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Architect

Design buildings and spaces that work beautifully for people.

Overview

Architects combine art, engineering and social insight to shape the built environment. Sustainability and BIM tools are core to modern practice.

A typical day

  • Meet clients and interpret briefs
  • Sketch and model designs in BIM software
  • Coordinate with engineers and contractors
  • Visit sites and monitor construction

Skills that matter

  • Spatial reasoning
  • Technical drawing
  • Building regulations knowledge
  • Collaboration

Indicative salary ranges

Nigeria₦2M – ₦18M / yr
United Kingdom£28k – £80k / yr
United States$70k – $160k / yr

How people get here

  • BArch / MArch (5–7 yrs)
  • Registration with national board
  • Specialise (sustainable, urban, heritage)

Outlook

Steady demand with growth in sustainable and modular construction.

Related careers

Civil EngineerUrban PlannerInterior Designer

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