OVERVIEW : Architectural engineers are responsible of designing various service elements which are very important to any building structure. They are also responsible in transforming the vision and design of an architect into reality by implementing the drawings prepared by an architect on the actual site of construction. Architectural engineers serve as an interface between the architects and various other important team members of a construction team and help in the proper implementation of the design of the architect. Architectural engineering involves study of subjects like fundamentals of engineering, building construction, structures, mathematics, physical sciences, surveying, computer programming and as well as architectural history and design.
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JOB DESCRIPTION : Architects design buildings and architectural engineers design and
implement the various building systems which are very important for the
functionality of a building. These systems include heating, ventilation,
air conditioning, fire fighting, electric and water supply and sewerage
systems. These are the life line of any building and without them, the
building would not be a functional building and hence not livable.
Architectural engineers apply the principles of engineering to a
particular building or structure and make the planning, functionality
and design of a building implemented on the construction site.
Architectural engineering often involves interaction and deriving
elements from other branches of engineering such as civil and mechanical
engineering. One other important task that architectural engineers
perform is the viability of the structural integrity of a building. Here
also, this function overlaps with a specific branch of engineering
itself, namely structural engineering. However, while structural
engineers may be involved in the design of various structural elements
of a building and an occasional site visit, the
architectural/constructional engineers implement the structural layout
or design on the construction site. Architectural engineers may also be
involved with acoustics and lighting planning of a building.
Architectural/constructional engineering may also be involved with
making the design of a building sustainable and making it energy
efficient. They also study construction technology so that they can
implement the design of an architect in a better and more efficient
manner.
JOB OUTLOOK : There are very few architectural engineering programs offered in United
States and hence the students have fairly good prospects in the job
market after completing their studies. Architectural/constructional
engineering course is of four to five years duration after which
students may find good job prospects in a particular specialized field.
DEGREES OFFERED : Associates - Bachelor's - Master's - Doctorate/PhD - Certificate
SALARY : $74,000 according to various industry sources.
SALARY : $74,000 according to various industry sources.
EXPECTED JOB GROWTH : According to the Engineering Workforce Commission of the American
Association of Engineering Societies "Engineers' Salaries: Special
Industry Report," the median annual salary of an architectural engineer
with 9-10 years of experience may be $74,000. Architectural engineers
work in the construction industry companies and some of them may be self
employed.
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