Careers in Architecture, Construction, and Landscape offer opportunities that focus on design, development, consulting, manufacturing and construction, management, and more. This cluster is great for people interested in solving problems including mechanical, mathematical, or design problems. If you like to use machinery and scientific devices/ technology to improve a production and construction process, then this is the cluster for you. We invite you to explore this cluster to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.
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Example Career Paths and Job Titles
- Architectural Educator
- Architectural Designer
- Architectural Researcher
- AutoCAD Draftsman
- Commercial Architect
- Community/City/Urban Planner
- Computer-Aided Design Designer
- Design/Pre-Construction Drafter
- Exhibit Designer
- Forensic Architect
- Furniture Designer
- Historic Preservation Specialist
- Interior Architect
- Interior Designer
- Landscape Architect
- Product Designer
- Project Manager
- Real Estate Developer
- Residential Architect
- Sports Facilities Planner
- Sustainability Designer
- Urban Designer
- Construction Engineer
- Construction Manager
- Estimator
- Field Engineer
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
- Project Planner
- Athletic Turf Manager
- Florist
- Golf Course Superintendent
- Greenskeeper
- Groundskeeper
- Horticulturist
- Irrigation Specialist
- Landscape Field Manager
- Landscape Architect
- Landscape Crew Leader
- Landscape Designer
- Landscape Installation Innovator
- Landscape Project Manager
- Lead Gardener
- Turf Manager
- Turf Specialist
Career Resources
Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry.
Architecture
- Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
- Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)
- Careers – Building Communities
- O*NET Architect Careers
- O*NET Interior Designer Careers
- O*NET Landscape Architects Careers
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
- Pathways to Architecture
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- Study Architecture
- The Art Career Project
- What Can I Do with this Major? – Architecture
- What do Architects Do?
- What Can I Do with this Major? – Interior Design
- What Do Interior Designers Do?
- What Can I Do with this Major? – Landscape Architecture
- What Do Landscape Architects Do?
Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UTK to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills. You can view a list of student organizations related to Architecture, Construction, and Landscape on VolLink. Below are a few examples of some student organizations:
- American Society for Landscape Architects
- American Institute of Architecture Students University of Tennessee Chapter
- Construction Science Club
- Crop, Soil & Environmental Science Club
- Herbert College of Agriculture Student Organizations
- IA Collaborative: IIDA+ASID Student Chapter at UTK
- National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)
- Plant Sciences Club
Use this section to find out about professional associations and institutes within this industry. Many have student membership options and joining a professional organization can be a great way to learn about the industry and network. In addition, many have their own job listings page
- American Institute of Architects
- American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
- American Planning Association
- American Public Gardens Association
- American Society for Horticultural Science
- American Society of Interior Designers
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- Association of Professional Landscape Designers
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
- Interior Design Educators Council
- International Interior Design Association
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
- Society of Architectural Historians
- Sports Field Management Association (SFMA)
- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Check out these sites in addition to our Handshake feed on the right. Use this section to search specific job and internship boards for this industry.
- American Society for Horticulture Job Board
- Archinect
- Architect Jobs
- Arkitectum.com
- Architizer
- Construction Job Force
- Constructions Jobs
- Hire Horticulture
- Horticultural Jobs
- Interior Design Jobs
- International Interior Design Association
- Jobs in Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Industry Careers Job Board
- Turf Net