architect

Also known as building architects

An architect is a person who plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. Etymologically, the term architect derives from the Latin , which derives from the Greek (-, chief + , builder), i.e., chief builder.

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An architect is a professional who designs buildings and the spaces around them, then oversees their construction. This work matters because architects shape the physical environments where people live and work, making decisions about how buildings function and how they fit into their surroundings.

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Occupation.image: 250px
Occupation.caption: An architect, 1893
Occupation.official_names: Architect
Occupation.type: Profession
Occupation.activity_sector: ArchitectureCivil engineeringStructural engineeringConstructionProject managementUrban planningInterior designVisual arts
Occupation.competencies: Engineering, technical knowledge, building design, planning and management skills
Occupation.formation: See professional requirements

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Wikidata facts

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male form of label: arquitecto
female form of label: مهندسه معماريه
Commons category: Architects
ISCO-88 occupation class: 2161
P8168: Hannibal
ISCO-08 occupation class: 2161

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Contents

Origins
Architecture
Practice
Design role
Means of design
Environmental role
Construction role
Alternate practice and specialisations
Professional requirements
Fees
Professional organizations
Prizes and awards
See also
References

The professional requirements for architects vary from location to location. An architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus the architect must undergo specialised training consisting of advanced education and a practicum (or internship) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture. Practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction though the formal study of architecture in academic institutions has played a pivotal role in the development of the profession.