Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people.
Decision-making, team leadership, and creativity are key elements of making architecture, and there is tremendous excitement in seeing a design idea become a physical reality. If you are interested in a career as an architect, it is best to begin early. Analyze your positive and negative reactions and see if you can connect them to design elements. Look for rhythm and pattern, simplicity and ornament, old and new in your environment, and notice the variety in your community. Think about the values expressed in the design of your house, school, and city hall.