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The Architectural Industry

The Roles & Responsibilities of:

The Architect

The Interior Designer

The Construction Manager

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THE ARCHITECT1. Licensed Professional

• Professional from an accredited institution• Internship Process (Paid, Don’t Panic Yet)• Examination Process

2. Expert in Design and Construction Technology• Blend of Creative Art and Craft• Responsible Liability for Building Design• Code Research and Compliance• Coordination of consulting firms

• Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Interior Designer, Project Specialty Architects

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THE ARCHITECT3. Responsibility

• Overall Design• Aesthetic (what it looks like)• Functional (how it is going to be used)

• Safety of Building Inhabitants• How is the building going to stay standing• Compliance with Codes and Regulations

• Local and National

• Life Safety

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THE ARCHITECT• Maintaining Budget for Construction

• Selecting appropriate materials to control costs• Monitor the Bidding process

• Act as the Owner’s Representative• Helps owner envision design• Responds to owner’s needs & wants• Confirm work has been completed for payment of contractor

• Design Documentation (Typical Duties)• Drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details)• Renderings (perspectives, sketches, photorealistic)• Scaled models

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THE ARCHITECT3. Responsibility

• Construction Documentation• Produce a coordinated set of working drawings suitable for

construction.• Plans, sections, elevations, details, etc…

• Specifications• Description of the quality of desired materials and installation

requirements

• Construction Administration• Certifies payment to Contractor• Certifies changes during construction• Observes the construction process

• Assures compliance with Contract Documents• Project Completion and Closeout

• Performs “punch list”

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THE ARCHITECT4. Education

• Professional Degree• From a NAAB (Nat’l Architectural Accrediting Board) accredited

school• Bachelors of Architecture (4-5 years of school)• Masters of Architecture (5-6 years of school)• Required degree depends on state of registration.• B.A. or B.S. in Architecture DOES NOT meet licensure

requirements in Maryland• Internship

• 3 years & 700 training units (1 unit = 8 hours)• Monitored by Intern Development Program (IDP) through

NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Board)

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THE ARCHITECT• Licensing & Registration

• Must past the ARE (Architectural Registration Exam)

• 9 parts (6 written, 3 graphic)• Addresses different disciplines

• Design, Structures, Site Development, Materials & Standards, etc…

• Continuing Education may be required depending on state• Typically can be fulfilled through conferences & lunch-n-learns

• Professional Affiliations• American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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INTERIOR DESIGNER1. Certified Professional

• Expert in interior design & space planning• Blend of art & function

2. Limited Liability• But responsible for code compliance & ADA• Concerned with Health, Safety & Welfare• Can be consultant to Architect

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INTERIOR DESIGNER3. Responsibility

• Design • Aesthetics (colors, textures)• Functional

• space planning & room lay out

• Manages technical issues (lighting & acoustics)

• Health

• Compliance with Codes and Regulations• ADA (American with Disabilities Act)• Local and National

• Maintaining Budget for Construction• Selecting appropriate materials to control costs

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INTERIOR DESIGNER4. Education

• Under-graduate Degree• Bachelors of Interior Design or Arch. (4-5 years of school)

• Internship• 2 years minimum• Monitored by Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP)

through NCIDQ (National Council Interior Design Qualification)

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INTERIOR DESIGNER• Certification

• Must past the NCIDQ exam• 3 parts (2 written, 1 graphic)• Addresses different disciplines • Continuing Education may be required depending

on state

• Professional Affiliations• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER1. Non-Licensed Professional

• Expert in Construction Technology & Management• Blend of Methodology and Organization

• Responsible for Building Erection and Contract Compliance

• Liable if building is not built to specification by architect/interior designer

• Must comply with contract documents• Oversees and organizes materials, trades & process during

erection• Many subcontractors to help complete work

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER2. Responsibility

• Construction• Joining of materials• Quality control• Time

• Safety of Laborers/Trades• Maintaining secure environment during construction

• Compliance with Contract Documents• Building to architects drawings/specifications

• Cost of Construction• Managing trades and materials during construction

• Resolution• Assist the architect where possible to resolve coordination

issues

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER3. Education

• Under-graduate Degree• Bachelors of Architecture or Construction Management (4-5

years of school)• Bachelors or Masters of Business Administration

• Field Experience• 10-15 years in field as foreman, superintendent or assistant

project mgr

• Internship• Not formal• Hired as Project Engineer, Office Engineer or Assistant

Project Manager

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER• Certification

• Not required• 6 hour exam, 2 parts, all written• Address different areas of management• Administered by CMAA (Construction Management

Association of America)

• Professional Affiliations• Construction Management Association of America

(CMAA)• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

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HOMEWORK- DUE THURSDAYReview the professional websites posted on

the class website

Class discussion on each profession