Ashburton College
Architect Kaihoahoa Whare
Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.
Architects must be registered with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.
Architects may do some or all of the following:
- analyse clients' requirements and do a site inspection
- discuss design ideas with the client
- create designs and prepare drawings for buildings
- advise clients on building procedures and costs
- apply for building and resource consents
- oversee construction projects to ensure plans, budgets and time constraints are complied with
- plan interior and exterior spaces, and landscaping
- run their own business.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for architects includes:
- design
- draughting
- building and engineering work.
Personal Qualities
Architects need to be:
- creative
- practical
- accurate, with an eye for detail
- able to work well under pressure
- good at planning and organising
- strong problem solvers
- good at communicating and relationship management.
Skills
Architects need to have:
- knowledge of different styles of architecture
- strong design skills
- skill in different drawing and presentation techniques, including the ability to use computer aided design (CAD) software
- knowledge of different building methods and materials, including how various materials, such as steel and wood, perform in different situations
- an understanding of structural principles, such as Newton's laws of motion
- knowledge of relevant legislation, including the New Zealand Building Code, the New Zealand Building Act, the Resource Management Act and local by-laws, consent procedures, and planning regulations.
Conditions
Architects:
- usually work regular business hours, but may work longer hours to meet deadlines
- work in offices
- may travel locally to visit construction sites or clients, and nationally or overseas to work on projects or attend conferences and workshops.
Subject Recommendations
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job. Useful subjects include maths, physics, design and visual communication, digital technologies, and construction and mechanical technologies.
Architects can earn around $65K-$124K per year.
Pay for architects varies depending on experience and location. Architects in the Auckland region may earn more.
- Architects usually earn from $65,000 to $124,000 a year.
- Architects can earn from $48,000 to $171,000 a year.
Source: TEC research.
Architects may progress into management roles or to setup their own architecture firm.
Architects may specialise in:
- interior, urban, or sustainable design
- conservation
- community development
- project management or planning
- policy.
Years Of Training
8-10 years of training required.You need more than one qualification and experience to become an architect.
You need:
- a Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- a Master of Architecture (Professional)
- practical experience in architecture.
You also need to be registered with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board, which requires you to complete three to five years post-graduation work experience.
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