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1
Careers Related to Architecture
  • A career in one of the many architecture-related
    fields is rewarding, involves hard work, and
    offers good to excellent financial returns. The
    greatest satisfaction, whether you become a
    blue-printer or a structural engineer, is the
    reward of seeing your creations and efforts take
    form in structures that become part of our
    physical environment. Architecture-related
    professional and technical careers, including
    educational requirements, are described in this
    unit.

2
Careers Related to Architecture
  • RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS FOR PRE-ARCHITECTURAL
  • STUDENTS
  • The following subjects are listed according to
    their importance
  • Math
  • Physics
  • English
  • Social studies
  • Chemistry
  • Mechanical drafting architectural drafting
  • Physical education
  • Foreign language elective industrial arts
    elective
  • Art

3
ARCHITECT
  • Architecture is a rewarding and demanding
    profession. The architect must be an artist,
    engineer, and businessman combined. Special
    qualities are required of the architect. He or
    she must understand people. She or he must have a
    talent for creative design and have skill in math
    and science. And he or she must be able to
    graphically communicate ideas and designs.

4
ARCHITECT (cont.)
  • The architect is trained in school and then must
    serve an internship before entering practice.
    High school preparation is the first step in
    becoming an architect. The outline below
    indicates the courses needed at this stage. All
    accredited architectural colleges have the same
    general requirements, although it is a good idea
    to write to the college of your choice for exact
    information. If you are planning to attend a
    junior or community college first, check with
    your prospective university concerning what
    courses will be accepted for transfer of credit.
    Practical experience is invaluable. Some
    architects will hire students for summer or
    part-time work if the students are known to be
    responsible and are interested in becoming
    architects. Take any job which will enable you to
    work near practicing architects.

5
ARCHITECT (cont.)
  • PROBABLE COURSES IN THE UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN YEAR
    FOR
  • ARCHITECTURAL STUDENTS
  • Architectural design
  • Analytical geometry
  • Calculus
  • Physics
  • Materials of construction surveying
  • English and public speaking architectural
    rendering history of architecture
  • Psychology
  • Physical education
  • For further information write to
  • American Institute of Architects
  • 1735 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20006

6
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN
  • The architectural draftsman is the channel of
    communication between the architect and the
    builders. She or he translates the ideas,
    sketches, and designs of an architect into sets
    of drawings from which a structure can be built.
    The work includes drawings, sketching, tracing,
    computation, and detailing. The architectural
    draftsman must be able to get along with people.
    He or she must be able to take criticism and
    follow instructions carefully and must be able to
    work as a member of a team.
  • An architectural draftsman may become an
    architect by gaining architectural drafting and
    design experience, by obtaining letters of
    recommendation, by additional education, and by
    passing a state examination.
  • For further information write to
  • American Federation of Technical Engineering
  • 1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 28
  • Washington. DC 20036

7
CITY PLANNER
  • The city planner studies and plans the
    development or redevelopment of large areas such
    as cities, communities, housing projects,
    commercial projects, and so forth. The planning
    takes into account the utilities and necessities
    required for todays living. After designs are
    completed, the individual buildings may be
    designed by other architects. The other facets of
    the planners overall design are handled and
    completed by other engineering specialists. With
    the growth of our country, the construction of
    new cities and the renovating of slum areas in
    older cities will require much new personnel in
    this area. The planners college degree should
    be in architecture, planning, engineering, or
    landscaping with further training for a masters
    degree in planning.
  • For further information write to
  • American Institute of Planners
  • 917th Street. NW
  • Washington. DC 20005

8
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
  • The structural engineer, through the use of
    calculations, designs the structural part of
    buildings. He or she is usually a civil engineer
    who specializes in structures. Of all the
    professional areas in the building trades, this
    is considered one of the most difficult, because
    of the high competence it requires in physics and
    math.
  • For further information write to
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • 345 East 47th Street
  • New York, NY 10017

9
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
  • The landscape architect controls the development
    of the site, which includes earthwork, planting,
    layout of streets and walks, and the orientation
    of the structure. She or he should have an
    understanding of plant life and a background in
    math, art, architectural drafting, and rendering.
    A college degree in landscape architecture is
    required.
  • For further information write to
  • American Society of Landscape Architects. Inc.
  • 2000 K Street. NW
  • Washington. DC 20006

10
CIVIL ENGINEER
  • The civil engineer handles the calculating and
    designing also done by the structural engineer.
    In addition, he or she may survey or may conduct
    large-scale planning of utilities, roads,
    structures, harbors, airfields, tunnels, bridges,
    and sewage plants. The field of civil engineering
    is so broad that a civil engineer has to
    specialize in one area, such as structures.
  • The civil engineers college degree is in civil
    engineering.
  • For further information write to
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • 345 East 47th Street
  • New York, NY 10017

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
  • Electrical engineers form the largest group of
    engineers. The need for them is great in the
    computer sciences and in the fields of aviation.
    The electrical engineer in the building trade
    designs the electrical components of structures.
    The electrical engineers college degree is in
    electrical engineering.
  • For further information write to
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
  • 345 East 47th Street
  • New York, NY 10017

12
AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEER
  • The air-conditioning engineer designs the
    heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and
    refrigeration systems for structures. This
    persons college degree is in mechanical
    engineering, and he or she will specialize in air
    conditioning.
  • For further information write to
  • The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • United Engineering Center
  • 345 East 47th Street
  • New York, NY 10017

13
ACOUSTICS ENGINEER
  • The acoustics engineer is responsible for
    controlling sound in the structure. However, this
    work is not confined to buildings it can also be
    applied to noise suppression in machines,
    industrial factories, aircraft, and rockets. This
    field is very technical. The acoustics engineer
    needs a broad background in math and physics. Her
    or his college degree is in physics, engineering,
    architecture, or math.
  • For further information write to
  • American Institute of Physics
  • 335 East 45th Street
  • New York, NY 10017

14
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
  • The mechanical engineer is the engineer who does
    not specialize in one area. He or she works in
    production, the use of power, and machines which
    use power. The mechanical engineer who works in
    the building trades designs for operational parts
    of a structure. The degree is in mechanical
    engineering.
  • For further information write to
  • The American Society of Mechanical
  • Engineers

15
ESTIMATOR
  • The estimator prepares estimates of the cost of
    building projects by figuring material
    requirements and labor costs. Her or his work
    must be accurate, because mistakes are expensive.
  • An estimator working in large construction should
    have a general or specialized college degree and
    knowledge of construction and builders. His or
    her math skills must be good. An estimator for
    small construction, such as that of homes, can
    come from the ranks of the craftsman. The
    estimators skills are largely learned in the
    office and in the field.
  • For further information write to
  • Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
  • 1957 E Street NW
  • Washington, DC 20006

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SPECIFICATION WRITER
  • The specification writer prepares specifications
    (a written description of exact materials,
    methods of construction, finishes, and tests and
    performances of everything required for the
    structure). Knowledge of all types of
    construction is needed, as is a technical
    background and experience in building. His or
    her college degree can be general or specialized.
    Specification writers for small construction can
    come from the ranks of the craftsman. The
    specification writers skills are learned in the
    office and in the field.
  • For further information write to
  • Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
  • 1957 E Street, NW
  • Washington DC 20006

17
SURVEYOR
  • The surveyor defines in both words and pictures
    (usually maps) the specific space, position, and
    topography of a piece of land. The accuracy of
    the work is essential for proper foundations and
    construction. This work is the first step in the
    construction of roads, airfields, bridges, dams,
    and other structures. Her or his college degree
    is in civil engineering. One may become a
    surveyors aide with two years of junior college
    and on-the-job experience.
  • For further information write to American
    Congress on Surveying and Mapping Woodward
    Building Washington, DC 20005

18
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
  • An architectural designer designs and plans homes
    and other small buildings. She or he is usually
    an outstanding architectural draftsman but does
    not have a degree in architecture. The
    engineering for their structures is done by
    architects or structural engineers. For further
    information write toAmerican Institute of
    Building Design 2730 Arden Way, Suite 138
    Sacramento, California 95825

19
CONTRACTOR
  • The contractor is a business- person who is
    responsible for the construction and finishing of
    a structure. He or she can do this work either
    with his or her own employees or by
    subcontracting other workers. The contractor can
    work from his or her own plans, but usually
    builds from an architects or a designers plans.
    Several years experience in the building trades
    and a state license are required to become a
    contractor.
  • For further information write to
  • Associated General Contractors of
  • America, Inc.
  • 1957 E Street, NW
  • Washington, DC 20006

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CONTRACTOR (cont.)
  • For further information write to
  • Associated Builders Contractors
  • P. O. Box 8733
  • Baltimore Intl Airport
  • Baltimore. MD 21240
  • National Association of Home Builders
  • 15th and M Street, NW
  • Washington, DC 20005
  • General Building Contractors
  • Association, Inc.
  • Suite 1212, 1 Penn Plaza
  • Philadelphia, PA 19102

21
CARPENTER
  • Carpenters form the largest group of building
    trades-people. The carpenter is a skilled worker
    who constructs the wooden parts of a building. A
    rough carpenter works on the framing, floor, and
    roof system. The finish carpenter does the trim,
    cabinets, hardware, and floor cover. Carpenters
    must be skilled with all hand and power tools
    used for wood and must be able to use all types
    of fasteners. The best way to enter this trade is
    through an apprenticeship program following
    vocational school training.
  • For further information write to
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and joiners of
    America
  • 101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  • Washington. DC 20001

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MASON
  • The mason works with stone of all kinds. The
    stone can be used either for the basic structure
    or as a veneer cover over another building
    structure. The mason must he highly skilled in
    the use of specialized masonry tools, and must be
    familiar with the characteristics of natural
    stone, fired clay products, and artificial stone.
    The best way to enter this trade is through an
    apprenticeship program following some vocational
    school training.
  • For further information write to
  • Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
  • International Union of America
  • 815 15th Street, NW
  • Washington, DC 20005
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