Architects are the one who designed different places like homes, grounds restaurants, offices, hotels etc. for people to live, play, shop, eat and work. They design both outdoor and indoor projects and work on private and public projects. They can be designed anything from a building to a complex to give us a new place to admire.
It offers different opportunity to transform the ernviourment we live. The profession of architecture involves environment which is made, designed, used, planned and maintained.
Educational Qualification
To pursue a career in architect a person should from science stream with math (PCM) in 12th standard. There are so many architect colleges in India. There are many architecture colleges in Delhi also in which students opt for architecture college courses take admission via two types of entrance exam:
- NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture.
- JEE-MAINS (Paper 2 Architect)
The essential things to know about these entrance exams:
- NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
NATA stands for National aptitude test in architecture. It’s an entrance exam for architect courses conducted after 12th standard. There are many coaching centres which give classes for this exam. This helps in getting enrolled in the best colleges in India by scoring the best rank.
- JEE-MAINS (Paper 2 architect )
JEE stands for Joint Entrance examination –Mains. Earlier this exam was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) till 2018 but from 2019 it will be conducted by NTA. JEE – MAINS (paper 2) is applicable for the admission in architect
This course not only teaches students how to design buildings and all but also it gives the opportunity to students to showcase their thoughts and talents to others. In the coming time, there will be huge demand of architect with dwindling infrastructure.
Future of Architecture
- Smart cities and big data
People are invested in smart cities with the advancement and digitalisation. The smart cities are the new way of life that allows us to enjoy technology and home in an efficient manner.
- Architecture robots and 3D printers
Things are changing day by day. We can see a drastic change in the environment. In construction industry robotics is coming soon.
- Vertical Cities
As the world’s population is increasing day by day land is becoming more dangerous. Cities need more space for residential and commercial spaces. Public services and infrastructure which will be able to cover a hugely increased population such as schools, hospitals and roads.
- No more ‘Private vs. Public’ space
Architects are trying to create inclusive spaces which share the same noticeable values as their general public and neighbourhood. It has become possible to design micro cities which will offer a range of the diverse city.
These are going to be the future of this amazing career option that will improve our way of living.
