Architecture
Have you ever thought about the fact that every building you’ve ever set foot in has been designed by architects?
They’re integral members of our society and give us wonderful spaces to live and spend time in.
Architecture is a lot more than just designing and constructing buildings… It's about creating spaces for a variety of people - from individuals to families to factory workers to museums. If you think about it, we visit new spaces every week!
If you’re interested in the process of designing new spaces, looking for building sites or communicating with clients and teams, this may be the place for you!
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🏦Around 44,000 staff were employed in UK Architecture as of 2019!
👎🏼It’s not pandemic-proof. A staggering 28% of Architecture and Interior Design professionals who were unemployed in 2020 were unemployed by 2021 (due to the pandemic).
👨 The industry needs more women! Currently, only a third of the architecture sector is made up of women.
🌟 Practices are struggling to attract and retain the number of employees required to meet the demand for work.
🔥 The UK Architecture industry is a slow burner. It’s only projected to grow by 3% between 2020 and 2030.
📚 You’ll need a degree and work experience. Minimum 6 years of studying unfortunately. There’s no shortcuts when it comes to being an Architect!
✏️ You get to learn so many different skills; design, analytical, communication, computer which means if you want to switch careers later you definitely can. You don’t have to be in Architecture forever.
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🏠 Architecture will exist for as long as humans need shelter from elements; what’s likely to change is the nature of architecture and number of architects.
🏢 The five most likely developments over the next 5 years that have been discussed feature: super-deep basements; floating sea cities; high-rise or rooftop farms; 3D printed homes; and buildings with their own micro-climates.
🏘 The Architecture industry is rapidly evolving with the help of modern advancements in technology. Through projects such as virtual reality, the architecture firm can design and construct a building in a way that has never before been possible!
🏦 The architectural services market is expected to reach a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%, during the period of 2021-2026.
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The Courtauld’s architecture resources for primary school and secondary school with activities
Like the sound of Architecture?
Learn more on the ERIC app through our industry guides. When you’re ready to explore further, you can start browsing the Architecture section for opportunities, events, courses, employers and more!