Architect is a study of planning and designing Structures and building, to be successful architect one has to be passionate , strong desire and orientation is necessary to move up in the career of Architecture. Many colleges in India offer courses in Architecture at undergraduate level and Mathematics at +2 level/12th std is compulsory, aspiring students must take NATA exam conducted by COA, it is better to prepare for entrance exam at early stage.
The job of an architect requires good communication skills on, very good concentration level, flexibility, ability to work in a team, immense physical stamina, responsibility and accountability, etc. As a architect he or she is expected to work at construction site and at office desk too. Architect has an opportunity to designing corporate offices, houses, apartments and colonies, industrial complexes, hospitals, hotels, airport terminals, stadium, shopping and commercial complexes, schools etc. Role of an Architect is to make living easy and comfortable for every part of society from lower-middle class to upper-class and provide them housing with comfort and luxury with style.
Architects work as a designer with construction companies, initially an architect role is to understand specific requirements of clients and maintain a right balance act between aesthetics and realistic. Many would like to work independently, since opportunities of earning are immense and challenges too, working independently he or she has to work alone, plane details for various sizes, specification and other estimation for the structure, hence individual architects works as consultant on specialization works, which will be better prospects too. There are many government originations, which offers job opportunities for Architect, such as Public Works Department, the Archaeological Department, Ministry of Defense, National Building Organization, Town and Country Planning Organization, National Institute of Urban Affairs, Departments of Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Public Sector Undertakings, Housing and Urban Development Corporation, National Building Construction Corporation Ltd., etc. Even State Departments, Housing Boards, Local Bodies, large Builders, government contractors, Architecture Firms, Consultants, etc. also hire architects.
Initially CTC of an Architect would be in the range 3L to 4L per annum, and CTC would grow after two plus years of experience; those with work experience for more than 5 years could expect the CTC in the range 7L to 8L per annum. Opportunities are plenty due to , government focus on smart cite, urban development and increasing infrastructure expenditure for nation building, huge demand for trained architect is inevitable.
Architects who have done some specialization course in building engineering and management, architectural conservation, industrial design, landscape architecture, naval architecture, architecture concerning traffic and transport planning etc. they have bright opportunities in abroad too, many overseas jobs in architecture are from private sector real estate developers and urban developers.
Careers in Architecture
• Architect: An architect work independently or in a architecture firm or construction company, initially an architect focus on planning, design and monitoring the construction of buildings. Architects need a license to practice or work as architect, someone who has got training from an architecture institute.
• Architecture Designer: Architecture designers are the experts who designing houses and other building structures, few may not registered architect but architectural designers have skills similar to architects. As architect he/she perform various jobs such as designing building, small scale industries or factory, Small scale malls agriculture building and specialization work like aesthetics
• Architecture Engineer: Architect with additional qualification of civil engineering, These professionals have dual qualification of architect and a civil engineer. Bestowed with the duty to provide the services of an architect and engineer, such professionals have attractive demand in job market.
• Interior Designer: Contrary to general belief that the career in interior designing belongs to women, men found it attractive and do courses in interior designing, interior decor, etc. Trained professionals can work with interior designing firms offering services in serene interiors, home interior, bedroom interior, bathroom interior, kitchen, furniture designing, etc.
Institutes
A number of colleges and institutes imparting education in architecture have come up in last six decades and some of them have global reputation. Some of the leading colleges of architecture are as follows:
• School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi
• Punjab University, Chandigarh College of Architecture
• School of Architecture CEPT, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
• Lucknow University, Govt. College of Architecture, Lucknow
• Goa University, College of Architecture
• University of Mumbai, Sir J J College of Architecture
• Indian Education Society's College of Architecture, Mumbai
• Pune University, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Architecture, Pune
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, School of Planning & Architecture, Hyderabad
• Kerala University, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthpuram
• Anna University, School of Architecture & Planning, Chennai
Basically Architectures are the creators of buildings, structures and amazing towers. The beauty of that construction depends upon your creativity and innovation in your passion and interest of doing something unique and different.
So its a place where you can utilize your constructive skills better if you are interested in it.
To enter in this fields there are various All India level entrance exams as well as some private universities are also offering courses in architecture field.
The job of an architect is not limited to designing corporate offices, rather they design houses, apartments and colonies, industrial complexes, hospitals, hotels, airport terminals, stadium, shopping and commercial complexes, schools etc. Architects focus on how to make living easy and comfortable for people ranging from lower-middle class to upper-class and offer them housing and shelter with luxury and style. Moreover, increased demand for luxury accommodation from certain section of people drives architects to work on building such designs which fulfill the specific requirements.
B.Arch is the renowned course for this industry.
• Diploma in Architecture Engineering
• Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
• Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering
• Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering
• Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning
• Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering
