How To Become Architect or Landscape Architect

1. CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS - + - + - + INCOME FEES JOB PROSPECTS With the Canterbury rebuild continuing, and the growth in Auckland, the construction industry will continue to require architects and landscape architects. Increasing building activity in other New Zealand regions, also contribute to improved job prospects over the next few years for both professions. JOB PROSPECTS At a glance Ɣ How to become an architect or landscape architect Architects design buildings and oversee and provide advice on their construction. They may also advise on urban design projects. The StudyLink website provides general budget advice for students, and the Sorted website provides help with detailed budget planning. → Tenancy Services: www.tenancy.govt.nz/rent-bond-and-bills → StudyLink: www.studylink.govt.nz → Sorted: www.sorted.org.nz/calculators/money-planner Landscape architects design and oversee the construction of outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens, urban plazas, coastal and waterfront areas. They also manage, conserve and restore natural or heritage landscapes and public open spaces. Where to study Both architecture and landscape architecture have three accred- ited programmes offered in New Zealand. Qualifications needed Architecture programmes: Secondary school subjects that can give a good background to studying architecture and landscape architecture include: physics, mathematics, art, design, graphics, computer studies, environmental studies, history, biology, geography, communica- tions, and technology. University of Auckland: → www.creative.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/about/our-faculty/ schools-programmes-and-centres/architecture-and-planning Victoria University of Wellington: → www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture Architects and landscape architects must complete a degree programme. To become a registered architect, students must complete: Unitec, Auckland: → www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-options/architecture-and- architectural-technology • Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3 years), and Landscape architecture programmes: • Master of Architecture (Professional) (2 years). Lincoln University, Canterbury: Landscape architects must complete one of the following accred- ited programmes: → www.lincoln.ac.nz/sola • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (4 years) Victoria University, Wellington: • Bachelor of Architectural Studies in Landscape Architecture (3 years) together with a Master of Landscape Architecture (2 years), or → www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture/study/subjects/land Unitec, Auckland: → www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-options/landscape- architecture • Approved Undergraduate degree and post graduate Masters of Landscape Architecture (2.5 years). The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) has details of all accredited landscape architecture programmes. Cost of study NZILA-accredited Landscape architecture programmes: Bachelor of Architectural Studies + Master of Architecture Bachelor of Landscape Architecture → www.nzila.co.nz/become-a-landscape-architect Registration $36,250 over 5 years $26,800 over 4 years After completing 2 to 3 years of practical work experience, an architecture graduate can apply to become a registered architect. The New Zealand Registered Architects Board over- sees registration and monitoring of architects in New Zealand. Average costs in 2016 for a domestic student. Costs vary between institutions. Further costs include materials, textbooks, and accommodation. → NZRAB: www.nzrab.org.nz Rents vary from place to place. Estimated market rents by region, city and suburb are available on the MBIE Tenancy Services website. A landscape architecture graduate can apply to NZILA to become a registered landscape architect after 2 to 3 years of practical work experience, and the passing of an examination

2. CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS in professional practice. NZILA is the internationally recognised professional body representing qualified landscape architects in New Zealand. 10,000 8,000 Employment → NZILA: www.nzila.co.nz 6,000 Completed qualifications 4,000 The number of completed bachelor’s degree qualifications in architecture has fallen from the peak 475 in 2011, down 16% to 400 in 2014. Over the last few years, master’s degrees have become more common, increasing from just 10 in 2008 to 180 in 2014. 2,000 0 2009 2014 2019 2024 Estimate Forecast 600 Where to find job vacancies completing qualification Number of students The number of online job vacancies for architects and landscape architects increased by 16% from September 2014 to September 2015, suggesting that opportunities continue to grow, but at a slower pace than that seen previously. This compares with an overall increase of 1.9% for all vacancies over the same period. 0 Architects and landscape architects vacancies are advertised on websites such as Trade Me Jobs and Seek. The NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects – a professional body representing over 90% of registered architects in New Zealand) and NZILA websites also advertise vacancies. Architecture Now also has vacancies. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Bachelor's - Landscape Architecture Master's - Architecture and Landscape Architecture Bachelor's - Architecture Source: Ministry of Education → Trade Me Jobs: www.trademe.co.nz/jobs Ɣ Income and employment prospects Income → Seek: www.seek.co.nz → NZIA: www.nzia.co.nz The average income for architects and landscape architects is $67,200, although it is possible for them to earn up to $110,000. → NZILA: www.nzila.co.nz → Architecture Now: architecturenow.co.nz/careers Estimated Average income Career path Career paths vary depending on the size and structure of the firm you work for. Some people will eventually end up running their own businesses. $67,200 Average income from the New Zealand Income Survey 2015. Architecture can lead to a wide variety of career choices. Although some architects focus on residential or commercial architecture, there are many other areas available to architects, such as urban planning or conserving heritage buildings. Graduates with master’s degrees in architecture and urban environment earned $36,300 one year after their study ended. After five years, their income had increased to $66,500. Landscape architects can work in councils or in private practice. Some choose to specialise in landscape planning, whereas others work as designers – creating areas for private, commercial, or public use in rural or urban areas. Landscape architects are increasingly using the principles of green infrastructure in their work. Median earnings after Master’s degree completion One year Two years Five years $36,300 $43,200 $65,000 Source: Ministry of Education Other information Employment and skill shortages Links Architects and landscape architects’ employment More information on architects and landscape architects is avail- able on the Careers New Zealand and Portico websites. Current Projected growth → Careers New Zealand: www.careers.govt.nz 2013 2014 2014–19 2019–24 → Portico: portico.space/home 5,500 5,900 up 6.8% 4.0% per year 3.6% per year *Growth projections are for the broader category “Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors.” Over recent years, the number of architects and landscape architects employed has remained relatively stable. Employment growth of about 4.0% per year is projected until 2019 and 3.6% from 2019 to 2024.