Architect By Aliah Mohamad
General Job Description Design buildings and other structures Make sure buildings are functional, safe, and economical Draw plans of every part of a building Help choose a building site Decide what materials to use. tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTHkyO1AqfLmza6ivowIok0UEGjkibeMd 8vza0KINxUc6Q5WvSBaQ
Work Environment Most architects work in a professional office environment Go to the site (where a building is under construction) for progress meetings or inspections
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Hours of Work Architects work about an average of 45 hours a week. 9 hours a day Salary Low End Salary: $44,600/yr Median Salary:$73,090/yr High End Salary:$118,230/yr
Interesting Facts Responsible for creating a functional and appealing design for their clients May work closely with contractors to execute their design May leave the design-build function in the contractor's hands Architects have become to specialize in certain project types
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