what is a person who designs buildings called
architect
title: Building design text: Building design Building design refers to the broadly based architectural, engineering and technical applications to the design of buildings. All building projects require the services of a building designer, typically a licensed architect or structural engineer. Smaller, less complicated projects often do not require a licensed professional, and the design of such projects is often undertaken by building designers, draftspersons, interior designers (for interior fit-outs or renovations), or contractors. Larger, more complex building projects require the services of many professionals trained in specialist disciplines, usually coordinated by an architect. An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and title: Building design text: than building design. Some draftspersons are employed by architectural design firms and building contractors, while others are self-employed. In many places, building codes and legislation of professions allow persons to design single family residential buildings and in some cases light commercial buildings without an architectural license. As such, "Building designer" is a common designation in the United States, Canada and elsewhere for someone who offers building design services but is not a licensed architect or engineer. Anyone may use the title of "building designer" in the broadest sense. In many places, a building designer may achieve certification demonstrating a higher title: Architecture text: Architecture Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or any other structures. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements. Architecture (Latin "architectura", from the Greek ἀρχιτέκτων "arkhitekton" "architect", from ἀρχι- "chief" and τέκτων "creator") is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures. Architecture can mean: The earliest surviving written work on the subject of architecture is "De architectura", by the Roman architect title: Lee Jablin text: Lee Jablin Lee Jablin (born February 7, 1949) is an architect of international projects. Assembling and leading teams of engineers and consultants, he designs and constructs buildings. Jablin holds degrees from Cornell University and Harvard University and was named a Harvard University Fellow. He received the Eidlitz Traveling Fellowship and the York Prize from Cornell. Jablin taught at Harvard University, Cornell University and Hampton Institute and lectured at Columbia University. His practice of architecture is broad, providing design for the hospitality industry, high-rise office and apartment houses, and integration of structural, mechanical and exterior wall systems. Jablin's designs incorporate historic title: Architect text: Architect An architect is a person who plans. designs, and reviews the construction of buildings. To "practice architecture" means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use. Etymologically, "architect" derives from the Latin "architectus", which derives from the Greek ("arkhi-", chief + "tekton", builder), i.e., chief builder. Professionally, an architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus an architect must undergo specialized training consisting of advanced education and a "practicum" (or "internship") for practical experience to earn a license to