Arhitekt

An arhitekt is a professional who designs buildings and other structures, balancing artistic expression with function, safety, and sustainability. The term is used in several languages for the licensed practitioner responsible for creating plans and overseeing their realization. While emphasis varies, core duties include developing concepts, preparing drawings and specifications, and coordinating with clients, engineers, and contractors.

Education and licensure: Most countries require a university degree in architecture, such as a five-year program or a master's, followed by practical training and licensure exams. Licensure standards differ by jurisdiction, but common requirements include a period of internship, examinations, and ongoing professional development to maintain registration.

The arhitekt works across concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation. They use CAD and BIM, along with traditional drawing, to communicate layouts, dimensions, materials, and details. They must account for codes, safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, acoustics, and systems, while collaborating with engineers, contractors, and clients.

Projects typically proceed from client brief to concept, development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. Roles may include design architect, project architect, and architect of record, with responsibilities from creative vision to technical coordination and site supervision.

The profession has a long history, with formal education and professional bodies shaping standards. Global organizations such as the International Union of Architects (UIA) and national bodies like AIA and RIBA provide ethics codes, guidelines, and continuing education.