Architect

An architect draws plans for buildings—like houses, schools, and hospitals—on big sheets of paper and on computers. They decide where the walls, doors, and windows should go, and they make sure everything fits together safely. They meet with the people who want the building, then work with construction workers, engineers, and city officials to turn their drawings into real places. For example, an architect might design a new library and figure out exactly how tall the ceilings should be and where the stairs will go.

This work matters because every building you walk into started as an architect's drawing. They make sure buildings are strong enough to stand up in storms, that rooms have enough light, and that doorways are wide enough for wheelchairs. When an architect does their job well, kids have bright classrooms to learn in, families have safe homes, and neighborhoods have places to gather and play.