THE word Architect means Master Builder, and historically around the world, buildings were designed and built by Master Builders. In other words the Designer and Builder were the same person.
For thousands of years Master Builders had to be content with using stonework for walls, pillars, arches and domes which required knowledge in design and construction that few Architects and Builders are familiar with today.
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