Architect

Definition

• A person who designs structures or buildings and usually oversees the construction process.

Synonyms
builder, engineer, planner, draftsperson, home designer

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Architectural Fees — Definition,
  • Compensation paid to a person who designs buildings.
• Blueprint (bprt) — Abbreviation,
  • The drawing of a structure by an architect or designer, used for construction and getting permits.
• Carport (cprt, crprt) — Abbreviation,
  • A roofed parking area that lacks one or more walls.
• Dimension Plans — Definition,
  • Diagrams that show location of building outlines and other improvements on a lot, but which are not as detailed as blueprints.
• Load-bearing Wall — Definition,
  • Any exterior wall or interior wall that supports its weight and the weight of other parts of the building.
• Schematic Designs — Definition,
  • Structural plans for a building's mechanical systems, such as its plumbing and electrical functions.
• Square Footage — Definition,
  • The area within a building, calculated by measuring the rooms by length and width.