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Architects design and supervise the construction of buildings and other large structures, influencing the spaces in which we live, work, and play. They participate in all project phases, from creating specifications to overseeing construction. In 2012, architects were found to have around 141,000 jobs in the U.S., with 21% being self-employed. Top institutions for aspiring architects include the New School of Architecture, Academy of Art University, and the University of Texas. The field offers exciting career opportunities and competitive salaries.
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ARCHITECT By XXX XXXX Stem-period 2 Fall 2012
Definition • One who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures.
Job qualification • Architects design the structures in which people live, work, shop and play. They are involved in all phases of the project -- from the initial project specifications created in the office to the actual building of the structure at the construction site
Job Description • The construction industry • Designing new buildings • Restoration
Career salary • The salary of a architect?
Top Three Colleges • New school of architect & Destine. • Academy of art university. • University of Texas.
3 Interesting facts • Architects travel the world • Architects held about 141,000 jobs in 2008 • About 21% of all architects was self-employed.
(2012). Definition of nature of work. Retrieved from http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/286/Architect.html (2012). New School of Architecture and Design Retrieved from http://www.newschoolarch.edu/learn/newschool.php?source_campaign_id=2709&ad_group=Architecture_School&search_keyword=architecture_schools&affiliate_id=Exact&gclid=CMP3x8S907ICFcaiPAodpXkA6w (2012). Webster's Dictionary. retrieved from htt://www.thefreedictionary.com/architect