Job opportunities-Diploma in Architecture

Interest in design, artwork, sketching and fondness for building beautiful structures with technical combination of a creative mind can access the dream career of architectural engineering. This field of engineering deals with building structures focuses on the artistic importance and comfort that add value to the structure as a whole. This will avail you with technical knowledge of structure, foundation design and optimum use of available space.

This will teach you to combine a creative design with the basic structural needs of the building. This will cover every aspect of building i.e. design, materials used, environmental impact, safety and protection etc. It is also used as a tool for design of consumer products that would stand out for its aesthetic value and comfort of use.

Skills required for an architect

Ø You should be a creative personality with a taste of architecture with good drawing and design skills to become an architectural engineering student.

Ø Good logical and mental capability with strong analytical skill and attention to detail is required.

Ø Grasping and adaption of new and changing concepts must be updated.

Nature of Job

Ø Involvement in the design, structure and foundation of building.

Ø Accommodating and planning within the structural design.

Ø Needs to work on heating and cooling system.

Ø Needs to work on electrical, plumbing and fire protection.

Ø Concentrate on lighting and acoustics.

Ø Needs to maintain building communication system.

Syllabus of Diploma in Architecture

Ø Mathematics.

Ø Geometry.

Ø Architectural design and graphics.

Ø Materials and methods of construction.

Ø Climate and architecture.

Ø Structural theory and mechanics.

Ø Surveying and landscape.

Ø Structural degradation and treatment.

Ø Environmental systems.

Ø Architectural acoustics and interior designing.

Ø Urban and rural planning.

Ø Infrastructure planning and design.

Eligibility & Admission

Required basic educational qualification for doing a Diploma in Architecture is 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects.

Job Prospects

Every area of construction such as residential buildings, corporate houses, hotels, stadiums, malls etc. are increasing day by day. So the scope for an engineer is also increasing. Our country is a developing economy and hence it’s sure that there will be many more constructions to be developed nation. This has created the neediness of architectural engineers to apply technical and creative ideas to be part of our nation’s development.

You can find jobs in building and construction companies, government civil engineering departments, consulting firms for design and construction, architectural research institutes, industrial and consumer products and machinery design team etc