As an architectural student diving into the world of professional

practice, the exploration of Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)

Documents, particularly 204A, 204B, 205, 206, and 207, has been a

captivating journey that informs me the landscape of architectural roles and

responsibilities. Every document acts as a lens through which the

development of architectural practice is visible, encouraging reflection on the

architectural profession from all angles from the past, present and future.

Starting with SPP Document 204A, the historical background

discussed is consistent with the development of the architectural profession

during the previous half-century. The focus on the Construction Supervision

Group (CSG) in Section 1.4 as a reaction to the growing complexity of

projects offers a retrospective look at the development of the field. It marks a

break from the past when architects handled manageable project sizes either

alone or with the help of a construction inspector. It becomes apparent that a

CSG's cooperative supervision is now essential to handling the complexities

of modern projects.

Examining SPP Document 204B from the inside out reveals an

important insight: architects easily become Construction Managers (CMs). It is

highlighted in Section 5.2 that architects, particularly those with construction

experience, are capable of becoming skilled CMs. This self-discovery makes

me think critically about the architecture school system. It challenges me as

a student studying architecture to consider whether my current course of

study has given me the necessary training for positions as broad as these.

My reflective thinking goes beyond preparing me in college to focus on

developing my own skill set, emphasizing the value of building a broad skill

set that includes construction management.

SPP Document 205 emphasizes the interconnectedness of building

administration by going wider. For efficient building maintenance, it places a

strong emphasis on cooperation between architects, engineers, builders, and

other stakeholders. The idea that architects work alone is challenged by this

external viewpoint. It emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary cooperation

and points to a future in which architects are essential to a cooperative

ecosystem that guarantees the durability and effectiveness of constructed

environments. This makes me think that in the future I will be tasked with

great responsibility and I would really need to cooperate with my future

colleagues to ensure the building I designed is safe while attaining easthetics

design.

SPP Document 206 looks ahead, advancing the thought process

toward a time when architects become elite professionals. Contrary to the

popular belief that architects are primarily designers, Sections 2.1 and 2.3

outline a variety of pre-design and specialty architectural services. It becomes

clear to me that flexibility, teamwork, and a broad range of skills are essential

for architects getting ready to face the demands of a changing and dynamic

profession.

As an architectural student, during the midterm, I gained profound

understanding of the evolving nature of architectural practice and made me

realize few things. The architectural industry is changing dynamically from

having only traditional roles to architects now becoming the leaders for multi-

services. The sections discussed during the midterm’s time highlights the

architectural profession's journey and the importance of embracing diverse

responsibilities.

In conclusion, this exploration of SPP Documents serves not only as an

academic exercise but as a transformative journey that prepares me as an

architectural student to reevaluate my educational goal since It prepares me

for a role that leads to design, necessitating adaptability, collaboration, and a

other skill set. The things I have learned becomes a compass guiding me

towards a future where making me think I am not just a designer but also

comprehensive architectural professional poised to shape the built

environment in multple ways.