// Unit group · 2161

Building Architects

Building architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.

2 Professionals / 21 Science and Engineering Professionals / 216 Architects, Planners, Surveyors and Designers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Sitting and standingWork at height

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

developing new or improved architectural theories and methods

inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings and alterations to existing buildings

providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times

preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs

writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients

making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing and compliance with regulations

identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of interior environments of buildings and making necessary designs, drawings and plans

monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards

maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Building architect
- Interior architect

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Landscape architect - 2162
- Interior decorator - 3432
- Interior designer - 3432

Indexed job titles 2