I need to know how much education is needed to become an architect for a research project?
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It’s about 5 years of college, then you work an internship under a certified architect for another 3. After that you take the PE exam and if you pass it. Viola, you're an architect.
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There are.  The requirement is usally a degree in architecture.  The job description is long hours and lots of CADD drawing.
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About 1 in 4 architects was self-employed—more than three times the proportion for all professional and related occupations.\n\nLicensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, 3 years of practical work training, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.\n\nMedian annual earnings of wage and salary architects were $60,300 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $46,690 and $79,230. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,060, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $99,800. Those just starting their internships can expect to earn considerably less.
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Start with a HNC building studies course - 2 years part time from your local college - this will qualify you to be a technician or equivalent within the building industry. You can work your way up gradually from there, doing part time courses, but with the benefit of being employed at the same time. Otherwise its a fulltime/partime degree in surveying if thats your interest - followed by the exams for RICS (royal institute chartered surveyors) to become a chartered surveyor - that should take you no longer than 4 or 5 years full time.
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http://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/florence/\n\nhttp://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/summer/programs.asp?where=preArchitecture\n\nThe second has some courses. Just search google for "University of Florence architecture courses"
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Good base of answers above, and all are pretty much correct.  An architect will determine how a building looks, feels, and functions to the satisfaction of the owner.  A structural engineer will determine what is required to resist the forces of nature (gravity, wind, seismic, etc.) so as to ensure the building can be safely occupied to the satisfaction of the architect.  Notice the chain of command...\n\nArchitects must pass a very intense testing program to become licensed in their state.  Engineers must first pass an FE exam (8 hours) usually after graduation, then get through four years of experience, then pass another 8 hour test to become licensed in their state.\n\nStructural engineering is basically a branch of civil engineering; however, I have found that many civil engineers who end up doing engineering in architecture lack the ability to understand the needs of architecture.  Enter the architectural engineer.  We are trained in the all of the essentials of engineering, but we also take courses in architecture to ensure some understanding of that side of building construction.  We are here to design a building, but lets not forget that the whole point is for it to look good.\n\nI was in the same predicament as you when I graduated high school.  I liked physics and math and buildings.  If you have an interest in buildings and construction and you have a technical background as well, you should consider architectural engineering.  If your technical background is not so strong and you have more creativity, stick with architecture.  Either way, be sure to find an ABET accredited program otherwise, the licensing process becomes much more difficult.
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Find an architect or architectural drafter.\nGo to the library and get a book on architecture.\nPretty hard to explain how to read a drawing in an email.
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i wanna be an architect..
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Bachelor's degree (BA,  BSc) 3 years but Law, Architecture and Medicine can take up to 7 years.\n\nMaster's degree (M.A. M.Sc) Normally 1 or 2 years. \n\nA Cambridge or Oxford M.A. however involves no study whatsoever but isawarded ten terms (3 years 4 moinths) after the Bachelor's degree, automatically.\n\nM.A.s can be taught or by research.\n\nDoctorate. (PhD) minimum of 3 years, many candidates take 5 or 6 years and do it part-time. Always involves research.
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The answers given above are both good. \n\nYou should note that there are many ways to work in the field. If you want to be a licensed architect, you will need a four year degree and pass a state examination. This will allow you to sign off as an architect on drawings. Many firms allow drafters and junior designers to do extensive design work, which is then checked and signed off on by licensed architects. Pay scales then reflect liability.  \n\nIf you do an associates program in drafting, try and take a few extra courses on construction management, building materials, welding, inspections, and/or surveying. The more experience you have in the building field, the better off you'll be.  Working for a contractor is great experience too. Make sure you've gotten your hands dirty (just make sure you wash 'em off before you interview).\n\nYou should also look into the market around your area.  Has your city been growing significantly? Check craigslist for current openings. Riding in on a building boom tends to help.\n\nGood luck
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If you don't want to be come an architect, you could definitely try your hand at journalism by working for a home design magazine.  You'd probably have to start locally and work your way up to more "adventurous" positions.  In order to this, you would need some experience in journalism or writing.  You might want to start writing some articles and sending them to local newspapers or magazines, or start a blog about an architectural subject.  However, I've got to say that someone who uses an express like "confused on" might not have the writing skills to pursue journalism.  You may want to go back and take some lower-level English courses at community college before pursuing this career track.\n\nThese are common jobs for people with degrees in architecture:\n\nArchitect\n-Institutional\n-Commercial\n-Residential\n-Light Industrial\n-Landscape\nBuilding Construction Investigator \nBuilding Envelope Specialist \nConsultant \nCurator\nFurniture Designer\nInterior Design Specialist\nProject Manager\nPublic Works Administrator \nReal Estate Development Specialist \nRestoration Specialist\nArchitectural Preservation\nResidential Design\nStructural Investigator\nUniversity / College Professor\nUrban Design Specialist
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a combination of creativity and practicality\nexcellent organisational skills for working on multiple projects\ndrawing and computer-aided design skills\nan understanding and knowledge of building and safety regulations\na high level of technical knowledge about products, the qualities of materials and architectural history\neffective communication skills for dealing with suppliers, contractors and clients\nto be able to cost designs and work to budgets\nbusiness and communications skills (especially for freelance).
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Yes - not a lot of jobs, and the competition for the existing ones is tough. On top of that pay is not always the best, and once you go through an arch program (5-6 years), then you are still not yet an "architect", you have to work several years toward your licensing - at the right type of job (keep in mind it is competitive to get them).\nOn the other hand, if architecture is your passion - I'm sure you will find a way to make it all work out despite these things...
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You can download a list of colleges accredited by the NAAB - the National Architectural Accrediting Board - at this site:\nhttp://www.naab.org/cal_cat1724/cal_cat.htm\n\nThere are about 60 such schools. Please don't waste your time attending an architecture school that is not accredited by the NAAB.
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There is nothing set in stone. Every college will evaluate you differently. Drawing skill is the biggest plus that you can have when entering. Theory wouldn't hurt you, but they are going to want to teach you their own brand of it. Rememebering that Architectural programs, for the most part, are professional programs, you will probably need acceptable grades and a clean academic record. \n\nWhere are you planning to go to college? Feel free to email me of you need any help:\n\nmj12@email.arizona.edu
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if u want to study archtecture, chemistry will not be important. \nRemember maths and physics are compulsory. doing computing or ict  For a level  will be extremly  helpful . to have peace in your mind please contact one of uni's and ask .  you can check the requirements for your chosen course by searching\nthe uni's web site. \nAs an example u have to get AAB to do computer science in Imperial college london. \n\ngood luck
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I would just focus on one or the other.  Civil engineering and architechure are actualy very diffrent.  Civil (structural) engineers design the structure of the building they use alot of math and physics to determine if a structure will be able to hold the loads placed upon it.  Architects on the other hand design the layout of the building.  \n\nI think your best option would be to earn a bachelors degree in what you are most interested in and then after you have a better feel of what you will do choose what field you want to get your masters degree in.  Who knows what you will want to do then.