An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. Etymologically, the term architect derives from the Latin architectus, which derives from the Greek (arkhi-, chief + tekton, builder), i.e., chief builder. List of the best Architects in the World
The professional requirements for architects vary from place to place. An architect’s decisions affect public safety, and thus the architect must undergo specialized training consisting of advanced education and a practicum (or internship) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture. Practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction, though the formal study of architecture in academic institutions has played a pivotal role in the development of the profession as a whole.
Professional organizations
A number of national professional organizations exist to promote career and business development in architecture.
- The International Union of Architects (UIA)
- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) USA
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) UK
- Architects Registration Board (ARB) UK
- The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Australia
- The South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) South Africa
- Association of Consultant Architects (ACA) UK
- Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) USA
- The Consejo Profesional de Arquitectura y Urbanismo (CPAU) Argentina
- Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) & Council of Architecture (COA) India
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