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2. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 2 Career Opportunities

3. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 3 Overview Careers in Architecture and Construction

4. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 4 Learning Objectives List various career options in architecture and residential construction. Compare the duties and educational requirements of various occupations in architecture and construction. (continued)

5. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 5 Careers in Architecture and Construction Home design and construction requires the knowledge and skills of a variety of tradeworkers and professionals. Take a look at the duties, functions, responsibilities, and educational requirements of each career choice presented.

6. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 6 Architect An architect performs certain duties and has responsibilities in several areas.architect –Designs structures by working closely with a client. –Prepares working drawings. –Assists in selecting a building contractor. –Checks on the progress of construction. Educational requirements may vary. –General practice requires a bachelor’s degree and a license.bachelor’s degree –Requires a great deal of creativity and sensitivity to form and materials. –So you want to be an architect?So you want to be an architect?

7. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 7 Architect The architect checks on the work in progress.

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9. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only Texas Universities Rice University University of Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech University of Houston University of Texas – Arlington University of Texas – San Antonio Prairie View A&M 9

10. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 10 Degree Plan Fall ARCH 1200: Introduction to Architecture, Industrial Design and Interior Architecture ARCH 1500: Design Studio I ENGL 1303: Freshman Composition I HIST 1377: The U.S. to 1877 MATH 1310: College Algebra Spring ARCH 1359: Design Since 1945 ARCH 1501: Design Studio II ENGL 1304: Freshman Composition II HIST 1378 or 1379: The U.S. Since 1877 MATH 1330: Precalculus Fall ARCH 2325: Conceptual Structural Systems ARCH 2327: Technology 1 ARCH 2350: Survey of Architectural History I ARCH 2500: Design Studio III PHYS 1301: Introductory General Physics I Humanities Core Course Intermediate Spring ARCH 2351: Survey of Architectural History II ARCH 2428: Technology 2 ARCH 2501: Design Studio IV PHYS 1302: Introductory General Physics II Fall ARCH 3427: Technology 3 ARCH 3500: Design Studio V Architectural History Elective POLS 1336: U.S. and Texas Constitution & Politics Spring ARCH 3428: Technology 4 ARCH 3501: Design Studio VI POLS 1337: U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts Social and Behavioral Science Core Course Professional Fall ARCH 4373: Urban Environments ARCH 4427: Technology 5 ARCH 4500: Design Studio VII Architecture History Elective Elective Spring ARCH 4428: Technology 6 ARCH 4501: Design Studio VIII Architecture Elective Elective Fall ARCH 4327: Technology 7 ARCH 5500: Design Studio IX Architecture Elective Approved Course Integration Spring ARCH 5501: Design Studio X Approved Course Integration Electives

11. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only Admissions Applicants may send supplementary information that might help influence admission into the college, including evidence of creative efforts in design, drawing, photography, painting or sculpture, letters of recommendation, letters of intent and interest, prizes and awards won, competitive recognition, etc. This information must be presented in an 8.5 x 11 inch format and contained in a binder clearly marked with the applicant's name and contact information. Do not send original work, only reproductions. The supplementary information should be received by February 1. Send the portfolio directly to the college at: College of Architecture Undergraduate Admissions University of Houston 122 College of Architecture Building Houston, TX 77204-4000 11

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13. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 13 ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION EXAM ARE 4.0 Divisions The ARE currently consists of seven divisions that can be taken in any order. Exams include a combination of multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank questions and graphic vignettes. Individual exam guides and exam practice programs are available in the Preparing for the ARE section. So you want to be an Architect Part 2

14. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 14 Architectural Drafter An architectural drafter has responsibilities in several areas.architectural drafter –Draws the details of working drawings and makes tracings from original drawings that the architect has prepared. –Often begins as a junior drafter. Educational requirements are common. –Graduation from high school with some courses in architectural drawing. –Proficiency with CADD is desirable. –Further technical study is desirable. So you want to be an Architectural Drafter?

15. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 15 Architectural Drafter CADD workstations and software are common tools of the architectural drafter.

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18. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 18 Architectural Illustrator An architectural illustrator has responsibilities in several areas.architectural illustrator –Prepares drawings, sketches, renderings, and illustrations to present ideas for laypersons or sales literature. –Must have artistic skill and experience in CADD illustration. Educational requirements are common. –High school graduation with courses in architecture and art.

19. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 19 SAMPLES

20. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 20 Architectural Illustrator Architectural illustrators use many techniques to communicate the plan to others.

21. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 21 Specifications Writer A specifications writer has responsibilities in several areas.specifications writer –Prepares the written information needed to describe materials, methods, and fixtures in a structure. –Must be knowledgeable in all phases of construction. Educational requirements are common. –A college bachelor’s degree is normally required.

22. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 22 Specifications Writer A specifications writer checks the exacting details of all requirements to go into the contract of an architectural project.

23. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 23 Estimator An estimator performs duties in several areas.estimator –Calculates the cost of materials and labor for a building. –Prepares all of the necessary paperwork related to the cost of the structure. Educational requirements are common. –Normally a college degree with emphasis in math or economics. –Computer experience is usually required.

24. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 24 Estimator An estimator reviews the set of drawings to prepare the cost of materials.

25. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 25 Land Surveyor A land surveyor performs duties in several areas.land surveyor –Establishes areas and boundaries of real estate property. –Prepares property descriptions, maps, plats, and written specifications. Educational requirements are common. –Bachelor’s degree in surveying or civil engineering. –CADD experience is desirable.

26. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 26 Land Surveyor A surveying team usually includes a rod worker, chain worker, instrument worker, and party chief.

27. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 27 Surveying Technician The surveying technician shown is collecting information about a building site that will be measured more accurately with typical surveying instruments. (Rolatape Corporation)

28. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 28 CADD and Surveying Education in CADD is valuable to a surveyor.

29. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 29 Teaching Architectural Drafting Opportunities exist at several levels. –High school –Vocational school –Community college –University Educational requirements vary. –Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree. –An advanced degree is required to teach at the college level.

30. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 30 Teaching Teaching architectural drafting is a very interesting and rewarding career.

31. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 31 Construction Technologist A construction technologist has responsibilities in several areas.construction technologist –Qualified for both supervisory and technical roles in the construction industry. –Specializations include managing construction, purchasing, and site supervision. Educational requirements are common. –Bachelor’s degree in construction technology and experience in the field.

32. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 32 Residential Designer A residential designer has responsibilities in several areas.residential designer –Plans and designs residential structures. –Is knowledgeable about codes, ordinances, design options, and product choices. Educational requirements are common. –Must have at least 6 years of higher education and professional design experience to be certified.

33. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 33 Other Professional Careers

34. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 34 Glossary Architect. A person who designs structures by working closely with the client in making preliminary drawings, sketches, and suggestions for materials to be used. Architectural Drafter. A person who draws the details of working drawings and makes tracings from original drawings that the architect or designer has prepared.

35. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 35 Glossary Architectural Illustrator. A person who prepares drawings, sketches, renderings, and illustrations to present ideas to potential clients and as advertisements for commercial catalogs and publications. Bachelor’s Degree. A college or university degree that generally requires four years of full-time study.

36. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 36 Glossary Construction Technologist. A person who specializes in areas of construction technology such as managing construction, purchasing, expediting, specification writing, estimating and bidding, quality control, and site supervision. Entrepreneur. A person who starts, manages, and assumes the risks of a new business. Estimator. A person who calculates the costs of materials and labor for a building structure.

37. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 37 Glossary Land Surveyor. A person who establishes areas and boundaries of real estate property. Residential Designer. A specialist familiar with the complex process of planning and designing a residential structure, codes, ordinances, design options, and product choices. Specifications Writer. A person who prepares all the written information needed to describe materials, methods, and fixtures to be used in the structure.

38. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 38 Glossary Work Ethic. An approach to work that includes enthusiasm for the work, a willingness to work late to meet deadlines, and the ability to arrive prepared to work at starting time.