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Census · Engineering · occupation code 17-1011

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 24 tasks

  • Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.7% of the role's time · $77.1M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 12.8% of the role's time · $1.4B · waiting on a check

  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.6% of the role's time · $967M

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $951M

  • Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.9% of the role's time · $779M

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

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $768M

  • Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.8% of the role's time · $767M

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

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.6% of the role's time · $750M

  • Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $674M

  • Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.6% of the role's time · $631M

  • Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $615M · waiting on a check

  • Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $530M · waiting on a check

  • Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $368M

  • Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $306M · waiting on a check

  • Administer construction contracts.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $296M

  • Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.2% of the role's time · $246M

  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 2.0% of the role's time · $228M

  • Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.9% of the role's time · $214M

  • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $204M · waiting on a check

  • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $143M

  • Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $118M

  • Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $108M

  • Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $66.2M

  • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $35.4M

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