The Australian Institute of Architects debunks the Myths about Architects: Myth 1 - Architects just want buildings to look cool? Myth 2 - Architects only work on large projects? Myth 3 - Architects are expensive? Myth 4 - Architects are the same as building designers? Myth 5 - Architects don't listen? Myth 6 - Architects expect full payment upfront? Myth 7 - Architects have big egos? Myth 8 - Architects are all the same? Myth 9 - Architects just draw pretty pictures? Myth 10

The AIA Answer your question: What does an Architect Do? An architect is more than a designer. An architect can manage the entire design and construction process. A minimum of five years’ university training, mandatory practical experience and a registration exam separates architects from other less-qualified building designers. An architect will help you set a viable and realistic budget, guide you through the town planning process, obtain competitive quotes for the work, ma