The Architecture and Construction cluster is about careers in designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Think about your home, school, or local retail center. Careers in this cluster are responsible for the details of designing, constructing, and equipping these buildings. That ranges from the architects designing the look and flow of the building, to the carpenters and masons building its walls, to the electricians and installers of heating and air conditioning. Architects with knowledge of sustainable, or green, design will be especially in demand.  The construction industry is projected to account for about 225,000 jobs across Virginia in the next five years.