An
architect is a person who plans, designs, and oversees the
construction of
buildings. To
practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design and construction of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use. Etymologically,
architect derives from the Latin
architectus, which derives from the Greek
(arkhi-
, chief + tekton
, builder), i.e., chief builder.