Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Wages
In 2015, the average annual wage in a Alabama was $73,,090 with most people making betweeen $49,490and $126,,470
Wages by Industry
  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $78,040.00
  • Nonresidential Building Construction $75,600.00
  • Residential Building Construction $81,460.00
Education Required
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Common Majors
  • Architecture
  • Environmental Design/Architecture
  • Architectural History and Criticism, General
About the job

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

What you'll do
    • Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
    • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
    • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability.
    • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
    • Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
    • Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
    • Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
    • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
    • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
    • Administer construction contracts.
Things you need to know
    • Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
    • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
    • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
    • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Abilities you'll need to have
    • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
    • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
    • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
    • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.