Architecture
Career Profile

What is Architecture?
Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. Decision-making, team leadership, and creativity are key elements of making architecture, and there is tremendous excitement in seeing a design idea become a physical reality.


What do Architects do?
People need places in which to live, work, play, learn, worship, meet, govern, shop, eat: private and public spaces, indoors and out; rooms, buildings, and complexes; neighborhoods and towns, suburbs and cities. Architects -- professionals trained in the art and science of building design and licensed to protect public health, safety and welfare -- transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others.

In doing so, architects communicate between and assist those who have needs -- clients, users, the public as a whole - and those who will make the spaces that satisfy those needs -- builders and contractors, plumbers and painters, carpenters, and air conditioning mechanics.

Whether the project is a room or a city, a new building or the renovation of an old one, architects provide the professional services -- ideas and insights, design and technical knowledge, drawings and specifications, administration, coordination, and informed decision-making -- that balance an extraordinary range of functional, aesthetic, technological economic, human, environmental, and safety factors, into a coherent and appropriate solution for the needs at hand.

So why would a career in architecture attract you?
Interview with Engineer in London - Matthew Wells

Well, if you are the kind of person who is curious about your surroundings, then you might just be interested in learning how to improve them. As an architect you would have the power and the responsibility to shape the environments in which people spend their daily lives. This makes architecture one of the most influential professions in today's society.

We are living in a rapidly changing world, and so we need people with the imagination to create the buildings and cities our society needs to keep pace with progress. If you are some one who is excited by change, then you could grasp the opportunity to build the future the way you want it.

What sort of person would you need to be to become an Architect?

Architecture is much too important to leave to somebody else for it reflects the society that builds it, but it also affects the way that society develops. This means we need architects who can respond to the different needs and values of all sections of the community. However, in the past most architects were drawn from a fairly narrow sector of society. In the future it is essential we ensure that architecture represents every social and cultural background.

If you are someone with a sense of purpose, who cares about people and about the environment, then you already have the most basic qualities an architect needs. And in turn architecture has a lot to offer anyone who wishes to make a positive mark on the world.

After all, if you are not willing to put your own ideas forward, how can you be sure things will turn out the way you would like them to?

So who wants to do the same job every day of their lives?

Choosing a career in architecture certainly doesn't mean limiting your choices. The skills that architects posses are relevant to all aspects of the built environment, from constructing new buildings to conserving old ones. The range of work they are required to undertake is so varied that each architect could give you a completely different description of what they do. The one thing that is constant in architectural work is that is it concerned with people.Want to learn transferable skills for your future?

There is no denying that architecture is a demanding profession. It deals with many of the important issues in today's society, for instance exploring new ways of living, investigating new technologies and material and ensuring that what we build is environmentally sustainable. But most of all it involves designing that people are happy to look at and to use.

This means that an architect must learn a whole range of different skills, even crossing the traditional boundaries between art and science. But this also means an architectural education is one of the broadest on offer, equipping people with talents to enter a broad range of different careers

Not only are there many different forms of architectural practice, ranging from small private firms to large public or corporate offices, but also an architectural degree can be the platform for a wide range of related careers. Some architecture graduates gain further qualifications in such specialist fields as planning, landscape or conservation, while others move onto working television, theatre or to become teachers or writers

"I started as a product designer, became an architect, and then returned to product design. I came to realise that the architect's training is wonderfully valuable even or especially for a product designer. The architect is trained not to worry is a job is small or large nor what material it is made from or how complex it is."
Alan Tyle, product designer, Hertfordshire.

" A significant percentage of my fellow students made their future elsewhere than in design of buildings. They were not the weakest students but all seemed to be questioning and intending to leave their chosen fields differently from the way they found them. I have subsequently met surveyors, solicitors, barristers and journalists who have all drawn on an architectural background for their outlook".

- Mattew Wells, Engineer, London

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Alabama Architecture Schools
Herzing College (Birmingham, AL) - Architecture Programs, Public Safety and Law Enforcement, Computer Sciences, Engineering Technologies, Architectual Engineering
ITT Technical Institutes (Birmingham, AL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Birmingham, AL

Arkansas Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Little Rock, AR) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Little Rock, AR

Arizona Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Tucson, AZ) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Tucson, AZ

California Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Anaheim, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Anaheim, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (Lathrop (Modesto-Stockton), CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Lathrop (Modesto-Stockton), CA
ITT Technical Institutes (San Bernardino, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in San Bernardino, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (San Diego, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in San Diego, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (West Covina, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in West Covina, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (Rancho Cordova, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Rancho Cordova, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (Oxnard, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Oxnard, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (Sylmar, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Sylmar, CA
ITT Technical Institutes (Torrance, CA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Torrance, CA
NewSchool of Architecture - San Diego, CA
Westwood College of Technology (Anaheim, CA; Inland Empire, CA; Long Beach, CA) - Architecture Design, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD, Architectural Drafting
Academy of Art College - San Francisco
Western Career College - (California locations including - Fremont, Emeryville, San Jose, Walnut Creek) - Architectural Design Drafting, Computer-Aided Drafting

Colorado Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institute - CAD Drafting Program, Computer Drafting and Design
IntelliTec Schools - Colorado Springs
Westwood College of Technology - Denver North - Architecture Design, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD, Architectural Drafting
ITT Technical Institutes (Thornton, CO) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Thornton, CO

Connecticut Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institute - CAD Drafting Program, Computer Drafting and Design
Porter and Chester Institute (Enfield, CT, Stratford, CT, Watertown, CT, Wethersfield, CT)

Florida Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Tampa, FL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Tampa, FL
ITT Technical Institutes (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Fort Lauderdale, FL
ITT Technical Institutes (Jacksonville, FL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Jacksonville, FL
ITT Technical Institutes (Lake Mary (Orlando), FL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Lake Mary (Orlando), FL
ITT Technical Institutes (Miami, FL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Miami, FL
ATI Career Training Center FtLauderdale - Drafting and Computer-Assisted Design
ATI Career Training Center Miami - Graphic Design
Herzing College - Florida
The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - Architecture & CAD, Residential Design
Southwest Florida College - Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Georgia Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Duluth, GA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Duluth, GA

Idaho Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Boise, ID) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Boise, ID

Illinois Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Burr Ridge, IL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Burr Ridge, IL
ITT Technical Institutes (Matteson, IL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Matteson, IL
ITT Technical Institutes (Mount Prospect, IL) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Mount Prospect, IL
Harrington College of Design (Chicago, IL) Architectural Firm Consulting, Residential and Commercial Interior Design, Furnishings, Product and Service Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Design, Adaptive Reuse of Existing Facilities, Corporate Space Planning, Kitchen and Bath Design
ITT Technical Institute - CAD Drafting Program, Computer Drafting and Design
Westwood College of Technology - O'hare - Architecture Design, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD, Architectural Drafting
Westwood College of Technology - River Oaks - Architecture Design, CAD / Architectural Drafting, Computer Programming and Software Technology, CAD, Architectural Drafting

Indiana Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Newburgh, IN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Newburgh, IN
ITT Technical Institutes (Indianapolis, IN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Indianapolis, IN
ITT Technical Institutes (Fort Wayne, IN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Fort Wayne, IN
The Art Institute of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN) - Architecture & CAD, Residential Design

Kansas Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institute - CAD Drafting Program, Computer Drafting and Design
Vatterott College (Wichita) - Computer-Aided Drafting & Graphic Arts, Mechanical, Residential & Commercial CAD, AutoCAD application, Illustration, Design, & Layout, 3D Graphics

Kentucky Architecture Schools
Louisville Technical Institute, KY - Computer Aided Design Drafting, (Architectural or Mechanical), Computer Engineering Technology - Repair, Computer Graphic Design, Computer Network Administration, Information Systems Security, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics
ITT Technical Institutes (Louisville, KY) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Louisville, KY

Louisiana Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (StRose, LA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in StRose, LA
Herzing College - Louisiana Architectural Drafting, Computer Aided Drafting/Design

Massachusetts Architecture Schools
Porter and Chester Institute-Chicopee
ITT Technical Institutes (Boston North (Woburn), MA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Boston North (Woburn), MA
ITT Technical Institutes (Boston South (Norwood), MA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Boston South (Norwood), MA

Michigan Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Canton, MI) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Canton, MI
ITT Technical Institutes (Troy, MI) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Troy, MI
ITT Technical Institutes (Grand Rapids, MI) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Grand Rapids, MI

Minnesota Architecture Schools
Herzing College - (Minneapolis, MN) - Architectural Drafting, Computer Aided Drafting/Design
ITT Technical Institutes (Eden Prairie, MN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Eden Prairie, MN

Missouri Architecture Schools
Vatterott College - (Kansas City) - Computer-Aided Drafting & Graphic Arts, Mechanical, Residential & Commercial CAD, AutoCAD application, Illustration, Design, & Layout, 3D Graphics
Vatterott College - Springfield - Computer-Aided Drafting & Graphic Arts, Mechanical, Residential & Commercial CAD, AutoCAD application, Illustration, Design, & Layout, 3D Graphics
ITT Technical Institutes (Arnold, MO) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Arnold, MO
ITT Technical Institutes (Earth City, MO) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Earth City, MO

Nebraska Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Omaha, NE) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Omaha, NE
ITT Technical Institutes (Omaha, NE) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Omaha, NE

Nevada Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Henderson, NV) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Henderson, NV

New Mexico Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Albuquerque, NM) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Albuquerque, NM

New York Architecture Schools
Island Drafting and Technical Institute - Amityville, NY - Computer Aided Drafting/Design and Electronic and Computer Service Technology
ITT Technical Institutes (Albany, NY) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Albany, NY
ITT Technical Institutes (Liverpool (Syracuse), NY) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Liverpool (Syracuse), NY
ITT Technical Institutes (Getzville (Buffalo), NY) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Getzville (Buffalo), NY

North Carolina Architecture Schools
The Art Institute of Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) - Architecture & CAD, Residential Design

Ohio Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Dayton, OH) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Dayton, OH
ITT Technical Institutes (Youngstown, OH) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Youngstown, OH
ITT Technical Institutes (Strongsville (Cleveland), OH) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Strongsville (Cleveland), OH
ITT Technical Institutes (Norwood (Cincinnati), OH) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Norwood (Cincinnati), OH
ITT Technical Institutes (Hilliard (Columbus), OH) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Hilliard (Columbus), OH

Oregon Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Portland, OR) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Portland, OR

Pennsylvania
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South Carolina Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Greenville, SC) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Greenville, SC

Tennessee Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Nashville, TN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Nashville, TN
ITT Technical Institutes (Memphis, TN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Memphis, TN
ITT Technical Institutes (Knoxville, TN) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Knoxville, TN

Texas Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Houston North (Blue Ash Drive), TX) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Houston North (Blue Ash Drive), TX
ITT Technical Institutes (Houston South (Bay Area Blvd), TX) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Houston South (Bay Area Blvd), TX
ITT Technical Institutes (Houston West (South Gessner), TX) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Houston West (South Gessner), TX
ITT Technical Institutes (Richardson, TX) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Richardson, TX
ITT Technical Institutes (San Antonio, TX) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in San Antonio, TX

Utah Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Murray, UT) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Murray, UT

Virginia Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Chantilly, VA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Chantilly, VA
ITT Technical Institutes (Richmond, VA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Richmond, VA
ITT Technical Institutes (Springfield, VA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Springfield, VA
ITT Technical Institutes (Norfolk, VA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Norfolk, VA

Washington Architecture Schools
ITT Technical Institutes (Bothell (North Seattle), WA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Bothell (North Seattle), WA
ITT Technical Institutes (Seattle, WA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Seattle, WA
ITT Technical Institutes (Spokane, WA) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Spokane, WA

Wisconsin Architecture Schools
Herzing College - Wisconsin - Architectural Drafting, Computer Aided Drafting/Design
ITT Technical Institutes (Green Bay, WI) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Green Bay, WI
ITT Technical Institutes (Greenfield (Milwaukee), WI) - Architectural Drafting Program, Computer Aided Drafting Program in Greenfield (Milwaukee), WI

Architecture Schools In Canada
Herzing College (Montreal, QB) - Computer Aided Drafting and Drafting

Online Drafting & Online Architecture Schools