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Architecture
Designing Great Buildings
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures. A wider definition often includes the design of the total built environment from the macrolevel of town planning, urban design, and landscape architecture to the microlevel of construction details and, sometimes, furniture. The term "Architecture" is also used for the profession of providing architectural services.
What Does An Architect Do?
An architect is a person who is involved in the planning, designing, modeling and oversight of a building's construction. An architect translates the user's needs and wants into a physical structure and understands operational codes under which design must conform.
What Is A Design Architect?
A design architect participates in the development side of the business. They design projects based on client requirements, particular site conditions, and other external needs and wishes. Design architects also pay attention to the economics and budget.
What Is A Project Architect?
A project architect is on who is responsible for ensuring the design is built correctly and who administers building contracts. The project architect may also the design architect and the term refers to the differing roles the architect plays at differing stages of the process.
What Regulations Do Architects Work By?
Architects deal with various government issues on local and federal levels, regarding numerous regulations and building codes. The architect must comply with local planning and zoning requirements, height limitations, parking, land use and other requirements.
Can Architects Handle Permits?
Architects can also prepare technical documents filed for permits (such as development permits and building permits) which require compliance with building and various other federal and local regulations. Construction documents are also used for pricing.
What Is A Registered Architect?
A Registered Architect is a designer who is licensed by a government to practice architecture in that jurisdiction. Governments have laws that forbid unlicensed individuals from claiming to be an architect, as well as prohibitions against unlicensed practice.


 
 
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