Arch vs. Arch Designer

[kainoa]

Please pardon me if this sounds like a dumb/newbie question, but what exactly is the difference between an "Architect" vs. an "Architectural Designer"? Obviously an "Arch" holds a license and most likely a 4-year degree. I was just wondering what else is differs between the two - education, roles, abilities, pay, etc? Also, how does one become an "Arch Designer"? Thanks for any insight!

[ingo]

Well, here in Europe the education level is the same, although the Architect has a better knowledge about the complete building process. While the Arch. Designer just developes some nice drawings and than a building company or another archoffice does the rest. Or to give you a picture, the arch designer designs a building and looks than what they made of his plans. While an Architect is involved from the beginning to the end, so he is even able to make the changes while the building is on construction. And some sarcastic Architects may call the archdesigner an overpaid draftsperson.

[Josh1587140445]

Well in most cases an Arch Designer is not a registered architect. But here in the states, it is illegal to use the word "Architect" or any derivation of the word in your title unless you are a registered architect.

[siliconbauhaus]

same in the UK as well

 

mind you....do a search for architect jobs and I bet 90% of them will be IT

[ferox]

USA also has "Landscape Architect".

 

(and also "naval architect"?)