What do Architects Do?
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
TYPES OF ARCHITECT
SCHOOL & SKILLS
BUILDINGS & POP CULTURE
100

Architects plan and design these structures where people live, work, or learn. (Think Minecraft creative mode)

What are buildings?

100

Architects use rulers, scales, and computers to make designs drawn to this.

What is scale?

100

This architect designs homes and apartments.

What is a residential architect?

100

Architects usually need to go to this after high school.

What is college?

100

This type of building is designed for learning. (No Hogwarts acceptance letter required)

What is a school?

200

Architects must think about safety, space, and how people will use a building—this skill is called this. (Tony Stark definitely uses this)

What is problem-solving?

200

This computer software helps architects design buildings in 3D. (Not Roblox, but close)

What is CAD (Computer-Aided Design)?

200

This architect designs schools, hospitals, and offices.

What is a commercial architect?

200

This subject helps architects explain ideas to clients and teams. (No TikTok dances required)

What is communication?

200

This tall building type often defines city skylines. (Avengers Tower energy)

What is a skyscraper?

300

Architects often work with engineers and builders to turn ideas into these detailed drawings.

What are blueprints?

300

Architects must understand this subject to measure angles, area, and space.  

What is math?

300

This architect focuses on parks, outdoor spaces, and land. (Basically Minecraft terrain mode)

What is a landscape architect?

300

Architects must be good listeners so they can understand this from clients.

What are needs or requirements?

300

Architects design these places for sports and concerts. (Taylor Swift approved)

What is a stadium or arena?

400

Before a building is built, architects usually create this type of model or digital version. (Not a Fortnite skin)

What is a model or 3D design?

400

This tool lets architects sketch ideas quickly before making detailed plans

What is a sketch or sketchbook?

400

This architect helps restore and protect old or historic buildings. (Indiana Jones… but buildings)

What is a preservation or historic architect?

400

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea

Squidward!....and Spongebob, i guess

400

This fictional job often involves secret lairs—but architects could design them! (Think Batman)

What is a villain hideout or secret base?

500

Bonus Points if you can tell me what military branch I was in. 

Air Force

500

Architects often review this type of map to understand land, roads, and surroundings.  

What is a site map? (Google Maps, etc.)

500

This type of architect focuses on making buildings eco-friendly and energy efficient. (Captain Planet would approve)

What is a sustainable or green architect?

500

This soft skill helps architects keep projects on track and on time. (Even Batman needs this)

What is organization or time management?

500

This block-based game accidentally teaches architecture skills like planning and design. (Creeper optional)

What is Minecraft?