The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster® focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management
Introduction
The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster® focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction managementCareer Cluster Pathways
The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster® has three career cluster pathways to guide students to their desired occupation in architecture and construction.- Design/Pre-Construction
- Construction
- Maintenance/Operations
To help students learn more about careers in architecture and construction, download and distribute the Architecture and Construction College and Career Planning Guide.
Teacher Resources
Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.- Scope and Sequence
- Lesson Plans
- Programs of Study
- Course Pages
- Architectural Design I
- Architectural Design II
- Building Maintenance Technology I
- Building Maintenance Technology II
- Construction Management I
- Construction Management II
- Construction Technology I
- Construction Technology II
- Electrical Technology I
- Electrical Technology II
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II
- Interior Design I
- Interior Design II
- Masonry Technology I
- Masonry Technology II
- Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology
- Plumbing Technology I
- Plumbing Technology II
- Practicum in Architectural Design
- Practicum in Architectural Design/Extended Practicum in Architectural Design
- Practicum in Construction Management
- Practicum in Construction Management/Extended Practicum in Construction Management
- Practicum in Construction Technology
- Practicum in Construction Technology/Extended Practicum in Construction Technology
- Practicum in Interior Design
- Practicum in Interior Design/Extended Practicum in Interior Design
- Practicum in Masonry Technology
- Practicum in Masonry Technology/Extended Practicum in Masonry Technology
- Principles of Architecture
- Principles of Construction
Professional Associations
Architecture and construction teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.The following associations are related to architecture and construction careers:
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
- American Society of Interior Designers
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Texas Construction Crafts Instructors Association
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA)
- National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
- National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers
- Texas Association of Builders
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
CTSOs
Career Cluster News
Stay on top of current practices and news by attending CTE and/or architecture and construction conferences.Here are a few upcoming events:
July 16-20, 2018
Irving, TX
Irving, TX
TWC Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:Additional Resources
Additional resources related to careers in architecture and construction: