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@09/30/2023
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Profession: Architect
1. You are smart
2. You are willing to work hard
being dedicated
long hours at the office, at the site and even at home
make sure every project is safe and sturdy
3. You are a problem solver
skills needed to solve problems whether you are designing a building or trying to
meet your client’s needs
architect’s ingenious methods is not only necessary, but also moves them forward in
their career
4. You have killer negotiation skills
architects possess a high level of social skills
ability to communicate well with your clients, engineers, interior designers, and staff
this will allow you to present your vision in a professional manner that can be
understood by all
this is how you will pitch your ideas to clients and bid on prospective jobs
5. Learning is fun for you
requires a commitment to continuing education
3 steps: education, experience, and examination
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you must continue to stay abreast of new licenses and accreditations as they come
out. This is the only way you will stay competitive within the field.
6. You are a creative thinker
creativity
must use a combination of the left and right sides of their brain to harness both their
logical, mathematical thinking and their unique, originative thinking
7. You have a scientific mind
architecture is a combination of art and science
must be able to understand how different materials and components work together
important to know which ones don’t work well together to create a spectacular, safe,
sound, and lasting structure
8. You still like to play with blocks
architects should be obsessed with building and designing
“design buildings”
9. You are a fount of knowledge
know about a wide array of topics that are indirectly related to their profession
a knowledge of business, marketing, real estate, sustainable building and
construction are also important
ability to apply this knowledge to your work
10. you a have a love of nature
profound love and deep respect for the natural world
“of the hill” not “on the hill”
frank lloyd wright lead the way in teaching architects that their designs should not
interrupt the natural world, but rather follow the curves of nature and even enhance
its beauty
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