Architects are professionally trained designers who work on buildings and the built environment. They combine creative design with a wide range of technical knowledge to provide integrated solutions for
built and natural environments.
Architecture is one of the most influential professions in our global society. A career in architecture offers opportunities to shape, perhaps even transform the environment in which we live. Architecture brings together the arts, environmental awareness, sciences and technology. The profession of architecture involves everything that influences the way in which the built environment is planned, designed, made, used and maintained.
Architects combine creative design with technical knowledge to provide integrated solutions for built and natural environments. Architects are not only involved in mainstream architectural practice but are working increasingly in occupations ranging from urban planning and property development to teaching, furniture design and disaster relief.
To be a successful architect skill is very important. They should possess imaginative and creative thinking with ability to analyze and critically assess problems. Also they need ability to see the big picture as well as giving attention to the smallest detail. Communication also plays an important part. Understanding of history and cultural and environmental concerns plays an important part in development of a good architect. Also, practical and technical understanding of building materials and elements, structures, construction and services comes handy.
So if you think you have the above qualities, you can always consider architecture as a profession.
