Intern-architects may help in the design of one part of a project or manage a small project. Architects is in the Art, Media, and Communications Career Cluster. Very good ability to look at blueprints and mentally visualize what the finished building will look like Very good ability to see details in buildings and blueprints Very good ability to work with numbers, such as dimensions for a building Good ability to use words when talking or writing Ability to solve problems and make decisions Ability to check written materials, such as proposals, for errors Ability to match or tell the difference between colors Ability to move fingers easily when drawing or typing Ability to prepare detailed blueprints that do not have errors Ability to persuade other people to change their opinions Willingness to supervise others and be in charge of planning projects Willingness to perform a variety of tasks Architects use pictures and models of buildings to show clients their ideas. Artistic and drawing ability is helpful, but not required. Architects must be able to work without much supervision as well as part of a team.
Architects work in comfortable offices advising clients and developing reports and drawings.
They spend time at building sites reviewing the progress of projects. They sit at drawing boards or computer work stations. Working at computers for long periods can cause eyestrain and back and neck tension. They often work a 40-hour week, but overtime, including evenings and weekends, is not unusual. They may work under great stress to meet deadlines.