The Preparation for Practice module prepares the learner for their first period of professional practice (experience) in architecture. Through the understanding of the needs of the client develops awareness of architecture as both a process and product. It introduces the importance of project administration. Statutory and social obligations are explored with along with building economics and procurement issues. It identifies what is required in the working environment of an architect by integrating skills surrounding professional architectural practice with the Studio design project. This module is made up of two components:
1) Professional practice, and
2) Cost Control and Law.
Professional Studies:
Introduction to the Architects Responsibilities in the Design and Construction Process
Ethics and Ethical Practice
RIAI Work Stages
Professionalism
Responsibility
Design liability and Briefing
Introduction to health and safety and designing for safety
Cost Control and Law:
Consequences of Design Decisions
Structure, operation and political economy of the building industry
Funding and Feasibility
Design Economics
Building costs
Life Cycle Costs
Procurement
Legal Controls affecting Development and Design
Land Law , including boundaries, easements, property and p remises
Law of Tort, including nuisance and negligence
Building and Development control legislation
Contracts - Principles of & Common Forms Decision making
Lectures
Video
Reading s
Self-Directed Learning
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |