TYPES OF ARCHITECT

 TYPES OF ARCHITECTS

Architects are trusted advisors, qualified to design and suggest - What and How to build. Architect design places which people needs to live, work, worship, eat, learn, play, shop, meet, and govern. Some Architect specializes in the designing of one type of building and others focus on planning and predesign services or construction management.

Architecture is a very important career path that many choose to walk. It is a challenging career that can become very lucurative once you have built up a reputation. You should know that there are many different types of architects.

1. Residential Architect

Residential architecture is all designing and building home ranging from single family home to apartment complexes. Residential architect design homes and are in directly dealing with clients. The architect deals in designing of the home, drawing out plans; estimation and supervision of the work carried out at site, and keeping in mind the prevailing building codes and safety issues. Many architects are passionate about designing stunning homes, which are customized to client likings.

2. Commercial Architect

Commercial architects design buildings which are used for commercial purposes like:

Hotels

Office buildings

Malls/ shopping complex

Museums

Government Buildings

These buildings are designed for large number of different type of people. The designed building should not only be eyeing catchy but also be designed with functionality and efficiency of the structure. Commercial projects require bigger team of architects and consultants as the nature of project is large. A commercial architect should have full understanding of commercial building codes, safety regulations and financials involved in construction.

3. Industrial Architect

As name suggest, the Architect who experts in designing an industry or factory are called industrial architect. The buildings typically designed are:

Warehouses

Factories

Storage building

Production

Processing plants

Power plant

Transport hubs

Terminals

This type of building requires space designing to be functional and streamline the operations of business while providing an extra space for its users. Industrial architect are usually in high demand.

4. Landscape Architect

Landscape architects are those architects who are expert in Horticulture; because they are the one who suggests types of trees, plants, flowers, and other greenery should be placed in specific spaces. They are decisions is based on climate, location and type of greenery which will last long in the given environment. The design and development of outdoor spaces such as private and public gardens, lawns, parks, squares, orchards, and building walkways, Sometimes interior spaces like courtyards are also been designed and catered by Landscaped architect. They are also involved in designing of residential, commercial, institutional projects other recreational spaces.

 

5. Conservation Architect

 Conservation (Restoration) Architects have Knowledge about history of architecture which helps them in preserving, repairing and maintaining ancient monuments and structures to prevent it from deterioration. They understand the historical knowledge, architecture and significance of the building which they restore and propose the most efficient methods to conserve and protect it through research, documentation, examination and treatment. 

 

6. Green Architect

Sustainable architects possess an expertise in creating environmental-friendly and energy efficient builds. They are knowledgeable in the best sustainable products and green building methods to utilize in order to meet necessary standards. These architects must be proficient when it comes to using innovative construction features and must be imaginative in finding ways to integrate these innovations into a functional and visually appealing space. They also work closely with the construction industry supply chain to ensure that local skilled and unskilled labor resources and locally produced materials and components are used wherever possible for the building.

7. Interior Architect

Interior design architects are just as important as the architects that design entire buildings. Some architects proceed in this direction to have complete control of their project from constructing their building to designing its interiors with the same vision. Sometimes clients looks an interior design specialist to get there building interiors done. Architects have the important job of ensuring that the interior elements of a building look as good as possible. Interior Architects invest their knowledge in detailing and designing the interiors of a structure.

 

8. Urban Designer

Architects who specialize in urban design are involved in city planning and are focused on the design of an area as a whole, rather than of individual buildings. . They treat the community as their client and must consider political, cultural, demographic and cultural aspects while designing and solving problems in a dynamic environment.  Whether they are working on improving an existing city or a completely new district, urban designers decide where certain building facilities required by the community should be located. In simple terms, they decide where the residential houses, commercial shops, public utility buildings, street networks, bridges, and other infrastructures will be built within a city or town.

9. Municipal/ City Architect

Every City has different rules and building byelaws. The role of a Municipal Architect varies depending on the city’s local authority. Their primary role is to review and approve design works, formulate guidelines as per local building codes and plans for buildings of the city. Prepare estimates and costing, oversee the site and building evaluation and provide technical assistance to the government and the city development authorities.

10. Institutional Architect

Institutional Architect refers to the architect who deals in education, healthcare, recreation, or public works buildings such as Schools, Colleges, Universities, Hospitals, Museum, Exhibition halls. Institutional construction encompasses buildings that in the community.

 Because every institutional building is unique, there is no true “one size fits all” approach to institutional building. Architects consider elements such as design, functionality, services, practicality, natural ventilation, community access to the site, building aesthetics, adherence to local regulations, safety and fire protection.

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