Interviewed by a KID

I was given a set of question by an elementary student who wants to be an architect? She said it is an assignment, and I agreed but was a bit occupied at that moment and was impromptu, resulting to this. I hope I gave justice to her seek for knowledge.

What are the roles and responsibilities of their chosen career?

• An architect is the master builder. An artist. Its surrounding as its canvass.

• An ARCHITECT is a licensed profession. They design all sorts of structure from residential, commercial, office buildings to urban development. Designing its interior spaces that will meet its function or use and occupant’s requirements. It also designing the structure to complement its surroundings and environment. It does not end in making it architecturally attractive but sustainable and safe.

• An architect also is managing the entire project from collaboration with design engineering consultants, estimators, artist, building material suppliers, contractors, and owner to ensure proper execution in construction.

If someone want to go into that career, what are the possible college courses and or trainings they could take?

• Fundamentals are essential to become a great architect. Nowadays technology is slowly replacing production of design drawings as means of presentation to clients. Manual drawings, sketches and renderings are still best for this profession. It is a great skill that every architect must have. So, the following should be taken: Drawing and Art classes – in all medium if necessary, like pencil, watercolor, etc.

• In a fast-changing technology, an architect should never be left behind. The following training for the following software is essential as well: CAD software, Sketchup and other 3d Making Software, Office Application

• Almost half of the works of an architect involves in talking to a lot of people, from clients to consultants to all people part in construction. Being able to look good physically and communicate well an advantage. Training or courses in Public Relation, Self-improvements and Management are also essential.

• Basic Knowledge in allied profession is also essential like: interior design, urban planning, environmental planner, landscaping, etc.

• These training will surely help the aspiring architect excel in their profession being good in these areas will benefit them.

What inspires them to be successful to their chosen career?

• Architecture is a work of art. From doing schemes to construction is a process. Seeing it constructed is pride. Knowing a lot of people uses it and like what you constructed is fulfillment.

• Seeing all the hard work you have done from designing to having it constructed will give you a feeling that you have created a work of art. Seeing it complimenting its surrounding, seeing its use and people are enjoying it, you have a masterpiece.

That is it. I found this article in my files and I here I am sharing this to you.