Transcript Architecture

Architecture
Presenter:
Ms. Hammerle
Syracuse As School Program
Nottingham High School
7/7/2015
Overview of Architecture
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Architects:
– Transform ideas into structures
– Create spaces in which people live,
work, and play
– Give shape to our environments
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Specifically Architects...
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Meet with clients to determine needs
Design the outside and inside of
buildings
Choose materials and finishes
Prepare drawings and construction
documents
Oversee the construction
Skills Needed in
Architecture
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Detail Oriented
Problem-Solving
Design Ability
Account Management
Project Management
Communication/Public Relations
Courses to Take in High
School
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Design and Drawing for Production
(DDP)
Technical or Architectural Drawing
Mathematics
Public Speaking
Sociology or Psychology
Job Outlook for
Architects
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Average growth between now and 2010
Jobs are tied to a good economy
Architecture jobs are competitive
Current Trends in
Architecture
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Recent surge in public school
renovation work
Job opportunities are in commercial not
home building areas
Jobs directly tied to the state of the
economy
Steps to Become a
Licensed Architect
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Intern During High School
Complete a Bachelor’s Degree
Intern During and After College
Pass the Registration Exam to Become
Licensed
Enjoy Your Job as an Architect
OR...
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Intern During High School
Complete a 2-year Associate’s Degree
Work in the Industry for 10 Years
Take Registration Exam to become
Licensed
Career Tracks: Job Titles
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Design Architect; The Idea Person
Project Architect: Oversee Drawing
and Construction Documents
Draftsperson: Produces Drawings and
Construction Documents
Project Manager: Coordinates and
Manages People, Resources, and Budget
Construction Administrator: Oversees
the Construction of Project
Subdivisions In Industry
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Architects
Engineers - Calculate Building Loads
Municipal Codes Division - Approves
Designs, Oversees Land Use
Surveyors/Excavators - Prepare Land
Construction
Tips on Getting Hired
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Start a Portfolio to Show Work
Present Yourself Neatly
Know Information About Company
Before Interview
Be Enthusiastic
Area Employers Who Hire
You During High School
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Barden Homes
Pyramid Company
King and King Architects
Dal Pos Architects and Engineers
Widewaters Corporation
Area Colleges for
Architecture
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Onondaga Community College - 2 yr
Architecture Technology
Interior Design Technology
Syracuse University - 5 yr
Architecture
Interior Design
What Do Architects Get
Paid?
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Draftsperson - $30,000 - $40,000
Architect: $50,000 - $75,000
Interior Designer: $30,000 - $45,000
Project Architect: $60,000 - $85,000
Love/Hate Tips
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Love:
Satisfaction/Pride Attained
Pay
Creativity
Hate:
Deadlines
Long Hours
Competitive
Area Employers Who
Hire College Grads
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O’Brien & Gere Architects/Engineers
Syracuse University
Metropolitan Development Association
The Pyramid Company
Wilmorite Development Group
King and King Architects
Nationally Recognized
Architecture Firms
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