1. Architect By Aliah Mohamad

2. 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. https://encrypted- tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTHkyO1AqfLmza6ivowIok0UEGjkibeMd 8vza0KINxUc6Q5WvSBaQ

3. 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

4. Education/ Training

5. 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

6. 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

7. Resources  http://weusemath.org/?career=architect http://weusemath.org/?career=architect  http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft01.shtml http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft01.shtml

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