Description
Design buildings and housing projects in cooperation with communities, clients, and other professionals.
Alternative labels
plan buildings
create buildings
building design
define buildings
develop buildings
draft buildings
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Design buildings is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Architect: Architects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design in accordance with the surroundings and regulations applicable in specific geographic areas, taking into account factors that include function, aesthetics, costs, and public health and safety. They are aware of social contexts and environmental factors, which include the relationships between people and buildings, and buildings and the environment. They engage in multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing the social fabric of a geographic area and advancing in social urbanism projects.
Optional skill
Design buildings is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Civil engineering technician: Civil engineering technicians help design and execute construction plans and take on organisational tasks, for example in the planning and monitoring, and in bidding and invoicing of construction work. They also calculate material requirements, and help with the purchasing and organising, and ensure the quality of the construction materials. Civil engineering technicians may perform technical tasks in civil engineering and develop and advise on policy implementing strategies for road works, traffic lights, sewerage and water management systems.
References
- Design buildings – ESCO
