PROFESSIONAL

PRACTICE
 PROFESSION
1 A profession arises when any trade or occupation
transforms itself through "the development of formal
qualifications based upon education,
apprenticeship, and examinations, the emergence of
regulatory bodies with powers to admit and
discipline members, and some degree of
monopoly rights”.
Human activities are primarily classified into two
categories, i.e. economic activities, and non-
economic activities. Economic Activities are the
activities conducted with an aim of earning money or
livelihood. Further, these activities are sub-divided
into BUSINESS, PROFESSION and EMPLOYMENT.
PROFESSION is the full fledged job that require technical,
conceptual, and all other skills that are required to complete the
given work in the smarter and better way.

TRADE is the kind of work that require the manual and the
hand skills that are so, perfect that the work is completed within
the time or before, professionalism is low in Trade up-to some
extent.

BUSINESS is an economic activity concerned with the production

or purchase and sale of merchandise and rendering of services
with the purpose of earning profit
 Profession of Architecture
Architecture is the sole profession whose members are qualified to
design and to provide advice, including technical and aesthetic
judgment, on the built environment.

Architects provide services and solutions with technical competence

and aesthetic sensitivity suitable to the physical, social, cultural, and
economic environment, thereby inspiring the community and its
citizens.

In matters of public health and safety, architects are obliged to serve

the public interest and respond to the public need. And now, these
concepts of health and safety have been expanded to encompass the
sustainability of the global environment and accessibility for all
persons.
 What Services Does an Architect
Provide?
Architects are licensed professionals trained in the art and science of building
design who develop the concepts for structures and turn those concepts into
images and plans.

Architectural services include design, preparation of construction documents, and

construction administration. Architects also provide a wide variety of services
including feasibility studies, architectural programming and project management.
 PROJECT INCEPTION
- The planning of your project starts here. Working
together with your architect, you will share your project needs, dreams and
goals.

 SCHEMATIC DESIGN – During this stage your architect will begin by preparing
preliminary design sketches based on your requirements and budget to explore
and illustrate possible options. The architect will review these options with
you, pointing out the merits and responding to your input.

 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT – This stage refines the agreed upon schematic

design for a clearer definition of the scope and quality of the finished
project. Further cost projections will determine how closely the design
conforms to the budget expectations, or what, if any, adjustments are
required.
 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS – When the design concepts have been decided,
the architect prepares working drawings and specifications. These are required
to obtain building permits and bids, and to guide the contractor in
construction.

 BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION – Your architect can advise you on your choice of
contractor – usually done by calling for competitive bids. Your architect will help
evaluate the bids and select the contractor, and prepare the contract between you
and the contractor.

 CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION – Your architect will consult

with you and advise you during construction. On-site visits will determine if
construction is proceeding in general accordance with the contract, and that the
design, materials, and workmanship meet with acceptable standards.

 SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION / OCCUPANCY

CERTIFICATE – Your architect provides regular progress reports to keep you
informed, authorizes staged payments to the contractor and remains involved until
the project is completed.
There are a number of additional services an Architect can provide including:

• Project management
• Feasibility studies
• Site selection
• Building condition audits
• Programming
• Interior design
• Renderings and promotional materials
• Full time site representation
• Multiple contract preparation
Architects sometimes specialize in one phase of work. Some specialize in
the design of one type of building—for example, hospitals, schools, or
housing. Others focus on planning and predesigned services or
construction management and do minimal design work.

There is an increase in demand for architects with knowledge of ‘green'

design. Green design, also known as sustainable design, emphasizes the
efficient use of resources such as energy and water, waste and pollution
reduction, conservation, and environmentally friendly design,
specifications, and materials. Rising energy costs and increased concern
about the environment has led to many new buildings being built ‘green.'
Comprehensive Architectural Services on any undertaken project

1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Architect is required to provide services in respect of the following :
1.1 Taking Client's instructions and preparation of design brief.
1.2 Site evaluation, analysis and impact of existing and / or proposed development on its immediate environs.
1.3 Design and site development.
1.4 Structural design.
1.5 Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply and sewerage design.
1.6 Electrical, electronic, communication systems and design.
1.7 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning design (HVAC) and other mechanical systems.
1.8 Elevators, escalators, etc.
1.9 Fire detection, Fire protection and Security systems etc.
1.10 Periodic inspection and evaluation of Construction works. Until the completion of project.