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How exposed to AI is a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?

Of the 24 tasks O*NET lists for architects, except landscape and naval, 4 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 7 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
ArchitectDesign ArchitectPlannerProject ArchitectSpecifications Writer
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
24
tasks rated for this occupation
95%
hold a degree, from a survey of 21
100k
people do this job in the US
17 of 56
least protected in architecture and engineering

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

4
  • Prepare contract documents for building contractors
  • Administer construction contracts
  • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts
  • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports

Only with software built on top

13
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time
  • Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs
  • Plan layouts of structural architectural projects
  • Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations
  • Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software
  • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities
  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards
  • Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy
  • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency
  • Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems
  • Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards

Cannot be sped up

7
  • Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures
  • Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings
  • Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures
  • Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans
  • Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents
  • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies
  • Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.