Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
SOC: 17-1011.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
AI Impact Summary
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 39/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2046 and 2076. Of 24 analyzed tasks, 8 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$96,690
per year
Mean Wage
$103,390
per year
Employment
111K
workers
Wage Range
$60,510 - $159,800
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 28.5%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Architects, Except Landscape and Naval professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
24 tasks analyzed
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Administer construction contracts.
Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.
Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
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.
Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer assisted design software.
Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 8% |
| Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 8% |
| Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 4% |
| Prepare contract documents for building contractors. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 4% |
| Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 5% |
| Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 5% |
| Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 5% |
| Administer construction contracts. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 3% |
| Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 5% |
| Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
| Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 4% |
| Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 6% |
| 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. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 4% |
| Plan layouts of structural architectural projects. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 5% |
| Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 3% |
| Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 3% |
| Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction. | Non-Routine Analytical | 45 | 45.0 | 3% |
| Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer assisted design software. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 5% |
| Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 3% |
| Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 3% |
| Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 2% |
| Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
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