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Architects are at the forefront of designing the built
environment that will surround us in the 21st Century.
As professional experts in the field of building design
and construction, architects use their unique creative
skills to advise individuals, property owners and developers,
community groups, local authorities and commercial organisations
on the design and construction of new buildings, the
reuse of existing buildings and the spaces which surround
them in our towns and cities.
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The work of architects influences every aspect of our
built environment, from the design of energy efficient
buildings to the integration of new buildings in sensitive
contexts. Because of their ability to design and their
extensive knowledge of construction, architects' skills
are in demand in all areas of property, construction
and design. Architects' expertise is invaluable when
we need to conserve old buildings, redevelop parts of
our of towns and cities, understand the impact of a
development on a local community, manage a construction
programme or need advice on the use and maintenance
of an existing building.
Architecture reflects the society that builds it, but
it also affects the way that society develops. This
means we need architects who can respond to the different
needs and values of all sections of the community. In
the past most architects were drawn from a fairly narrow
sector of society but now it is essential we ensure
that the profession represents every social and cultural
background.
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If you are someone with a sense of purpose, who cares
about people and about the environment, then you already
have the most basic qualities an architect needs. In
turn architecture has a lot to offer anyone who wishes
to make a positive mark on the world.
The skills that architects possess are relevant to all
aspects of the built environment, from constructing
new buildings to conserving old ones. The range of work
they are required to undertake is so varied that each
architect could give you a completely different description
of what they do. The one thing that is constant in architectural
work is that it is concerned with people.
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