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Job:
Architect
Job
Description
Architects
design buildings and
other type of
structures. Architects
must design buildings
that are not only
attractive but also
safe, functional and
economical. An architect
requires skills in
design, engineering,
managing, supervising
and communicating with
clients.
Necessary
Education
5
year Bachelor’s Degree
Helpful
High School Courses
Advanced
Mathematics, Science,
Computer-Aided Design
(CAD), Computer
Applications
Working
Conditions
- Work
in a comfortable
environment in an
office setting
- Work
usually requires
visits to
construction sites
- Work
may be stressful
because of deadlines
- May
need to work more
than 40 hours per
week
Salary
Range
- 2003,
Delaware average
annual salary,
$61,060
- 2003,
Delaware average
hourly wage, $29.35
Career
Ladder Information
- Master’s
Degree increases
earnings
- All
states require an
architect to be
licensed
- In
large firms,
architects may
become supervisors
or managers
- 30%
of architects are
self-employed
Personal
Qualities and Interests
You:
- Have
good visual
orientation
- Have
the ability to
conceptualize and
understand spatial
relationships
- Have
good communication
skills
- Are
creative
- Like
to work
independently
Did
you know?
- Architects
work with engineers,
urban planners,
interior designers,
and landscape
designers
Additional
Information
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