architect responsibilities include:
- controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design
- using the construction brief to identify clients needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals
- developing architecture in line with clients needs, buildings usage and environmental impact
responsibilities
- control project from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design
- take the -brief- to identify clients- needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals
- develop ideas keeping in mind client-s needs, building-s usage and environmental impact
- produce detailed blueprints and make any necessary corrections
- compile project specifications
- keep within budgets and timelines
- ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations
- make on site visits to check on project status and report on project
- cooperate and liaise with construction professionals
- follow architectural trends and advancements
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requirements and skills
- proven working experience as an architect
- strong portfolio to prove artistic skills
- expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
- excellent drawing skills and familiarity with design software (adobe photoshop, sketchup, 3d studio viz or similar)
- strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
- visual awareness and an eye for detail
- communication and project management skills
- b arch degree in architecture