Architects4


 * An architect designs buildings that are well-constructed, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. Architects usually build new homes or new neighborhoods, they also build new building in cities. They can build single custom homes in the suburbs or huge neighborhoods with at least 100 houses. In the city they build apartment buildings, public buildings, and buildings in parks like restrooms so people don't have to leave the park to go to the bathroom. Architects also have to go to the town/ city hall to get zoning permits to build so that the town or city knows that you are building there. This also requires knowing how to draw because you need to know how to draw blueprints. **

 v ** They write instructions for **** contractors and builders to follow  **. ** They ensure the building ** ** is finished  **  v ** The pressure to meet deadlines can be stressful  **  v ** Work hours vary greatly  **  v ** They make about $50,000 to $110,000 a year and the median is around $70,000 a year  **  v ** They need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture and a license to practice in your state   **  v ** They need to be imaginative, creative, drawing ability, math and computer skills, communication skills. **  v ** Some famous architects include Frank Lloyd Wright, **** Richard Meier, Marcel Breuer, and Mario Botta. **  



By: Alex Lunemann