i. institutional support and commitment to continuous improvement

Course Number & Title:
ARCH & INARC 6222 Sustaining Practice Economies
(3)
Course Description:
The course provides critical, in-depth insight into the
Profession of Architecture by addressing, head-on,
the legal and ethical ramifications of professional
practice. Each major phase of design and construc-
tion is tackled through the lens of the Architect’s
role and his/her responsibility to the Client, the
Community and the health & safety of the Public.
Course Goals & Objectives:
1) Design practice: The class is a forum for the ex-
amination of contemporary models of architecture
practice. Generally, the course prepares students
to anticipate and navigate the complexity of es-
tablishing a nimble and purposeful
design practice.
2) Design practice: The logistics of practice are
broken down, unveiling the strategies and pro-
cesses of operating a business, pursuing com-
missions, negotiating contracts and managing a
project during design & construction. In support
of this, the class visits a wide array of Architecture
Offices ranging in scale, professional structure and
design approach.
Student Performance Criterion:
1) Best exemplifies the following criteria
a) C.4. Project management (understanding)
b) C.5. Practice management (understanding)
c) C.6. Leadership (understanding)
d) C.7. Legal responsibility (understanding)
e) C.8. Ethics (understanding)
2) Additional criteria
a) B.7. Financial issues (understanding)
b) C.3. Client role
Topical Outline:
1) Design practice: Provides insight into the legal
and ethical ramifications of agreements and con-
tracts with clients for
professional architectural services, and responsi-
bilities and liabilities during construction observa-
tion; 40% of class.
2) Provides insight into the financial manage-
ment of offices that offer professional design and
architecture services, and other kinds of design
businesses; 40% of class.
3) Provides information on the fundamental skills
required to pursue a career in the Architecture
and Design Professions. These include workshops
on resumes, CV’s, portfolios, interviewing tech-
niques as well as Accreditation processes such as
the Intern Development Program (IDP), The Ar-
chitect Registration Examination (ARE) and LEED
Certification; 20% of class.
Prerequisites:
All required fifth semester courses.
Textbooks/Learning Resources:
Various articles and essays including:
• AIA, “2007 Code of Ethics and Professional
Conduct”
• AIA, “Document A201-1997: General Condi-
tions of the Contract for Construction.”
• Cobb, Henry, “Ethics and Architecture” in
Harvard Architecture Review 8
• NCARB, “Architectural Organizations and
the Practice of Architecture in the United States”
• Sapers, Carl, “Ethical Boundaries” (1996)
• Thomsen, Charles, “Project Delivery Strat-
egy”
Offered (semester and year):
• Semester: SPRING
• Year: THREE
Faculty assigned:
• 2009-2010 academic year:
185 | Spring 2011
Newman, Michael (P/T), Tebben, Paul (P/T
• 2010-2011 academic year:
Newman, Michael (P/T), Tebben, Paul (P/T)
IV. Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
SECTION IV