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, ** __Architect__ **  "Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings. They also arrange building contracts." **__ What do architects do? __**
 * Discuss design ideas, local authority requirements, and constraints with the clients.
 * Analyze clients' requirements and do site inspection.
 * Create designs and prepare drawing for houses and other buildings.
 * Specify materials to be used.
 * Advice clients on building procedures and cost.
 * Apply for building and resource consent.
 * Oversee construction projects to ensure plans, budgets and time contraints have been complied with.
 * Plan interior and exterior spaces and landscaping.
 * Run their own businesses.

__** What do architects need to have (personal requirements)? **__
 * Knowledge of different styles of architecture;.
 * KNowledge of relevant legislation, including the New Zealand Building Code, the New Zealand building code, the Resource Management Act and local by laws, consent procedures, and planning regulations.
 * Knowledge of building methods and materials, including how various materials, such as steel and wood, perform in different situations.
 * Ability to visualize buildings and spaces.
 * Design and artistic skills, including color theory and textures
 * Skill in different and presentation techniques.

__** What are the pay and progression of being an architect? **__ __ The pay and progression of an architect depends on where they work and how much experience they have. __
 * Architectural graduates earn between $39, 000 to $60, 000 a year, depending on the region. Architects in the Auckland region to tend earn more, getting $5, 000 to $20,000 a year more than any architects who work in other parts of New Zealand.
 * With registered Arhitects they can earn between $80, 000 to $90, 000.
 * Principal Architects who have 10 or more years of experience can expect to earn $85,000 to $100, 000.

__ sources: __ Careers New Zealand website: []

__** Conclusion About Architecture: **__ Since, I am interested in Graphics/Art, designing, Math I think I would really enjoy that aspect of this job. One thing that I would not find enjoyable would probably be the long hours but since every job demands attention I think this would be liveable. I think my interest in this job has gone higher. This job matches my skills, interests, qualities and values as I mentioned earlier that it involves Designing, being creative, devoted to the job, Graphics/Art and Math. Things that I need to do to improve my knowledge, skills and qualities for this job is to take prerequisite subjects such as Calculus, Graphics etc. This job would change in a modernized form and the buildings and designs would be more complex and evolved ina more technological way. I think this would mean that I can go with the flow of the job since I am living the high of my life in the technology period.