ARCHITECT’S ROLE

IN THE SOCIETY
Architect’s role in the society

• EXPERT ADVISOR
- Use best of one’s knowledge and experience
- Advise should be only in the interest of client

• GENERAL MANAGER
- Has to co-ordinate activities of various agencies
- Must be honest in his role

• AUDITOR
- Has to certify payments to the contractors, checking bill of
quantities
- Must be selfless and impartial
Architect’s role in the society

• SUPERVISOR
- Regularly visits the sites
- Check on the work to be carried out as per conditions and
proper specifications

• UMPIRE
- In dispute between owner and contractor
- Should not be bias for any of the parties
Architect’s role in the society

• SOCIAL CONCIOUSNESS
- Work should be responsible for the society’s betterment

• EDUCATOR
- Should educate society & client to improve quality of living
and environment
ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Comprehensive Architectural Services
Architect’s Responsibilities

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

ARCHITECTURE ALLIED FIELDS

# Landscape Architecture
# Interior Architecture
# Architectural Conservation
# Retrofitting of Buildings
# Graphic Design & Signage
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

• Taking Client’s instructions and preparation of design brief

• Site evaluation, analysis and impact of development
• Design and site development
• Integration of
- Structural design
- Sanitary, Plumbing, drainage, water supply and sewerage design
- Electrical, electronic, communication system and design
-HVAC and other mechanical systems
- Elevators, Escalators, etc.
- Fire – Detection, Protection, Security systems, etc.
• Periodic inspection and evaluation of construction works
Schedule of Services

Stage 2 –
Stage 1 –
PRELIMINARY
CONCEPT
DESIGN &
DESIGN
DRAWING

Stage 4 – Stage 3 –
WORKING DRAWINGS FOR
DRAWINGS & CLIENT’S /
TENDER STATUTORY
DOCUMENTS APPROVALS

Stage 5 –
Stage 6 – Stage 7–
APPOINTMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
CONTRACTORS