by: alex chapman. architects design and build new buildings. they estimate designs, equipment,...
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ARCHITECTSBy: Alex Chapman
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Skills And Abilities
Architects design and build new buildings.
They Estimate designs, equipment, costs, and construction.
They prepare, design, and structure specifications.
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Education
Most Architects earn a professionals degree in a 5 year Bachelor of architecture degree.
Some earn a masters degree. Some schools give a post professionals
degree if you have a masters or bachelor degree.
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Interest
You will have to be artistic. You have to be investigative You can be realistic. You can also be enterprising.
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Work Environment
Architects spend most of their time in offices.
They do visit construction sites sometimes.
Almost all architects work full time.
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Pay
The median wage is $72,500 in May 2010.
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Outlook
The job is suppose to grow 24% from 2010 to 2020 faster.
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Similar occupations
There is many similar occupations with architects.
There is civil engineers. They design and supervise large construction sights.
There is also construction managers.
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ITT Tech
ITT Tech is a good school to attend for architecture.
Its tuition is $25,000 per year. It includes computers and communication
technology. It helps students develop skills and
knowledge. It is located in Maryland.