Professional Practice

LECTURE 01
ARCH 5201

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 Architecture is the thoughtful making of space – Louis I Kahn

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Lecture 01_Professional Practice
 Guideline for Professional about Practice

Professional Practice is where a student is required to extend knowledge and skills within
a practical environment.

For example, a student of Architecture will be required as part of their degree to go out
into their field, preferably in an Architectural office and train under supervision to gain
the experience and skills required in a practical environment.

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 Qualifications
Graduation, Communication skills, Academic performance

Professional involvement
Architects, contractors, manufacturers, Suppliers etc

Organizations
IAB, RIBA, AIA > their aims and objectives

Building Construction Act

Dhaka Metropolitan Building Construction Act 2008

Professional Practice and Services

Setup Office, Ethical Practice, agreement, responsibilities etc

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 Professionals involved in building industry

•Owner / Client

•Design Professionals

•Construction Professionals

•Manufacturers

•Suppliers

•Financier

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 Professionals involved in building industry
1. Owner / Client 2. Design Professionals
a) Individual a) Architect
b) Group of people b) Planner
c) Private / corporate c) Structural Engineer
d) Government d) Electrical engineer
e) Semi-government e) Mechanical engineer
f) Plumbing engineer / HVAC
expert
g) Landscape designers
h) Interior designer
i) Fire expertise

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 Professionals involved in building industry
3. Construction 5. Suppliers
a) Local Suppliers
Professionals
b) Suppliers from abroad
a) Contractor
b) Sub-contractor
c) Site Supervisor 6. Financier
a) Bank
b) Private investors
4. Manufacturers
a) Building materials
b) Fixture and fittings

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 The Architect
An architect is trained and
licensed in planning and
designing buildings, and
participates in supervising the
construction of a building.

Sir Norman foster

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 Qualities of an Architect
•Has good communication skills
•Shows strong drawing and sketching skills
•Has an excellent sense of design
•Have presentation skills
•Possess solid technical abilities
•Have a logical, analytical and creative approach
to problem solving
•Have reasonable mathematical skills
•Has good sense of business
•Can visualize a project
•Has a passion for work
•Good at time management
•Be self confident and able to cope with criticism of their work
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