“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves”. –Julia Morgan An architect is someone who plans, designs, and reviews the construction of a building. To practice architecture means providing services to design buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings. Professionally, an architect’s decisions affect public safety, and thus an architect must undergo specialized training. It consists of advanced education and practical (or internship) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture.
| B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) | |
|---|---|
| Level | Under-Graduate |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Mathematics), 10th+ 3 years Diploma in Respective Field |
| Entrance Exam | NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) |
| Specialization | -- |
| Average Course Fee | ₹ 1.61 Lakhs |
| Mode | Regular/ Distance Mode |
| Goal | Architecture Data Analyst, Architecture & Interior Manager etc |
An architect can expect a starting salary of around ₹ 9,500 to ₹ 30,000.p.m
In about four to five years, the pay may reach somewhere ₹ 50,000 to ₹ 60,000.p.m
Chitra Vishwanath is an Indian architect based in Bengaluru who works on themes related to ecology and architecture. She has been running her own architectural firm since 1991, working with other architects on many projects in India and Africa. She is now the Principal Architect and Managing Director of BIOME Environment Solutions Private Limited, which has 30 employees. She has been involved in more than 500 projects encompassing construction of buildings of all sizes and water harvesting and sanitation structures with specific relevance to the ecology of the sites.
