My understanding of the role of an Architectural Technologist My name is Kei little a male age 32and I am currently studying Architecture Technology this my understanding on the subject I am reading. Understanding the role prepares you for work in the construction design and management industry. Architecture technology is all about the technical side of the design process. It’s about how things look but mainly about how a building works. The key role is to work on architectural projects and become a chartered member of the CIAT the chartered institute of architectural technology. The course is recognised by the CIAT who set out the standards and qualify you to perform at a high level in the industry. It’s all about problem solving and turning your sketches or concept drawings into workable plans and drawings/CAD into reality. It’s all in understanding design and the build ability of buildings. You can become a leader in the field responsible for projects with a team or solely run whole projects on your own/ or lead projects, having involvement from the start. As an AT Concerned with the technical side of design you have to solve the problems of aesthetics and how buildings work. What are the details in the context of building design. Sort out issues while working on sites always problem solving. What concerns you: * Build ability *Different scenarios *Clients brief *Aesthetics I understand my role will be varied and diverse in my chosen occupation being a chartered Technologist. I am required as a specialist in science and technology (Building construction techniques, maths and physics). I could set up my own practice or work as part of a team. Skills Required: Drawings/sketches/technical skills/Cad * Problem solving * Design and maths * Creative * Inquisitive * Practically minded person I could be leading projects of all shapes and sizes from conception through to completion. A continuous role during the whole life of a project. Project Inception-client enquiry. Being qualified to work with the client on a brief you must be qualified to negotiate and manage projects. I need to think about the stages you have to go through and explore the problem or acquiring planning permission. Assessing the needs of the client and users and agree a brief. You will start with what you actually know from meetings with clients and new research when working on new designs and planning a report. You have to recognise in the significance of the design stage. Evaluate and advise on environmental and regulatory legal requirements. Produce and evaluate feasibility studies the viability of the project what is probable what to consider and a plan to go ahead with.
The project planning is a qualified process of organising, tackling problems and producing a plan, this includes aspects of the legality of a project and the health and safety of the team (Before and after completion) and developing briefs and design programmes. Advising clients on methods of project procurement and forms of contract. Liaise with and produce documentation for statutory approval authorities. Also managing health and safety don’t put people at risk. There are always requirements made by the client like room sizes, budgets that need contingency funds. Concept drawings, timelines, gant charts and planning details (discuss the need to design alternatives where money is not enough to manage the brief) plan and schedule deliveries. Entering into contracts there are contractual issues keep the client happy and give strong sound advice often. You may need get approval from local authorities. The design process- I should have the expertise to provide technical and innovative solutions and the skills to manage the design process. In the process of acquiring a project follows the work in preparing and presenting design proposals. The next stage is leading teams to derive detailed designs and coordinate the design information. These tasks have to be completed on time. Specification- Advise on specification to finalise a project, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production, as well as appearance, criteria. Requires research to finalise all the specifications produce, manage, control and integrate design and production information. Contract management-Negotiate and manage all aspects of contracts including: * Obtain and evaluate tenders and agree contracts * Programme schedules and undertake stage inspections *Administer contracts and project certification * manage project handover * Gain feedback from the client and user * Appraise building performance in use and produce, develop and maintain maintenance management information systems. Run and manage contracts containing and valuating tenders a legal professional requirement. Selecting appropriate tender. .Managing clients’ money (clients’ money!!!) plan oversight issues. Crucial deadlines delays cost money. Don’t won’t to lose trust in all parties. The CIAT are a professional practice and you must adhere to their code of conduct, the CIAT code of conduct. I will try never to breach that code. The benefits of your student membership spell out CIAT, Career and professional development Identity and recognition Awards and scholarships Technology. Pop records- These are statements of professional competence based around your own experience. The structure of the records has units each unit is divided into three sections your underpinning knowledge, Performance evidence and range indicators. The professional practice interview- based on the professional practice units within the technologist POP records. * Management of meetings * Professional relationships * Continuing professional development That sums up my understanding on what would be required of me when I begin my career and further my education in architecture technology.