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Architects design and plan spaces (structures and cities), with consideration for looks (aesthetics), safetyand accessibility, functionality for the client, cost, and specifying (the “specs”) construction materials andprocesses that do not destroy the environment. They manage the building project (large projects willhave both a design architect and a project manager architect), and most importantly they communicateideas. The architect’s role is to turn ideas (a mental activity) into reality (the “built environment”).Arc

Architectural engineers apply science and technology to the real world bydesigning buildings thatenhance our standard of living and improve our quality of life. They do this by combining buildingsystems–structural, electrical, mechanical, lighting, acoustics and fire protection-into an integratedwhole.

Building Surveyors offer advice on many aspects of design and construction, including maintenance, repair, refurbishment and restoration of proposed and existing buildings, structures involving different and apt methods for each work.

A Commercial/Residential Surveyor deals with all aspects of residential and commercial property in boththe private and public sectors. Principal activities are related to the management, purchase and sale orleasing of land and property, aswell as valuing and surveying property

The Economic Development (ED) Planner is responsible for economic development planning, projects,and funding initiatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, witha passion for community.

Since scientists discovered global warming and climatic changes, extreme weather conditions are increasingly noted. Being an extreme architect involves designing in extreme weather conditions as nature has diverse unpredicted plans. Shortly, tackling these types of design problems is to happen continuously and the need for such practice is much demanded.

Many consider this practice as an underrated one but it also meets the existing demand in the market. Several architects have designed furniture for their projects while some became full-time furniture designers too.

As the name pertains, the practice focuses on the smaller-scale design of mass production involving large production of products. It suits the need for products in a large scale manner which greatly involves small alternatives. Innovative products in the industry greatly show interest among people which are then manufactured in large numbers. It also includes toy designing which alone can be considered as a separate career option.

Interior designers make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting decorative items, such as colours, lighting, and materials. They read blueprints and are aware of building codes and inspection regulations. They Primarily Deal with interior decoration of a room or building.

Landscape Architects design attractive and functional public parks, gardens, playgrounds, residential areas, college campuses, and public spaces. They also plan the locations of buildings, roads, walkways, flowers, shrubs and trees within these environments. People who are interested in environmental restoration, creating recreational areas, storm water management, and environmental conservation can opt-in through this pathway. It not only includes designing outdoor landscapes but also includes infrastructure, public areas, agriculture, and forestry while creating bonding between urban and rural spaces and takes responsibility for globalization and climate change.

A resource planner organizes, identifies and lists the resources required to complete a project successfully. Resources are assets that are required to execute a project; a resource is a broad category and includes equipment, tools, supplies, materials, time and people.

Restoration Architects specialize in the preservation and conservation of historic buildings and monuments. They alter or restore buildings and monuments in order to prevent their deterioration. Conservation and restoration will play a vital responsibility in this career while keeping in mind not to change the original essence of it; a promising career while monuments are restored and preserved continuously by the government.

People who are good at problem-solving and aesthetic minds can opt-in as a structural engineer. While having an undergraduate degree in architecture and having a master’s in structural engineering degree, the demand for such qualification is well appreciated in the field. Involving mathematics and engineering, designing structures becomes a major role in this practice.

Development, regeneration, and sustainability are the key roles for the town planner. The town planner must be a socially well-connected person as it involves emotion, economy involving large, diverge scales of population.

A professional who practices in the field of urban planning may focus on a specific area of practice and have a title such as city planner, town planner, regional planner, long-range planner, transportation planner, infrastructure planner, environmental planner, parks planner, physical planner, health planner, planning analyst, urban designer, community development director, economic development specialist or other similar combinations. Urban or Town planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. While the population rapidly grows with urban areas, the quality of living has to be ensured. Urban city plans are updated and improved with intervals to meet the needs of the dynamic urban environment. It involves a large-scale manner requiring problem-solving skills and creativity at the same time.