Course Contents

The course delivery is comprised of two parts; Professional practice and the role of the architecture with the objective of planning / implementing a project AND Tools to manage the project process and contractual framework of a construction site. This teaching unit enables students to identify the framework of their profession as an architect and to be able to find information to assess it from the legal framework and responsibilities involved. Thus activate and develop an ethical sense through approaches to architecture.

Course Synopsis

This course is to familiarize the students with the practical aspects of professional practice. It includes office, personnel, finance and site/project management. Building bye-laws, regulations and legal aspects, role of professional and regulatory bodies in the profession. Detailed study of the contract documents and site supervision and contract management. Legal aspects of the buildings, contract documents, easements, dilapidations etc.

Course Learning Outcomes

The main objective is to expose student architects to their commitments and responsibilities, from the perspective of participating in a design team/specific realization in the construction sector.  Students will become familiar with and understand the issues relating to the legal status of architect and the different levels of responsibility.  It will provide a practical explanation of the different tools to manage a project and a construction site.  An architect needs to be familiarized not only with the designing of a project but also with the legal framework of the profession (design, implementation of regulations and building controls).  Objectives, challenges, impacts and responsibilities of an architecture assignment.  Breaking down of the different steps and stages of a complete architectural project (implementation) & drawing up of the relevant contractual documents.  Documents for the organization and management of a project involving a construction/implementation process.  Students will be familiarized with the various stages of practice and management aspects of the profession, through a combination of lectures, and voluntary assignments.  By the end of the course, they would be able to understand the objectives, challenges, impacts and responsibilities of an architecture assignment. The compilation of the practical data in the form of assignments will sharpen the learning skills of the students.