WHAT THEY DO Today, architects, landscape architects, and interior designers make heavy use of computers in their work.
Most architectural firms use computers for word processing, drafting and financial management.
They may also use video simulations to help clients imagine the proposed ideas and plan. They also provide advice to clients and are frequently involved in the entire process from design conception to construction. Some architects specialize in particular types of buildings or in some aspect of design or construction management. Landscape architects design parks, college campuses, shopping centers, golf courses, industrial parks and residential areas. They plan the location of buildings, roads, and plants and other natural materials.