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Careers / Architects, Except Landscape and Naval |
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Summary Description |
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Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Architect |
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Architectural Designer |
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Architectural Project Manager |
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Architectural Superintendent |
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Building Architect |
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Building Architectural Designer |
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Building Consultant |
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City Designer |
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Commercial Green Building Architect |
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Commercial Green Building Designer |
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Commercial Green Retrofit Architect |
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Design Architect |
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Facilities Planner |
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Facility Designer |
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Green Building Architect |
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Green Building Design Specialist |
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Green Building Materials Designer |
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Home Designer |
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House Designer |
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Intern Architect |
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Location Analyst |
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Location Man |
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Location Worker |
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Plumbing Designer |
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Principal Architect |
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Principal, Architectural Firm |
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Project Architect |
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Real Estate Site Analyst |
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Residential Designer |
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Residential Green Building Designer |
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School Plant Consultant |
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Senior Architect/Design Manager |
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Senior Architectural Designer |
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Senior Planner |
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Space Planner |
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Specifications Writer |
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Structural Architect |
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Structural Designer |
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Supervising Architect |
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Job Tasks |
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Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
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Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
- Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
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Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
- Direct design or development activities.
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Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
- Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
- Document technical design details.
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Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
- Discuss designs or plans with clients.
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Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
- Design structures or facilities.
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Administer construction contracts.
- Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- Discuss designs or plans with clients.
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Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.
- Perform marketing activities.
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Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
- Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
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Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
- Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
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Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
- Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
- Design structures or facilities.
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Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
- Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
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Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
- Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
- Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
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Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
- Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
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Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
- Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
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Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer assisted design software.
- Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
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Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
- Design water conservation systems.
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Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
- Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
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Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
- Prepare procedural documents.
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Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
- Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Work Activities |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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The word "salary" comes from salarium, or "salt money" and was used in ancient Rome to describe the wages paid to Roman legionnaires who were compensated in salt. |
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