The boom in construction activity across the globe has brightened the prospects in architecture!

Substantial increase in investments in the construction sector has been recorded year after year. As far as architects are concerned, there is a huge gap in the demand and supply. Annual requirement projections of architects all across the world stands over a million which is expected to rise further and the training facilities available are still short. All these factors contribute in making this field a very competitive one with healthy career prospects.

Since, Architecture is more than designing buildings, the various Career options available, in this field are : -

Architectural Assistant jobs Architectural Technician jobs CAD Technician jobs Design Architect jobs Document Controller jobs Landscape Architect jobs CAD Manager Design Manager Project Manager Site Architect  Qualified Architect jobs Part II Assistant jobs Project Architect jobs Space Planner jobs Urban Design jobs 3D Visualiser jobs  Technical Co-ordinator Technical Manager Senior Architect  Senior Project Architect

The Indian Architects are considered as aces among the international recruiters since their specialization ranges from subjects like urban designing, regional planning, building engineering and management, architectural conservation, industrial design, landscape architecture, naval architecture to architecture concerning traffic and transport planning etc.

The Job Demands
Architects having academically good background in physics and mathematics are preferred by International Recruiters. The aspirant should be a creative artist with an interest and bent towards designing. Since the work involves complex designing problems, building economies and cost estimations, it is important to possess good mathematical ability alongwith a sound technical edification. Considering the fact that architects often deal with legal procedures and documents it is good for them to understand legal language related to their profession.

The Must Have's

• Good communication skills, hardwork, physical stamina to work on the desk as well on the site.
• A high degree of concentration level, flexibility, team spirit, responsibility and accountability. · Originality, creativity, conceptual skills.
• Aesthetic values and a holistic perception of people, places, objects and events.
• Knowledge of new ideas, trends & market scenario.

International Market demands Professionals, who have undergone University programs in Architecture, which last from five to seven years and provide training, which includes critical analysis and integration of knowledge. These programs are offered at both the bachelor level (B.Arch.) and the master's level (M.Arch.).

Owing to the rapid changes in technology, the needs of this profession have become much more complex and the scope of work has increased tremendously.