Description
Architects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design in accordance with the surroundings and regulations applicable in specific geographic areas, taking into account factors that include function, aesthetics, costs, and public health and safety. They are aware of social contexts and environmental factors, which include the relationships between people and buildings, and buildings and the environment. They engage in multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing the social fabric of a geographic area and advancing in social urbanism projects.
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Theoretical Knowledge
sustainable building materialsurban planningarchitecture regulationssustainable building designarchitectural theoryenvironmental designenvelope systems for buildingszoning codesairtight constructiongreen building practicesbuilding information modellingintegrated designbuilding codesarchitectural designfurniture wood typesfine artsconstruction legal systemslandscape architectureenvironmental indoor qualityphysicsarchitectural conservationproject managementbuilding materials industrytopographymathematicsengineering principlesenergy efficiencytypes of glazingenergy performance of buildingsfurniture trendscartographyhistoric architecturezero-energy building design
Practical Skills
design passive energy measuresnegotiate with stakeholdersevaluate integrated design of buildingsdesign buildingsdevelop architectural plansidentify customer's needssatisfy technical requirementsdesign building retrofitting solutionsadvise on building mattersintegrate building requirements in the architectural designidentify necessary human resourcesprovide cost benefit analysis reportsuse CAD softwareexecute feasibility studydesign spatial layout of outdoor areasdraw blueprintsstudy the relationship between buildings, people and the environmentperform field researchconduct field workmeet building regulationscreate architectural sketcheswrite an architectural briefintegrate measures in architectural designsdesign building envelope systemsinterpret technical requirementsconsider building constraints in architectural designsdesign open spacesensure infrastructure accessibilityintegrate engineering principles in architectural designcreate solutions to problemssatisfy aesthetic requirementscommunicate with construction crewsprepare lesson contentmonitor parameters' compliance in construction projectsparticipate in governmental tendersapply systemic design thinkingcommunicate with local residentsdesign microclimates in buildingsinvestigate microclimates for buildingsmanage contractsliaise with local authoritiesassess heating and cooling systemsdesign building air tightnessuse specialised design softwaredesign harmonious architecturefinish project within budgetprepare building permit applicationsassess environmental impactfollow work scheduledesign window and glazing systemscarry out tenderingensure compliance with construction project deadlineadvise legislatorsdevelop professional networkprovide technical expertiseoversee construction projectdevelop a specific interior designmake architectural mock-upsadvise customers on building materialsdesign an artificial lighting systemprovide lesson materialsadapt existing designs to changed circumstances