Some specialize in the design of one type of building for example, hospitals, schools, or housing. Others specialize in construction management or the management of their firm and do little design work. Architects often work with engineers, urban planners, interior designers, landscape architects, and others. This training period gives them practical work experience while they prepare for the Architect Registration Examination. Typical duties may include preparing construction drawings on CADD, assisting in the design of one part of a project, or managing the production of a small project.
Architects occasionally work nights and weekends to meet project deadlines.
Working Conditions Architects generally work in a comfortable environment. Most of their time is spent in offices advising clients, developing reports and drawings, and working with other architects and engineers. However, they also often work at construction sites reviewing the progress of projects. While a 40-hour workweek is usual, architects may occasionally be under great stress, working nights and weekends to meet deadlines. Employment Architects held about 96,000 jobs in 1992.