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Architecture is a profession in which technical knowledge, management, and an understanding of business are as important as design.

An architect accepts a commission from a client.

The commission might involve preparing feasibility reports, building audits, the design of a building or of several buildings, structures, and the spaces among them.

The architect participates in developing the requirements the client wants in the building.

Throughout the project ( planning to occupancy ), the architect co-ordinates a design team.

Structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers and other specialists, are hired by the client or the architect, who must ensure that the work is co-ordinated to construct the design.