medium risk

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Also known as: Architect, Architectural Designer, Architectural Project Manager, Architectural Superintendent, Building Architect, Building Architectural Designer, Building Consultant, City Designer, Commercial Green Building Architect, Commercial Green Building Designer

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Green Enhanced SkillsHigher risk than 63% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 39/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 63% of all analyzed occupations. Of 24 analyzed tasks, 8 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree56%

Master's Degree7%

Doctoral/Professional Degree19%

Level 94%

Level 1015%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None19%

3-6 months4%

6 months - 1 year7%

1-2 years15%

2-4 years30%

4-6 years7%

8-10 years4%

Over 10 years15%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None7%

Up to 1 month11%

3-6 months4%

6 months - 1 year7%

1-2 years19%

2-4 years33%

4-6 years11%

6-8 years7%

How AI Impacts Each Task

24 tasks analyzed

Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.

Risk: 81.2%AI: 80Time: 8%

Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.

Risk: 47.0%AI: 50Time: 8%

Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.

Risk: 23.0%AI: 20Time: 4%

Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 4%

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 5%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.	80	81.2%	8%
Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.	50	47.0%	8%
Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.	20	23.0%	4%
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.	85	83.2%	4%
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.	85	83.2%	5%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 28.5%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityAnalytical ThinkingInitiativeIntegrityCooperationStress ToleranceAchievement/EffortAdaptability/FlexibilityInnovationSelf ControlLeadership