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The document outlines the roles of architects and engineers in building design and construction. Architects focus on creative vision, human-centered design, and aesthetics, while engineers ensure technical performance, safety, and functionality. Both professions collaborate throughout the project to achieve a balance between beauty and structural integrity.

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The document outlines the roles of architects and engineers in building design and construction. Architects focus on creative vision, human-centered design, and aesthetics, while engineers ensure technical performance, safety, and functionality. Both professions collaborate throughout the project to achieve a balance between beauty and structural integrity.

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DE LA TORRE, SHAINA

 Architect: An architect is primarily responsible for the creative vision and human-centered design
of buildings and spaces; they work with clients to translate needs and context into layouts,
façades, interiors, material choices, lighting and circulation so the space is functional, attractive,
and meaningful. Architects typically train in architecture programs that emphasize design studios,
drawing, building technology and codes, and they produce concept sketches, detailed plans, 3D
models and specifications that guide construction while coordinating aesthetics, sustainability and
user experience. During a project they lead schematic and design-development phases,
negotiate changes with clients and consultants, visit the site to check that the work matches the
design intent, and coordinate with engineers and contractors to resolve issues that would affect
form, function or appearance.

 Engineer: An engineer is responsible for the technical performance, safety and functionality of a
building or infrastructure system; using mathematics, physics and engineering principles they
design and size structural elements, foundations and building systems (such as HVAC, electrical
and plumbing) or larger infrastructure (roads, bridges, utilities) so the architect’s vision can be
built and will stand up to real-world forces. Engineers are trained in engineering disciplines that
emphasize calculations, materials, mechanics and codes, and they deliver technical drawings,
load calculations, simulations and specifications that contractors follow to ensure stability,
durability and compliance. During construction engineers supervise installations, test and
commission systems, troubleshoot technical problems on site, and revise designs as needed to
maintain safety, efficiency and code compliance.

 comparison: Architects focus on overall form, space and user experience while engineers focus
on making those forms safe, stable and functional; architects deliver design concepts and
documentation about appearance and program, whereas engineers deliver technical analyses,
calculations and system designs that make the concept buildable; both consult and iterate
together throughout planning and construction so a project is both beautiful and structurally
sound.

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