Question:
Architect vs Engineer vs Designer. What's the difference?
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2016-12-18 01:50:19 UTC
I want to know which I should choose
Four answers:
RossK
2016-12-18 07:01:55 UTC
When it comes to building design, architects are the project managers and civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers support the architect in designing the specific systems within the building. The architect specifies the size and shape of the building, designs the exterior fascia, the interior finishes, floor plan, windows, insulation system, etc. Structural engineers design the foundation and framework of the building. Civil engineers design the site work, access roads, drainage, and water and sewer connections. Mechanical engineers design heating, ventilation, air conditioning, interior plumbing and associated controls. Electrical engineers design the power service and distribution systems, lighting, signaling, alarms, telecommunications, digital communications, intercommunications, fire alarm, closed circuit television, security systems, etc. Engineers also design a myriad of other systems such as highways, bridges, airports, rail system, power plants and systems, manufacturing process, water and sewage systems, etc.. Designer is a generic term for someone who may assist architects and engineers, who may perform cad drafting or design interior décor of buildings. Electrical designers may perform minor design tasks in support of electrical engineers. Mechanical designers may design plumbing or controls in support of mechanical engineers.
Marvin
2016-12-18 08:30:26 UTC
The Arcatect and the Engineer are employed. The "Designer" is an unemployed "Gen X" who has an identity crisis with his career. I suggest you NEVER use that title. No seasoned manager will take you seriously.



You know how some collage students get weird haircuts and stuff, but get themselves cleaned up when it is time to look for a job? People calling themselves xxxx designers, start using different titles when they look for a job.



Edit: I think you should martyr yourself and pursue the "designer" title so you can tell future morons to get a clue and avoid any job with the word "designer" in it.
oil field trash
2016-12-18 21:41:11 UTC
Architects are designers, engineers are designers. Designers may or may not be engineers or architects. They may be interior designers, landscape designers, graphic designers.......
annie42
2016-12-18 01:51:55 UTC
For engineering, you better be really good at math.


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