Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Careers in Architecture

Architectural Careers

Beginning Drafter

  • - Entry level position to gain experience and skill

Experienced Drafter

  • - Expected to make construction decisions based on initial designs
  • Positions are available with architects, engineers, and designers

Designer

  • - May work under an architect and as a coordinator of many drafters

Architect

  • -Must be licensed to practice
  • -Designs residential and commercial buildings
  • -Additional schooling beyond high shcool required
  • -A variety pf architectural careers available

Engineer

  • Work is more technical and requires high level of math and science
  • Education beyond high school required
  • A variety of engineering fields available
  • Required to pass an examination for certification

Illustrator

  • Combines artistic and architectural skills to produce drawings

Model Maker

  • Follows plans to build scale models

Specification Writer

  • Understands the construction process to write necessary details of the plans

Inspector

  • Checks plans to ensure codes and laws have been followed

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