Architect
Designs the buildings people live, work, and gather in.
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What is it?
Architects sketch, plan, and oversee the buildings that shape our cities — balancing beauty, safety, cost, and how people actually use space.
A typical day might include…
Client meeting, sketching options, drafting in CAD, coordination call with engineers, site visit in the afternoon, revisions before tomorrow.
They might…
- Listen to what a client really needs
- Sketch ideas and model them in software
- Make sure designs are safe and buildable
- Visit sites and work with builders
"There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one?"
— Zaha Hadid
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Pay range
$70k–$140k (US, 2024)
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Gentle reminder
A door, not a destination. Many people change careers 5+ times.
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