For this assignment, please develop an essay (around 800-1000 words) that addresses the
following:
Please answer the question based on what major you are in. If you are in the Architecture or
Pre-Architecture program, please answer the part related to architects; if you are in the Interior
Architecture program, please answer the part related to interior architects; if you are students
from other majors, please choose the role that you are most interested in (either Architects or
Interior architects).
I am an architecture student
Please use your own words to explain the role of architects or interior architects.
1. What was your initial understanding of the role when you started the class?
2. How did your understanding of the role of architects or interior architects change over
the semester? What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of architects or
interior architects? What are the values of architecture and interior architecture to
society?
3. What are the paths to becoming licensed as an architect or interior architect in the
United States?
4. What is the diverse range of career paths that one can take after graduation from the
architecture and interior architecture programs? How do the knowledge and skills you
learn in this discipline prepare you for these various career paths?
5. What is the biggest challenge(s) that the profession is facing? In your opinion, how can
future architects, interior architects, and other related professionals deal with the
challenges?
