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banoo
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what is the best type of architecture?
commercial architect is the best type of architect in my opinion it can make you better at your career. It also makes you a lot of money and proffessionals.
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Genevieve Rittenhouse
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San Antonio, Texas
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Hello Banoo,
"What is the best type of architecture?" That is a great question. When architecture is called out, many think only of structural architecture. I thought I would let you know that there is also architecture in Information Technology (IT). I am a Solution Architect and work for a Global Corporation. I receive enhancement requests from internal clients, within my organization, and it is my job to review the request, identify the impacted applications, and the level of impact they would have, so that I can determine/estimate their costs. I document their impact and enhancements needed to complete the request. Some of the projects, I support from initial consultation to deployment and others, I just provide cost and impact documentation so that they may seek funding. Whether I am working on large or small projects, I create diagrams showing how each application interfaces with the other applications and which applications are development applications or test applications. The diagrams and documentation are something each impacted application development team member looks for to help them understand their impacts and requirements. The application team contacts, which I initially interact with in Phase 0 and Phase 1 of the project, may not be the same application contacts in Phase 2 of the project. Therefore, I must make sure my documentation and diagrams clearly call out the scope of the project and how each application is impacted.
There are other Solution Architects within my company who support the overall networking of applications. They work on the architecture of numerous applications that are needed to run the company as a whole. They work closely with other Solution Architects to ensure the architecture is clearly understood in order to determine if enhancement requests are possible and the impact to the company's network. While my architecture is from the IT perspective rather than the structural perspective, you may find that it is a very interesting field to be in. You may want to go search for the salary range and see what you think. I wish you the best of luck in your architectural path forward.
"What is the best type of architecture?" That is a great question. When architecture is called out, many think only of structural architecture. I thought I would let you know that there is also architecture in Information Technology (IT). I am a Solution Architect and work for a Global Corporation. I receive enhancement requests from internal clients, within my organization, and it is my job to review the request, identify the impacted applications, and the level of impact they would have, so that I can determine/estimate their costs. I document their impact and enhancements needed to complete the request. Some of the projects, I support from initial consultation to deployment and others, I just provide cost and impact documentation so that they may seek funding. Whether I am working on large or small projects, I create diagrams showing how each application interfaces with the other applications and which applications are development applications or test applications. The diagrams and documentation are something each impacted application development team member looks for to help them understand their impacts and requirements. The application team contacts, which I initially interact with in Phase 0 and Phase 1 of the project, may not be the same application contacts in Phase 2 of the project. Therefore, I must make sure my documentation and diagrams clearly call out the scope of the project and how each application is impacted.
There are other Solution Architects within my company who support the overall networking of applications. They work on the architecture of numerous applications that are needed to run the company as a whole. They work closely with other Solution Architects to ensure the architecture is clearly understood in order to determine if enhancement requests are possible and the impact to the company's network. While my architecture is from the IT perspective rather than the structural perspective, you may find that it is a very interesting field to be in. You may want to go search for the salary range and see what you think. I wish you the best of luck in your architectural path forward.
Aric Gitomer
Architect
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Morris Plains, New Jersey
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Hello Banoo,
I sense some uncertainty in your question. Are you trying to figure out which type of architecture is most financially rewarding, or are you more interested in the type that will offer you the most satisfaction in terms of client interaction and design? As a residential architect, I find immense pleasure in resolving my clients' issues by attentively listening and comprehending their needs, and how my solutions will benefit them in the long run. This field also offers the least restrictions when it comes to building codes, a significant aspect of all architectural types. Each type requires knowledge of about half a dozen different building code manuals.
Over my 40-year career, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of building types, including medical, storage facilities, mercantile, commercial, educational, institutional, and for the last 30 years, primarily residential. Your education will equip you with the necessary skills to tackle each type, by teaching you how to define spaces and understand the significance of adjacencies. In my view, there isn't one type that will make you excel in your career. It all boils down to what brings you joy. If you're just beginning to consider architecture as a career, I can assure you that there's ample time to decide your path after obtaining your degree. Architecture school doesn't focus on the type of building, but rather instills in you an appreciation for architecture and how you can incorporate it into your own identity. Best of luck in your future pursuits!
I sense some uncertainty in your question. Are you trying to figure out which type of architecture is most financially rewarding, or are you more interested in the type that will offer you the most satisfaction in terms of client interaction and design? As a residential architect, I find immense pleasure in resolving my clients' issues by attentively listening and comprehending their needs, and how my solutions will benefit them in the long run. This field also offers the least restrictions when it comes to building codes, a significant aspect of all architectural types. Each type requires knowledge of about half a dozen different building code manuals.
Over my 40-year career, I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of building types, including medical, storage facilities, mercantile, commercial, educational, institutional, and for the last 30 years, primarily residential. Your education will equip you with the necessary skills to tackle each type, by teaching you how to define spaces and understand the significance of adjacencies. In my view, there isn't one type that will make you excel in your career. It all boils down to what brings you joy. If you're just beginning to consider architecture as a career, I can assure you that there's ample time to decide your path after obtaining your degree. Architecture school doesn't focus on the type of building, but rather instills in you an appreciation for architecture and how you can incorporate it into your own identity. Best of luck in your future pursuits!