If you want to build a house, who is the first person you would go to?

The most common myth about architects is that they only design houses. In reality, architects design buildings, from schools and hospitals to office towers and shopping malls. Architects also designed the interiors of buildings and the landscape around them. 

To build a house, you must hire an architect to design the plans. Once the plans are complete, you need to hire a civil engineer to handle the structural analysis and specify the materials used. Once the plans are done and the permits have been obtained, you can begin building your house. The first step in any construction project – a home, a commercial building, or a bridge – is to create an architectural plan. This plan is a two-dimensional drawing showing the proposed structure's footprint and location on the property.