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UNIT – 1
Introduction to Architectural Profession Code of Conduct and Ethics

Importance of Architectural Profession – Role of Architects in Society – Registration of Architects–
Architect‘s office and its management – Location, organizational structure – Infrastructure
requirement, skills required, elementary accounts – Tax liabilities.
Role of 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.
Role of Architects in Society and Importance of Architecture Profession

Before we start talking about role of Architect in society, let talk about who is an Architect? By looking
into situations in past till date I define architect to be a person who can design a space (closed/ open)
that can host a function or group of functions. This definition can be changed a bit to better suit the time
reference of human activity.
In early days any one with basic visualization power was able to fulfill the architectural requirements of
society. As few days passes society needs demanded people with minimum visualization power and some
experience in the work to plan or design the spaces for their needs. In present days society required
skilled architects who are educated and trained to be in architectural profession. The increase in meeting
the complexities of society‘s desires is the sole reasons for change in the added requirements to call some
as architect. In early days when population is small and they are living with fewer and simple desires,
everyone acted as architect of his own space. Effectively in those days as an architect‘s role was just to,
respond to the environment around him in a positive manner while satisfying his own needs. As stated
previously along with the increase in population, role of architect and complexity in his duties have
increased, which resulted in transforming architecture as a profession and technically one has to do some
course work to call themselves as an architect and the same holds good for practicing in present days.
Let see what the role of architect in present days, this will tell us the difference in his role in society from
olden days to present days. Defiantly the bottom line of an architect‘s role in society is to respond with
the surrounds environment in a positive manner while rendering his/clients needs. The trend in present
days is that one who designs is different from the one who is getting it built to the one who is going to
use. It‘s a difficult job for him to satisfy the needs of all those people while keeping the effective
environment of the place/ space intact. Even if one was success full in doing all the, it‘s not certain that the
space will cater to the expected function for a minimum of 30 years. For various reason it could host a
completely different function, to the one it was planned for. So architect need to have proper idea of
what could be the potential of the space in the near feature, and educate client about it. If required to
modify the function of the space they are working or selecting another site for the function client is
looking for he should be educated about it. For doing these things he should be aware of trends and
needs of the society.
AR 6703 – Professional Practice And Ethics by Ar. Balaji
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As a person with maximum knowledge about spatial planning and designing structures that become part
of environment. These days many of the civilians are not having knowledge on why we need to value the
natural environment and its special configurations. It‘s the duty of architect to educate people about it;
with some public lectures of writing etc. in this way when is educates the society his job will be easier
when they approach him do getting any of their work done. Then another important role is that it‘s his
duty to train architects for future. He should educate and guide the young and upcoming architects about
their role in society as an architect, and also should take part in teaching architecture students who are
going to become the future generation architects.
With this discussion on the architect‘s role in society during present days and olden days; it very well
evident that how exactly architect‘s role in society has modified with time and what are the reasons
behind it.
The Social Responsibility of Architects
Everyone benefits when architects volunteer in community nonprofit organizations.
Do architects and architectural firms have a social responsibility beyond our practice? We all have heard
about the social consequences of architecture and about architects having a responsibility to the
community when they create a piece of architecture. But do we have a social responsibility that extends
beyond our practice?
What does social responsibility in architecture mean in our time? Certainly it means sustainable design,
however you choose to define it. The definition of social responsibility and how sustainable design is
implemented are hotly debated, but most of us would agree that two goals of sustainable design are to
eliminate or minimize negative environmental impact of the built environment and to connect people with
the natural environment.
Social Responsibility in Practice
The social responsibility of architects lies in part in believing that architecture can create better places,
that architecture can affect society, and that it can even have a role in making a place civilized by
making a community more livable. As a social catalyst, architecture is not as effective as, for example,
stimulating a healthy economy by directly funding public construction, finding the cure for AIDS, ending
homelessness, or improving education. It is definitely not as essential as farmers harvesting food or
teachers educating students; a great school building does not itself teach even though it can provide a
better environment for learning. All of these positions can be argued, but the reality is that it is difficult to
substantiate the effects of architecture on our lives or the nature of a community.
As architects, we want to believe that architecture affects the quality of life. Whether you believe that or
not, one thing is true: As members of society, we can affect the quality of life in our communities through
involvement beyond our practice. As citizens of our society, we can influence social conditions; we can
even be the cause of positive social change. Very few of us would choose to give up all our personal
possessions to help the poor or dedicate our entire life to a cause, but many of us do want to make a
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contribution to our social fabric. Many of us would likely be willing to give some portion of our time or
financial resources to help the disadvantaged or to be a benefit to society.
Beyond Practice
As architects, we can have a significant role in improving the well-being of communities by being involved
with nonprofit organizations. We can raise public awareness of critical social and environmental issues.
One may argue that we chose the field of architecture because we have a calling to take a role in
influencing the built environment beyond our practice. An architectural education facilitates the
development of critical thinking abilities, which can be applied to solving problems and addressing
situations beyond design. Our social responsibility is not limited to needs related to the built environment
or environmental issues. Our critical thinking abilities can also be valuable in designing an organization or
setting strategic goals and implementation plans.
Architects or not, most individuals can have a role that has social impact. Whatever involvement you
choose to have in an important cause will have an impact on other people‘s lives. You may choose to
contribute where you have a direct and emotional connection, such as grassroots work volunteering at a
shelter to feed the homeless. Or you may choose to contribute indirectly by volunteering to serve on a
committee to draft policies that help streamline the funding process for a homeless shelter. While these
examples engender dissimilar feelings of self-satisfaction and different short- and long-term outcomes,
both are important and valuable.
I grew up in Brazil at a time when volunteering one‘s services was not as important culturally as it was in
the United States. I was a member of a Chinese family that did not have a tradition of giving back
outside of the church. So my first experience with volunteering was as an adult in the United States,
serving Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless at the downtown Los Angeles Mission. It was intimidating to
walk through skid row among the homeless and the drug addicts to check in as a volunteer at the Mission.
Once I was inside, I felt safer and was directed to a room for an orientation on how to serve dinner. It
was a sobering moment: I realized for the first time how much need there is in this world and how little I
was doing.
Until that time, my involvement with nonprofits was with professional organizations, and it was more of a
marketing strategy. After that experience, I started expanding my volunteering services with other
nonprofit boards such as the Design Professional Coalition, a nonprofit organization that provided pro
bono design services for nonprofits or for communities in need; Art Share, which provides art education
for at-risk youth in the greater Los Angeles area; and most recently, A Community of Friends, a nonprofit
developer providing affordable housing for homeless people with special needs. While serving with
professional organizations, my roles have included chairing committees, serving on boards, and serving as
president of the Asian American Architects/Engineers Association for two years. During my involvement, I
grew in my knowledge of organizing programs, fundraising, public speaking, and collaborating with
other nonprofit organizations. Each task helped me be more effective in working with nonprofits and in
managing my own business.
Whether we acknowledge it or not, most people give because what we get back makes us feel a sense
of purpose about ourselves, our society, and our lives. Architects and architectural firms have an enormous
opportunity to use their expertise to help nonprofit organizations; in return, we can receive valuable
insights about how to improve our management practice and even our design.
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Giving Gives Back
Volunteering for nonprofit organizations, especially on the board of directors or in a committee, can give
us insights into the challenges our clients face while managing and operating an organization. Architects
tend to think of ourselves as being responsive to clients‘ needs. There is no better way of learning to
understand what those needs are than by being involved with a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits
operate with the same challenges as regular businesses. In the current economic environment, nonprofits
have become even more challenged financially as grants are more scarce, returns on investment of
endowments are reduced, availability of tax credit financing are decreased, and monetary donations
are diminished.
Throughout my years of serving on the boards of nonprofit organizations, I have been able to cross-
pollinate business practices between the nonprofits and my own architectural practice. In managing
nonprofits, we had to deal with fundraising and applying for grants or tax credits to sustain the
organization. We also had to deal with strategies to reduce overhead and payroll costs, resolve conflicts
related to human resources, collaborate with other organizations, and retool marketing and public
relations campaigns … just like any other business. In some instances I was able to introduce business
strategies I have used in my own practice that were helpful to the nonprofit. In other cases, I was able to
learn strategies from the nonprofits that I found useful in my practice.
For the past seven years I have served as a board member for A Community of Friends, a nonprofit
developer of affordable housing for homeless people with special needs. The mission of A Community of
Friends is to end homelessness through the provision of quality permanent supportive housing for people
with mental illness. Our values are dignity (all people, regardless of their circumstances, deserve to be
treated with respect and to have a home); excellence (we provide quality housing and services as a
reflection of our personal and organizational commitment); and community (our projects and services
promote sustainability and serve as a foundation for stability, health, and well-being). To date, A
Community of Friends has completed more than 1,300 units in 35 properties, primarily throughout Los
Angeles County, and it has several properties in development.
As the architect on the board, I have encouraged our project development staff to produce projects with
architectural sensitivity (which is not to say that the organization did not value good design prior to my
involvement). A Community of Friends‘ projects are a testament to the fact that good design can take
place in the affordable housing realm. Several of our architects are from well-known firms, and several
of our projects have received design awards. A Community of Friends is a client that sees the value of
architecture and recognizes the important role of the architect. This organization also understands that
good design is a valuable brand for our buildings, especially important because most communities where
we develop our projects begin with a negative perception of the population we serve. Often during the
entitlement process of our developments, we encounter NIMBYism — resistance to development from the
local community. We have been able in most cases to shift the perception of the community by
demonstrating that our projects are architecturally sensitive and pleasing, that our properties are well
maintained once they are built, and that our existing properties have become positive assets to their
surrounding neighborhoods.
In addition to the importance we place on good design, our project committee has charged staff to
develop a comprehensive sustainability program for our projects in development as well as for existing
properties. This year we completed our first renewable energy source project by installing solar panels in
an existing property. Our long-term goal is to have a comprehensive sustainability program that not only
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includes best practices in building and maintenance but also enhances the participation of tenants so that
they can be more environmentally conscious while living in our properties.
My involvement with A Community of Friends, an organization that is a developer, an operator, and a

property manager, has provided me with a broader view on designing projects. As architects, once the
project is complete we are hardly ever involved with the operation and management of the building.
Seeing the results and the impact of decisions that were made during the design phase of the project on
the profit and loss of each property has given me deeper insight into the importance of those design
decisions. For instance, the way each residential unit is configured has an impact on the unit turnaround
(how often the unit is vacant) and the vacancy rate (how long the unit is vacant). The unit turnaround and
vacancy rate of a property have a direct impact on the profit and loss of the property. Even though
there are not enough supportive housing inventories in our tenants‘ market, the individuals we serve
sometimes prefer to remain homeless and wait for an opening at a property with a more desirable
configuration than to move in to the first available property. The main reason is that once they are
placed in permanent supportive housing, they are no longer homeless, and then it is harder to qualify for
a move. Some of the obvious design decisions that have direct impact on the profit and loss of the
property are the implementation of systems that are not efficient and finishes or materials that are not
easy to maintain. At A Community of Friends, the input that the asset management staff has on project
development is critical for the continuing improvement of our projects so that the units consistently become
easier to maintain, safer, more secure, and more energy efficient. This leads to better retention of tenants
and a positive financial reserve to operate and maintain the property.
Conclusion
Architectural firms have an opportunity to become conduits for volunteering services or donations for their
staff. The firm‘s role can be as elaborate as organizing on-the-clock staff volunteering or as simple as
collecting donations through payroll deduction from the staff. Many large firms organize and coordinate
volunteering days for which a nonprofit organization such as Habitat for Humanity is selected to receive
volunteer services from the staff of the firm. Other firms collect donations on behalf of the staff through
payroll deduction for a broad-based nonprofit organization such as the local United Way.

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Architects Act 1972 (intent, objectives, provisions with regard to architectural practice)
Chapter - I (Preliminary)
1) About the Act
1. This Act may be called the Architects Act, 1972.
2. It extends to the whole of India.
3. It shall come in to force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, appoint.
2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,
a. "Architect" means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register;
b. "Council" means the Council of Architecture constituted under Section 3;
c. "Indian Institute of Architects" means the Indian Institute of Architects registered under the Societies
Registration Act, 1860;
d. "Recognised qualification" means any qualification in architecture for the time being included in
the Schedule or notified under section 15;
e. "Register" means the register of architects maintained under section 23;
f. "Regulation" means a regulation made under this Act by the Council;
g. "Rule" means a rule made under this Act by the Central Government.
Chapter - II
1. The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute, with effect from
such date as may be specified in the notification, a Council to be known as the Council of
Architecture, which shall be a body corporate, having perpetual succession and a common seal,
with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to
contract, and may by that name sue or be sued.
2. The Head Office of the Council shall be at Delhi or at such other place as the Central Government
may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.
3. The Council shall consist of the following members, namely:-
a. Five architects possessing recognized qualifications elected by the Indian Institute of

Architects from among its members;
b. Two persons nominated by the All India Council for Technical Education established by the
Resolution of the Government of India in the late Ministry of Education No.F.16-10/44-
E.III, dated the 30th November, 1945;
c. Five persons elected form among themselves by heads of architectural institutions in India
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d. The Chief Architects in the Ministries of the Central Government to which the Government
business relating to defence and railways has been allotted and head of the Architectural
Organization in the Central Public Works Department, ex officio;
e. One person nominated by the Central Government;
f. An architect from each State nominated by the Government of that state;
g. Two persons nominated by the Institution of Engineers (India) from among its members;
and
h. One person nominated by the Institution of Surveyors of India from among its members.
Explanation.-- For the purposes of this sub-section,--
a. "Institution of Engineers (India)" means the Institution of Engineers (India) first registered in 1920
under the Indian Companies Act, 1913 and subsequently incorporated by a Royal chapter in
1935.
b. "Institution of Surveyors of India" means the Institution of surveyors registered under the Societies
Registration Act, 1860.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (a) of sub-section (3), the Central Government may,
pending the preparation of the register, nominate to the first Council, in consultation with the Indian
Institute of Architects, persons referred to in the said clause (a) who are qualified for registration under
section 25, and the persons so nominated shall hold office for such period as the Central Government
may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause(f) of sub-section (3), the Central Government may,
pending the preparation of the register, nominate to the first Council, in consultation with the State
Governments concerned, persons referred to in the said clause(f), who are qualified for registration
under section 25, and the persons so nominated shall hold office for such period as the Central
Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.
1. The President and the Vice-President of the Council shall be elected by the members of the
Council from among themselves:
Provided that on the first constitution of the Council and until the President is elected, a member of
the Council nominated by the Central Government in this behalf shall discharge the functions of
the President.
2. An elected President or Vice-President of the Council shall hold office for a term of three years or
till he ceases to be a member of the Council, whichever is earlier, but subject to his being a
member of the Council, he shall be eligible for re-election:
Provided that --

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a. The President or the Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-
President or the President, as the case may be, resign his office;
b. President or the Vice-President shall, notwithstanding the expiry of his term of three years,
continue to hold office until his successor enters upon office.
3. The President and the Vice-President of the Council shall exercise such powers and discharge such
duties as may be prescribed by the regulations.
5)
1. Elections under this Chapter shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules.
2. Where any dispute arises regarding any such election, the matter shall be referred by the Council
to a Tribunal appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette in this
behalf, and the decision of the Tribunal shall be final: Provided that no such reference shall be
made except on an application made to the Council by an aggrieved party within thirty days
from the date of the declaration of the result of the election.
3. The expenses of the Tribunal shall be borne by the Council.
6)
1. Subject to the provisions of this section, an elected or nominated member shall hold office for a
term of three years from the date of his election or nomination or until his successor has been duly
elected or nominated whichever is later.
2. An elected or nominated member may, at any time, resign his membership by writing under his
hand addressed to the President, or in his absence, to the Vice-President, and the seat of such
member shall thereupon become vacant.
3. A member shall be deemed to have vacated his seat --
a. If he is absent without excuse, sufficient in the opinion of the Council, from three
consecutive ordinary meetings of the Council; or
b. If he ceases to be a member of the body referred to in clause (a), clause(g) or clause(h) of

sub-section (3) of section 3 by which he was elected or nominated, as the case may be; or
c. In the case where he has been elected under clause(c) of sub-section (3) of section 3, if he
ceases to hold his appointment as the head of an Institution referred to in the said clause.
4. A Casual vacancy in the Council shall be filled by fresh election or nomination, as the case may
be, and the person so elected or nominated to fill the vacancy shall hold office only for the
remainder of the term for which the member whose place he takes was elected or nominated.
5. Members of the Council shall be eligible for re-election or re-nomination, but not exceeding three
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7) No act or proceeding of the Council or the Executive Committee or any other Committee shall be
invalid merely by reason
of -
a. Any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of the Council, the Executive Committee or any other
committee, or
b. Any defect in the election or nomination of a person acting as a member thereof, or
c. Any irregularity in procedure not affecting the merits of the case.
8.) A person shall not be eligible for election or nomination as a member of the Council, if he --
a. Is an undischarged insolvent; or
b. Has been convicted by a court in India for any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less
than two years, and shall continue to be ineligible for a further period of five years since his
release.
9.)
1. The Council shall meet at least once in every six months at such time and place and shall observe
such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as may be
prescribed by regulations.
2. Unless otherwise prescribed by regulations, nine members of the Council shall form a quorum, and
all the acts of the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting.
3. In the case of an equal division of votes, the President, or in his absence, the Vice-President or, in
the absence of both, the member presiding over the meeting, shall have and exercise a second or
casting vote.
10.)
1. The Council shall constitute from among its members an Executive Committee, and may also
constitute other committees for such general or special purposes as the Council deems necessary to
carry out its functions under this Act.
2. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President and the Vice-President of the Council who
shall be members ex-officio and five other members who shall be elected by the Council from
among its members.
3. The President and the Vice-President of the Council shall be the Chairman and Vice-Chairman
respectively of the Executive Committee.
4. A member of the Executive Committee shall hold office as such until the expiry of his term as a
member of the Council but subject to his being a member of the Council, he shall be eligible for
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5. In addition to the powers and duties conferred and imposed on it by this Act, the Executive
Committee shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as may be prescribed by
regulations.
11.) The President, the Vice-President and other members of the Council shall be entitled to such fees and
allowances as the Council may, with the previous sanction of the Central Government, fix in this behalf.
12.
1. The Council shall -
a. Appoint a Registrar who shall act as its Secretary and who may also act, if so decided by
the Council, as its treasurer;
b. Appoint such other officers and employees as the Council deems necessary to enable it to
carry out its functions under this Act;
c. With the previous sanction of the Central Government, fix the pay and allowances and
other conditions of service of officers and other employees of the Council.
2. Notwithstanding anything contained in clause(a) of sub-section(1), for the first three years from
the first constitution of the Council, the Registrar of the Council shall be a person appointed by the
Central government, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the Central Government.
3. All the persons appointed under this section shall be the employees of the Council.
13.)
1. There shall be established a Fund under the management and control of the Council into which
shall be paid all moneys received by the Council and out of which shall be met all expenses and
liabilities properly incurred by the Council.
2. The Council may invest any money for the time being standing to the credit of the Fund in any
Government security or in any other security approved by the Central Government.
3. The Council shall keep proper accounts of the Fund distinguishing capital from revenue.
4. The annual accounts of the Council shall be subject to audit by an auditor to be appointed
annually by the Council.
5. As soon as may be practicable at the end of each year, but not later than the thirtieth day of
September of the year next following, the Council shall cause to be published in the Official
Gazette a copy of the audited accounts and the report of the Council for that year and copies of
the said accounts and report shall be forwarded to the Central Government.
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a. All moneys received from the Central Government by way of grant, gift or deposit;
b. Any sums received under this Act whether by way of fee or otherwise.
7. All moneys standing at the credit of the Council which cannot be immediately be applied shall be
deposited in the State Bank of India or in any other bank specified in column 2 of the First
Schedule to the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.
14.)
1. The qualifications included in the schedule or notified under section 15 shall be recognised
qualifications for the purposes of this Act.
2. Any authority in India which grants an architectural qualification not included in the schedule may
apply to the Central Government to have such qualification recognised, and the Central
Government, after consultation with the Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette,
amend the schedule so as to include such qualification therein, and any such notification may also
direct that an entry shall be made in the schedule against such architectural qualification
declaring that it shall be a recognised qualification only when granted after a specified date.
3. Provided that until the first Council is constituted, the Central Government shall, before, issuing any
notification as aforesaid, consult an expert committee consisting of three members to be
appointed by the Central Government by notification in the official Gazette.
15.)
1. He Central Government may, after consultation with the Council, direct, by notification in the
Official Gazette, that an architectural qualification granted by any university or other institution
in any country outside India in respect of which a scheme of reciprocity for the recognition of
architectural qualification is not in force, shall be a recognised qualification for the purposes of
this Act or, shall be so only when granted after a specified date or before a specified date :
Provided that until the first Council is constituted the Central Government shall, before issuing any
notification as aforesaid, consult the expert committee set up under the proviso to sub-section (2)
of section 14.
2. The Council may enter into negotiations with the authority in any State or country outside India,
which by the law of such State or country is entrusted with the maintenance of a register of
architects, for settling of a scheme of reciprocity for the recognition of architectural qualifications
and in pursuance of any such scheme, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official
Gazette, direct that such architectural qualification as the Council has decided should be
recognised, shall be deemed to be a recognised qualification for the purposes of this Act, and
any such notification may also direct that such architectural qualification, shall be so recognised
only when granted after a specified date or before a specified date.

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16.) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2) of section 14, the Central Government, after
consultation with the Council, may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the schedule by
directing that an entry be made in respect of any architectural qualification.
17.) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, but subject to the provisions of this Act, any
recognised qualification shall be a sufficient qualification for enrolment in the register.
18.) Every authority in India which grants a recognised qualification shall furnish such information as the
Council may, from time to time, require as to the courses of study and examinations to be undergone in
order to obtain such qualification, as to the ages at which such courses of study and examinations are
required to be undergone and such qualification is conferred and generally as to the requisites for
obtaining such qualification.
19.)
1. The Executive Committee shall, subject to regulations, if any, made by the Council, appoint such
number of inspectors as it may deem requisite to inspect any college or institution where
architectural education is given or to attend any examination held by any college or institution for
the purpose of recommending to the Central Government recognition of architectural
qualifications granted by that college or institution.
2. The inspectors shall not interfere with the conduct of any training or examination, but shall report
to the Executive Committee on the adequacy of the standards of architectural education including
staff, equipment, accommodation, training and such other facilities as may be prescribed by
regulations for giving such education or on the sufficiency of every examination which they attend.
3. The Executive Committee shall forward a copy of such report to the college or institution and shall
also forward copies with remarks, if any, of the college or institution thereon, to the Central
Government.
20.)
1. When upon report by the Executive Committee it appears to the Council -
1. That the courses of study and examination to be undergone in, or the proficiency required
from the candidates at any examination held by, any college or institution, or
2. That the staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for staff and
training provided in such college or institution,
Do not conform to the standards prescribed by regulations, the Council shall make a
representation to that effect to the appropriate Government.
2. After considering such representation the appropriate Government shall forward it along with
such remarks as it may choose to make to the college or institution concerned, with an intimation of
the period within which the college or institution, as the case may be, may submit its explanation
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3. On receipt of the explanation or where no explanation is submitted within the period fixed, then
on the expiry of that period, the State Government, in respect of the college or institution
referred to in clause(b) of sub-section (5), shall make its recommendations to the Central
Government.
4. The Central Government --
a. After making such further enquiry, if any, as it may think fit, in respect of the college or institution
referred to in sub-section (3), or
b. On receipt of the explanation from a college or institution referred to in clause (a) of sub-section
(5), or where no explanation is submitted within the period fixed, then on the expiry of that period,
May, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that an entry shall be made in the Schedule against
the architectural qualification awarded by such college or institution, as the case may be, declaring that it
shall be a recognised qualification only when granted before a specified date and the Schedule shall be
deemed to be amended accordingly.
5. For the purposes of this section, "appropriate Government" means --
. In relation to any college or institution established by an Act of Parliament or managed,

controlled or financed by the Central Government, the Central Government, and
a. In any other case, the State Government.
21.) The Council may prescribe the minimum standards of architectural education required for granting
recognised qualifications by colleges or institutions in India.
22.)
a. The Council may by regulations prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette and a
code of ethics for architects.
b. Regulations made by the Council under sub-section (1) may specify which violations thereof shall
constitute infamous conduct in any professional respect, that is to say, professional misconduct, and
such provision shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being
in force.
Chapter – III
23.
1. The Central Government shall, as soon as may be, cause to be prepared in the manner
hereinafter provided a register of architects for India.

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2. The Council shall upon its constitution assume the duty of maintaining the register in accordance
with the provisions of this Act.
3. The register shall include the following particulars, namely :-
a. The full name with date of birth, nationality and residential address of the architect ;
b. His qualification for registration, and the date on which he obtained that qualification and
the authority which conferred it ;
c. The date of his first admission to the register;
d. His professional address ; and
e. Such further particulars as may be prescribed by rules.
24.)
1. For the purposes of preparing the register of architects for the first time, the Central Government
shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Registration Tribunal consisting of three
persons who have, in the opinion of the Central Government, the knowledge of, or experience in,
architecture; and the Registrar appointed under section 12 shall act as Secretary of the Tribunal.
2. The Central Government shall, by the same or a like notification, appoint a date on or before
which application for registration, which shall be accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed
by rules, shall be made to the Registration Tribunal.
3. The Registration Tribunal shall examine every application received on or before the appointed
day and if it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified for registration under section 25, shall
direct the entry of the name of the applicant in the register.
4. The first register so prepared shall thereafter be published in such manner as the Central
Government may direct and any person aggrieved by a decision of the Registration Tribunal
expressed or implied in the register so published may, within thirty days from the date of such
publication, appeal against such decision to an authority appointed by the central Government in
this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.
5. The authority appointed under sub-section (4) shall, after giving the person affected an
opportunity of being heard and after calling for relevant records, make such order as it may
deem fit.
6. The Registrar shall amend, where necessary, the register in accordance with the decisions of the
authority appointed under sub-section (4).
7. Every person whose name is entered in the register shall be issued a certificate of registration in
such form as may be prescribed by rules.

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8. Upon the constitution of the Council, the register shall be given into its custody, and the Central
Government may direct that the whole or any specified part of the application fees for
registration in the first register shall be paid to the credit of the Council.
25.) A person shall be entitled on payment of such fees as may be prescribed by rules to have his name
entered in the register, if he resides or carries on the profession of architect in India and --
a. Holds a recognised qualification, or
b. Does not hold such a qualification but, being a citizen of India, has been engaged in practice as
an architect for a period of not less than five years prior to the date appointed under sub-section
(2) of section 24, or
c. Possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed by rules :
Provided that no person other than a citizen of India shall be entitled to registration by virtue
of a qualification --
d. Recognised under sub-section (1) of section 15 unless by the law and practice of a country outside
India to which such person belongs, citizens of India holding architectural qualification registrable
in that country are permitted to enter and practise the profession of architect in such country, or
e. Unless the Central Government has, in pursuance of a scheme of reciprocity or otherwise,

declared that qualification to be a recognised qualification under sub-section (2) of section 15.
26.)
1. After the date appointed for the receipt of applications for registration in the first register of
architects, all applications for registration shall be addressed to the Registrar of the Council and
shall be accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed by rules.
2. If upon such application the Registrar is of opinion that the applicant is entitled to have his name
entered in the register he shall enter thereon the name of the applicant :
3. Provided that no person, whose name has under the provisions of this Act been removed from the
register, shall be entitled to have his name re-entered in the register except with the approval of
the Council.
4. Any person whose application for registration is rejected by the Registrar may, within three
months of the date of such rejection, appeal to the Council.
5. Upon entry in the register of a name under this section, the Registrar shall issue a certificate of
registration in such form as may be prescribed by the rules.
27.)
1. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that for the retention
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the name is first entered in the register, there shall be paid annually to the Council such renewal
fee as may be prescribed by rules and where such direction has been made, such renewal fee
shall be due to be paid before the first day of April of the year to which it relates.
2. Where the renewal fee is not paid before the due date, the Registrar shall remove the name of
the defaulter from the register :
3. Provided that a name so removed may be restored to the register on such conditions as may be
prescribed by rules.
4. On payment of the renewal fee, the Registrar shall, in such manner as may be prescribed by
rules, endorse the certificate of registration accordingly.
28.) An architect shall, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed by rules, be entitled to have
entered in the register any further recognised qualification which he may obtain.
29.)
1. The Council may, by order, remove from the register the name of any architect -
a. From whom a request has been received to that effect, or
b. Who has died since the last publication of the register.
2. Subject to the provisions of this section, the Council may order that the name of any architect shall
be removed from the register where it is satisfied, after giving him a reasonable opportunity of
being heard and after such further inquiry, if any, as it may think fit to make, --
a. That his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of misrepresentation
or suppression of a material fact; or
b. That he has been convicted of any offence which, in the opinion of the Council, involves
moral turpitude; or
c. That he has been convicted of any offence which, in the opinion of the Council, involves
moral turpitude; or
d. That he has been adjudged by a competent court to be of unsound mind.
3. An order under sub-section (2) may direct that any architect whose name is ordered to be
removed from a register shall be ineligible for registration under this Act for such period as may
be specified.
4. An order under sub-section (2) shall not take effect until the expiry of three months from the date
thereof.
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1. When on receipt of a complaint made to it, the Council is of opinion that any architect has been
guilty of professional misconduct which, if proved, will render him unfit to practise as an architect,
the Council may hold an inquiry in such manner as may be prescribed by rules.
2. After holding the inquiry under sub-section (1) and after hearing the architect, the Council may,
by order, reprimand the said architect or suspend him from practice as an architect or remove his
name from the register or pass such other order as it thinks fit.
31.) A person whose name has been removed from the register under sub-section (2)of section 27, sub-
section (1) or sub-section(2) of section 29 or sub-section (2) of section 30, or where such person is dead,
his legal representative, as defined in clause (11) of section 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, shall
forthwith surrender his certificate of registration to the Registrar, and the name so removed shall be
published in the Official Gazette.
32.) The Council may, at any time, for reasons appearing to it be sufficient and subject to the approval
of the Central Government, order that upon payment of such fee as may be prescribed by rules, the
name of the person removed from the register shall be restored thereto.
33.) Where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Registrar that a certificate of registration has been lost or
destroyed, the Registrar may, on payment of such fee as may be prescribed by rules, issue a duplicate
certificate in the form prescribed by the rules.
34.) As soon as may be after the Ist day of April in each year, the Registrar shall cause to be printed
copies of the register as it stood on the said date and such copies shall be made available to persons
applying therefore on payment of such fee as may be prescribed by rules and shall be evidence that on
the said date the persons whose names are entered therein were architects.
35.)
1. Any reference in any law for the time being in force to an architect shall be deemed to be a
reference to an architect registered under this Act.
2. After the expiry of two years from the date appointed under sub-section (2) of section 24, a
person who is registered in the register shall get preference for appointment as an architect
under the Central or State Government or in any other local body or institution which is supported
or aided from the public or local funds or in any institution recognised by the Central or State
Government.
SCHEDULE
1. Bachelor Degree of Architecture awarded by Indian Universities established by an Act of the
Central or State Legislature.
2. National Diploma (Formally All India Diploma) in Architecture awarded by the All India Council
for Technical Education.
3. Degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) awarded by the Indian Institute of Technology
incorporated under Section 3 of the Institutes of Technology Act, 1962 (59 of 1961).9
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4. Five-Year full-time Diploma in Architecture of the Sir J.J. School of Art, Bombay, awarded after
1941.
5. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the State Board of Technical Education and Training of the
Government of Andhra Pradesh with effect from 1960 (for the students trained at the
Government College of Arts and Architecture, Hyderabad).
6. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government College of Arts and Architecture,

Hyderabad till 1959, subject to the condition that the candidates concerned have subsequently
passed a special final examination in Architecture held by the State Board of Technical Education,
Andhra Pradesh and obtained a special certificate.
7. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the University of Nagpur with effect from 1965 to the
students trained at the Government Polytechnic, Nagpur.
8. Government Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government of Maharashtra (or the former
Government of Bombay).
9. Diploma in Architecture of Kalabhavan Technical Institute, Baroda.
10. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the School of Architecture, Ahmedabad.
11. Membership of the Indian Institute of Architects.
12. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the University of Nagpur during the period 1962 to 1964.1
13. Degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) awarded by a School of Planning and

Architecture incoporated under Section 4 of the School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014
(37 of 2014). 2
14. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Centre for Environment Planning and Technology (CEPT),
Ahmedabad, with effect from 16-10-1980.3
15. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Institute of Environment Design to the students trained at
the D.C. Patel School of Architecture, Vallabh Vidya Nagar (Gujarat). 4, 5 & 7
16. Five-Year Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Sushant School of Art and Architecture,
Gurgaon (Haryana) with effect from 1.6.1994 to the students trained at the Sushant School of Art
and Architecture, Gurgaon (Haryana).6
17. Five-Year Diploma in Architecture awarded by the TVB School of Habitat Studies, Sector-D,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi with effect from
18. Bachelor Degree of Architecture awarded by every Institution for higher education declared to
be a university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956).9

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[FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNISED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT UNDER SECTION 15(1)
OF THE ARCHITECTS ACT, 1972]10
For list of universities to be seen – Refer COA website

Council of Architecture (role and functions)
The Council of Architecture (CoA), an autonomous Statutory Body, has been constituted by the
Government of India to enforce the Architect‘s Act 1972, enacted by the Parliament of India. The CoA
regulates the Architectural Profession, handles the registration of Architects and regulates Architectural
Education throughout India besides maintaining the Register of Architects. The Council meets at least once
in every six months in regard to the transaction of business. Here is a very brief summary of the main
Responsibilities of the Council Of Architecture.
WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA?
The Council prepares and maintains a Register of Architects in India.-Anybody who possesses the
requisite qualification after having undergone education in accordance with the CoA, Minimum Standards
of Architectural Education Regulations, 1983, and who is desirous of carrying on the profession of
‗Architect‘ must have himself registered with the CoA. The registration entitles a person to use the title and
style of Architect and to practice the profession of Architecture. If any person falsely claims to be
registered or misuses title and style of architect, such acts tantamount to committing of a criminal offence,
which is punishable under section 36 or 37 (2) of the Architects Act, 1972.
The CoA prescribes the minimum standards of architectural education – required for granting
recognized qualifications by colleges or institutions in India. The standards of architectural education in
India are governed by Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education)
Regulations, 1983, which prescribes the eligibility for admission, course duration, standards of staff &
accommodation, course content, examination etc. The Council has the power to require from time to time,
information on the courses of study and examinations conducted by the recognized architectural colleges
and institutions and oversees that the standards are maintained periodically, by way of conducting
inspections through Committees of Experts.
The CoA recommends recognition of architectural institutions in India – The Council appoints inspectors
to inspect any Institution where Architectural Education is imparted, for the purpose of recommending to
the Central Government recognition of Architectural Qualifications granted by the Institution.
The CoA can also make a representation to the Government to withdraw the recognition granted to a
Institution – if it appears to the Council that the courses of study and examination or the staff,
equipment, training and other facilities provided do not conform to the standards prescribed by the
Council.
The profession of an Architect is governed by the CoA – Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations,
1989 (as amended in 2003) which deals with professional ethics and etiquette, professional conduct,
conditions of engagement and scale of charges, architectural competition guidelines etc. An Architect is
required to observe professional conduct as stipulated in the Regulations, and any violation shall
constitute Professional Misconduct, which will attract disciplinary action as stipulated under section 30 of
the Architects Act, 1972.
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The CoA has the power to make regulations – The Council with the approval of the Central
Government can make new regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of the Architects Act.
The CoA appoints other officers and employees as it deems necessary to carry out its functions – The
Council fixes the pay and allowances of its officers and employees.
The CoA controls and manages a Fund – which consists of the fees received and the money received
from the Central Government. All expenses incurred by the Council are paid out from this Fund.
This post was about the Responsibilities of the Council of Architecture, India. One of these responsibilities
includes, maintaining and governing the minimum standards of Architectural education, B.Arch. in India.
Registration of Architects
The Council of Architecture (CoA) states that, ―Any person desirous of practising as an ‗Architect‘ in India
is required to be registered in the Register, with the Council of Architecture (CoA). He shall be entitled on
payment of the prescribed fees to have his name entered in the register, if he resides or carries on the
profession of Architect in India and holds a recognised qualification, or does not hold such a qualification
but, being a citizen of India, has been engaged in practice as an architect for a period of not less than
five years prior to 27.04.1974.‖
CAN A PERSON, WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF INDIA BE REGISTERED WITH THE CoA?
A person other than a citizen of India belonging to a country in which, a citizen of India holding an
architectural qualification registrable in that country is permitted to enter and practise the profession of
architect, shall be entitled to registration by virtue of a recognised qualification. This is a scheme of
reciprocity practiced by the Council.
No person other than a citizen of India shall be entitled to registration. However, if a citizen of India
residing in another country, holding an architectural qualification registrable in that country is permitted
to enter and practise the profession of architect in such country, the Central Government in pursuance of
a scheme of reciprocity or otherwise, declared that qualification to be a recognised qualification
the Central Government may, after consultation with the Council, direct, by notification in the Official
Gazette, that an architectural qualification granted by any university or other institution in any country
outside India in respect of which a scheme of reciprocity for the recognition of architectural qualification
is not in force, shall be a recognised qualification
WHAT IS THE REGISTER OF ARCHITECTS?
The Central Government provides a Register of Architects in India. The Council of Architecture prepares
and maintains the Register in accordance with the provisions of the Architect‘s Act. The Register includes
the following particulars:
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 The Architect‘s qualification for registration (B.Arch. or M.Arch etc) and the date on which he
obtained that qualification and the authority which conferred it.
 The date of the Architect‘s first admission to the Register.
 The Architect‘s professional address.
 Further particulars prescribed by rules.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR GETTING REGISTERED WITH THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE?
Earlier a person applying for registration was required to download the registration form and send a
duly filled form to the Council of Architecture office. But w.e.f. 01.04.2016 onward, only online filled up
applications shall be accepted. The instructions for filling and submission of online application form are
described here.
1) REGISTER AS AN APPLICANT: The first step is to signup/register yourself as an Applicant. For that,
you have to fill all details i.e. the email id which will be your login ID, year of admission, other relevant
details. Subsequently a password will be generated by the system and sent to you by email.
2) FILL UP THE APPLICATION FORM: With the login ID and password, you can login to the Council‘s
website and fill-up the application form in proper case and upload your recent color photograph of size
3.5 x 3.5cm upto 10KB (max) and signatures upto 4 KB (max).
3) ENROLLMENT NUMBER: Enrollment number i.e., (CoA-Six digit Number) is mandatory / as applicable
(for admissions from the Academic Year 2008-09 onwards). Make sure that the enrollment number
entered is strictly in format as given in the enrollment number list as available on the website of the
Council www.coa.gov.in. Enrollment numbers of the students are also available with the respective
Institutions.
4) TAKE A PRINTOUT OF FILLED FORM: After filling up the application take a printout of the duly filled
form on good quality bond A4 size paper (preferably a coloured one).
5) CORRECTIONS: Correction(s), if any, can be made by the applicant in the hard copy of the
generated/printed application form by countersigning at the place of correction before sending to the
Council. Note that the CoA is strict about completing the application format. Incomplete Application shall
not be processed further and no intimation shall be sent in this regard.
6) SEND THE FILLED FORM TO THE CoA OFFICE: The duly signed Form may be sent to the Council‘s
office by registered post, enclosing therein the requisite documents as per the checklist mentioned below.
Each application shall be accompanied by Registration Fee (Non-refundable) of Rs.600/- by way of
cash at the counter or by demand draft drawn in favor of ―Council of Architecture‖, payable at New
Delhi or alternately the payment can also be made online through login id details.
7) SUBMIT TO CoA: Do remember to press ‗Submit to CoA‘ button after making the payment online. It
ensures that the application form is in order otherwise your application shall not be available for further
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WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION FOR
REGISTRATION?
The documents to be submitted for Registration include the following. Documents must be duly attested by
a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public / Oath Commissioner or must be self attested. Documents should be
properly stapled with the application form in the same order as provided in the checklist:
1) APPLICATION FORM: After filling up the application online, take a printout of the duly filled form on
good quality bond A4 size paper (preferably colored one) and sign it. Please ensure that the spelling of
your name is strictly as per the recognised university architectural qualification certificate and mark
sheets submitted by you.
2) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: A copy of the date of birth certificate attested by either a Gazetted Officer or
Notary Public/Oath Commissioner. In case you do not have a birth certificate, you may submit an
attested copy of Matriculation / Secondary Examination having a record of your date of birth.
3) 10 + 2 MARK SHEET: A copy of mark sheet of 10+2 or equivalent examination showing at least
50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level attested by either a Gazetted
Officer or Notary Public/Oath Commissioner. In case of 10+3 diploma, enclose all semester‘s mark-
sheets and diploma certificate.
4) ARCHITECTURAL QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE IN ORIGINAL: The final recognised architectural

qualification degree certificate on the basis of which registration is sought i.e. 5-year B.Arch. Degree or
5-year Diploma in Architecture or 5-year Government Diploma in Architecture or Membership of I.I.A.
Certificate, IN ORIGINAL, for verification and return by Registered Post, along with a copy of the same
duly attested by either a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public/Oath Commissioner. The recognised
architectural qualifications (Indian and Foreign) are listed in the CoA Schedule. In case the final
degree/diploma has not been awarded/ issued by the University, applicant may submit the Provisional
Certificate/Passing Certificate issued by the competent authority of the University.
5) COPIES OF MARKSHEETS FOR ALL SEMESTERS/YEARS: The copies of marksheets (including Practical
Training certificate, if any) for all the semesters/years of the recognised qualification(including
Fail/ATKT/Supplementary etc.), duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public/Oath
Commissioner. Alternatively, you may also submit an attested copy of your consolidated mark sheet for
all semesters/years. No original mark sheet(s) should be submitted with the application.
6) CASTE/ CATEGORY CERTIFICATE: If any applicable
7) DEMAND DRAFT: A demand draft for Rs.600/- (non-refundable) drawn in favour of ―Council of
Architecture‖, payable at Delhi/New Delhi towards registration fee. It must be mentioned that the option
of availing of One Time Payment at the time of applying for registration has been discontinued. The
registration shall be granted initially for two calendars years and after that period, you can opt for
onetime payment.
8) SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE A self-addressed envelope of size 12‖x 10″ for sending the certificate
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8) REGISTERED POST: The original degree/diploma certificate should preferably be sent by Registered
Post to avoid any loss in transit along with a self-addressed envelope large enough to contain it.
However the Council of Architecture will not be responsible for loss or mutilation of any original
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ARCHITECTS (PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT) REGULATIONS, 1989 * New Delhi, the 11th May, 1989
F.No. CA/1/89.- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause (i) of sub-section
(2) of Section 45 of the Architects Act, 1972 (Act No. 20 of 1972), the Council of Architecture, with the
approval of the Central Government, hereby makes the following regulations to promote the standard of
professional conduct/ self-discipline required of an Architect, namely :-
1. Short Title and Commencement :
1. These regulations may be called with Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 1989.
2. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.*
2. **(1) Every architect, either in practice or employment, subject to the provisions of the Central Civil
Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 or any other similar rules applicable to an Architect, he 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. if in private practice, inform his Client of the conditions of engagement and scale of charges and
agree that these conditions shall be the basis of the appointment,
v. not sub-commission to another Architect or Architects the work for which he has been commissioned
without prior agreement of his Client,
vi. not give or take discounts, commissions, gifts or other inducements for the introduction of Clients or of
work,
vii. act with fairness and impartiality when administering a building contract,
viii. maintain a high standard of integrity,
ix. promote the advancement of Architecture, standards of Architectural education, research, training and
practice,
x. conduct himself in a manner which is not derogatory to his professional character, nor likely to lessen
the confidence of the public in the profession, nor bring Architects into disrepute,
xi. compete fairly with other Architects,
xii. observe and uphold the Council's conditions of engagement and scale of charges,
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xiv. 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),
xv. not attempt to obtain, offer to undertake or accept a commission for which he knows another Architect
has been 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 so doing : provided that
in the preliminary stages of works, the Client may consult, in order to select the Architect, as many
Architects as he wants, provided he makes payment of charges to each of the Architects so consulted,
xvi. comply with Council's guidelines for Architectural competitions and inform the Council of his
appointment as assessor for an Architectural competition ,
xvii. when working in other countries, observe the requirements of codes of conduct applicable to the
place where he is working ,
xviii. not have or take as partner in his firm any person who is disqualified for registration by reason of
the fact that his name has been removed form the Register under Section 29 or 30 of the Architects Act,
1972 ,
xix. provide their employees with suitable working environment, compensate them fairly and facilitate
their professional development,
xx. recognize and respect the professional contribution of his employees,
xxi. provide their associates with suitable working environment, compensate them fairly and facilitate
their professional development,
xxii. recognize and respect the professional contribution of his associates, xxiii. recognize and respect the
professional contribution of the consultants,
xxiv. enter into agreement with them defining their scope of work, responsibilities, functions, fees and
mode of payment ,
xxv. shall not advertise his professional services nor shall he 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 occasions and 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,
(d) may allow his name to be associated with illustrations and descriptions of his work in the press or
other public media but he shall not give or accept any consideration for such appearances,
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(e) may allow his name to appear in advertisements inserted in the press by suppliers or manufacturers of
materials used in a building he has designed, provided his name is included in an unostentatious manner
and he does not accept any consideration for its use,
(f) may allow his name to appear in brochure prepared by Clients for the purpose of advertising or
promoting projects for which he has been commissioned,
(g) may produce or publish brochures, pamphlets describing his experience and capabilities for
distribution to those potential Clients whom he can identify by name and position , **
(h) may allow his name to appear in the classified columns of the trade / professional directory and/or
telephone directory/ website.
(2) In a partnership firm of architects, every partner shall ensure that such partnership firm complies with
the provisions of the sub-regulation .
(3) Violation of any of the provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall constitute a professional mis-conduct.
Indian Institute of Architects

The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the national body of Architects in the country.
Founded in the year 1917, the institute currently has more than 15000 members.
The Institute has a major role to play in promoting the profession of architecture by organizing and
uniting in fellowship the Architects of India to promote aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the
profession both in Practice and in Education.
IIA is represented on various national and international committees connected with architecture, art and
the building industry and is also actively associated with International Union of Architects (UIA)
Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation of
Architects (SAARCH).
The institute retains a rich history, built through myriad stories of toils and influence of architectural
education, of the rebirth and growth of an almost forgotten profession, of struggles for existence and the
need to have contextual meaning and value, and experiments towards ushering a newer era of
architecture in the country.
As a result, the institute has secured a coveted place in India‘s reawakening, in the sphere of Architecture.
The institute‘s history is also replete with the visions of people, who held the tenets of architecture in high
ideal, thus laying the foundation of a vibrant future for the architectural profession in the country.
As of 2012, IIA has 17 chapters representing 5 Regions - North, South, East, West and Central -
supported by 51 offices / centers.
The institute has appointed 18 boards and committees to oversee its interests and activities.
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IIA Awards
The IIA Awards are one of the oldest and most respected marks of success in the architects and builders
community in India, especially since the Institute is the only body of Architects in the country that has been
associated with all government bodies, for more than 90 years in the industry. As such, it is a living
testimony to the development and growth of Architecture in India. on 5th february, 2011.
The Awards were instituted in 1989, and since then have emerged as the most prestigious honors
bestowed upon professionals for Excellence in Architecture in India. The IIA Awards aim to encourage,
acknowledge, appreciate and honor the significant contributions of member professionals in the field of
Architecture.
The Awards are the only ones that are judged by the architects, for architects all over India. Each year,
the awards are given in six categories, namely, Residential, Public, Industrial, Landscape Design and
Research.
The institute invites its entire community of fellow and member Architects for the awards ceremony, held in
different cities every year. The IIA Awards 2011 ceremony was held at Delhi
Selection Process
The winners of the IIA Awards are chosen by an independent panel of member representatives from each
region, who act as jury during the judging process.
Indian Institute of Architects – Membership

IIA has six classes of membership:-
HONORARY FELLOWS - any individual who is not necessarily a qualified architect but has contributed to
the growth of architectural profession
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ASSOCIATES - any person who has attained the age of 21 and graduated from one of the institutions
registered with council of architecture
LICENTIATES - any person who is registered with coa is elegible to apply for licentiate member.
STUDENTS - a student enrolled in any one of the architectural institutions – can on application, become a
student member.
RETIRED MEMBERS - any fellow, associate or licentiate after attaining the age of 55 and on completely
retiring from service or profession can apply for this post.
SUBSCRIBERS - a subscriber shall be either a person who was a member of the Bombay architectural
association at the time of adoption of the original constitution of the institute, now amended or a person
who in the opinion of the council is likely to render assistance in promoting the objects of the institute.
COUNCIL - Indian Institute of Architects
All affairs of the institute is be managed by the council, but will be subject to the control by the general
body of the institute. The council holds office for a period of 2 official years.
Council consists of :
 President
 2 Vice President
 Hon. treasurer
 2 or more Joint Secretaries
 The immediate past President
 Chairman of 5 regional committees
 Chairman of all chapters
 The Hon. Editor of the Journal.
Role of Indian Institute of Architects

It encourages the science and the art of planning and building the standards of architectural education,
training and practice, by making grants to Technical Institutions, or by paying or assisting to pay the fees
and expenses of students or by providing and giving scholarships, prizes or other rewards to such
students, or by any or all such methods
It devises and imposes the means for testing the qualifications of the candidates for admission to
membership of the Institute, by examination in theory and in practice, or by any other tests, or to arrange
with any technical Institute or Institutions for the imposition of any such tests.
It looks into all factors affecting the practice of architecture and it initiates and watches over measures
affecting, or likely to affect, the practice of Architecture, and to procure such changes of, and
amendments in the law relating to or affecting the practice of Architecture.

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It holds conferences or meetings for the discussion of, and the exchange of news and matters affecting or
relating to architecture, the reading of papers and the delivery of lectures, and hold congresses or
exhibitions (either jointly with any other body or Institution or otherwise) for the exposition of any matters
affecting or relating to the theory or practice of Architecture or any allied subject; and to award medals,
certificates, prizes or diplomas in connection therewith
It co-ordinates the activities of the building industry and of the Profession of Architecture, and too
amalgamate or combine or act temporarily or otherwise, in conjunction with any other body or bodies,
Institution or Institutions, having like or similar objects.
It purchases, leases, rents, holds and disposes of any land or property, and any building or hall and
erects any such building or buildings to be used as place of meeting for the members of the institute, or
as a college, school or reading room or library for the advancement of the object of the institute, and
provides accommodation for any meeting, conference, exhibition or congress, whether promoted wholly
or partly by the Institute or which, in the opinion of the Council, may conduce to or assist in the carrying on
with the objects of the Institute or tend to do so
It acquires by purchasing , donation, request or otherwise a library and collection of models, drawings,
designs or other materials, and to maintain, extend and improve the same.
It formulates and notifies the law and practice relating to Architecture to members and the public, and to
compile, collect, collate, revise, print and publish statistics, professional records or periodicals relating to
any of the objects of the Institute;
It issues appeals for funds in furtherance of the objects of the Institute, to accept any gift, endowment or
bequest mode to the Institute, and to carry any trust attached to any such gift, endowment or bequest,
and to borrow moneys, if required for the purpose of the Institute, provided such gifts, endowments,
bequests or loans shall be accepted if they are not accompanied by conditions inconsistent or in conflict
with the objects for which the Institute is established;
It ensures the advancement of the living standards of our people through their improved environment and
to make the profession of ever increasing service to Society.
It constitutes various classes of members including Honorary Fellows who are influential and experienced
people directly or indirectly from the field.
Bye Laws - Indian Institute of Architects

A member or student of IIA is governed by the constitutional bye-laws of the Indian institute of architects.
1. A member or student must not hold a position in which his interest is in conflict with his professional
duties.
2. A member or student is remunerated solely by his professional fees payable by his client or by a
salary payable by his employer. It is the duty of a member or student to uphold and apply the scale of
professional fees and charges adopted by the IIA.
3. A member or student must not accept any work which involves discounts or commission.
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4(a). A member or student may be architectural consistent , advisor or assistant of building contractors,
decorators, manufactures, house and estate agents, provided that he is paid by fee or salary and not by
commission and that he does not solicit orders for the company.
4(b). As described in clause 4(a), his name and affix may appear only on the note paper of the firm or
company used in connection with his professional services.
4(c). As described in clause 4(a), he shall not act in a professional capacity for a third party but if
mutually agreed between all the parties he may act as an independent architect.
5(a). A member or student may be a partner, director or member of any company registered under any
act of the Indian legislature; but his professional affix may not appear on the note paper of the
company.
5(b). A member or student must not be a partner, director or member of a company connected with the
building industry or trading in land or building for profit.
6. Member or student must not advertise or offer his services by means of circulars or otherwise, nor
may he make paid announcements in the press, except :
6(a). Advertisements, professional appointments open or wanted may be inserted in the press.
6(b). One notice of change of address may also be inserted.
6(c). A member or student may notify his correspondence by the post only once.
7. A member or a student may allow signed illustration and descriptions of his work to be published
in the press, but he shall not:
7(a). give monitory considerations for such insertions.
7(b). allow such insertions to be used by the publishers for extorting advertisements for contributors.
8. A member or student may sign his buildings and may exhibit his name outside his office and on
buildings in the course of construction; the lettering does not exceeding 5 cm in height.
9. A member or student must not compete with another architect by means of reduction of fees or by
other inducements
10. A member or student on being approached or instructed to proceed with professional work upon
which another architect was previously employed shall notify the fact to such architect before
finally accepting the appointment.
11. In all cases of dispute between building owner and contractors a member or student must act in
an impartial manner.

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School Of Architecture, AMACE, Kanchipuram 2017

Introduction to Architectural Profession Code of Conduct and Ethics

Role of Architects in Society and Importance of Architecture Profession

The Social Responsibility of Architects

Everyone benefits when architects volunteer in community nonprofit organizations.

Social Responsibility in Practice

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AR 6703 – Professional Practice And Ethics by Ar. Balaji

1. This Act may be called the Architects Act, 1972.

2. It extends to the whole of India.

2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,

3. The Council shall consist of the following members, namely:-

a. Five architects possessing recognized qualifications elected by the Indian Institute of

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e. One person nominated by the Central Government;

f. An architect from each State nominated by the Government of that state;

Explanation.-- For the purposes of this sub-section,--

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3. The expenses of the Tribunal shall be borne by the Council.

3. A member shall be deemed to have vacated his seat --

b. If he ceases to be a member of the body referred to in clause (a), clause(g) or clause(h) of

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b. Any defect in the election or nomination of a person acting as a member thereof, or

c. Any irregularity in procedure not affecting the merits of the case.

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1. The Council shall -

6. The Fund shall consist of --

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AR 6703 – Professional Practice And Ethics by Ar. Balaji

1. When upon report by the Executive Committee it appears to the Council -

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4. The Central Government --

5. For the purposes of this section, "appropriate Government" means --

. In relation to any college or institution established by an Act of Parliament or managed,

a. In any other case, the State Government.

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3. The register shall include the following particulars, namely :-

c. The date of his first admission to the register;

d. His professional address ; and

e. Such further particulars as may be prescribed by rules.

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a. Holds a recognised qualification, or

c. Possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed by rules :

e. Unless the Central Government has, in pursuance of a scheme of reciprocity or otherwise,

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a. From whom a request has been received to that effect, or

b. Who has died since the last publication of the register.

d. That he has been adjudged by a competent court to be of unsound mind.

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6. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government College of Arts and Architecture,

9. Diploma in Architecture of Kalabhavan Technical Institute, Baroda.

10. Diploma in Architecture awarded by the School of Architecture, Ahmedabad.

11. Membership of the Indian Institute of Architects.

13. Degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) awarded by a School of Planning and

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For list of universities to be seen – Refer COA website

WHAT IS THE REGISTER OF ARCHITECTS?

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4) ARCHITECTURAL QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE IN ORIGINAL: The final recognised architectural

6) CASTE/ CATEGORY CERTIFICATE: If any applicable

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