CTE Career Catalog

Architect

Job Desription

Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures.

Architects spend much of their time in offices, where they develop plans, meet with clients, and consult with engineers and other architects. They also visit construction sites to prepare initial drawings and review the progress of projects to ensure that clients’ objectives are met.

Salary average: $82,840 per year

Occupational Outlook

People need places to live, work, play, learn, shop, and eat. Architects are responsible for designing these places. They work on public or private projects and design both indoor and outdoor spaces. Architects can be commissioned to design anything from a single room to an entire complex of buildings.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

University of Kentucky

Address: South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0032

Website: https://www.uky.edu/

Information on the Major: https://www.uky.edu/academics/bachelors/architecture

kctcs

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Website: https://maysville.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/construction-technology.aspx

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Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Communication with others
Knowledge on other parts of crew
Confidence

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

AutoCAD
ReVit
SketchUp

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Impactful work
Use of creativity
Respected profession

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Low pay early career
Long hours
Intense work loads

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Usually indoors, in an office area. If needed, outdoors.

Career Researched By: Sydney Smith

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