Careers in Architecture

Designs structures by working closely with the client to make preliminary drawings, sketches, and suggestions for materials to be used.

• Estimator

• Architectural Illustrator

• Specifications Writer

• Architect

Prepares all the written information needed to describe materials, methods, and fixtures to be used in structures.

• Architectural Illustrator

• Estimator

• Construction Technologist

• Specifications Writer

The person who calculates the costs of materials and labor for a building.

• Architectural Illustrator

• Estimator

• Construction Technologist

• Specifications Writer

Primarily concerned with establishing areas and boundaries of real estate property.

• Estimator

• Surveyor

• Construction Technologist

• Architectural Illustrator

There are considerable opportunities to teach architectural drafting in _______________.

• high schools

• trade and vocational schools

• community colleges and universities

• all of the above

Are qualified for both supervisory and technical roles in the construction industry.

• Land Surveyor

• Construction Technologist

• Architectural Drafter

• Interior Designer

Their specialty is designing interior spaces and many work for architectural firms.

• Land Surveyor

• Construction Technologist

• Architectural Drafter

• Interior Designer

Prepares drawings, sketches, renderings, and other types of illustrations to present ideas to potential clients.

• Land Surveyor

• Architectural Drafter

• Architectural Illustrator

• Interior Designer

Generally draw the details of working drawings and make tracings of original drawings that the architect or designer has prepared.

• Architectural Drafter

• Architectural Illustrator

• Construction Technologist

• Interior Designer

What are the educational requirements for an architect?

• A master's Degree

• A few years of work experience.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• An associate's Degree