Professional Practice 2a

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SUBMITTED BY:

PRATISHTHA SHARMA

HIMANSHI KUMAR

ASMITA AGARWALA

SIDDHANT GUPTA

MEHRAN ASLAM


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ROLE OF AN ARCHITECT

FINANCIALUNDERTAKING

ARTIST AS WELLAS AN

ADMINISTRATOR

PROFESSIONALADVISOR TO

CLIENT

EXERCISE JUDICIALFUNCTION

BETWEEN CLIENTAND CONTRACTOR

MORAL RESPONSIBILITYTO PROFESSION,ASSOCIATES ANDSUBORDINATES


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ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONAL

CONDUCT REGULATIONS

The Architects Professional Conduct Regulations are primarily for the guidance ofthe architects. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45 of the ArchitectAct, 1972, the council of architecture has published the regulations dealing withthe professional conduct which regulations are known as Architects( ProfessionalConduct) Regulations, 1989.

The object of the regulations is to provide a general standard to architects tofollow. It should be noted that these regulations relate only to offences of aprofessional character and does not include offences of a general nature whichshould be regarded as disgraceful.

The architect has obligations to the clients, to the public and to relatedprofessionals but most importantly he has obligations to the society.

The Council of Architecture also reviews the matter of the appointment and thefees of architects .


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ARCHITECT AND

SOCIETY

An architect shall :

(i) ensure that his professional activities do not conflict with his general

responsibility to contribute to the quality of the

environment and future welfare of society.

(ii) apply his skill to the creative, responsible and economic development of his

country;

(iii) provide professional services of a high standard, to the best of his ability;

(iv) maintain a high standard of integrity

(v) promote the advancement of architecture, standards of architectural

education, research, training and practice;

(viii) when working in other countries, observe the requirements of codes of

conduct applicable to the place where he is working.


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ARCHITECT

AND CLIENT

An architect shall:

(i) If in private practice, inform his client of theconditions of engagement and scale of charges andagree that these conditions shall be the basis of his

appointment

(ii) not sub-commission to another architect orarchitects the work of which he has beencommissioned without prior agreement of his client

(iii)not give or take discounts, commissions, gifts orother inducements for the introduction of clients orof work

(iv) act with fairness and impartially when administeringa building contract


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PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REGULATIONS

ON ARCHITECTS ADVERTISEMENT

An architect shall not advertise his professional services nor shall allow

his name to be included in advertisement or to be used for publicity

purposes save the following exceptions :-

(a)a notice of change of address may be published on three occasionsand correspondents may be informed by post.

(b)an Architect may exhibit his name outside his office and on a

building, either under construction or completed, for which he is or

was an Architect, provided the lettering does not exceed 10 cm. in

height

(c)advertisements including the name and address of an Architect

may be published in connection with calling of tenders, staff

requirements and similar matters.


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(d)may allow his name to be associated with illustrations anddescriptions of his work in the press or other public mediabut he shall not give or accept any consideration for suchappearances.

(e)may allow his name to appear in advertisements insertedin the press by suppliers or manufacturers of materialsused in a building he has designed, provided his name isincluded in an unostentatious manner and he does notaccept any consideration for its use.

(f)may allow his name to appear in brochure prepared byClients for the purpose of advertising or promoting projectsfor which he has been commissioned.

(g)may produce or publish brochures, pamphlets describinghis experience and capabilities for distribution to thosepotential Clients whom he can identify by name and

position.

(h) may allow his name to appear in the classified columns ofthe trade / professional directory and/or telephonedirectory


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ARCHITECT AND BROTHER

IN PROFESSION

An architect shall

(i) provide their employees with suitable working environment, compensate them fairly and facilitate theirprofessional development

(ii) recognize and respect the professional contribution of his employees,

(iii) provide their associates with suitable working environment, compensate them fairly and facilitate theirprofessional development

(iv) recognize and respect the professional contribution of his associates and the consultants.

(v) enter into agreement with them defining their scope of work, responsibilities, functions, fees and mode ofpayment

(vi) conduct himself in a manner which is not derogatory to his professional character, nor likely to lessen theconfidence of the public in the profession, nor bring architects into disrepute.

(vii) comply with Councils guidelines for architectural competitions and inform the Council of his appointmentas assessor for an architectural competition

(viii) not have or take as partner in his firm any person who is disqualified for registration by reason of the factthat his name has been removed from the Register under Section 29 or 30 of the Architects Act, 1972


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(ix) compete fairly with other architects

(x) not attempt to obtain, offer to undertake or accept acommission for which he knows another architect hasbeen

selected or employed until he has evidence that the selection,employment or agreement has been terminated and he

has given the previous architect written notice that he is sodoing; provided that in the preliminary stages of works, theclient may consult, in order to select the architect, asmany architects as he wants, provided he makes paymentof charges to each of the architects so consulted

xi) observe and uphold the Council's conditions of

engagement and scale of charges

(xii) not supplant or attempt to supplant another

architect(xiii) not prepare designs in competition with other

architects for a client without payment or for a

reduced fee (except in a competition conducted in

accordance with the architectural competition

guidelines approved by the Council)


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ARCHITECT WITH

COLLEAGUES

Has to Compete Fairly

Not encompass reduction in fee

OROffer inducement to client

Provide a N.O.C in caseof change of architect

Agreement with the previousarchitect is to be obtained

In case of refusal of N.O.C , the substituted

architect can take over the work without inviting

any misconduct except with prior notice


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Architect and his employees,

associates and consultants

The architect is to:

1. Provide his employees and/or associates with suitable

working environment, compensate them fairly and

facilitate their professional development.2. Recognize and respect the professional contributions of

his employees and/or associates and/or consultants.

3. Enter into agreement with them defining their scope of

work, responsibilities, functions, fees and mode ofpayment.


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CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT

Scope Of Work

The architect shall provide services in respect of

the following works:

1. Site evaluation & analysis.

2. Environmental impact assessment.

3. Architectural work & site development.4. Structural engineering work.

5. Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply & sewerage work.

6. Electrical work.

7. HVAC work.

8. Acoustical work.9. Landscape work.

10. Interior designing.

11. Graphic signage.


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Schedule Of ServiceThe architect shall after taking instructions from client render the following services:

1. Site evaluation & analysis report with circulation, activity distribution & interaction

and external linkages.

2. Preliminary report on environmental impact of project and finalise it after discussion

with client stating measures for mitigating adverse impact.

3. Prepare approximate estimates and conceptual designs with reference to

requirements given.4. Modify conceptual design incorporating required changes and prepare prelim

designs & study model for clients approval along with revised estimate.

5. Prepare drawing required for submission to statutory bodies for sanction.

6. Prepare working drawings, specification & schedule of quantities sufficient to

prepare estimates of cost.7. Prepare a short list of contractors with apt justification.

8. Prepare working drawings including full scale details, detailed specifications &

schedule of quantities sufficient to invite tenders.

9. Submit complete working drawings & details sufficient to commence work at the

site.


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10. Visit the site of work & provide periodic supervision to clarify any discussion or

interpretation of the drawings and specifications that may be necessary.

11. For frequent or constant supervision clerk of works shall be appointed by the

architect and shall be paid by the client or, may be employed by the architect, who

shall be reimbursed the cost of the said employment. The overall cost of the clerk

of works shall not exceed 0.5% of overall cost of project.

12. On completion of the work, the architect will prepare and submit two sets of as

built drawings (one set on reproduction prints) of the building and services.


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Clients Responsibilities

The following shall be the responsibilities of the client:

1. Provide detailed requirements of the project.

2. Provide a correct site plan showing boundaries, contours, existing physical features

including any roads, paths, trees, existing structures and service & utility lines to

which proposed service can be connected.3. Furnish reports on soil conditions and soil test.

4. If the client is a government agency, it will furnish Public Works Department

schedule of rates, codes of practice and other documents pertaining to state.

5. Pay the fees of the architect within one month of submission of bills.

6. Take note of the observations made by the architect on his inspections & visits andensure the correction of deficiencies in the work.

7. On the advice of the architect prepare a short list of approved contractors and select

the contractors for the project in consultation with the architect.


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STANDARD TERMS FOR

COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL

SERVICES

1. Standard scale of fees is for comprehensive services including pre-design study,

architectural, structural, electrical and plumbing designs, air conditioning, heating,

acoustics and interiors. To ensure quality work, architects will be engaged only on

comprehensive services & partial services should be avoided.

2. The fee structure is based on tendered cost of the total project. Where whole or

part of the project is not executed, the fee will be on the cost calculated on

prevailing rates, i.e., market rates plus current tender percentage. The fee

structure takes into consideration any repetition in design work as well as total

volume of work and no reduction will be made on grounds of repetition or size ifproject.

3. It will be expected that housing units are not repeated more than a reasonable

number of times to promote sound and acceptable environmental standards. The

practice of developing standard designs & planning them all over the country will

be totally discouraged.


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4. The services included in urban design will be pre design study, layout building

volumes and form and architectural controls. The fee shall be calculated on the

estimated cost on prevailing rates.

5. Pre design study shall include location and site analysis requirement analysis

and environmental impact assessment. The client shall also provide all the

possible assistance and data for the study in case of complex projects like hospital

where considerable research is involved such research will be additionally paid

for.

6. The mode of payment and other terms & conditions shall be as indicated in theappended standard Letter of Appointment which shall constitute the

agreement between the client and the architect.

7. It shall be the responsibility of the client to furnish accurate site survey details

described below and the architect shall be responsible for the time schedule only

from the date such details are furnished.

8. As part of the services, the architect shall, from time to time, certify that their

drawings are being correctly interpreted at site and the finishing is of acceptable

quality. In case of adverse certification, the payments of the contractor shall be

withheld until the defects have been rectified. In case the architect is required to

verify and certify the bills of contractors, additional fee of 1% shall be payable.


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The above scale of fees is the minimum payable for services listed under scope of

work. Architects, depending on complexity are free to quote higher fees. Quoting

less fees and furnishing partial services would be detrimental to the project and

not in the interest of the client. If an architect has been accepting any job (except

those of social or philanthropic nature with intimation to COA) on low fees, thefirm maybe declared ineligible for any public work in future.


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An architect carries responsibility on account of

the confidence placed in his judgement andintegrity.

The client expects the following basic skill in an Architect :

1. Knowledge of the techniques and skill required to carry out thedesign.

2. The purpose and function of building to be erected.

3. A working knowledge of Act, Bye-laws and other regulations.

4. The ability to advise on costs.

5. Skills in the preparation of drawing,plans and specification toensure that the building fulfill all requirements at the most

economic cost .

6. Ability to superintend the design and construction.

7. Ability to issue certificate of payment.

GUIDELINES

DIGNITY AND INTEGRITY OF PROFESSION


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The council of architecture has precribed the condition of

engagement and the fees payable to architect.

The conditions cast a grave resonsibility on the architect to ensure

that the design evolved by him is capable of being built.

It is necessary that drawings must be complete and adequate for

the purpose , in general.

a. Standard size drawing and format.

b. Consistent scale , lettering , annotation, dimensioning,anddegree.

c. Subjects and formation should be grouped.

d. All required information should be given , without unnecessary

repetition and irrelevant information excluded.

e. Adequate cross reference and interrelation between drawings.f. Scale, in general to be 1:100 for main floor plans , elevation and

section . For detailed section and large scale details of critical

and special area , scale to be 1:50 and 1:25.



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ARCHITECTURAL

DRAWINGS


The drawing should consist the following :

1. SITE PLANshowing all major site feature ,building location, levels,

surrounding road, demolation required , north point, Scale 1:200

2. All floor and roof plan .Scale 1:100

3. All elevations , scale = 1:100

4. Sections through all major spaces scale 1:1005. Sections and larger details of all typical and special areas ; Scale 1:50

6. Large scale plans and section of stairs ,ramps and lifts : Scale 1:50

7. Large scale plans ,elevations and sections of toilets , kitchen, pantries,

showing fixtures , counters,tiles , Scale 1:50

8. Schedule of doors and windows and grills schedule of hardware.

9. Full/half scale door ceiling construction details10. Plans elevation/sections and details fixed furniture ,scale 1:25

11. Interior elevtaions (if required )

12. Landscape plans and details including paving, platers, roads, horticulture

site drainage, sewerage and lighting.


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