ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

By: Ana Delgado1st period

JOB DESCRIPTION

Architects work in the construction industry and are involved with designing new buildings, extensions or alterations to existing buildings

They can also work on individual buildings or on large redevelopment schemes, and can be responsible for the design of the surrounding landscape and spaces.

REQUIRED TRAINING

 Prospective architects must complete a professional degree program that is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board in order to become licensed in most states. High school graduates who want to become an architect may enroll in a Bachelor of Architecture program.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED The skill an Architect should have is the ability to creatively problem-solve.

Have to be able to express their ideas by paper form

Doesn’t need to be a professional at drawing but has to be able to sketch

Its important that an architect is capable of doing simple math to locate parts of the building and calculate square footages

Communication is very important as an architect

An architect also need to Understand and demonstrate you understand the business

Lastly an architect need to know how to manage his/her time effectively

ARCHITECT WAGES

Year Money made within the year

2004 $66,030

2006 $69,620

2008 $79,620

2010 $75,550

2012 $78,690

JOB OUTLOOK

Employment is expected to grow faster than averagefor all occupations. Competition is expected, especially for positions at the most prestigious firms, and opportunities will be best for those architects who are able to distinguish themselves with their creativity

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAmerica Architectural Foundation

The Architectural League of New York

AIA Houston/Architectural Center Houston

JOB LISTING

Job: CAZA architect designer

Location: New York

Educational requirements: Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture

Job Description : work requires that all team members share a deep passion for the evolution of design thinking while being devoted to the reality of how we can push the envelop of what is possible in each project.

Required skills: needs to be technically sophisticated, intellectually agile and eager to collaborate