Residential architects design buildings and structures for people to live in, working independently or for large companies. They have a bachelor’s degree in residential architecture and design single and multi-family homes, renovations, and additions. They work with clients to determine the best design for their needs and can bring a higher level of aesthetic knowledge to a project. Some residential architects work for large construction companies and create cost-effective designs for residential subdivisions.
A residential architect designs buildings and structures in which people live. Residential architects work in a variety of settings. They can be self-employed, work in a smaller studio, or work for large companies and corporations. Residential architects can work independently or in collaboration. His daily work activities include designing structures, meeting with clients and occasional visits to construction sites.
Residential architects are trained to design living environments according to specific conditions. They have at least a bachelor’s degree in architecture, usually specifically in residential architecture. Residential architects receive training in the design of single-family homes, multi-family homes, assisted living and senior housing units, residences, renovations and remodeling, and additions to existing residential structures. Architects do not actually build buildings, but design them to the client’s specifications and the aesthetic sensibilities of the architect and client.
For example, a residential architect might be hired by a family that wants to put a big addition to their home. The residential architect would work with the family, considering a number of factors to determine which design would work best for the family before creating a design. The residential architect would consider the intended use of the new space, how the homeowners want it to look, cost and space considerations, building materials or desire for an eco-friendly building, and the footprint of the existing home.
It is not necessary to have a residential architect involved in a home renovation or addition. General contractors often design and build simple additions and renovations. A residential architect will likely bring a higher level of aesthetic knowledge to the project, however, and will be more apt to incorporate specific requests.
Other residential architects are employed by large construction companies that build residential subdivisions or construct townhouses and apartments. Rather than creating a highly individualized design for a specific client, these residential architects create designs that aim to be cost-effective and aesthetically appealing to a wide range of people. Sometimes called “cookie cutter” homes because they are essentially the same, some different designs can be repeated multiple times in a residential development.
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