Architectural technologist
Architectural Technologists, have many of the same abilities as Architects, usually with an emphasis on building technology, and can work alongside them either as joint partners/co-directors or employer/employee. Most are employed in architectural or engineering firms, but many provide independent professional services directly to clients, although restricted by law in some countries. Architectural Technologists may provide building design services and solutions and are well versed in the architectural technology, building design and construction. They may negotiate the construction project, and manage the process from conception through to completion.
In Britain (Chartered Architectural Technologists), Canada (Architectural Technologists or Applied Science Technologists), and other nations, they have many similar abilities as Architects and can work alongside them. To become an architectural technologist, an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Architectural Technology is required followed by gaining structured professional and occupational experience whilst studying for professional membership. In the past, an architectural technologist was a technically-oriented draftsperson, considered inferior to an architect. Nowadays, the relationship between the two is less divisive and, in many cases, they do exactly the same job and enjoy mutual support.
Links
- CIAT's website for Chartered Architectural Technologists [1]
 | The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. |