AR3702 Professional Practice of Architecture Syllabus:
AR3702 Professional Practice of Architecture Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES
To introduce the evolution of the architectural profession.
To give familiarity about the role of professional and statutory bodies as well as ethics of the profession.
To introduce the basic aspects of running an architectural practice – fees, services, project management, etc.,
To inform about legal aspects and legislations associated with the profession.
To give exposure to the larger implications of professional practice in the globalised world today.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION CODE OF
CONDUCT AND ETHICS
Historical evolution of the architectural profession and changing role of architects in society. Registration of architects. Role of the Indian Institute of Architects. Architects Act 1972- intent, objectives, provisions with regard to architectural practice. Council of Architecture- role and functions. Importance of ethics in professional practice. Code of conduct for architects. Punitive action for professional misconduct of an architect.
Architecture as a professional service towards clients. Architect’s office and its management – organisational structure, infrastructure requirement, skills required, elementary accounts, tax liabilities. Setting up architectural practice.
UNIT II ARCHITECT’S SERVICES, SCALE OF FEES and COMPETITIONS
Mode of engaging an architect. Comprehensive services, partial services and specialised services. Scope of work of an architect. Schedule of services. Scale of fees – Council of Architecture norms. Mode of payment. Terms and conditions of engagement. Letter of appointment. Importance of Architectural competitions. Types of competitions – open, limited, ideas competition, single and two stage competitions. Council of Architecture guidelines for conducting architectural competitions. National and international Competitions. Case studies.
UNIT III PROJECT MANAGEMENT – TENDER and CONTRACT
Tender – Definition. Types of Tenders – open and closed tenders. Conditions of tender. Tender notice. Tender documents. Concept of EMD. Submission of tender. Tender scrutiny. Tender analysis. Recommendations. Work order. E-tendering – advantages, procedure, conditions. Contract – definition. Contract agreement and its necessity. Contents – articles of agreement, terms and conditions, bills of quantities and specifications, appendix. Certification of contractors. Bills at different stages. New trends in project formulation and different types of execution – BOT, DBOT, BOLT, BOO, etc., Role of architect in project execution stage.
UNIT IV LEGAL ASPECTS
Arbitration – definition and advantages. Sole and joint arbitrators. Role of umpires, award. Arbitration clause in contract agreement -role of architect, excepted matters. Easement – meaning, types of easements. Copy rights and patenting – provisions of copy right acts in India, copy right in architectural profession. Consumer Protection Act – intent, architects responsibility towards his clients.
UNIT V IMPORTANT LEGISLATIONS AND CURRENT TRENDS
Planning parameters at various scales. DTCP rules. Second Master Plan CMDA as case study. Chennai Corporation Building Rules 1972. Panchayat Rules. Building rules in National Building Code. Factories Act. Persons with Disabilities Act. Barrier Free Environment. Coastal Regulation Zone. Heritage Act. Globalisation and its impact on architectural profession. Preparedness for international practice. Entry of foreign architects in India. Information technology and its impact on architectural practice. Emerging specialisations in the field of architecture -architect as construction/ project manager, architectural journalism, architectural photography.
OUTCOME
An understanding about the evolution of the architectural profession.
An awareness of the role and responsibilities of an architect in all realms.
Familiarity with the laws related to architecture.
Knowledge about current issues and aspects related to the architectural profession.
TEXTBOOKS
1. Acts and Regulations of Council of Architecture
2. Roshan Namavati, ‘Professional Practice’, Lakhani Book Depot, Mumbai, 2016.
3. Ar. V.S. Apte, ‘Architectural Practice and Procedure’, Mrs. Padmaja Bhide, 2008.
4. Madhav Deobhakta, ‘Architectural Practice in India’, COA, 2007.
5. Manual of Architectural Practice 2022 (Published by Registrar Council of Architecture, India)
REFERENCES
J.J. Scott, ‘Architectural Practice’, Butterworth, London 1985.
Tamil Nadu Combined Building Rules 2019
Master plans of CMDA.
Chennai City Corporation Building Rules 1972.
T.N.D.M. Buildings rules, 1972.
Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Arbitration Act, 1996.
Factories Act, 1948.
Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
Tamil Nadu Cinematography Act. DTCP Act.