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Background

  • An architect is someone who designs the layout and exterior components of a space

  • The biggest parts of an architects job are drawing, and using 3D software to make visible to other people 

  • An architect must go through at least 4 years of schooling but it is recommended that one earns a masters degree making school 6 years long

  • An architect can not be the head architect on a project until they become Licenced

  • To become licensed, an architect must pass the ARE and (depending on the state) exceed 3500 hours of experience 

  • Architects work in an office where likely there will be teams of engineers and interior designers

  • Architects and interior designers often work together to design a space

  • An architect may ask an interior designer "what would you put into this space idea as opposed to this one"

  • There is a trend in architecture with modern design with more bright color than before because of studies that show color actually can increase productivity as well as improve mood

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