1. A Career in Architecture

2. Architecture What is Architecture? About Architecture
Design Architects
Project Architects
Construction Managers
Draftspersons
Landscape Architects

3. What is Architecture?
“Architecture is the thoughtful making of space.”
- Louis Kahn

4. What is Architecture?
“Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. People need places to eat, work, live and play. Architects transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others.”
- ARCHcareers.org

5. About Architecture
Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of building design who develop the concepts for structures and turn those concepts into images and plans. They typically design facilities intended for human habitation

6. About Architecture
NAAB – National Architectural Accrediting Board (

7. About Architecture
Management structure and job titles vary among firms.
Smaller firms are sometimes comprised of one architect who fulfills all tasks.
Larger firms work in teams. Some common titles include design architect, project architect, construction administrator, and draftsperson.

8. Design Architects Generally have many years of experience
Create the overall look and feel of a building
Envision the big picture and attract clients
May stay involved with the entire project but not with the finer details

9. Project Architects
Make sure that the drawings are put together correctly
Make sure that the building can actually be built
Make sure the design meets codes and zoning laws
Make sure the design meets the functional needs of the client

10. Construction Administrators
Oversee a structure’s actual construction
Work closely with the designers and architects
Generally spend more time at the build site than in the office

11. Draftspersons Enter an architect’s design into the computer
Are often beginning
or interning architects –
others may be CAD
technicians with a
2-year degree

12. Landscape Architects
Design exterior areas to be functional, beautiful, and compatible with the natural environment
Design residential areas, public parks, play areas, college campuses, shopping areas, golf courses, and parkways
Design the restoration of natural places disturbed by humans such as wetlands, stream corridors, mined areas, and forested land

13. Architecture What is Architecture? About Architecture
Design Architects
Project Architects
Construction Managers
Draftspersons
Landscape Architects

14. Image Resources
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