People Respect YouThey might not understand exactly what you do for your job, but there is an existing perception that architects will endeavor to make the right decision on their own detriment. They are not often seen as driven by financial rewards like doctors and lawyers may be.
Personal Expression and CreativityAlthough architects are often given certain parameters that help guide the direction of their projects, they are also given the freedom to pursue the artistic embodiment of those parameters. In other words, 5 different architects given the same parameters to work with will always come up with 5 different results!
You Can Be Your Own BossYou can be your own firm and still be a service provider for almost any size project. You can also win commissions for major projects by yourself – very few existing vocations allow you to do this. A team of only 3 people can organize the construction documents of a 1,000,000 square foot structure.
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There Is No Wrong Or RightWhen exploring this career, experimentation is definitely expected. As long as you follow the parameters given, the final product can never be "incorrect", simply because no two architects can possibly come up with the exact same solution.Architects are expected to try different things, explore different structures, and incorporate emerging technologies into every their projects.
Positively Impact People's LivesIt is always rewarding creating relationships and interacting with clients. By understanding the process, clients learn to appreciate the ending product and by appreciating the product, they acknowledge the role you played.
Incredible Variety of Options!Unlike other professions, once you graduate with your degree, you can float towards a wide variety of different types of firms. You can assume the role of either a project architect, a designer, or a manager. Of course, you can also work on building different types of structures from residential, to retail, to civic. You can choose which type of architecture you enjoy and like the most! For example, would you rather design homes or build extravagant Roman-style churches?
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