Architecture is defined as the art and techniques of design and construction, the goal of which is to combine the practical and aesthetic requirements of construction in terms of the suitability of the building for human use and the activities for which it was designed, the stability and permanence of the building, and the expression and communication of the building in terms of form and content .

The architect's duties include construction, planning, and designing projects. In this specialty, the focus, in cooperation with other team members, is on the building's structure and interior design. This includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical matters, fire protection, lighting, and other special features of the project. In some areas, natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, receive special attention .

The architect's work begins with the conception and design of buildings, based on the cultural, technical, economic, social and legal data specific to each country. His work is represented in a creative form that relies primarily on aesthetic dimensions for which appropriate technical and engineering solutions are developed. He is also concerned with the repair of old buildings and the maintenance of architectural heritage .