10 Things to know before getting into Architecture

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Introduction

Architecture is a field with complex duties. Form sketching highly detailed sketches and plans of buildings, complexes, skyscrapers, etc. for scheduling and working on the construction of the same. This article aims to give you 10 tips that you must know before starting your career as an Architect.

Education

After 10+2, one must apply for the undergraduate program of B.Arch. It is a 5-year program. It is advised to start with B.Arch. If you are confident of doing it. Besides, there is a master program M.Arch which may vary from one to five years depending on your previous knowledge of the course.

General Career titles

  • Architecture Designers: These are professionals specialized in designing homes, big to small buildings, etc. They may independently or under a firm.
  • Engineers: These professionals have dual qualification as an architect and a civil engineer. Most of their time goes around the construction site as they manage the 3D development of an idea by the designers.
  • Interior designer: These are projects that work on the interiors of the home and other spaces. Any new building is incomplete without the ideas of an interior designer. Be it bathroom space or a glamorous art gallery.
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Training

Job-Training plays an important role in an architecture career. It’s like an internship. It shows well on a resume. You have a higher chance of getting hired if you complete your job training. It gives you more exposure, knowledge, and an opportunity to practice what you learned in your degree programs.

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Job prospects

A great percentage of an architect’s work life can go into the government sector. Urban planning/town planning is one of the greatest project opportunities for architecture. Besides that, landscape architecture is designing public spaces such as railway stations, airports, etc. could be an exciting opportunity. Extreme conditions and restoration are two creative and challenging areas to work for.

Client and demands

Being an architect isn’t easy. You are prone to difficult clients and, unachievable demands could create hurdles in the construction process. Budget is a common issue as clients may not know the costs and will build up high expectations.

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Expectations

Certain skills are expected from architecture. They must understand design. Good communication skills will help inform their clients, difficult situations such as low budget or designs that may not be as expected. Construction knowledge is needed. One can’t be designing blindly without considering the construction aspects of it.

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Mid-night oil

Sleepless nights could become a new schedule for your work life. You may have to keep up with clients and keep changing your designs until they are up to mark in every aspect. Major projects may consume your schedule but remember this shouldn’t demotivate you!

Patience

Never let your opinions take away your clients. Demands could get worrisome. In such cases, remember to explain your perspectives using your skills of reasoning. Use all your communication skills. Lashing out on your clients will only bring in a loss.

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Salary

The type of project you take up independently could give you a fortune at a time. The average salary of a new architect is Rs. 19,000/- per month. As your experience keeps growing, you may earn more than Rs. 60,000/- per month with accommodation and transportation facility.

: By- Neha Pandey

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