FREE ESSAY ON ARCHITECTURE: AN EXCELLENT CAREER CHOICE

ARCHITECTURE: AN EXCELLENT CAREER CHOICE

The career I have chosen for this project is Architecture. A building architect to be more
specific. The career has many characteristics of work that I wish to pursue as I grow up.
The main idea is thinking of new, and visually nice designs to grab your client's
attention for them to buy your design. It also is a job were mathematics and now computer
training is needed.
The nature of work of an Architect is basically the design of building and other
structures. The design of the building must not only be creative and what the client
wants, but their is many different regulations and rules to follow to make the building
affordable, safe, and proper size for it to fit in its specifically picked out
plantation. First the Architect and the client must discuss the basic idea of the
project, giving him basic ideas like size, shape, number of rooms and budget. The
Architect will then make blue prints or drawing of his ideas, then present them to the
client or clients who he is working for, to see if they like his idea and if they have
any comments or suggestions that they would like to get met. If the clients like that
idea of the building, the Architect must then draw final construction plans which show
the building's general appearance and details for it's construction. Such details as the
air-conditioning, ventilation and electrical systems to name a few.
Architects now sometimes turn to computer-aided design and drafting or (CADD) only a few
Architects will plan all their work out by hand anymore. The working conditions of the
Architect are pretty lenient; they like to work in comfortable environments, some times
at home or an office to make up their designs. This is mainly why I want to pursue this
profession, because of the liberal, flexible use of your time. But most of their time is
spent going to their client's offices or working with other architect. Also sometimes
they will go to the construction site of where their design is being built to see how
things are running and to make sure they built it as he wanted or to answer any
questions. Architects some times have to work long hours and weekends to meet specific
deadlines, which can start to be very stressful. 
The training and education for architects isn't any thing outrageous. All states require
an architect to be licensed before he/she starts to make their own designs. Before they
are licensed they are called intern-architects, basically just helping prepare
construction designs or assisting in the design. This training period gives them basic
work experience while they prepare for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). A
licensed architect is required to take all legal responsibility for all their work. There
are several types of professional degrees in architecture. The majority of all
architecture degrees are from a five-year Bachelor of Architecture programs. Some schools
offer a two-year Master of Architecture program for students with a professional
undergraduate degree in architecture. 
It is very helpful for the architect to have artistic and drawing ability to visually
show their ideas to clients, but it is not an absolute requirement. Good communication
skills, the ability to work alone or as a part of a team are also important as well as
creativity are also important qualities to have for any one who wishes to pursue a career
in architecture. The job outlook for an architect is average. Because of so many
businesses' expanding and population consistently growing, there is a growing demand for
new building, houses, developments and other structures of that sort. But prominent
architects may face competition especially if the numbers of architectural degrees stay
at or increase above its current level. Many people are interested in the field, and the
numbers of applicants sometimes exceed the number of available jobs. Although the needed
renovation of old-buildings, especially in urban areas where space for new building is
becoming limited, is expected to give many job opportunities for architects. 
The earnings for architects start at around $27,000 for intern-architects. Licensed
architects with three to five years of experience have an expected earning of around
$33,000. Architects with eight to ten years of experience, but do not work for a firm
earn around $45, 000. Partners of firms earn from $75,000 to $100,000, although some
partners for larger firms earn quite more. After all the information I have gathered
about the field of architecture I still think I would like to take this up as a career.
The job opportunities are small in some places, but here in the Bay Area it should be
very plentiful. This career will be something that seems to be challenging and rewarding.

Just imagine the possibilities a career in architecture could bring. For instance, one
could build his or her fully customized dream house one day, loaded with one's own
personal touches. Another benefit would be a very flexible daily schedule. These are just
some examples of the benefits this job can bring. I believe that I am a creative and
artistic person. I love to build scale models and I also love to work in the area of
building construction. With all these skills combined, it will be to my advantage to be
an architect, giving me a very good chance to be extremely successful in this firm.
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