interior architect

Interior architects create plans of the interior of a home, building or other structure. They determine the specifications and distribution of the space. Interior architects combine an understanding of space with a sense for aesthetics in order to create a harmonious interior design. They draw architectural drawings using computer-aided equipment and software, or using conventional methods like paper and pen.

Alternative Labels

architect

building designer

construction manager

design architect

interior designer

interior design project manager

interior remodeler

junior interior designer

project architect

senior interior designer

space planning interior designer

Regulatory Aspect

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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise clients on interior design options assist in interior plant projects build business relationships communicate with customers design building retrofitting solutions develop architectural plans draw blueprints ensure infrastructure accessibility estimate budget for interior design plans identify customer's needs integrate measures in architectural designs measure interior space meet building regulations monitor trends in interior design prepare detailed working drawings for interior design promote sustainable interior design satisfy aesthetic requirements write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

aesthetics architectural design architectural theory architecture regulations design principles furniture trends furniture wood types integrated design materials for interior design project management technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on architectural matters create architectural sketches design microclimates in buildings design space for religious needs evaluate integrated design of buildings use technical drawing software

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CADD software building codes ecology energy performance of buildings engineering principles green space strategies mathematics physics sustainable building design urban planning zoning codes

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/efa81635-9125-4276-8902-9deb12170ea7

Status

released

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