These references make the content more ­engaging and help readers connect the profession to people or work they may recognize. The books also outline steps for ­pursuing the career, including relevant schooling, internships, and specific programs or institutions to explore. The writing is clear and engaging, and the graphics include backgrounds with overlapping splashes of color, abundant photos, and color accents. VERDICT: These titles are good introductions to creative ­careers and suitable for collections needing ­resources on this topic." --School Library Journal, November 1, 2025

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Artistic talent can lead to more than an enjoyable hobby. It can also turn into a fun and rewarding career. People with a gift for drawing can develop this skill to become an animator, a cartoonist, or an illustrator. A person with great personal style can study fashion design to create clothing lines. A person with design ideas for houses and other buildings can pursue a career as an architect. And people who want to tell stories through images or videos can do it as a photographer or filmmaker. Art & Design Careers is a fun and informative series about the many ways creative young people can turn their talents into a productive livelihood. With striking color photographs, a fun Ready, Set, Design quiz, and a useful index, this series offers practical advice for a variety of jobs in the art and design field.