» What is architecture?
The architecture deals primarily with the planning, design and implementation and construction of (residential) buildings and facilities. In this play both the technical as well as the artistic and creative side of a role, hence the notion of architecture. Besides the technical planning are also economic, legal and political aspects to consider (these management tasks are unfortunately too short in some studies). How much money is available? Is profitable to build? Where should I build at all? I'm going to meet environmental regulations? In these points architects work closely with civil engineers. As in many professions, even here the importance of computer programs has increased the skill requirements increasing and therefore change.
Moreover, the social and aesthetic significance of a building of importance, so it should be not only a purposive construction. It meets the needs of the residents? How well it fits into the cityscape? So even if an architect artistic skills are demanded, he can not let his creativity run free indefinitely, but must take into account many factors.
Which of the factors you their most busy, even of whether you decide on a focus and which apprenticeship you choose depends. We will not explain in detail on a the other disciplines such as landscape or interior design, urban design and building physics.
» The study of architecture
Architecture can study at their (technical) universities and technical colleges, but also in art academies. Before you can enroll yourself, you must usually show various methods that you bring the appropriate artistic and creative aptitude for the study of architecture. This can be in the form of work samples (or submission of a portfolio of tasks on site), a written test and/or a job interview. Moreover, often the proof of a pre-study internship is required to ensure a certain amount of practical experience.
The most common conclusion is probably the diploma: after a full course of study time of 9-10 semesters you will receive the title of graduate engineer. The Bachelor or Master degree program, however, by more and more.
The study is made according to the topic of lectures, seminars and practical exercises (some even several months internships) together. This scientific topics, technical, creative, and socio-cultural.
In the example, undergraduate teaching building, building physics and chemistry, drawing and geometry, architectural and art history or specific computer applications can also be on the schedule. In the main study, the treated materials are then reinforced and supplemented by more practical fabrications. In addition, their foundations Acquire in economic, social and legal areas.
» The career fields for graduates Achitecture
In the first section we have already described what architecture is and what activities can hide behind it. But where and how architects now work finished?
They are usually recover in architectural offices where they work either freelance or as an employee. Here the designs and plans for the subsequent implementation and monitoring of building structures are created. Especially in larger offices you will find departments that specialize in specific areas, such as construction management, interior design or architecture or physics. Depending on the size of the office is so busy with a particular field or accepts a wider range of tasks.
Frequently than before architects are also commercial activities. They can also work as consultants or experts in research and education or in related disciplines, such as in Desgin, art and culture, theater or journalism. In these areas, however, it must be noted that they mean the one hand, the architects learned an unusual conversion and he sees himself exposed to a great competition at the same time as other candidates are more specialized in these areas.
» Future prospects for architecture students and graduates
In some cases, however, architects have to resort to alternatives, as the labor market does not make it easy. According to the Federal Employment Agency, the situation in the construction industry is so difficult that unemployment has risen sharply in recent years (from 2,500 in 1993 to 9,000 in 2003). Graduates of FH taking them one insignificant smaller share than university graduates. The jobs vary by state, but most are still in England, then in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Saxony and Bavaria.
For young professionals has shown that 70% of graduates in 2001 after a year have a regular work. But often young jobseekers only internships are initially offered. This work experience while you collect, but will not pay very well.
Even after a job attracts less money than some might expect. The Federal Chamber of Engineers (BIngK) shows the monthly net income of 32% of architects and interior designers in 2003 2600 € or more, 22% earned between 2000 € and 2600 € and 10% from 1500 € to 2000 €.
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