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DESCRIPTION
So… LOOKS GOOD + IT’S SAFE = GREATTRANSCRIPT
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Architect
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WHAT IS IT• Architects design buildings
• Make them look appealing
• responsible for the function and safety of the buildings
• Must make sure that they are economical and useful to the people who need it
Look good
Must be safe
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So…
• LOOKS GOOD + IT’S SAFE = GREAT
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Process● An architect will make a
proposal● Proposal is accepted● More complex drafts building● Building is constructed
Will Alsop
Computer Designed Proposal Finished Product
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EDUCATION● The minimum
education required is a bachelor degree in Architecture
● It is recommended that either an intern ship or master degree it obtained
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SKILLS
● Good communication skills (writing and verbal)● Creative● Good presenting skills● Strong computer and drawing skills● Able to work with a team● Excellent at problem solving● Good Math Skills
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COMPETITION
● Getting picked for the job is difficult and many other architects will be fighting to receive the commission
● Therefore it is important to work hard and set yourself apart from the rest
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SALARY
● The amount of money earned varies greatly by which firm you work in
● geographic location, type of firm, level of education, and years of experience all play a role
● Starting jobs - $20 – 30 000● Median - $60 000● Highest - $100 000
● The amount of money earned varies greatly by which firm you work in
● geographic location, type of firm, level of education, and years of experience all play a role
● Starting jobs - $20 – 30 000● Median - $60 000● Highest - $100 000
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SALARY on Commission● You might be paid on a salary or paid on
commission● The average commission is around 5% of
construction costs
● If you design a million dollar home.● 1 000 000 / 5% = $50 000
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PROS VS. CONS● Pros ● rewarded after
completed, include ● paid vacation and sick
leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance
● retirement plans. ● Can work form home
● Cons ● hard to make
money ● lots of competition
for building● lots of education
required ● lots of hours(all
nighters) ● deadlines.
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● Good at drawing ● Knowledge of colour, line and space,● Able to handle stress● Can finish and complete a deadline● Good math and problem solving skills● Able to work long hours● Be creative● Good communication skills
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Daniel Czapiewski
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