ARCHITECTURE

As Summarized By: Shelby Petrus

History of the Profession

Architecture has existed throughout societies with traditions and styles that differ with regions.
Ancient cultures created these buildings for shelter and a way to show their own personality.
Many regions, like Asia and Eastern Europe, used funding, slave labor to construct their ideas.

Daily Professional Tasks

Architects work closely with their clients to discuss goals, requirements, views, and budgets.
They provide information about the design qualities that predict environmental impact and cost.
Architects must understand all the laws and regulations involved in creating the structure.
They must be able to use technology effectively.

Careers
Self-Employed Architects- normally organize and keep their own profession practices. They are
most often alone and in most cases, work in a specific field with certain skills.
Project Architects- make most of the design decisions and coordinate consultant activities.
Almost always are they workings with the client or contractor on the delivery of the project.

Education Requirement
Most states require architects to have a degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board
school.
Most architects receive a five-year bachelors degree and three additional years of experience
before taking their licensing exam.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Register with the national Council of Architects Registration Board.
Complete the Professional Practice Examination in which 24 months of professional practice is
needed.
Length of typical licensure process depends on particular combination of education, experience,
and pace of examination of the candidate.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Self-Employed- depends on what client expects of them. Ranges from $44,940 to $121,910.
Depends on the career in the field: project architect- $51.187-$97,402, city and urban planner:
$70,020, sustainable design consultant- $69,000- $73,000, and design consultant- $70,409.
Well Known Companies
The Architectural League of New York- non-profit organization for creative and intellectual work
in architecture urbanization, and related disciplines.
Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture- facilitates investigations into the role of
computation in architecture, planning, and building science.

Professional Organizations
American Architectural Foundation- Nonprofit organization that helps the community
understand the architectural process.
American Institution of Architects- group of online services designed specifically for architects.

Well Know Projects

Burj Khalifa- located in Dubai and built between 2004 and 2010 and is the tallest building in the
world.
Fallingwater- Not an ordinary house was designed in 1935 by Frank Lloyd Wright and was
opened as a museum 1964

Current Job Openings

Jobs on www.archinet.com range from being a designer to a project manager and there are
even openings to be a Senior Architectural Job Captains all around the country.

Additional Information Slide #1

Developing Technologies
o Inventions like cellular solids, synthetic fibers, and composites are all helping us shape
the world to something new.
o Companies are developing new emerging technology concepts, such as Open Source &
Web 2.0, to design solutions to enable transformational change.

Additional Information Slide #2

Most Influential Architects
o Louis Henry Sullivan- helped create new design for skyscrapers.
o Sir Christopher Wren- designed 51 churches as well as St. Pauls Cathedral.
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

Started somewhere between 4000 and 2000 B.C.
Began when people abandoned the nomadic lifestyle and built standing structures.
John Smeaton was proclaimed the first civil engineer after he built the Eddystone Lighthouse.

Daily Professional Tasks

Draw up, design, and repair things that society needs.
Ex: Roads, bridges, and Dams

Careers
Civil Engineer- deals with the design, construction, and maintenance for the physical and natural
environment
Transportation Engineer- handles design, construction, and maintenance of railroads, airports,
harbors, sea ports, and highways
Geotechnical Engineer- deals with engineering of earth materials and use principals of soil and
rock mechanics.
Structural Engineer- make sure buildings can stand, help with the projects and take into account
the structural integrity of the building before breaking ground.
Constructional Engineer- cross between architect and civil engineer and deal more with building
than engineering and designing the structure.

Education Requirements
Must have at least a 4 year bachelors degree
Most have a degree in civil engineering which includes classes in math, design, physics, and
engineering.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Must have an Engineering License
o Includes the national exam and other state requirements.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Civil Design Engineering- $46,000-$96,000
Transportation Engineering- $51,700-$86,100
Geotechnical Engineering- $48,000- $88,900
Structural Engineering- $50,850-$92,918
Construction Engineering- $50,850-$92,918
Well Known Companies
Long Engineering- designed Mercedes Benz stadium
HOK Sports/Engineering- designed Philips arena
American Builders- designing SunTrust Park

Professional Organizations
ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineering)- founded in 1852 and represents about 140,00 civil
engineers. It is the oldest civil engineering society in the country.
EERI (Earthquake Engineering Research Institute)- researchers, professionals, teachers, building
code regulators, and government officials who work to build buildings that can sustain
earthquakes.

Well Know Projects

Three Gorges Dam in China
Brooklyn Bridge in U.S.A.
SunTrust Park in Atlanta, Georgia

Current Job Openings

AKS Inc. in Atlanta is hiring a Civil Engineer
RMF Engineering in Atlanta is looking for a Civil Engineer

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 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

Invention of stem engine in later 18th century provided a key source of power for the industrial
revolution and gave an enormous impetus to development of machinery of all types.
As a result, a new major classification of engineering dealing with tools and machines developed
receiving formal recognition in 1847 in the founding of the Institution of mechanical Engineers in
Birmingham. It has evolved from there.

Daily Professional Tasks

Read and interpret blue prints, technical drawings, and computer-generated reports.
Confer with engineers and others to implement operating procedures, resolve system
malfunctions, and provide technical info.
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties, diagnose faulty operations, and make
recommendations to maintenance crew.
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operations, and performance of
equipment, components, and systems.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

Careers
Aerospace industry- researches, designs, manufactures, operates and maintains aircraft.
Automotive industry- designs, manufactures, distributes and markets motor vehicles.
Chemical industry- covers oil companies, chemicals, manufacturers, and the business that
support them.

Education Requirements
Requires at least a bachelors degree which provides instruction in various system components
and cover technical subjects.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Must earn a licensure as a Professional Engineer
To get your licensure you must have a bachelors degree from 4-year institution accredited by
ABET and work experience under supervision of a licensed engineer.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Average salary of $88,190 which is higher than most other careers in this field.
Well Known Companies
TEC Engineering in Georgia
National Engineering Company
International Technology and Global Connections- provides commercial based technology

Professional Organizations
American Association for Wind Engineering- considers problems related to wind and associated
water loads and penetration for buildings and structures.
American Concrete Institution- involved in concrete design, construction, and materials.
Association of Energy Engineers- mission is to promote the scientific and educational interests of
those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development.

Well Know Projects

Cowboys Stadium in Arlington Texas
Panama Canal in Panama provided a route between Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
Moon Landing U.S. space race for the first man on the moon

Current Job Openings

Acoustical Engineers are typically concerned with the design, analysis and control of sound.
Automotive engineers design, develop and manufacture vehicles such as cars and motorcycles.

Additional Information Slide #1

Tools Used in Mechanical Engineering
o Calipers
o Dial Indicator and Force Gauge
o Cold Press
o Flow Meters

Additional Information Slide #2

Types of Materials Used for Engineering with 3D Printers
o Powdered Metals
o Metals such as stainless Steel, Bronze, Gold, and Nickel
o Carbon Fiber and other composites
o Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene embedded plastics
 INTERIOR DESIGN
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

Daily Professional Tasks

Careers

Education Requirements

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Well Known Companies

Professional Organizations

Well Know Projects

Current Job Openings

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 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

1853- First Powered Airship
1903- First Powered Airplane (Wright Brothers)
1914- First Commercial Airplane
1923- First Rocket Launch
1942- First Jet Plane
1964- SR-71 First Flight

Daily Professional Tasks

Formulating math problems relevant to the task at hand
Troubleshooting problems
Designing whatever is required of them

Careers
Design
System
Propulsion
Data Processing
Small careers are the biggest factors.

Education Requirements
Requires at least a bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and
Aeronautical Engineering.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Degree from an engineering program accredited by ABET, have four years of work experience,
and passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering exams are all necessary to be a PE.
Can be an intern which would help you get a job sooner.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Median is about $109,650 but can range from $60,000 to $160,000.
Based on your experience, how much schooling you have had, and the demand for the job.
Well Known Companies
International- Boeing and Northrop Grumman (MANY MORE)
National- Raytheon and L-3
Local- Lockheed Martin

Professional Organizations
American Institution of Aeronautics and Astronautics
SAE International
NASA

Well Know Projects

NASAs Saturn V rocket
Curiosity Rover
Space Xs Falcon 9 reusable launch system
Boeings Minuteman III ICBM
Glenn L. Martin Companys Titan II ICBM
Airbuss A380.

Current Job Openings

At NASA for a Flight Systems Aerospace Engineer
o Requires Bachelors Degree in an Aerospace related degree and experience at NASA.
o Average of about $147,000

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 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

First came around when William Gilbert made the Versorium.
Started to be a discipline in 19th century by George Ohm and Michal Faraday.
It didnt start to grab peoples attention until Thomas Edison made the lightbulb, and colleges
started making engineering classes.

Daily Professional Tasks

Helps with electrical and engineering issues when making construction projects.
Use tools to fix electronic or electrical system.
Install and maintain electrical control systems and equipment.
Prepare projects costs and time estimate.
Draw or modify engineering specifics to clarify design details.
Visit construction sites to help with electrical issues that arise during construction.

Careers
Electronic manufacturing Firms
Telecommunication Carrier Company
Electrical Engineering Technician
Research and Development Firms

Education Requirements
Must have a bachelors degree and some start in high school.
Most take lots of math and science classes.
Getting a masters degree can help get more advances and higher paying jobs.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Professional Engineering is a certification that signifies you as a very experienced and well-
trained engineer.
To get a PE you must have a bachelors degree, 4 years of work experience under a professional
engineer and you must take two exams to prove you can work in the field.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Median income is about $84,540 per year.
Can be at most $130,000 and at least $50,000.
The better the background and experience you have the more you will get paid.
Well Known Companies
Local: APEC Electric- make lighting for outside and inside plus affordable wiring.
National: Duke Energy- One of the biggest electrical companies in the U.S. and have merged
with many other countries in the nation.
International: General Electric- Started with an electric fan, then they moved to airplanes and
one of the founders was Thomas Edison.

Professional Organizations
Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers- in 160 countries and used to be two different
organizations.
American Institution of Electrical Engineers- they first started with a telegraph line and worked
with Thomas Edison.

Well Know Projects

The lightbulb made in 1800s by Thomas Edison
The television made by Philo Taylor Farnsworth

Current Job Openings

Electrical Engineering Manager at Applied Resource Group in Suwanee, Georgia where you
manage an electrical engineering group which develops engineering products.
Must have relevant experience at a 10-year minimum.

Additional Information Slide #

Famous People
o Nikola Tesla was a physicist who focused on AC and made lots of money off of it once it
started being the most used generator.

Additional Information Slide #2

Another Famous Invention
o Electrical Fan made by Schuyler Wheeler has been changed so much over the years like
having no blades.