Architecture is defined as the art and techniques of design and construction, and its goal 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 tasks are in the field of construction, planning and design of projects, and the focus in this specialty, in cooperation with other team members, is on the building structure and interior design, and this includes: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical matters, fire protection, lighting, and others. One of the special features of the project is that in some areas natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes, receive special attention.

The work of the architect 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 image that depends mainly on the aesthetic dimensions for which appropriate engineering technical solutions are developed. He is also concerned with repairing old buildings and maintaining Architectural heritage.