PP Lectures Part 1 - Architectural Profession

Professional practice semester VII Lecture-1 Professor Jayant Sahasrabudhe
Welcome students,
After completing six semesters now in fourth year, second phase of
Architectural education it becomes necessary to learn in addition
to academics astohow is our profession, what are our duties and
responsibilities towards society in general
We start with-
Introduction to syllabus,
Introduction to Architectural profession,
Role of professional bodies
We will learn here course contents and their usefulness in
Architectural Profession, role of professional bodiesmainly
Council of Architecture, Indian Institute ofArchitects
and other voluntary associations at national, state and locallevel
with their aims andobjectives.
Professional Practice 1 Credits- 3

Lectures- 54 periods of 50 minutes duration – 45hoursStudio-
Scheme of examination –
Theory: one paper of two hours duration
Max. marks- 50 Min marks for passing-20
Sessional marks Internal- 50 marks
Syllabus-
Introduction to Architectural profession, Role ofprofessional bodies,
Architect’s Registration Act 1972 , The professional role, responsibilities,
duties, liabilities of Architects , Code of professionalconduct,
Code relation to Architectural competition, Copy-rights of drawings
Office structures – Small practice, medium practice & Largepractice.
Nature of partnership, registration of firm and dissolution
Office set up and administration -Task allocation, Work plans,
monitoring the plans, review meetings, record keeping, Inward, Phonecalls,
Minutes of meeting, To do list, wish list-Time Management
Tenders-
Types of tenders and tender document, World Bankformats,
Indian Banks Association guidelines, PWD, CPWD, Tender forms,
Tender draft notices and inviting of tenders,
Procedure for opening and selection of tenders, Qualificationcriteria,
Bid capacity, freak rates, rate analysis.. Analysis and report to owner,
Work order
Contract
Types of contracts and contract documents,
Detailed knowledge about various conditions of contract as publishedby
Indian Institute of Architects and specially about -Earnest Money,
Security Deposit, Retention Money, Mobilization Fund, BankGuarantee,
Architect’s Instructions, Clerk of works, Variation andExtras,
Defects after completion, Certificate and Payments,
Insurance and fire insurance, Liquidate damage ,Termination of Contract
Introduction to Architectural profession-
Architecture is combination of art and technology. Architectuses his creative

instinct , intellectual, technical knowledge, and administrative skills to give
built form to his ideas based on client’s needs and executed thro’ craftsmen,
contractor or builder. He is a master builder.
It’s a noble profession and not a tread or business-
similar to C.A. lawyer or Doctor and not a business though he requires
business insight. Profit element is secondary / incidental purpose.
Manufacture / sale is not involved and distinguishes from trade or business.
Primary being aesthetic creation from nothing
Noble profession-
carried out with ethics, integrity, impartially serving as per code of conduct
and exercising intellectual, technical and to Clients, callings opted,
consultants, opted for, COAor the Institute where he is a member,
Professional brothers and Community in general..
Professional practice semester VII Lecture-1 Professor JayantSahasrabudhe
Architect owes his duties to Clients-

Employed by the client as a professional expert agent to complete thework
in economical and efficient manner.
He will exercise reasonable care & skill without negligence
He will act as guardian/ trustee with loyalty and in good faith, discloses all
matters to client and he reposes full faith in his honesty, ability and skill.
Architects final certification of work completed will be binding to all

concerned and will not relieve contractor of any defect.
Architect is remunerated solely by professional fees or salary fromemployer

and debarred from accepting any gift, commission or discount from
contractors/tradesmen.
CallingArchitect hasadopted for / trained in
Architect gets clients , jobs by previous job credentials, recommendation
specialization, social contacts, competitions open advertisements inviting
Architectural services asper the norms of COA,architects Act1972.
However obtaining works by advertisements by Architects are prohibited and should be
avoided as this will lead to professional misconduct under section 30 of Architects Act 1972.
Calling Architect has adapted imposes duel positions on the architect-

To act as an agent of the client, quasi ( resembling) arbitrator to interpret
terms and conditions of contract.
Also followingnorms shall be observed by an architect-
Not to assume any position of conflicting interest with the calling.
Comply with all local authority development control rules and regulations
Not tocompete or supersede fellow architects.
Not to delegate his powers to clerk of work or any other staff.
Do not mislead the contractor by fraudulent misstatements, negligent
certificates.
Professional brothers
Architect as a duty, should not exhibit a spirit ofunhealthy competition by
reduction of fees or offering other inducements to the client,
Also he should not supplant his fellow brothers by taking in -progress job of
another architect until and unless he get an NO OBJECTIONCERTIFICATEfrom
the earlier architect even if client leaves one and approaches anotherArchitect.
Community
Architect’s services are important to community as he -
Originates the design and create forms with aestheticeffect
Is one of the main contributors in public health, safety and welfare
Leaves his monumental creations for guidance of futuregenerations
Designs projects in the interest of needy, distressed, helpless people in the
society like- low cost housing, old age homes, charitable hospitals etc…
and thus contributes in the welfare of society.
ROLEOFPROFESSIONALBODIES-
There are many professional bodies and Architect’s associations which are
constituted by government and serving in administrative capacity /
voluntary associations of people for social or professionalrelationship.
• Council of Architecture Council Of Architecture coa.gov.in/
Indian institute of Architects https://indianinstituteofarchitects.com/
Also there are other associationslike-

Practicing Engineers Architects and Town planners Association ( India)
Council of Architecture (COA)- Constituted by Government of India under the
provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, enacted by Parliament of India,
which came into force on 1st September,1972.
The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards of education,
recognized qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by
the practicing architects. COAis charged with responsibility to regulate
education and practice of profession throughout Indiabesides maintaining
the register of architects.
For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and Council of
Architecture has framed Regulations as provided for in the ArchitectsAct,
with the approval of Government of India.
Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of 'Architect' must have
registered himself with Council of Architecture after acquiring requisite
qualification as appended to the Architects Act, after having undergone
the education in accordance with the Council of Architecture (Minimum
Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations,1983.
The registration with Council of Architecture entitles a person to practice the
profession of architecture, provided he holds a Certificate of Registration
with up-to-date renewals.
The registration also entitles a person to use the title and style of Architect.
The titleand style of architect can also be used by a firm of architects, of
which all partners are registered with COA.
Limited Companies, Private/Public Companies, societies and other juridical
persons are not entitled to use the title and style of architect nor are they
entitled topractice the profession of architecture.
If any person falsely claims to be registered or misuses title and style of
architect, such acts tantamount to committing ofa criminal offence, which
is punishable under section 36 or 37 (2) of the Architects Act, 1972.
The practice of profession of an architect is governed by the Architects
(Professional Conduct) Regulations, 1989 (as amended in 2003) and deals
with professional ethics and etiquette, conditions of engagement and
scale of charges, architectural competition guidelinesetc.
Pursuant to these Regulations, the Council ofArchitecture has framed
guidelines governing the various aspects of practice.
An architect is required to observe professional conduct as stipulated in the
Regulations of 1989 and any violation thereof shall constitute a
professional misconduct, which will attract disciplinary actionas stipulated
under section 30 of theArchitects Act, 1972.
There are about 423 institutions, which impart architectural education in
India leading to recognized qualifications. The standards of education
being imparted in these institutions is governed by Council of Architecture
(Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations,1983,
which set forth the requirement of eligibility for admission, course duration,
standards of staff & accommodation, course content, examination etc.
The COAoversees the maintenance of the standards and keep the Central
Government informed of the standards being maintained by the
institutions and is empowered to make recommendations to the
Government of India with regard to recognition and de-recognition of a
qualification.
• The Architects Act, 1972
• Rules - 1973
• Regulations - 1982
• COA(Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983 (
6504 KB)
• Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations 1989 ( 100 KB) Conditions of
Engagement and scale of charges
• Architectural Design Competition Guidelines
• Architects Professional Guidelines
• Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations 1989 ( 100 KB)
• Institutional Consultancy Practice
• Architectural Books
• COAMagazine - Architecture Time Space & People
• Directory of Architects
• Handbook of Professional Documents
Statutory committees , sub committees and other committees are formedby

council for variousfunctions-
EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE -CONSTITUTION-
The Council shall constitute from among its member an Executive
Committee and may also constitute other committees for such general or
special purposes as the Council deems necessary to carry out itsfunctions
under this Act.
FUNCTIONS OFTHEEXECUTIVECOMMITTEE
To see details on councilwebsite
The Executive Committee shall have various powers for functioning of
council. President and the Vice-President , five other members elected,
DISCIPLINARYCOMMITTEE - enquiries relating to misconduct of architects
shall be held by acommittee
Sub-Committee for Preparation of DPRfor Training and Research Centre of

COA.
Sub - Committee on Professional Issues.
Sub- Committee for Revision of Eligibility Criteria forB.Arch Course
Committee on Recognition of Foreign Qualification:

Scrutiny Committee :
Steering Committee on Documentation:
TRCSteering Committee :
NATA- 2020 Coordination Committee:
Home Page» Act, Rules & Regulations » The Architects Act, 1972 – schedule
states list of Indian and foreign institutes and qualifications eligible to
become member of COAand practice asArchitect.
They are BArch degrees, some diplomas , membership of IIAetc
The Indian Institute of Architects(IIA)
National body of Architects in the country. - History of theIIA - Attempts and
experiments towards a new stage in the architecture ofthe country.
Established in 1917, has more than 20,000 members and plays a major role in
promoting the profession of architecture.
IIA is associated with International Union ofArchitects (UIA)
Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)
and South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation ofArchitects
(SAARCH).
Legal Status of the Institute - The Indian Institute ofArchitects is registered
under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 as a voluntary
organization of Architects.
The only other organization at the national level is the Council of
Architecture established under the Architects Act 1972 with the statutory
duty of Registration.
IIA AWARDS,
BABURAOMHATRE GOLDMEDAL,
MADHAV ACHWALGOLDMEDAL
ARCHITECTOFTHEYEARAWARDS– JKAYA IIA
National Awards for Excellence InArchitecture
Are awards given by IIA in field ofArchitecture.
The Council of Architecture, vide its letter no. CA/5/Academic-IIA dated 14th
October, 20-14 has approved Scheme of Examination and Syllabus of Part-
I,II, III &IV and granted permission to initiate the process for making fresh
enrollment from academic year 2014-15.
Students are eligible for COARegistration on the completion of IIACourse
and then electing as an Associate of the Indian Institute of Architects
(AIIA) as per the prescribed by IIA.
The Architectural Student’s Association (1917-22)
On May – 12th, 1917, the first historic meeting was held in Mr. Foster King’s
bungalow, set in the sylvan surroundings of the School of Art compound. It
was here, according to a tablet on the building, that the famous Rudyard
Kipling was born on the 30th December 1865. One may well imagine what
the scene must have been then, for some of the beautiful surroundings of
trees and greenery are fortunately still preserved in the very heart of a
great industrial and commercial city. In such a setting of beautyand peace,
the child that was to grow up into the Indian Institute of Architects, was
also born.
At the first meeting held, it was decided to christen the infant
“The Architectural Students Association”. Late Mr. George Wittet, the then
Consulting Architect to the Government of Bombay, was unanimously
elected as the first “President” of theAssociation.
THEBOMBAYARCHITECTURALASSOCIATION(1922-29)
The activities of the Association progressed and after Professor Cable'sterm
of office, Mr. Batley was elected President in 1921, members began to
seriously consider an improvement in status of theAssociation.
The word "Students" seemed inapt for a body that had now practicing
Architects within its fold and at a special General Meeting held on the
15th June 1922, the changes in the Constitution and Bye-Laws, were
unanimously approved and on 3rd August 1922, Mr. Batley, President
announced the formal inauguration of the rechristened Association.
AFFILIATION TOTHEROYALINSTITUTE OFBRITISHARCHITECTS(1925)
On 20th November 1924 Prof. Claude Bately moved the resolution of getting
the final examination of RIBAto be held in India. The first examination
could be held only in 1930. The five year Diploma Course inaugurated in
1923, was recognised for exemption from the intermediate examination.
This step allied the Association with the most powerful body of Architects.
THEINDIAN INSTITUTE OFARCHITECTS(1929)

Affiliation with R.I.B.A. in 1925 led to new constitution and Bye-Laws.
"THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OFARCHITECTS“ formed.
The Institute began its activities in the room of the Sohrab F.Bharoocha
Architectural Library, 7-10, Elphinston Circle, Bombay the first permanent
headquarters for the various activities of the Institute. Later, as things
improved, the Institute and Library moved into the new and more
convenient quarters which it at present occupies at -
Prospect Chambers Annexe, Hornby Road,
Now Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji Road, Mumbai - 400001.
And is still there.
Membership was 158. Today it has crossed the 20000mark.
New plot was acquired then from CIDCOand now IIA –Examination
Department is at -
• Plot No. 105, Sector-15
C.B.D Belapur (East),
Navi Mumbai – 400614
Outreach Programs of the Institute

The 'Outreach' programs are conducted through its Chapters and Centerswho
communicate with the public in various regional languages by using the
press and electronic media. Public lectures are also arranged on
commemorative days such as the World Environment Day, the World
Habitat Day etc.
• The IIA Publications Board and the Editorial Committee publish the Journal
of the Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA) and a Newsletter every month.
All members of the Institute receive a free copy. In addition, all student
members of the Institute receive a copy of News Letter of IIA.
• The Institute reaches out to the public through its Chapters and Centers.
Some special programs are also arranged at the headquarter, and other
Chapters and centers involving international participation.
• IIANM is Navi Mumbai centre of IIA and is fully functional in the activities
of fraternity of Architects in the region.
PEATAIndia - Practicing Engineers, Architects, and Townplanners

association- ...
Aims & Objectives- To unite, encourage and foster the ideals of theprofession
and to promote fellowship and ethical amongst members, in India, and
such professionals settled abroad. www.peataindia.org
INDIAN SOCIETYOFLANDSCAPEARCHITECTS(ISOLA) a professional body of
Landscape Architects, established in May, 2003. under the IndianSociety’s
Act, 1860, and Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.www.isola.org.in
https://www.institutionofvaluers.net/
The Institution of Valuers (IOV) is a premier organization of valuation
professionals in India, embracing about 90% of recognized valuation
professionals in the country. (Registered under the Societies Registration
Act XXI of 1860) with branches in the majority of states of India. It has the
global status of premier valuation organization with current membership
reaching over 29,000 valuers.
• BAI - Builders Association of India - All IndiaAssociation …
• Hasta Architects - Top Architects' Association and Services ...
• www.hasta.co.in Hasta Architects is Architects' Association and Services
and Interior Designer in Bellary Ho,Bellary
• NASA-studentsNASA | Home nasaindi
• Ludhiana Architects Association ludhianaarchitects.in/members.php
• Architects & Engineers Association, Nashikaandenashik.org
• Society of Indo American Engineer and Architectssiaeany.orgArchitects,
• adi.org.in - Network representing professional interests of IndianDesign
community.
IBIMA - India Building Information Modelling Association (R.) IBIMA-India
Building Information Modelling Association is the leading professional
national society for Building Information Modelling and Digitalization in
Indian AECO-Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operation
sector.
• Practising Valuers Association (India) www.pvai.org/login.php
• Institution of valuers
• Indian institute if interior
• designersAmerican Indian Council of Architects and Engineers(AICAE)
• aicae.unm.edu
• The American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers is a non-profit
corporation established in 1976. Its membership is comprised of
American Indian architecture, engineering, and design professionals
through out the United States ofAmerica.
• Architects association in bangalore - Look what we havegot
• uk.directhit.com/Architects association in bangalore/See now
• HOME | asie-houston
• www.asiehouston.org
• AMERICAN SOCIETYOFINDIAN ENGINEERSAND ARCHITECTS(ASIE) is a
Houston,
Architect's registration act 1972.
"The professional role, responsibilities, duties, liabilities , rights of Architects to clients, to
statutory bodies, being member ofprofessional institutions
To explain provisions of Architect's Act 1972, powers of Council of Architecture , dignity

and integrity of theprofession.
The Council of Architecture (COA) has been constituted by the Government of India under
the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, which came into force on 1st September,
1972.
The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards of education, recognized
qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the practicing architects.
The Council of Architecture is charged with the responsibility to regulate the education
and practice of profession throughout India besides maintaining the register of
architects.
For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and Council of Architecture has
framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the approval of
Government of India.
The Architects Act, 1972 , Rules – 1973 ,Regulations - 1982
COA(Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983
Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations1989
Chapter - I (Preliminary)
ThisAct may be called the Architects Act, 1972. It extends to the whole of
India.
Architect" means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the
register;
"Council" means the Council ofArchitecture
"Indian Institute of Architects" means the Indian Institute of Architects

registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
"Recognized qualification" means any qualification in architecture included in

the Schedule or notified
"Register" means the register of architects maintained under section23;
"Regulation" means a regulation made under this Actby
the Council;
"Rule" means a rule made under this Act by theCentral Government
Chapter – II – This states the constitution of council,

Notification of formation, members incouncil,
President and vice-president are elected and hold post for3 years,
Powers and duties of council are prescribed, setup and manage COAoffice,
maintenance of a register of architects, for settling of a scheme for
recognition of architectural qualifications
prescribe the minimum standards of architectural education required for
granting recognized qualifications by colleges or institutions inIndia.
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 inany law
for the time being inforce.
Chapter – III
Maintaining the register in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
The register shall include the following particulars, namely:-
The full name with date of birth, nationality and residential address of
the architect ;His qualification for registration, and the date on which
he obtained that qualification and the authority which conferred it ;
The date of his first admission tothe register;
His professional address ; and
Such further particulars as may be prescribed by rules. 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.
Issue a certificate of registration
A person shall be entitled on payment of fees prescribed to have his name
entered in the register, if he resides or carries on the profession of
architect in India and holds a recognized 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 the date appointed under sub-section (2) of section 24, or
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–
Upon entry in the register of a name, the Registrar shall issue a certificateof
registration.
On payment of the renewal fee, the Registrar shall, endorse the certificate of
registration accordingly.
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, --
That his name has been entered in the register by error or on account of
misrepresentation or suppression of a material fact; or that he has
been convicted of any offence which, in the opinion of the Council,
involves moral turpitude; or that he has been adjudged by a
competent court to be of unsound mind. On receipt of a complaint
made to it, if the Council is of opinion that any architect has been
guilty of professional misconduct which, if proved, will render him
unfit to practice as an architect, the Council may hold an inquiry in
such manner and after hearing the architect, 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.
A person whose name has been removed from the register or where such
person is dead, his legal representative, as defined in clause shall
forthwith surrender his certificate of registration to the Registrar, and the
name so removed shall be published in the OfficialGazette.
After two years from the date appointed, 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 recognized by the Central orState Government.
Chapter - IV ( Miscellaneous)
If any person whose name is not entered in the register falsely represents
that it is so entered, or uses his name or title any words or letters
reasonably calculated to suggest that his name is so entered, he shallbe
punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
After expiry of one year from the date appointed, no person other than a
registered architect, or a firm of architects shall use the title and style of
architect :the provisions of this section shall not apply to –
practice of the profession of an architect by a person designatedas a
"landscape architect" or "navalarchitect“;
A person who, carrying on the profession of an architect in any country
outside India, undertakes the function as a consultant or designer in India
for a specific project with the prior permission of the Central Government.
If any person contravenes the provisions of council, he shall be
punishable , any person whose name has been removed from the register
fails to surrender his certificate of registration, shall be punishable with
fine.
No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act,
except upon complaint made by order of the Council or a person
authorized in this behalf by the Council. No Magistrate other than a
Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any
offence punishable under this act.
Council of Architecture Rules 1973.
Election process and declaration of results.
Registration, renewal, restoration , entering additional qualification,and
issuing duplicate certificate.
Complaints and enquiries relating to professional misconduct of an architect–
All complaints against architects shall be investigated and all enquiries
relating to misconduct of architects shall be held by a committee of the
Council consisting of three members, Chairman of the Disciplinary
Committee shall be elected by the members of that Committee from
among themselves.
Complaint ,ifapproved, would render the architect complained against guilty
of any professional or other misconduct
The oral or documentary evidence relied upon in support of the allegations
made in the complaint
The Secretary shall return the complaint which is not in the proper form or
which does not contain the aforesaid particulars forrepresentation
Send copy of complaint to Architect or firm within sixty days
Within fourteen days of the receipt copy of complaint, forward written
statement in his defense, council may conduct further enquiry, call for
additional particulars or dismiss complaint ,a report madeaccordingly.
Does not give or take discounts, commissions, gifts orother inducements for
introduction of Clients or ofwork,
Act with fairness and impartiality when administering a buildingcontract,
Maintain a high standard ofintegrity, Promote the advancement of
Architecture, standards of Architectural education, research, trainingand
practice,
Regulations 1982-
Manner of conducting council meetings-Powers and Duties of Presidentand
Vice-President of the Council, executive committee, constitution and
conduct of other committees,
Registrar and Employees of the Council, finance andaccounts,
Inspection of Educational Institutions ofArchitecture
COA(Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983
Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations 1989
Council of Architecture makes following regulations to promote standard of
professional conduct/ self-discipline required of an Architect,-
Every architect, either in practice or employment shall ensure that his
professional activities do not conflict with his general responsibilityto
contribute to quality of environment and future welfare of society,
Apply his skill to creative, responsible and economic development ofhis
country,
Provide professional services of a high standard, to the best of his ability,
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 ofthe
appointment
Do not sub-commission to another Architect or Architects the work for which
he has been commissioned without prior agreement of his Client,Conduct
himself in a manner which is not derogatory to his professional character,
nor likely to lessen the confidence of public in the profession, nor bring
Architects into disrepute,
Compete fairly with otherArchitects,
Observe and uphold the Council's conditions ofengagement and scale of
charges,
Do not supplant or attempt to supplant another Architect,

Do 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), Do 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 bee 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 soconsulted
Comply with Council's guidelines for Architectural competitions and inform
the Council of his appointment as assessor for an Architecturalcompetition
When working in other countries, observe the requirements of codes of
conduct applicable to theplace
Not have or take as partner in his firm any person who is disqualified for
registration by reason of the fact thathis name has been removed form
the Register
Provide their employees with suitable working environment,compensate
them fairly and facilitate their professionaldevelopment,
Recognize and respect the professional contribution ofhis employees,
Provide their associates with suitable working environment,compensate
them fairly and facilitate their professionaldevelopment,
Recognize and respect the professional contribution of hisassociates,
Recognize and respect the professional contribution of theconsultants,
Enter into agreement with them defining their scope of work, responsibilities,
functions, fees and mode of payment
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, (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 (humble/moderate)manner and
he does not accept any consideration for itsuse,
(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 (1). (3)
Violation of any of the provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall constitute a
professional mis-conduct
Professional Practice
Conditions of Engagement and scale of charges-

Preamble ,Comprehensive Architectural Services, Urban Design
Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, Scale Of Charges
Letter OfAppointment
Architectural Design Competition Guidelines –
Preface,,purpose,Guidelines,Registration Procedure, Schedule 1,2,3,4,5,6
Architects Professional Guidelines- Professional Duties of Architect: 2.0
Professional Conduct: 4.0 Professional Negligence:
4.2 Deficient Service: 4.3 Exceptions: 6.0 Professional Liabilities:
7.0 Nature of Liability:
Institutional Consultancy Practice
Last Updated On: 13/01/2016

Preface
Introduction
General
Institutional Consultancy Practice
Guidelines of Consultancy Practice for Faculty members ofSchools of
Architecture
Judgments & Circulars
This section contains important judgement/orders delivered by the various
Hon’ble High Courts and Supreme Court in the country which have upheld the
Rules, Regulations, Norms & Guidelines in the country dealing with
Architectural Education and Practice, as prescribed by the Council of
Architecture under the Architects Act, 1972.
The authority of the Council of Architecture over any other body including
AICTEhas been upheld by the various High Courts, in respects of various
aspects of Architectural Education, namely, introduction of Architectural
Courses, Grant of Intake, and Eligibility for admission to ArchitectureCourses,
etc.
Important Court Judgements
Important Government Letters/Circulars
Supreme Court order on Practice as an architect ( 51 KB)
Kerala High Court order on Revised Eligibility ( 120 KB)
Bombay High Court order regarding Contempt against State of Maharashtra ( 139
KB)
SCJudgment on Architectural Education ( 551 KB)
Publications
The Council of Architecture is involved in printing of publications related to
Architectural Books which are useful for the architectural institutions,
students and teachers. The books are supplied to the institutions at no
profit basis. The Council of Architecture through its academic unit at Pune,
encourages the research work and the research work undertaken by the
teachers and students is published by the Council for benefit of the
architectural fraternity.
Council also publishes Directory of Architects containing names, addresses,
etc. of all Registered Architects The Council also publishes Handbook of
Professional Documents biannually containing Act, Rules, Regulations and
guidelines of the Council which is supplied free of cost to registered
architects, architectural schools, various Government and Local
authorities, organizations related to built environment and general public
at large. Further, a monthly magazine named “Architecture Time Space &
People” is also printed by the Council which is sent free to registered
architects all over the country.
In order to promote search and advancements in Architecture, the Council
also publishes works of eminent architects in form of books and journals
in architecture from time to time in order to keep abreast the latest trend
and practices in the field of Architecture worldwide.
Architectural Books
COAMagazine - Architecture Time Space & People
Directory of Architects
Handbook of Professional Documents
Payment is to be made through DD, in the name of COUNCILOF
ARCHITECTURE,payable at NEWDELHI.
Professional practice semester VII Lecture- 3 Professor JayantSahasrabudhe
Code of professional conduct,

Code relation to Architectural competition,
Copy-rights of drawings
To explain various codes applicable to profession of Architecture.

To study council of Architecture guidelines to be followed while floating /
participating in various types of competitions.
Duties of Assessors.
Prize, honorarium of competitors and fees for successfulcompetitor.
Architectural copyright.
Code of professional conduct forArchitects-

Uphold dignity &integrity of profession-
Architect is an artist and administrator, due to complexity ofduties – code of
conduct is essential,
ARCHITECTS(PROFESSIONALCONDUCT) REGULATIONS,1989 – see website-
https://coa.gov.in/showfile.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=208&lid=152
Code of professional conduct,

https://coa.gov.in/showfile.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=208&lid=152
To study council of Architecture guidelines

https://coa.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=271&lid=250
Code relation to Architectural competition ,

https://coa.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=1&sublinkid=260&lid=239
to be followed while floating / participating in various types of competitions,
Duties of Assessors, Prize, honorarium of competitors and fees for
successful competitor.
Architect and society-welfare of society, development ofnation,

not to cause disrepute, while working in other countries
observe local codes applicable
Architect and client- Toprovide to client highstandard

professional services tothe best of our ability.
Define and agree conditions of engagement which is basis of
appointment. Maintain integrity if high standard, fairness and
impartiality,
Brothers in profession- compete fairly, not to take away work of

other Architect without NOC.
Employees and associates- Provide suitable facilities and working

environment, facilitate for professionaldevelopment.
Compensate them fairly
Consultants- Recognize and respect consultants and their

employees, also their professional contribution.
Enter into agreement with them defining scope of work,
functions, professional responsibilities , fees and modeof
payment.
Partners- All partners of a registered form should be registered

Architects and firm should be under companies act1956 and
complies with Code of professional conduct forArchitects-
Conditions of engagement, scale if professional fees andcharges-
Conditions of Agreement-
Before taking up the job there has to be an agreement between owner and
architect and it will be binding on both the parties. In this case the scale of
fees of the council will have no application, but if the agreement provides
for council’s fee structure that can be enforced. In this case the court will
look into the compliance of the regulations by the Architect.
With architects Act 1972 in force along with architects (Professional
Conduct) Regulation, 1989 which incorporates the fees and servicesthe
same may find due consideration in legaldisputes
SCOPEOFWORK-The architects shall provide services in respect of the
following works - Site evaluation and analysis, Environmental impact
assignment, Arch. Work and site development, Structural engineering
work, Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply and sewerage work,
Electrical work, HVAC,Acoustics, Landscape work, Graphic signage,
Interior design
Schedule of services- The architect shall render the following services after taking
instructions from the clients
• Site evaluation with basic approach to circulation, activity distribution and external
linkage
• Preliminary report on environmental impact of the projectand measures adopted
• Conceptual designs as per requirement & rough estimate
• Prepare preliminary drawing and design and revised estimate
• Prepare drawing for submission tostatutory bodies for approval
• Working drawing, specifications and schedule of quantities
• Shortlist of contractors with properjustification
• W.D., large scale detail, detailed spec. and sch. Of qty. sufficient to invite tender
Complete W.D. to commence the work
• Visit the site for periodic supervision and provide necessary interpretationand
clarification in drawings. as well as tender /specifications including attending
meetings at site with the clients
• For frequent supervision of work at the site ‘clerk of work’
• On completion of the work arch. will prepare and submit 2 sets ofas built-
drawings
Client’s responsibilities-
To provide detailed requirements of the project, correct site plan in suitable
scale showing all physical features, furnish reports on soil conditionsand
soil tests. If client is govt. agency will furnish PWD schedule of rates,
code of practice and other documents pertaining to the State and will
have to be followed by the architect, pay the fees of architect within 1
month of submission of bill, take note of architect’s observation about
deficiency and correct the same.
Invite tender and select contractors in consultation with the architect.
Standard terms of comprehensive Architectural services–
Standard scale of fees is for comprehensive services including predesign
study, architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, acoustics and
interiors. If required external services like roads, sewerage,drainage
water supply, street lighting and landscaping and graphic signage. To
ensure quality of work architects should be engaged only on
comprehensive services and partial services should be avoided.
It will also include getting the plan approved from the statutory/ and or local
authorities unless otherwise specified.
The fee structure is based on tendered cost of total project including all the
works mentioned above.
If the architect is required to verify and certify the bill of the contractors an
additional fee of 1% shall be payable.
Guidelines- Architect to possess adequate skill and knowledge and techniques,

purpose and function of building, building bye laws and other regulations,
preparation of drawings and costing- certification, his design should becapable
of being built,
Architectural drawings- to be in appropriate form of presentation, scale,
complete in all respect from site plan, all plans, sections, elevations, details,all
schedules, all services drawings co-ordinate with consultants drawings,
interiors, landscape drawings etc as agreed upon,
Execution of assignment- All stages of work to be completed by Architect as
agreed upon in time, In the event of breach of any term or condition by
Architect or the client, the aggrieved party can rescind (cancel) the Agreement
with 30 daysnotice.
The client will have full access to all the drawings, details, calculations and
drawings of all the consultants appointed for other services. Architect shall
supply to the client free of cost four sets of Final drawings of the project, eight
sets of all working drawings, specifications and otherparticulars.
On completion Architect will prepare and submit two sets of as built drawings
of the project. (Recordplans).
Architect shall be compensated actual expenses incurred for the extended
period of contract, if it runs beyond 12 months of the completion period as
per the contract.
Architect shall make revisions in drawings as may be required by the clients
at draft stage.
Any revision in drawings and documents after approval shallbe
compensated as additional services rendered by the Architect.
No change shall be made in drawings or specifications on site without the
consent of Architect.
Drawings, specifications and documents are called “Instrument of Service”
and are the property of Architect regardless of the execution of the project.
They are not to be used for any other project without written consent of the
Architect.
The client has the liberty to postpone or not to execute any work and
Architect shall not be compensated for the same. Architect is entitled for
fees which are payable up to the stage of service then in progress.
Scale of professional charges –

They are based on Types of projects/ services, Scope of work and services,
And are minimum fees, reimbursable expenses like travelling, lodging- boarding, cost
of extra services like presentation, models etc at actual. Fees payable are based on
type, scope and %of estimated cost of project. Schedule of payment is as per
stages on appointment as retainer, on stages of further release of drawings and
execution on site in percentage.
• Stage -1: on submitting preliminary design -15% of total fee
• Stage-2: On submitting final drawings. and design -25% of total fee lessreceived
• Stage-3: drawings for approval and W.D -35% less receivedalready
• Stage -4: W.D. and item wise estimate of costs -55% less received already
• Stage -5: ready for tendering with all details 70% less received already
• Stage -6: On submission of complete set to commence the work -80% less received
already
• Stage-7: During the course of construction Balance 20% in installments as per
progress of work
• Stage-8: On completion - Balance of the 100%
ARBITRATION-
All differences or disputes between Architect and client regarding any
matter related to this Agreement or regarding interpretation of any
clause or regarding interpretation of any clause therein shall be
referred to Council of Architecture, New Delhi for final decision.
CONCLUSION-
As an registered Architect, it is his duty to uphold the regulations of
professional conduct.
In case of violation of any of the rule or misconduct the Council of
Architecture may reprimand the Architect or suspend him from
practice or remove his name from Register or pass such other order
the Council thinks fit.
Quantum Meruit- Sometimes Architect renders his service on mutually agreed terms
of payment orally or in writing, he proceeds with the work in good faith
expecting that the clients may not be unreasonable onhim.
Subsequently if the services are terminated after partial completion, dispute reg.
professional charges arise.
In such cases architects can sue the clients to recover fees and ‘Quantum Meruit’ a
mode for determining his reasonablefees.
It is a Latin word & the essence is - reasonable remuneration in proportion to the
benefit received by the defending party after the contract comes toan end after
partial service.
The fees is decided on the following factors.
1)Evaluation of arch. inspiration for findingsolution.
2)Experience and standing of architect
3)Nature of work done such as drawings, interviews, correspondence etc.
The remuneration payable to the architect then is as decided by the court and issaid
to be the fees on ‘quantummeruit.’
It is a right whereby a reasonable remuneration is required tobe paid for the work
done, when there is no contract or price has been fixed forthe work.
It will also apply when the contract become void due to mistake, fraud, and for other
reasons
ARCHITECTURALCOMPETITION
• Nature of competition
• Purpose/advantage of comp.
• Type of competition-
Principal requirement and conditions for conducting competitions
Cost, prizes, honoraria and fees
Fees for successful competitor
Stages of competition
Settlement of disputes
• Duties of Assessors
• ARCHITECTURALCOMPETITION
• It is based on the Architectural competition guide line published by the
council ofArchitecture incorporated under Architects Act 1972,
• The aim of the Competition is to bring out wide range of ideas and most
favourable solution to a set problem. When a public demonstration is
made to that effect with 2 or more independent architects taking part , it
takes the format of acompetition
• Nature of Competition
• Single stage- competitors will require to submit fairly complete drawings
like plan, elevation and section so as to sufficiently explain the schemeas
set out in the guide lines. More suitable for small and simple projects but
no bar in using for other projects too.
• Two stage- In the 1st stage they are supposed to submit drawings
indicating the broad base of the scheme as per the promoters objectives.
Since this stage is for soliciting ideas the Competitor should bring out his
intentions clearly through his drawings. From these the Assessors will
select a few for the 2nd stage. And these selected ones will have to bepaid
a specified sum as per conditions. Suitable for town planning and large
scale – complex projects.
• Both are suitable for bldg.projects.
• Purpose or Advantage of competition

1. To bring out wide range of ideas and concepts leading to a projectof
high standard
2. It give opportunity for young architects show their talents and abilities
3. Since it is research oriented, it is an opportunity to gain experience
which will help them inpractice
4. Even if not winning will give him confidence for doing job of similar
nature
5. An awakening is created in public where they become consciousabout
the art ofcreativity i.e.; architecture
Type of Competitions
• Open Competition- All architects are invited to participate through
announcement by advertisement. Projects for less than 10 lakhs maybe
restricted to the architects of that State.
• Limited or Comp. through Invitation: Limited number of Architects (5 to 8)
selected by the promoters on the advice of senior architect assessor or
board of assessors
• Special competition: Involves Town Planning and design problem
sometimes involving developers as well. May be limited to professionals
with certain definite expertise.
• Regional special category Comp.: Small projects of charitable organizations
in which 4 to six local firms will compete
• Principal Requirements and Conditions for conductingArch.

Competitions
• Assessors from panel suggested by COA., Odd in numbers, and not
more than 7. Not more than 2 from the promoters side. From the
council majority by at leastone.
• Participants to satisfy their eligibility to take part. Promoters,
assessors, their associates partners etc. are not allowed or to assist.
• Wide publicity for its success
• It is an offer of contract and submission will result in a valid contract
and will be binding on promoters & competitors
• The shall be filed before the COAbefore publication as it is the
foundation stone of success of competition as all of themcompete
on similar conditions
• Designs shall be submitted declaring it as the bonafidework
• The promoters are obliged to appoint the successful arch.Unless
otherwise disagreed on valid grounds
Copy-rights of drawings-
OWNERSHIPOFCOPYRIGHT:
Architectural design is an intellectual property of the Architect.The drawings,
specifications, documents and models as instruments of service are the
property of the Architect whether the project, for which they are made, is
executed or not. The Client shall retain copies of the Architect's models,
drawings, specifications and other documents for his information and use in
connection with the project.
These shall not be used for any other project by the Client or the Architect or
any other person, except for the repetition as stipulated in the Scale of
Charges.
Copyright & Right of ownership :
Each competitor shall retain Copyright in his own competitiondesign.
Each competitor shall retain the right of reproduction of his own competition
design.
In ancient days architectural works were created for fame and

recognition rather than to earn a living and the question of copy
right never arose.
With the advancement of civilization a need was felt to give
protection to the original design work of an architect. It must have
taken great labor and devotion of many months to create a design
which may be grabbed by a fellow architect and is unfair.
This protective umbrella for architects and also for creative persons
like artists, musicians, writers etc. has taken shape of Copy RightAct
1957.
Essential characteristics
1. It is a right of negativeact
2. Copy right shall subsist in the work of architects located in
India and not outside.
3. It subsist only in artistic character and design and not to
extend to process and methods of construction
4. The owner can assign such right to others in writingagainst
consideration
5. The normal copy right is fixed to be the life of creator
architect and 60 years after hisdeath.
6. The reconstruction of a bldg. in accordance with theoriginal
drawing, will not bean infringement of Copy right ,
provided that the original construction was done with the
permission of the author.
Office structures – Small practice, medium practice &

Large practice. Nature of partnership, registration of
firm and dissolution
To make students aware of the avenues open for

Architects, scope for employment, profession. To learn
conditions engagement and scale of professional fees
as [per norms prescribed by council of Architecture.
OPTION ON ENTERINGPROFESSION–
Joining government or undertakingservice,
Start own private practice,
To buy a practice or inherit apractice,
To work in a firm and climb the ladder to become a partner of the firm orleave
and start own practice.
To win a competition and start own practice
Individual joining together to start the practice aspartners.
Starting own one man office needs lot of experience in all aspects of practice for
handling projects particularly if they are complex, large, requiring high technical,
design, management standards,
Half knowledge, lack of experience is not advisable. It needs lot of study,
productivity is less / slow, handling complex projects, no leaves, vacations, long
working hours
Benefit is that after allhardship, he becomes Principal Architects and practice
grows independently into a big firm depending upon one’s instinct and ability and
skills
HOW TOSECURECLIENTELE
Clients usually expects that one who undertakes his work has the requisite
knowledge and skill, also believes in references from earlierclients,
The architects can not canvass for work and should not allow his staff to do
so.
He can secure the clients the following by - social contacts , acquaintances
By recommendations from his past clients satisfied with his service,
By specialization in certain project categories like stadiums, hotels, malls and
multiplexes, mass housing etc..
By taking part in competitions and contributing to technical journals,
by goodwill of the firm where he was employed and performed well.
By suggesting a scheme to the Govt. or local body withoutany obligations.
OFFICEAND ITSMANAGEMENT-
The office forms one of the important aspect of practice and should be
planned in a functional manner, should be located in a prominent and
convenient location, Interiors and office decorum should his taste,design
skills, reflect philosophy and status,
He should be thorough professional in presentation, working style,systems

and processes, filing and documentation, have strong data, books and
products library, instruct and be responsible to staffoutput,
Manage time for office, clients, site, statutory follow up etc
Make through documentation of every stage of work right from getting client
to completion of project from legal, Architectural, constructional and project
management aspects.
Pleasing personality, modesty in presentation and behavior, punctuality,
communication skills, builds confidence about you in othersmind.
Functions in office- collection and analysis of clients’ instructions,

Discuss with clients the appointment of consultants, contractprocedure,
time limit etc. Schematic planning and conceptualizing of project/s i.e.
creative work,
Staff allocation, supervision and getting the assigned work done,
All sorts of correspondence andcommunication
1.Schematics to translate clients requirement on paper
2.Getting the plan approved from the local authority
3.Preparation of working drawings
4. Tender work and contract stage
5.Setting out the plan on site and Commencement of actual construction.
6.Obtaining Permission for Work above Plinth and Plinth Checking
Certificate.
7.Site supervision, discussions etc.
8.Final completion stage and record plan
Approval to the Record Plan and obtaining OccupationCertificate
Small practice, medium practice & Largepractice
Small , medium and large is really a vague term,

Parameters to decide this may be very different like-
Firstly design philosophy and skills, ability
Contribution to society
Magnitude and number of projects successfullyexecuted
Projects published, Awards won
Staff strength and size of office
And materialistic success i.e. turnover- profit earned car , bungalowetc….
Nature of partnership, registration of firm and dissolution
Architect can take another Architect as partner, he should be registered as

Architect with Council of Architecture and the firm also should be registered
under Companies act 1956.
The firm also should comply with provisions of architects ( professional
conduct) regulations 1989. When two or more persons join hands to set up a
business and share its profits and losses it is called Partnership. Section 4 of
the Indian Partnership Act 1932 defines partnership as the ‘relationbetween
persons who have agreed to share the profits of (business) profession carried
on by all or any of them acting for all’.
Partnership agreement in written or oral form to be done to legalize

relationship between the partners. An oral agreement is but,
preferably the partners should have a written agreement, in orderto
avoid disputes in future.
The business must also be legal in nature, may be carried on by allthe
partners or any of them acting for all.
Every partner is entitled to participate in the conduct of business.
The agreement between partners must be to share profits and losses of a
business which is important in profession.
The partnership is not for the purpose of some charitable activity.
Liability of Partnership- each partner is liable jointly with all the other
partners. And also when is a partner, severally liable tothe third party for
all the acts done by the firm. Liability of the partner is not limited.
This implies that for paying off the firm’s debts, his private assets can also
be used.
Partnership Deed -when the agreement is in written form, it is called ‘Partnership Deed
and is duly signed by the partners, stamped & registered.
Partnership deed generally contains the following details:
Names and Addresses of the firm and its main business, addresses of all partners,
contribution of the amount of capital by each partner, accounting period of the firm,
Date of commencement of partnership, rules regarding an operation of BankAccounts;
Profit and loss sharing ratio, rate of interest on capital, loan, drawings, etc, mode of
auditor’s appointment, if any salaries, commission, etc, if payable toany partner,
The rights, duties, and liabilities of eachpartner;
Treatment of loss arising out of insolvency ( lack of financial resources)of one or more
partners.
Settlement of accounts on the dissolution of the firm, and method of a settlement of
disputes among the partners,
Rules to be followed in case of admission, retirement, a death of a partner;and
Any other matter relating to the conduct of business. Normally, all the matters affecting
the relationship of partners amongst themselves are covered in partnershipdeed.
Dissolution of partnership and firm is different

When the relation between all the partners of the firm comes to an end, this
is called dissolution of the firm. Section 39 of the Indian Partnership Act,
provides that “the dissolution of the partnership between all the partners
of a firm is called the dissolution of a firm.” It implies the complete break
down of the relation of partnership between all the partners. Dissolution
of partnership is different from the dissolution of firm.
Dissolution of a partnership firm merely involves a change in the relation
of partners; whereas the dissolution of firm amounts to a complete
closure of the business. On dissolution of the firm, the business of the firm
ceases to exist. The dissolution of partnership among all partners of a firm
is called dissolution of the firm.
Dissolution of a Partnership firm may be effected in the following ways:
Dissolution without the intervention of Court:- By Agreement with consent of

all the partners in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Deed or
separate agreement.
Compulsory Dissolution
In case, any of the following events take place then it becomes compulsory
for the firm todissolute:
Insolvency of Partners, In case all the partners or all the partners except one
become insolvent. Unlawful Business, In case the firm is engaged in more
than one business which may have become unlawful,
Expiry of Fixed Period, on achievement of specific task, death ofPartner
Insolvency of Partner, resignation of Partner, insanity (permanent disorderof
mind), incapacity, misconduct, breach of agreement transfer of interest,
loss etc…..
https://www.toppr.com/guides/business-studies/forms-of-business-
organisations/partnership-deed-and-registration/
http://www.legalservicesindia.com/article/1063/Dissolution-of-partnership-
firm.html
https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/partnership-firms/procedure-for-the-
registration-and-dissolution-of-a-partnership-firm/40802
Office set up and administration Task allocation –

Work plans, monitoring the plans, review meetings,
Record keeping - – Inward, Phone calls,

Minutes of meeting, To do list, wish list-
Time Management Architectural practices,
securing clients/ projects, office working and
management methodologies,
Proprietary, partnership and corporate practices,
Architectural practices, securing clients/ projects,
office working and management methodologies,
proprietary, partnership and corporate practices
Proprietary, partnership and corporate practices andit’s
management-
Practice is all- Art of design, technology, business (though
profession, we plan and control client’s finance) and
management (as we control project from inception till
completion)
Organizational skills , co-ordination is essential – One person
can not execute or look into all tasks in practice.
Proprietary- One principal Architect and others are employed
staff or consultants,
Partnership- Two or more Architects partnership having equalor
defined status, share in practice,
Corporate practice- Group of individuals- Very big firms working
like a company with Directors, shareholders
Management is getting things done through people ina formally
organized way
Office setup and administration

Assets-fixed - land and building (office space) furniture, vehiclesetc….
Recurring - computers, printers, licensed softwares,
Intangible- goodwill, copyright, patent if any
Liabilities - staff salaries, staff welfare, electricity, data, printing, stationary,

travelling and accommodation for staff,
Maintain profit and loss account and ofcource be inprofit
Office setup / structure and duties-

director/s principal architect- overall business control, architectural
development and management
Management council – design reviews, architectural evaluation, key result
areas, staff performance evaluation, excellence in performance, awards and
recignisation, to structure out put front office, back office, finalize terms and
conditions of professional services tobe offered, appoint sub consultants
Systems and processes-
Administration staff – office maintenance, house keeping, studio
operations (time and recourses management) , travel and communication
co-ordination, stationary supply,
Human recourses- staff requirement, budget, manpower management,

interviews etc
Technology management- data, computer and equipments server

maintenance, software licenses and management,
Marketing - head office and across various regions where business is

intended, presentations, offer letters, confirmation of appointmentas
architect,
Finance and accounts office- income and expenditure control, taxation,

salaries and other expenses control, stationary, staff welfare, insurance,
provident fund, gratuity, profit distribution
Architectural staff-
Head office and regional offices, studios,
Classification as per verticals-

Architecture, interior, further classification-
Developer, corporate architecture, healthcare, institutional- sports,
educational, religious etc.
Regional heads and vertical heads – reviews at every stage

Staff- designers, senior and junior architects, draughtsmen, 3d andgraphic
designers, estimators, mep / structural engineers if in-house
Distribution of duties-
Inputs and design brief reports master plans, concept design, design
development, final layout drawings, municipal drawings, tender drawings,
working, good for construction drawings, presentations, site inspection,
statutory authorities liaison
Site staff- co-ordination with clients, contractors,consultants

PMC, bill checking, quality checking, completion and client feedbackfor
analysis and improvement, supervision architects / engineers
Terms and conditions of engagement-
Fees for various architectural services- extra for – liaison, appointment of
structural and other consultants and sub consultants, presentations, 3dand
walk thro’s etc,
Cost of site visits- travelling , accommodationetc.
Quality assurance and quality control –

Red line check architects, training and leanings from experience, mistakes
,scope of improvement, staff performance analysis, reward and recognition,
brand image improvement,
Effective time management – giving time for clients, consultants , staff and
also to balance work and life for peace of mind.
Documentation, legal and other record keeping, designing as per client'swish
list, writing minutes of every meeting, to do list, attending phones and
tele/video conferencing/ outdoor meetings, receiving and distributing inward
data , drawings etc
Task allocation to all junior, senior and support staff, – design, drawings,
working drawings, details, GFC’s ( good for construction drawings)estimates,
tenders and contracts, site visits and recording instructions,
Work plans, monitoring the plans, review meetings, –
Location of office- client comes to you or you go to him,

Location of studio, regional branch offices, well designed officespace,
peaceful surroundings, data library, dining and other amenities for
staff,
Pay taxes as applicable- income tax, profession tax, service tax,
employees provident fund, gratuity, medical andprofessional
insurance,
Do research in Architectural design, technology and related fields and
updating information and knowledge bank to keep with time,
Always observe all laws related to projects undertaken, professionand

ethical practices
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Professional practice semester VII Lecture-1 Professor Jayant Sahasrabudhe

Professional Practice 1 Credits- 3

Introduction to Architectural profession-

Architecture is combination of art and technology. Architectuses his creative

Architect owes his duties to Clients-

He will exercise reasonable care & skill without negligence

Architects final certification of work completed will be binding to all

Architect is remunerated solely by professional fees or salary fromemployer

Calling Architect has adapted imposes duel positions on the architect-

Indian institute of Architects https://indianinstituteofarchitects.com/

Also there are other associationslike-

Statutory committees , sub committees and other committees are formedby

Sub-Committee for Preparation of DPRfor Training and Research Centre of

Committee on Recognition of Foreign Qualification:

National Awards for Excellence InArchitecture

Are awards given by IIA in field ofArchitecture.

THEINDIAN INSTITUTE OFARCHITECTS(1929)

Outreach Programs of the Institute

PEATAIndia - Practicing Engineers, Architects, and Townplanners

To explain provisions of Architect's Act 1972, powers of Council of Architecture , dignity

"Indian Institute of Architects" means the Indian Institute of Architects

"Recognized qualification" means any qualification in architecture included in

Chapter – II – This states the constitution of council,

specify which violations thereof shall constitute infamous conduct in any

Do not supplant or attempt to supplant another Architect,

Conditions of Engagement and scale of charges-

Last Updated On: 13/01/2016

Code of professional conduct,

To explain various codes applicable to profession of Architecture.

Code of professional conduct forArchitects-

Code of professional conduct,

To study council of Architecture guidelines

Code relation to Architectural competition ,

Architect and society-welfare of society, development ofnation,

Architect and client- Toprovide to client highstandard

Brothers in profession- compete fairly, not to take away work of

Employees and associates- Provide suitable facilities and working

Consultants- Recognize and respect consultants and their

Partners- All partners of a registered form should be registered

Conditions of engagement, scale if professional fees andcharges-

Guidelines- Architect to possess adequate skill and knowledge and techniques,

Scale of professional charges –

• Purpose or Advantage of competition

• Principal Requirements and Conditions for conductingArch.

In ancient days architectural works were created for fame and

Office structures – Small practice, medium practice &

To make students aware of the avenues open for

He should be thorough professional in presentation, working style,systems

Functions in office- collection and analysis of clients’ instructions,

Small practice, medium practice & Largepractice

Small , medium and large is really a vague term,

Nature of partnership, registration of firm and dissolution

Architect can take another Architect as partner, he should be registered as

Partnership agreement in written or oral form to be done to legalize

Dissolution of partnership and firm is different

Dissolution of a Partnership firm may be effected in the following ways:

Dissolution without the intervention of Court:- By Agreement with consent of

Office set up and administration Task allocation –

Record keeping - – Inward, Phone calls,

Office setup and administration

Liabilities - staff salaries, staff welfare, electricity, data, printing, stationary,

Office setup / structure and duties-

Human recourses- staff requirement, budget, manpower management,