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    Architecture has existed since prehistoric times when humans first began building structures for shelter over 10,000 years ago. The profession of architecture emerged in 2600 BC with Imhotep, who served as the first known architect for the Pharaoh and designed the pyramids. Today, architects design buildings and ensure their structural integrity and strength, while related careers include surveyors, landscape architects, and drafters. Architects need at least a bachelor's degree, which usually takes five years to complete, and some internship experience is also recommended to become licensed in the field. Surveyors, drafters, and landscape architects can expect to earn between $32,000 and $68,000 annually on average depending on their

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    Architecture has existed since prehistoric times when humans first began building structures for shelter over 10,000 years ago. The profession of architecture emerged in 2600 BC with Imhotep, who served as the first known architect for the Pharaoh and designed the pyramids. Today, architects design buildings and ensure their structural integrity and strength, while related careers include surveyors, landscape architects, and drafters. Architects need at least a bachelor's degree, which usually takes five years to complete, and some internship experience is also recommended to become licensed in the field. Surveyors, drafters, and landscape architects can expect to earn between $32,000 and $68,000 annually on average depending on their

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    Unit #1 – Professions

    Presentor: ____

    Presentation Script
    (I.e. A SUMMARY of research arti cles, NOT verbati m. Provide a minimum of 6 sentences
    so to meet the minimum ti me requirement.)

    History of the Profession


    Architecture was first used when humans started building huts, buildings, and other structures
    10,000Bc. The first architect was in 2600Bc, his name was Imhotep. He worked for the Pharaoh and he
    designed the pyramids.

    Daily Professional Tasks


    Architects design and plan out buildings for construction. They design buildings so the construction team
    knows what to build and how to build it. Architects need to make sure the building they are designing is
    strong and sturdy.

    Careers
    Surveyors, Landscape architects, drafters.

    Surveyors inspect buildings and make sure they are no problems with the building. Landscape architects
    design land around a building to make it look more appealing. Drafters make drawings of building to
    make sure they are ready to be built.

    Education Requirements
    Bachelors degree, 5 years of college

    Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)


    To become an architect a bachelors degree, which takes 5 years to get and Interning for an architect
    company is recommended.
    Earnings (match to different ‘Careers’ above)
    Surveyor make on average $52,000 a year. Drafters make on average $32,000 a year. Landscape
    architects make on average $68,000 a year.

    Well Known Companies


    Gensler, Perkins, HKS

    Professional Organizations
    American institute of architects, national council of architects, International union of architects.

    Well Know Projects


    Some popular architect projects are the dancing tower in Czech republic, the gateway arch in Missouri,
    and the Taj mahal in India

    Current Job Openings


    Architectural designer, CAD designer, Industrial architect

    Additional Information Slide #1


    Frank Lloyd wright is considered the best architect of all time. He designed many unique buildings like
    the falling water.

    Additional Information Slide #2


    Architecture was an Olympic sport in 1912. A gold medal was handed out Switzerland for their idea of a
    modern stadium.

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