The document discusses the role of an architect and the architectural design process. It defines an architect as a person who designs buildings and advises on their construction. It then outlines the main responsibilities of an architect at different stages of construction from initial design to construction administration. Finally, it describes different types of architectural drawings like floor plans, building elevations, and detail drawings and their functions in communicating design ideas.
6. attend site meeting or analysis
and other problem which may
be critical
Need to know the full detail of
the project and follow the
required and some request by
clients
Work with other professional such
as engineer and QS
Inform clients other professional
required
The Architect has the authority to order
inspection or testing of the Work by
contractor.
writing the term of condition of the
appointment and request
confirmation
state the clients’ financial limit and
request to the Professional
7. BEFORE CONSTRUCTION
1.meet with clients
2.communicate with
other professionals
3.participate in all
meetings
4.research for design
criteria
5.report progress to
clients
6.prepare blueprints
7.submit the
drawings to the
clients
8. • Second phase in the design of a project
• From the sketch for the initial design
• provides Conceptual Site Plans, Preliminary Building Plans, Sections, Elevations and/or
other drawings required to communicate the design intent.
• Allow 2-3 weeks for the process
Schematic Design/Sketch
• GATHER ALL THE INFORMATION
• THE ARCHITECT COMES UP WITH KEY CONCEPT
AND ROUGH SKETCHES.
• ALLOW 1-2 WEEKS FOR THE PROCESS
1.Initial Design
9. 2.Schematic design
• Second phase in the design of a project
• From the sketch for the initial design
• provides Conceptual Site Plans, Preliminary Building Plans, Sections,
Elevations and/or other drawings required to communicate the design
intent.
• Allow 2-3 weeks for the process
10. 3.Design
development
• Turn a rough sketch into the real
building design complete with
floor plan,roof design etc.
• Include scale drawing,basic
structural plan,and basic
specification for main
components of a building
• Allow 2 weeks for this process
11. 4.Construction document
• The blueprint are prepare to obtain the building
permit.
• The blueprint should be detail enough that you
can get apple-to-apple bids from contractor and
sub-contractor
12. • Answering queries from the
various contractor and sub-
contractor
• Analysis and checking tender
compliance
• Architect and clients will
cooperate evaluate and choose
the best contractor or sub-
contractor(lowest price)
5.BIDDING OR NEGOTIATION
13. During construction
advise clients on stage payment
Solve the problem.
inspecting the building work
observe the site progress.
be the middle man between clients and contractor
14. 6.Construction Administration
• Architect function as the owner’s agent
• preparing additional detailed drawing if needed
• approving the contractor’s request for progress
payment(ensure that the price is fair and reasonable)
• resolving any issues stemming from conflicts.
15. After construction
• Part of the payment due to the builder – the retention
– is held back for up to twelve months and is only
paid out on the architect’s instruction, after any
defects have been rectified by the contractor
• Remember that the architect’s Opinion on
Compliance with Planning and Building Regulations
is subject to work not being changed during
construction.