construction an architect will advise contractors and keep the client up-to-date on the progress of the project. After construction architects will often conduct a post-occupancy evaluation to evaluate the success of the project.
days of all documents being produced by hand, where achieving regularity from person to person was very important. Upper-case also helps to keep construction documents neat and tidy.
the steel joists can carry the load of the roof or floor. In general, 24 inches is a good rule of thumb for steel joist spacing unless noted otherwise by a structural or civil engineer.
is to learn – everything from design theory to calculating structural stresses on a wall. Then there is the very time consuming nature of the degree. Almost all classes are project based, which is inherently very time consuming, with few or no shortcuts. To top this off, the student body is typically very competitive, which forces professors to grade harshly.
Despite the skills required, and the responsibilities architects hold, architects make relatively little money. This is due to a difficulty quantifying what architects do, an environment of too many architects and not enough jobs, and issues with scaling the business side of the profession. This mixed with the stress and long hours associated with architecture can lead many to frustration.
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