YEARBOOK 2016 - 2017 | XJTLU DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

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ARC306
Professional Practice
2016-2017 YEARBOOK Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Department of Architecture 西 交 利 物 浦 大 学 建 筑 系
Selection of slides taken from student presentations
Level 3
( Year 4 | Semester 2 )
Module Credits
5
Module Leader
Teresa Hoskyns
Sofia Quiroga
Guest Speakers
Philip Fung
Christiane M. Herr
Jiawen Han
Austin Williams
Number of Students
48
Professional Practice in architecture makes links with architectural
practices, as a way of engaging students with ‘real-world’ perspectives
and practice opportunities in the field of architecture. The course
examines diverse international and Chinese practices as a basis
to explore opportunities for students completing part 1 of their
architectural training. Students examine opportunities ranging from:
starting your own office; to working in large scale mainstream practices;
to small scale interdisciplinary and research led practices. The module
introduces Level 3 students to the management of architectural practice,
the role of the architect as a professional and the role of the architect
in the construction industry and the built environments of China and
the West. Students develop an awareness of how architecture practices
operate. They understand how buildings are designed and built in
the context of architectural and professional best practice and the
framework of the construction industry within which it operates.
The module familiarises students with forms of procurement and
contract types and sets out the role that architects play in dealing with
contractual matters. An understanding of health and safety requirements
both at design and construction stages also forms part of the syllabus.
Students are introduced to the organisations, regulations and procedures
for negotiating architectural designs, land law, development control,
and building control. Students develop an understanding of cost control
mechanisms and an awareness and understanding of the principle of
whole life costing. Principles of behaviour, ethics and codes of practice
for architects also form part of the module.
Level 03 – Year 4
B Eng Architecture Programme