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An'''architect''' is a [[profession|professional]] engaged in the art and science of designing buildings. | An '''architect''' is a [[profession|professional]] engaged in the art and science of designing buildings. | ||
==History & Etymology== | |||
The word architect comes from the Latin architectus, derived in turn from the Greek arkhitekton (arkhi, chief + tekton, builder)<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=architect Online Etymology of the term "architect"]</ref> | |||
==Legislation== | |||
In most jurisdictions architecture is a regulated profession requiring extensive formal education and work experience prior to obtaining a licence. | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:33, 6 February 2008
An architect is a professional engaged in the art and science of designing buildings.
History & Etymology
The word architect comes from the Latin architectus, derived in turn from the Greek arkhitekton (arkhi, chief + tekton, builder)[1]
Legislation
In most jurisdictions architecture is a regulated profession requiring extensive formal education and work experience prior to obtaining a licence.