Design

Any type of building project will require planning, design and engineering skills of an architectural firm. Who are these professionals and what training do they have to undergo? Here are some basics about an architect's duties and how he or she achieved his or her education and training. An architect is a licensed professional who must have a four year college degree in architecture. He or she must obtain experience through an internship and pass a licensing exam. This pro must have a well developed design sense, a good aesthetic eye, engineering and math aptitude and good communication skills. He or she must also have strong organization skills. There are varying levels of professionalism and certification in this field including project managers, designers, partners, and junior, mid-level and senior principals of the firm. During the building process, this pro will draw plans and oversee other experts as well as have an ongoing dialog with the customer. Other architectural firm ...