job description
Architects combine art and engineering to design everything from skyscrapers and sports stadiums to houses and concert halls. They also help design our future. By building with recycled materials, using renewable energy and adhering to current green building standards, Architects do much more than just oversee a project from site selection to completion. You’ll need to be a person who studies how people live and work inside structures, with an appreciation for modern environmental research. The most inventive architects can become cultural icons by creating futuristic buildings that make us rethink the possibilities of what a roof and four walls can looks like.
education requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture
recommended courses
Art, Mechanical Drawing, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Social Sciences
average salary
$25K-$35K entry level, with potential to earn much more based on experience, specific projects and reputation


