Architecture Colleges & Universities
Degrees in Architecture
Architecture is a field that combines creativity with hard science and engineering, as architects are challenged to invent original designs for buildings and other structures while making sure to maintain standards of safety and sound engineering.
While creativity is a plus for any architect, the field is more left-brain than right-, and proficiency with hard sciences and mathematics is the most essential trait of an architect. Within the field of architecture are multiple specializations, including landscape architecture, which involves the design and creation of outdoor settings.
Architecture curriculum
The specific course of study for a student of architecture depends on his or her chosen area of focus, which can include:
• Landscape architecture
• Architectural history
• Urban and environmental planning
• Historic preservation
Each focus has its own courses and means of preparing students for careers in these fields.
A focus on architecture often means that students will be educated in not only the design of buildings, landscapes, and infrastructure, but also the study of architectural aesthetics, ethical concerns, and new technologies. Degrees are offered in this field at undergraduate and graduate levels, with occasional options for certificates in such subfields as historical preservation.
Career opportunities
An architecture degree can lead you to involvement with construction of buildings at many levels, from participating in initial stages of design to having a presence at construction sites. Other roles an architecture degree-holder can play involve such tasks as:
• Negotiating contracts on behalf of architects
• Selecting construction sites
• Communicating with related professionals
• Supervising maintenance of quality standards and environmental codes
Careers in architecture often entail involvement in construction projects at all stages, and demand that an architect follow through with a project to the end.
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