Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval score 49 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #259 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 24 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 20 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 10 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

49/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #259of 923 jobs
US workers: 106,770BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $99,280a year
In real AI use: 10 of 24tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (8%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 20 (83%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (8%)

Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Administer construction contracts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about architects, except landscape and naval and AI

Will AI replace architects, except landscape and naval?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Architects, Except Landscape and Naval score 49 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #259 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 22 of the job's 24 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 2 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which architects, except landscape and naval tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents"; "Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports".

Which architects, except landscape and naval tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures"; "Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 10 of the 24 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as architects, except landscape and naval, and what do they earn?

About 106,770 people in the US, with median pay of $99,280 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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