architect

Architects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design in accordance with the surroundings and regulations applicable in specific geographic areas, taking into account factors that include function, aesthetics, costs, and public health and safety. They are aware of social contexts and environmental factors, which include the relationships between people and buildings, and buildings and the environment. They engage in multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing the social fabric of a geographic area and advancing in social urbanism projects.

Alternative Labels

architectural designer

architects

architect

residential architect

architectural planner

commercial architect

building designer

urban architect

Regulatory Aspect

This occupation is covered by the Directive 2005/36/EC (and its amendments) on the recognition of professional qualifications. Further information on free movement of professionals. To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- interior architect

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

design passive energy measures satisfy technical requirements interpret technical requirements design buildings integrate measures in architectural designs advise on building matters integrate building requirements in the architectural design consider building constraints in architectural designs conduct field work provide cost benefit analysis reports negotiate with stakeholders design open spaces ensure infrastructure accessibility create architectural sketches design spatial layout of outdoor areas integrate engineering principles in architectural design execute feasibility study evaluate integrated design of buildings draw blueprints design building envelope systems meet building regulations develop architectural plans write an architectural brief perform field research identify necessary human resources identify customer's needs satisfy aesthetic requirements create solutions to problems use CAD software

Essential Knowledge

sustainable building materials building codes integrated design architectural theory building information modelling envelope systems for buildings urban planning relationship between buildings, people and the environment zoning codes architectural design airtight construction architecture regulations

Optional Skills and Competences

develop professional network investigate microclimates for buildings design building air tightness ensure compliance with construction project deadline communicate with construction crews advise customers on building materials design microclimates in buildings advise legislators design harmonious architecture use specialised design software finish project within budget follow work schedule carry out tendering adapt existing designs to changed circumstances manage contracts design window and glazing systems oversee construction project prepare lesson content liaise with local authorities prepare building permit applications apply systemic design thinking develop a specific interior design provide technical expertise assess environmental impact assess heating and cooling systems communicate with local residents provide lesson materials monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects participate in governmental tenders make architectural mock-ups

Optional Knowledge

cartography furniture wood types energy efficiency historic architecture mathematics zero-energy building design project management environmental indoor quality fine arts physics building materials industry architectural conservation energy performance of buildings types of glazing furniture trends landscape architecture topography engineering principles construction legal systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8c3f536e-ba66-4321-ba40-363dc39f129b

Status

released

Occupations

architect

Description

Skills & Competences

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