SOPHISTICA DESIGN STUDIO

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SOPHISTICA DESIGN STUDIO

 What Does an Architect Do?

• Planning & Layout
• Site Supervision
• Interior Design
• Structural design
• Exterior Design
• Construction

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BY DAWN ROSENBERG MCKAY Updated on June 25, 2019
A day in the life of an architect: Produce 2D and 3D design drawings, manage multiple projects, knowledge of building codes, visualize complete structure
The Balance / Nusha Ashjaee

Architects design structures such as houses, apartment complexes, shopping centers, office buildings, and factories. In addition to considering their physical appearance, they also make sure these structures will be functional, safe, economical, and suit the needs of the people who will use them.

The majority of the time, architects work in an office. There, they meet with clients, draft plans, work on cost estimates, file permit applications with municipal building departments, and help clients set up agreements with contractors. Architects also visit construction sites to check the progress of projects and make sure contractors are building them according to their plans.

Architect Duties & Responsibilities
This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:

Lead and develop projects from early concept through design development
Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Design and document commercial and industrial building projects
Consult with clients to determine their requirements
Coordinate preliminary architectural studies for major new structures and alterations to existing structures and site development
Organize and manage permit documents
Work with teams across business lines, in remote locations, and coordinate with subcontractors

Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
Modify existing plans and elevations to fit client and sales needs

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