Field & Form Studio

A Day as an Architect

Shape a project from client brief and design studies through technical coordination and construction decisions.

5 real-world moments · about 12 minutes

Field & Form Studio is fictional. Scenarios model common architectural practice.

Friday · Architecture StudioDesign + construction

8:30 AMARC-110 The client’s wish list exceeds the site

10:10 AMSD-245 A beautiful concept creates poor daylight

1:00 PMBIM-377 Structure and ventilation occupy the same space

2:40 PMRFI-492 The contractor finds an undocumented condition

4:20 PMSUB-615 A substitution looks similar but performs differently

How it works

You choose the work—not the “correct” answer.

See the situation, people, stakes, and why it matters.

Both are useful signals. There are no points or aptitude scores.

If you accept, follow the professional workflow and time spent.

College & preparation

Architects plan and design buildings and other structures, prepare drawings and specifications, meet clients, and visit worksites to review progress.

Typical education path · BLS

Architects typically earn a professional architecture degree, complete paid internship experience, and pass the Architect Registration Examination.

College majors / programs · BLS

Architecture (B.Arch.)Architecture (M.Arch.)

Knowledge & coursework areas · O*NET

DesignBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and Security

O*NET publishes knowledge areas, not a required university course list.

Official source material onlyBLS ↗O*NET ↗

Real people, real careers

See an architect’s varied workday, then explore trusted career data.

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