Architects

Job Description:

An architect's job is to conceptualise, design and plan construction of any type of building or complex from an individual residence to group housing complexes, hospitals, commercial plazas, sports complex, factories and also gardens and leisure areas, within the framework of the existing laws and regulations. An architect is required to co–ordinate construction project, and is required to direct, co–relate and integrate activities not only in the areas of sign and execution but also in others like survey, soil testing, engineering, safety and supervision. In other words they may be involved in all phases of development, from the initial discussion with the client through the entire construction process.

Educational Qualification:

B.Arch./M. Arch.

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

187 Institutes offering B Arch/M Arch courses in Architecture under Career Fields Architecture and Course Type (a) Graduate
(b) Post Graduate

Opening:

A qualified Architect is required to register himself with the Council of Architects and then can practice his profession in a government or a public organisation like Central Public Works Department (CPWD), National Building Organisation (NBO), Town & Country Planning Organisation (TCPO), Housing & Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO); or a private firm, or set up a private practice. One can join the teaching profession or, can branch out into interior design, product design, furniture design etc.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 8,000 per month (excluding other allowances)