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ArchitectArchitects are responsible for designing the places in which we live, work, play, learn, worship, and gather. Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of building design. They create the overall look of buildings and other structures while also ensuring that they are functional, safe, and economical and suit the needs of the people who use them. (Source)
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Education Requirements and preparation
Education
Most states require a professional degree in architecture: a Bachelor or Master of Architecture. There are more than 100+ professional degree programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the United States and Canada.
Experience
All states require that you work under a supervising architect. During this time you’ll get valuable work experience that will help you advance your career and earn credit in the Architect Experience Program which is overseen by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
Examination
Architects are required to pass a series of examinations called the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE). It’s a multi-part exam that will test your knowledge and skills in a variety of segments within the practice of architecture.
Licensure
Once you pass the exams and complete the experience requirement, you can register for a license. Individual states grant licenses. You can become licensed in multiple states. Typically, to maintain or renew your license, you’ll need to earn continuing education credits each year. (Source)
Most states require a professional degree in architecture: a Bachelor or Master of Architecture. There are more than 100+ professional degree programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the United States and Canada.
Experience
All states require that you work under a supervising architect. During this time you’ll get valuable work experience that will help you advance your career and earn credit in the Architect Experience Program which is overseen by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
Examination
Architects are required to pass a series of examinations called the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE). It’s a multi-part exam that will test your knowledge and skills in a variety of segments within the practice of architecture.
Licensure
Once you pass the exams and complete the experience requirement, you can register for a license. Individual states grant licenses. You can become licensed in multiple states. Typically, to maintain or renew your license, you’ll need to earn continuing education credits each year. (Source)
Salary Range and Job Prospects
According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for architects was $79,380 in May 2018. Employment of architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. With a high number of students graduating with degrees in architecture, strong competition for internships and jobs is expected. (Source)
Key skills and competencies
- Proficiency with architectural design and construction documents
- Strong design orientation, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills, including the ability to listen carefully and document conversations
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects
- Creative problem solving skills
- Competent knowledge, understanding, and application of building codes and guidelines
- Strong design sensitivity and ability to contribute collaboratively to the design quality of projects.
- Positive attitude, desire and ability to learn and grow, self-motivation, and ability to work unsupervised and contribute in a group environment.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively and successfully compete multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to think spatially employing tools from algebra, geometry and trigonometry to deal with the array of dimensions, quantities, area, volume and other relationships in the built environment
Related Activities
- Relax a bit and learn about architecture in Oklahoma City while coloring these two coloring books: Historic OKC Coloring Book and Visit OKC Coloring Book.
- Explore large structures and what it takes to build them with BUILDING BIG™, a five-part PBS television series and Web site from WGBH Boston.
- Visit archKIDecture to find architecture Lessons/Projects, architecture books for kids, architecture toys for kids, and much more.
- More Architecture/Building Coloring Pages
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Page Last Updated: 4/15/2020
