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How has the job of an architect changed over the past 100 years?

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How has the job of an architect changed over the past 100 years?

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What was the working situation like then vs. now?

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What was the working situation like then vs. now?

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How advanced was architecture 100 years ago?

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How advanced was architecture 100 years ago?

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Who are the most important people in architecture history and why?

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Who are the most important people in architecture history and why?

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(“Top Architects in the last 100 years”)

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Oscar Neimeyer

Ever since he was a kid, Oscar would always be drawing. After he graduated from Barnabitas College, Rio de Janeiro in 1923, he went to work for his father in his typography house. In Oscar's life, he has been very influential in the world of architecture. He helped design the Brazillion Pavillion for the New York World Fair, the United Nations Building, and 600 other projects. He especially helped improve the designs for Brazil.

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Zaha Hadid

She was and still is one of the top female architects. Her first major building was a fire station in Germany. She has also designed Ohio's new Center for Contemporary Art, the London Aquatics center for the Olympics, and the Tokyo Olympics center. Her brilliance gave her the Pritzker Architecture Prize which had never been given to a woman.

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Phillip Johnson

Johnson graduated from Harvard with a degree in Philosophy. He introduced modern architecture and an "international style." His own house was actually the piece of work that he is best known for, the "Glass House."

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Frank Gehry

Gehry moved from Toronto to Los Angeles where he graduated from the University of South Carolina's School of Architecture. Some of the things he is known for are the Santa Monica Place, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, the Norton House in Venice, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA, and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.

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Renzo Piano

During his first commission to design the Italian Industry Pavillion, he met Richard Rodgers, a British architect. This pair went on to establish an architectural firm.  Some of Piano's most famous works are the New York Times Building, The California Academy of Sciences, and The Shard in London. Piano has also gotten many awards, in 2013 he was appointed as the senator of life in the Italian senate for his "outstanding cultural achievements."

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"So, over the last 100 years, we have seen an array of great architects, each with their own unique style and vision. There are many young architects working today who could one day feature on this list, such as Alok Shetty, who started his own design firm at the age of 19, and has since developed flood-proof houses in his native, Bangalore. He has been referred to as one of the ‘leaders of tomorrow’. Exciting times lie ahead for the next 100 years of architecture."

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An Architect is hired to create a detailed design of a concept or idea for the client to bring to life. There is always a discussion with the engineers, architects, and the team members.

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Not only are architects required to make a detailed drawing but they also have to test the project's feasibility. Modern BIM and CAD software has increased the speed of this process significantly. Based on the client's needs, budget, and regulations, many revisions will happen in this process.

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During the contracting face, the architects can they can choose or suggest the contractors for different activities. The architect carries out analysis reports once all tenders are recieved, then the results are compared with the clients expectations and budget.

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Site visits, negotiations with contracts, meetings, and dealing with and resolving any problems that could occur are all things that happen when the construction stage begins. The architects signature and approval are required for some of the documentation.

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Architects must know the building codes, safety regulations, construction innovations and city laws that would affect their designs. They must always stay up-to-date on these since these regulations are in constant evolution.

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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

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In the early 20th century the development of the sky scraper and creating houses to fit the era and the environment was slowing coming into the architectural world.

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The four main advanced styles that came into view and was worked on were Sullivanesque style, the Commercial Style, The Prairie School Style, and the Bungalow/Craftsman Style.

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The working situation was about the same. Back then, architects didn't have all the technology that help us get things done quicker. They had to draw everything with pencil, by hand. Sounds easy but it took forever and became very tiring.

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Once an architect is contacted by a client, a meeting is called to discuss the project needs and requirements. Several meetings may take place until both parties are satisfied with the conceptual design. However, designing an entire building is a huge task for a single person; architects work with civil and structural engineers to discuss technical issues and the structural integrity of a building.

Architects are not just involved in the building design phase. Their role is important in every stage of a project, and this article summarizes their responsibilities. Architects can also help improve energy efficiency, by designing buildings that maximize natural lighting and ventilation, while reducing the heating and cooling needs.