Architecture is a very specialized area in the construction industry. Before any building can be constructed it has to be designed and the costs and materials needed need to be calculated. An architect is the first port of call for anyone who wants to build a private residence or commercial building.
Who is an architect?
An architect is an individual who has a passion for designing structures that are practical yet beautiful. They do their best to make use of advanced methods of construction to take advantage of space and the flexibility of building materials to create a masterpiece.
Qualifications
An architect must have the required qualifications in their area of expertise and will obviously have an aptitude for mathematics. They have to study in detail the areas of structural engineering and keep themselves up to date with the latest developments in the industry. Ans architect must also hold membership in the state or countries architect association and must be licensed to operate as an architect.
Experience
After an architect completes his or her education, they will often work as an apprentice to a senior architect or in a construction firm. They need to have a few years experience before they can go out on their own and work independently. The reason they need to collect experience is that they have quite a responsible job to perform when it comes to designing a building. If they make one small mistake, the building will either not look good or will not have the required integrity.
They should use the latest tools
In the past architects had to draw everything by hand using rulers and calculators to design a building to scale. However, with the advancement of technology and computers, many architects now use computer programs to design buildings.
Responsibility
An architect’s job is very responsible. Their design is what contractors go on when they start laying the foundation for a house or commercial property. There will be many people who will live in these houses and work in these buildings and if the design is flawed it could put the lives of all those who live in the structure at risk.
Flexibility
An architect must also have an eye for beauty and be creative. Many architect’s also design structure other than just buildings. Tey will design landmarks, and other prominent structures and, therefore, they must be flexible in their thinking.…