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702-405 Architectural Practice A

Credit points: 12.5

Coordinator: Tony Mussen.

Contact: Up to two hours of lectures a week.

Timetable: Second semester

Objectives:

For students to be able to demonstrate a comprehension of the body of knowledge defining architectural practice, including:

• assessing and responding to the requirements of all relevant parties;
• implementing the procedures necessary to ensure the proper and orderly delivery of architectural services;
• managing risks with particular reference to their identification, allocation and control.

Content:

A theoretical and analytical investigation of the best methods available to architects to fulfil their legal, ethical and professional obligations to clients and other parties affected by both the practice and business of architecture. Fields of study include an overview of the construction industry; the client and fee agreements, consultants and advisers; the stages of delivery; monitoring incomings and outgoings; contracts involving architects including building contracts; insurances; professional bodies and the role of continuing education.

Assessment:

Assignments (eg: exercises, essays, class presentations) equivalent to not more than 5,000 words, and one examination (which could take the form of a class test) of up to 2 hours. Details, including the weighting of assessment, will be made available within the first 2 weeks of the semester.

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