Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Also known as: Architect, Building Architect, Building Consultant (+28 more)
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
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What You'll Do
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
- Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
- Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
- Administer construction contracts.
- Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
- Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
- Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
- Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
- Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
- Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
- Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
Common styles
Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Analytical Thinking, Dependability, Initiative
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.8/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 4.57/5)
- Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.55/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.48/5)
- Initiative (High importance: 4.43/5)
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This career requires extensive preparation, typically including a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) and several years of experience. Most professionals in this field have invested significant time in education and training.
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