ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER Xavier Hernandez Mr. Betts 8 th Period JOB DESCRIPTION Architects plan and design houses, office buildings, and other structures. Architects typically do the following: Meet with clients to determine objectives and requirements for structures Estimate the amount of required materials, equipment, and construction time Direct workers who prepare drawings and documents Prepare structure specifications Visit worksites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural plans Etc. REQUIRED TRAINING All state architectural registration boards require architecture graduates to complete a lengthy paid internship, most require at least 3 years of experience before they may sit for the Architect Registration Exam. Most architects earn their professional degree through a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree program. Many earn a masters degree in architecture, which can take 1 to 5 years to complete. SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS Analytical skills Communication skills Creativity skills Organizational skills Technical skills Visualization skills TYPICAL WAGES The median annual wage for architects was $73,090 in May The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,600, and the top 10 percent earned more than $118,230. JOB OUTLOOK Employment of architects is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Architects will be needed to make plans and designs for the construction and renovation of homes, offices, retail stores, and other structures. Demand is projected for architects with knowledge of green design, also called sustainable design. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS The American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. JOB LISTING Architect: Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States Company Name: Integrity Technical Services, Inc. Job salary: $79,650 REQUIREMENTS Bachelors of Architecture (Registration not required) 3+ years' experience Experience with production and design work Must be able to put full complete sets of construction documents together AutoCAD required CITATIONS engineering/architects.htm#tab-4engineering/architects.htm#tab-4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Institute_of_Architects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Institute_of_Architects https://www.google.com