architect
Code 2161.1
The architect (arquitecta) designs livable or work spaces: design, codes, coordination with specialists and construction. Use this Job Dictionary profile to profile building architecture (not naval or landscape).
Essential skills
Knowledge
- airtight construction
- zoning codes
- architectural design
- integrated design
- sustainable building materials
- building information modelling
- architecture regulations
- urban planning
- building codes
- study the relationship between buildings, people and the environment
- envelope systems for buildings
- architectural theory
Skills and competences
- consider building constraints in architectural designs
- create architectural sketches
- create solutions to problems
- meet building regulations
- develop architectural plans
- design buildings
- design open spaces
- design spatial layout of outdoor areas
- design passive energy measures
- design building envelope systems
- execute feasibility study
- draw blueprints
- evaluate integrated design of buildings
- identify customer's needs
- integrate building requirements in the architectural design
- integrate engineering principles in architectural design
- integrate measures in architectural designs
- interpret technical requirements
- provide cost benefit analysis reports
- ensure infrastructure accessibility
- perform field research
- conduct field work
- write an architectural brief
- satisfy aesthetic requirements
- satisfy technical requirements
- use CAD software
Transversal competences
- advise on building matters
- identify necessary human resources
- negotiate with stakeholders
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What to assess for this role
Assess design quality, multidisciplinary coordination and cost/buildability judgment.
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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.
- What does an architect do?
- Conceives the design, handles permits as scoped, coordinates specialists and keeps design coherence on site.
- Architect vs civil engineer?
- The architect leads spatial and programme design; the civil engineer structures and infrastructure. They need each other.
- What to assess when hiring?
- Real portfolio, client handling and experience in the project type (housing, retail, industrial).
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences