als, schools, or housing. A building or other project, designed by an architect must be functional, safe and economical. It also must suit the needs of the people who use it (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval).
             After discussing the terms for the project, the architect produces sketches and preliminary design documents (Chronicle Guidance Publications 3). An architect managing a project spends a lot of time working with others engaged in the same project (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval). Eventually, the architect prepares drawings and a report presenting ideas for the client to review (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval).
             If all is well with the design, the architect develops designs to estimate construction costs and other fees to be sure if it is under budget (Chronicle Guidance Publications 3). Architects must now develop specific, final plans that show details for construction (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval). During this process, architects must follow building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other guidelines such as handicapped accessibility (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval).
             Final designs must contain explicit information for structural systems such as air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and possibly site and landscape plans (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval). As construction proceeds, the architect in charge of design may visit the site to ensure the contractor and crew are following the design, adhering to the schedule, using the indicated materials and meeting quality work standards (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval).
             It takes a very well-rounded person to make a notable architect. Many different personality traits and skills are important to become successful as an architect. He or she must be apt to working alone as well as with a group of other professionals (Chronicle Guidance Publications 5). In addition...