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What Is An Architect? 


Many people know that Frank Lloyd Wright was a famous architect and that the job of an architect entails designing buildings. However, architects do much more than design aesthetically pleasing buildings: Architects plan, design, and oversee the construction of various structures. They are professions that require extensive coursework, receiving on-the-job training, and taking a rigorous exam in order to practice.

Education and Training for Architects

Architects are professionals trained in the art and science of building design. They develop the concepts for structures and turn those concepts into images and plans, which eventually may become homes, office buildings, and other facilities. Their work involves more than just the appearance of a structure. Everything architects design must be functional, safe, and meet the needs of the people who utilize them.

Architects’ Job Requirements

An architect must earn a professional degree from an accredited university or college. They typically focus on curriculum in architectural history and theory, building design, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), construction methods, math, physical sciences, and other liberal arts courses.

People entering a career in architecture who want to receive an architecture degree and obtain licensure have two study options:

  • B.Arch—This is a five-year program intended for students entering college from high school or with no previous architectural training.
  • M.Arch—This can be either a two or three-year post-college program of students or professionals with pre-professional degrees (like an associate’s) in other disciplines or related areas.

Upon completion of undergraduate or postgraduate programs, architects must complete a three-year internship before taking the Architect Registration Examination administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, or NCARB. This exam is designed to test the knowledge and skills regarding architecture to become a licensed architect. Most states require licensure and continued education to remain in compliance. Architects’ duties fall into three main roles:

Consult and Design


The architect consults with clients to determine their requirements and to prepare drawings and specifications of the concept. The designs must comply with building, safety, and local planning regulations and restrictions. Regular client meetings are involved in discussing design proposals.

Documentation


During this phase, the architect captures the design on paper. They create detailed drawings with CADD technology to ensure the feasibility of the design. There may be several revisions and drawings of the designs to meet the client's needs. Once the design is approved, it is translated into construction instructions and technical specifications for construction experts to carry on site.

Construction


During this phase, the architect visits the construction site and meets with the construction crew to review the construction, signing off on various pieces of work, negotiates with contractors if needed, and helps to any problems that arise.

How much does it cost to hire an architect?

Architects charge between $125 to $225 per hour on average. The cost can vary due to the project’s duration and extent, but customers spend between $8,000 to $15,000 total on basic conceptual architectural design services on average.

What is the difference between an architect and an architectural designer?


Architects are licensed professionals that have obtained accreditation and passed the Architect Registration Examination administered by the NCARB. Architectural designers have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture and can design buildings, but they are not licensed. Moreover, there are design architects who are licensed architects but choose to only work with the design aspect and not the construction.

What is the difference between a civil engineer and an architect?


Civil engineers and architects plan and design structures. However, civil engineers focus solely on the safety of the structure. Architects deal with the aesthetics and functionality of the structural work. Civil engineers and architects often work with each other. Civil engineers analyze and evaluate the structural integrity of the design that the architect creates.



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