From the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, this site provides information about pay, education, experience, and training for architects.
From O*Net, this site give specific information about requirements for a career in architecture. It includes tasks that are performed, knowledge needed, tools and technology required, skills needed, abilities, education, etc.
An architectural technician is expected to be involved in all phases of the entire design process, including the preparation of drawings, schematic design and incorporating other designing dimensions using architectural and structural development via drawing software to transform specific designs into meticulously planned construction.
Architectural technologists are tasked with analyzing the needs and unique facets of a building project and coming up with functional building designs in accordance with modern standards of practices of architecture, engineering and construction.
Part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics umbrella, this site lists the jobs associated with architecture and engineering along with degree requrements, pay opportunities, and job descriptions.
There are a wide range of jobs in the architecture category and their pay varies greatly. This is a very thorough listing of salary specifications for all types of jobs related to architecture.
Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings and plans. Workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. This is job information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Another look at statistics for jobs in architecture and engineering from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. State-by-state data is particularly interesting.
Architectural technology specialists assist professional architects. Because a specialist is not a licensed architect, an undergraduate degree is usually sufficient. Additional certification options are available.
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