Architect

WHAT IS IT• Architects design buildings

• Make them look appealing

• responsible for the function and safety of the buildings

• Must make sure that they are economical and useful to the people who need it

Look good

Must be safe

So…

• LOOKS GOOD + IT’S SAFE = GREAT

Process● An architect will make a

proposal● Proposal is accepted● More complex drafts building● Building is constructed

Will Alsop

Computer Designed Proposal Finished Product

EDUCATION● The minimum

education required is a bachelor degree in Architecture

● It is recommended that either an intern ship or master degree it obtained

SKILLS

● Good communication skills (writing and verbal)● Creative● Good presenting skills● Strong computer and drawing skills● Able to work with a team● Excellent at problem solving● Good Math Skills

COMPETITION

● Getting picked for the job is difficult and many other architects will be fighting to receive the commission

● Therefore it is important to work hard and set yourself apart from the rest

SALARY

● The amount of money earned varies greatly by which firm you work in

● geographic location, type of firm, level of education, and years of experience all play a role

● Starting jobs - $20 – 30 000● Median - $60 000● Highest - $100 000

● The amount of money earned varies greatly by which firm you work in

● geographic location, type of firm, level of education, and years of experience all play a role

● Starting jobs - $20 – 30 000● Median - $60 000● Highest - $100 000

SALARY on Commission● You might be paid on a salary or paid on

commission● The average commission is around 5% of

construction costs

● If you design a million dollar home.● 1 000 000 / 5% = $50 000

PROS VS. CONS● Pros ● rewarded after

completed, include ● paid vacation and sick

leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance

● retirement plans. ● Can work form home

● Cons ● hard to make

money ● lots of competition

for building● lots of education

required ● lots of hours(all

nighters) ● deadlines.

● Good at drawing ● Knowledge of colour, line and space,● Able to handle stress● Can finish and complete a deadline● Good math and problem solving skills● Able to work long hours● Be creative● Good communication skills

Daniel Czapiewski

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