What are all the differences between an architect and interior designer? What will be included in their job profile? Who is paid more?

An architect is trained in creating a structural building that meets national, state and local building codes. An interior designer is trained in creating a functional and quality interior environment. Architects are more focused on the technical requirements, interior designers on the human psychology and emotional aspects of spaces. Architect has a better pay.

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Hi, Difference being an Architect and interior designer is huge. To tell you in brief, An Architect designs the whole building including interior design of the building, whereas interior designer can only design interior spaces. So it is quiet evident that an architect earns more than an interior designer. Also doing a B.Arch now would take up another 5 years whereas Interior designing course takes 3 years (with some certification courses you can complete it in 1 year too). If you passion is driving you towards Architecture or interior design then go ahead.

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Architects have lots of job opportunities in architect firms, universities, consultancy companies, etc. Global market, especially in the USA, Australia and Dubai provide attractive career and jobs for architecture graduates. Architects can work in the office as well as in the construction site. In construction companies, they are working as a designer. You can also work independently and earn occupation through consultancy charges that depend upon your skills, profile and experience. As an Architect, your job is not limited to design corporate workplace rather than you have to design houses, colonies, apartments, hospitals, hotels, stadium, shopping complexes, schools, industrial complexes, etc. Government organizations offering jobs to B.Arch candidates such as Archaeological Department, National Building Organization, Ministry of Defense, Departments of Railways, Housing and Urban Development Corporation, Public Works Department, etc. As an architect, you can earn a starting salary of Rs. 4 LPA to Rs. 5 LPA. The salary will increase with your experience in this field. Candidates having a work experience of more than 5 years can get a salary between Rs. 8-10 LPA. The salary is high in the private sector as compared to the government sector. In the USA, an architect can earn a salary around $ 95000 per annum. The salary will also depend on your job profile, company, location & work experience. Diverse job opportunities exist in front of interior design professionals. They may either choose to work under supervised setup (design studios and interior design firms) or work independently. When it comes to government sector jobs, PWDs, Municipal Corporations and Town Planning Departments are known to hire interior design professionals. They may also become a part of Government schemes related to housing and relocation of people. Starting salary depends on a number of different factors. Prominent factors are the profile of the employer, employee skills, aptitude and grades attained by the employee. In the beginning, interior designers may earn 10-20k rupees per month. Salary will rise after gaining work experience. If one decides to remain self-employed, salary figure will be quite different than the ones mentioned above.

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