Opportunity - Architect
Position Title: Architect
Significant Points:
Architects design houses and buildings. They plan offices and
apartments. They design schools, churches, and airport terminals. Their
plans involve far more than a building's looks. Buildings must be safe
and strong. They must also suit the needs of the people who use them.
Architects look at all these things.
The architect and client first discuss what the client wants. The
architect sometimes helps decide if a project would work at all or if it
would harm the environment. The architect then creates drawings for the
client to review. They may be involved in all stages of the construction
of a building.
If the ideas are OK, the architect draws up the final plans. These plans
show how the building will look and how to build it. The drawings show
the beams that hold up the building. They show the air-conditioner,
furnace, and ventilating systems. The drawings show how the electricity
and plumbing work. Architects used to use pencil and paper to draw their
plans. Today, more and more architects are using computers. Architects
generally work in comfortable conditions. They spend most of their time
in offices. However, they spend some time at building sites to see how
projects are going.
architects must be licensed before they can practice. In order to get a
license: 1) You need a degree in architecture. Courses include
architectural theory, building design, math, and science. 2) You must
finish an internship. 3) Finally, you must pass all sections of a
license exam. Architects sometimes take new classes to keep their skills
fresh.
Architects must be able to visualize things and communicate well
visually. Art classes are very helpful in doing this. Speaking, writing,
and creativity are also important. Architects should be computer
literate.
BLS expects the number of jobs for architects to grow faster than the
average for all occupations through 2016. Despite this growth, however,
new architects face competition. This job attracts many people, so there
are lots of applicants for openings. Applicants who have gained
experience working for an architectural firm while in school have a
competitive advantage. Those who know about computer-aided design and
drafting technology also have a better chance of getting a job.
Working Conditions:
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decisions reference the citizen he/she is dealing with, or, ultimately,
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self-control. Do you have the courage, the self control, and the
maturity to be a Norfolk Police Officer?
Employment:
The middle half of all architects earned between $49,780 and $83,450 a
year in 2006. The lowest-paid 10 percent earned less than $39,420. The
highest-paid 10 percent earned more than $104,970 a year.
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