Engineer
Architectural Engineer
An architectural engineer designs structures such as houses,
skyscrapers, and bridges based on his knowledge of materials and how
they handle forces.
I. Introduction
A. History
B. Definition
II. Education
A. Suggested high school education
1. General subjects
2. Types of people
B. College
C. Post-College
1. Internship
2. Becoming registered
III. Employment
A. Specialization
B. Acquiring a job
C. The building industry
IV. Structures
A. Cottages
B. Solar houses
C. New Jersey Aquarium
V. Conclusion
Architectural engineers are in demand wherever buildings are being
designed or constructed ("Architectural Engineer/Career Opportunities" 1).
The building industry is the largest single sector of the U.S. economy; it
expands with the continually expanding economy. As new technologies
and materials evolve, the need for better skilled architectural engineers
evolves. Greater complexity leads to increasing fields in specialization
(Belcher 7-8).
The tradition of an individual being the sole creator of a building was
carried on by architects until the 19th century and the rise of industrialized
iron. When the technology for applying steel became too complex to add
to a person's other knowledge about buildings, architects were forced to
work alongside of steel experts, or civil engineers. A need became
apparent for people whose sole professional focus was on the design of
buildings, but whose education as engineers afforded them mastery of the
technologies and materials involved in structural, mechanical, and electrical
systems (Belcher 1).
Architectural engineering is a profession which focuses on the...
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