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Are you a person who is impressed by the creative nature of a building or structure? Do these details amaze you? Do you also want to create such a structure that can put the world in awe? If yes, you are the best person to pursue Architecture as a career.

 

The architect is a designer who designs buildings. He recommends and advises changes to the existing structures of buildings. He deigns the plan for buildings using tools and software specially made for the field of architecture. Hence a student who wishes to pursue architecture as their career should be very creative as well as technology-friendly. An architect can work with an individual client, commercial companies or government. He also has to make sure that his designs are economical, safe as per law and also pleasant looking.

 

Examples: Some of the best examples of brilliant architecture are Burj Khalifa, Antilia (Ambani’s residence), Taj Mahal, and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some recent examples are Beijing National Stadium build in 2008 for summer Olympic games and Marina Bay Sands, built-in 2010.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Architect?

 

  • An architect prepares scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • They plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties following environmental, safety, or other regulations. 
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
  • Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
  • Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
  • Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
  • Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
  • Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
  • Architects design and plan the construction of green building projects. It helps to minimize the adverse environmental impact on nature.
  • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. 
  • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies. 
  • Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
  • Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.

What are the key skills required for Architecture?

  • Project Coordinating
  • Project Management
  • Adobe Design
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture
  • Autocad 2000i
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe photoshop

What are the career opportunities in Architecture?

  • Architects Architectural Engineer
  • Building Contractor
  • Building Researcher
  • Design Managers
  • Interior Designer
  • Project Managers Building Consultants Design and Developers
  • Set Designer

What is the salary and demand for Architect?

  • Demand is High for Architecture.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Architecture. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Medium. To pursue this course student need to spend 3 to 4 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Architecture is Medium. Students spend 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Architecture.

1 Fees
Medium
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

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What education is required to become a Architect?

  • Student can do 12-Science(Maths Compulsory). Then complete B.Arch. Further you can Proceed with M.Arch.
  • Student can do 12-Science(Maths). Then complete B.Arch. Further you can Proceed with MURP.

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What are the best colleges for Architecture in India?

For Graduation

  • School of Planning and Architecture - [SPA], New Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology - [IIT], Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology - [IIT], Roorkee
  • Sir JJ College of Architecture - [SJJCA], Mumbai
  • National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Thiruchirapalli
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  • Birla Institute of Technology - [BIT Mesra], Ranchi
  • School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai
  • CEPT University, Ahmedabad
  • Chandigarh College of Architecture - [CCA], Chandigarh

For Post Graduation

  • School of Planning and Architecture - [SPA], New Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology - [IIT], Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology - [IIT], Roorkee
  • Sir JJ College of Architecture - [SJJCA], Mumbai
  • National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Thiruchirapalli
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  • School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai
  • CEPT University, Ahmedabad
  • Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi
  • Anna University, Chennai