Observed arrival · 2026-08-26
The Independent Architect
A three-book series for architects pursuing licensure, independent practice, and AI-assisted work outside the conventional career path.
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The series is organized around a progression from alternative licensure to solo-practice management and then AI-supported office workflows. Its first volume names specific mechanisms—the NCARB Record, AXP, ARE, a six-month exam sprint, and 17 jurisdictions—while the later volumes are presented as forthcoming. The author describes the material as drawn from a Southern California solo practice handling real projects, clients, deadlines, and risk.
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