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Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
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Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
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Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
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Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
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Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.
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Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
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Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
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Administer construction contracts.
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Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
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Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
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Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
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Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
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Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
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Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
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Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
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Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
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Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
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Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
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Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
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Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
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Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
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Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
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Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
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Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.