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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

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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