An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings, and is licensed to practice architecture. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use.

ar·chi·tect
–noun
1.
a person who engages in the profession of architecture.
2.
a person professionally engaged in the design of certain large constructions other than buildings and the like: landscape architect; naval architect.
3.
the deviser, maker, or creator of anything: the architects of the Constitution of the United States.
–verb (used with object)
4.
to plan, organize, or structure as an architect: The house is well architected.