Architecture

Duties and Responsibilities: Architects design new buildings and do alterations in existing buildings. They travel regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings. They also write and present proposals or new ideas and even applications. Another responsibility that architects do is that they work around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact, and project budget. They choose the materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project.

Salary: ( $73,090 USD)

Education: High school graduates who wants to become an architect has to pursue a bachelor of architecture program that will take about 5 years to complete. After they earn their bachelor’s , they are eligible to apply in masters of architecture program. Several students can complete this program in one year. Some schools require a portfolio featuring the applicant’s best sketches and models. Overall, that will be it to be an architect.

Demand for this career: There’s not enough women in this particular career. However there are enough of male architects.

Reflection: I would love to be an architecture, even if there is not enough female architects. I would like to be one, because it seems interesting to design new buildings and houses. Plus, they have a great salary. It is a dream job for me.