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valuable, Ian adds, not only for clients and their needs, but also for the neighbours, for possible future owners, and for the culture and environment surrounding the build- ing you’re designing. Most architectural firms juggle multiple


projects that are at various stages at any one time. Ian’s typical day can involve meeting with clients, winning contracts, estimat- ing costs, producing drawings, drawing up specifications or visiting construction sites. “It’s problem-solving at multiple levels,”


he explains. “You may have an immediate deadline of 1 p.m., but that might be in the context of a project that won’t be finished for another six or eight months.” Depending on the type of building they


are designing, architects may coordinate and consult with electrical, mechanical, structural and even acoustic engineers to ensure that the design not only meets various codes and regulations but also, ultimately, functions in the way that the client needs. Te size of firms that architects work for


varies, depending on the scale and type of work the firm does. Many architects operate as a sole or small practice, or with a team of two or three. Some firms have offices and architects in offices across Canada, while still others might be international. Larger projects like hospitals or airports are generally de- signed and built by a substantial team, consortium or partnership. In order to work as an architect, you


need at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of architecture or the


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