Do architects design any of the structural plans like foundation, roofs, floor framing etc. or only engineers?
Asked by cad monkey 208
I work for a residential design firm, not architectural firm and we do all the structural and then get it enginnered by a structural engineer. Do architects do any of the structural or do they just depend totally on the engineer??

Best Answer:
I think if it's standard stuff then the architect can do it. If there are concerns about load calculations like for roofs in hurricane territory, etc. and the permit office / inspector is going to want to see the calcs, then they need to be done by a structural engineer. but ask your boss, they'll know! :-)
personal experience
Answered by Tree

Architects do it, too.
Answered by gabluesmanxlt

A good Architectural firm is introspective, pragmatic, informative and attentive. He has the ability to personalize residential or corporate. His remodels include but limited too, interior or exterior additions, framing and re framing. etc He has a reliable a team that will plan for energy management, facility planning, engineering planner surveyors draftsman developer and construction. With his ability to detect distinctions inconsistencies and contradictions he has a enormous advantage to achieve and strive to find the most efficient strategy's to accomplish his means.
Answered by emdw