Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
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AI Resilience Score
Score 3/6: balanced factors means AI will assist but humans remain essential
How we calculated this:
49% of tasks can be accelerated by AI
+4% projected (2024-2034)
EPOCH score: 16/25
Key Responsibilities
- Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
- Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
- Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
- 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.
- Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
- Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
- Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
- Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Education & Training
Typical Entry Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to Job Ready
6-12 years
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O*NET Code: 17-1011.00