The Architect in Practice, 11th Edition

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All references to JCT contracts have been updated to refer to the latest revisions of the 2005 suite of contracts Using the RIBA PEDR (professional experience development record) tool, you can easily log your practical experience. Whilst we may be newly formed, we see our ambition as our core strength, and we seek to continue to push the boundaries with what a young practice can achieve when working collaboratively with specialist teams. The Architect in Practice was first published in 1952. Originally written by a quantity surveyor and an architect it has remained, through its nine editions, a leading textbook used in the education of architects world-wide. While the format of the book has developed, the message and philosophy remains the same as the original: to provide the student of architecture and the young practitioner with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure.

Our creativity is not limited to traditional analogue processes, but we harness the latest technology to create immersive experiences using virtual and augmented reality as a way of developing and communicating our designs. It seems to us that the future of the architectural profession is at something of a crossroads as we head into the 2020s. As an increasing number of projects become ever larger, they also become ever more complex. One of the great attractions of being an architect has always been the need to have an overview of an entire project, an understanding as to how all the disparate bits fit together, from works below ground to the choice of windows, and from the selection of the cladding to the choice of ironmongery… From building visits to hosting forums, and from aerial views of a city seen at night to the experiences of our daily commute. Good architecture to us is about the inclusion and combination of all these things; the built form, the spaces between and the people using both. Throughout its many editions, The Architect in Practice has remained a leading textbook used in the education of architects. While the content of the book has developed, the message and philosophy has remained constant: to provide students of architecture and young practitioners with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to their client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure. The eleventh edition follows in that tradition. The text has been brought up to date to ensure it follows the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 as the guide to the architect s workflow. In addition, a number of changes to standard forms of contract were made with the publication of the JCT 2011 suite of contracts, and the RIBA Standard Form for the Appointment of an Architect 2010 (2012 Revision). These new forms are fully covered. In addition, the opportunity has been taken to reorganise the layout so that the content flows in a way that is more consistent with current architectural practice, and to deal with the increasing use of BIM. We would suggest that the single most important aspect within our industry and profession is that of the environment. If what we build now adversely affects the aspirations and opportunities of future generations, then why are we building it that way?

The tenth edition follows in that tradition. The authors, still an architect and a quantity surveyor, have brought the text fully up to date. Major revisions in this edition include:

RIBA London asked them a few questions about technology trends, augmented reality and their upcoming projects. The eleventh edition follows in that tradition. The text has been brought up to date to ensure it follows the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 as the guide to the architect's workflow. In addition, a number of changes to standard forms of contract were made with the publication of the JCT 2011 suite of contracts, and the RIBA Standard Form for the Appointment of an Architect 2010 (2012 Revision). These new forms are fully covered. In addition, the opportunity has been taken to reorganise the layout so that the content flows in a way that is more consistent with current architectural practice, and to deal with the increasing use of BIM. The eleventh edition of The Architect in Practice continues to provide the guidance and advice all students and practising architects need in the course of their studies and in their profession. industry is provided with sufficient visibility of the forward work programme to make informed choices (at its own risk) about where to invest in products, services, technology and skills Advice includes doing your research – into the work of the practice, as well as what will be suitable to wear. Discussion of the new ARB Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice which came into force in January 2010Should we become more specialist in our approach, offering an enhanced range of services on a more limited area of the build (in much the way that a façade specialist does) or should we continue to offer the considered overview, as the voice of reason, balancing cost and buildability against aesthetics and client expectations? Such actions may see the profession splinter into more specifically planning and technical roles and our advice would be to prepare for significant changes over the coming years… So, whilst we haven’t as yet had the opportunity to be involved in the design of an airport, the approach to all our building projects is very much focused on sustainability, reusability and inclusivity as fully integrated aspects of everything we do. value for money and competition are maintained by effective price benchmarking and cost targeting, by knowing what a project should cost, rather than through lump sum tenders based on inadequate documentation

x Contents 10 Insurance Introduction Premises and contents Public liability Employer s liability Professional indemnity Latent defects insurance Other insurances 184 References and notes Finance and Accounts Introduction Accounts Profit and loss account Balance sheet Assets Liabilities Capital Cash-flow forecasting and budgeting Books of account Fee invoicing Value added tax (VAT) Computerisation Annual accounts/auditing Staff time records 193 References and notes 195 Part 2 Running a Project The RIBA Plan of Work Sequential framework and Plan of Work The Plan of Work explained Building information modelling (BIM) BIM overlay to the Plan of Work Green principles Green overlay to the Plan of Work New words and phrases 211 References and notes Stage 0: Strategic Definition Appointment Introduction Scope of services Determination of the fee 233ARCHITECTS IN PRACTICE is a London-based, RIBA Chartered Practice creating ambitious, playful and environmentally conscious buildings. As a young practice, their work is diverse, progressive and constantly evolving. They aspire to uncompromised architecture, specialising in residential, education and community-led regeneration. Solid state physics Quantum theory Chemical bonds SCIENCE Physics Condensed Matter Física do estado sólido Mecânica quântica With the use of cutting-edge virtual tools such as VR and AR, we are able to delve into fully immersive environments to explore every area and aspect of a project. We find this to be an immensely powerful tool, one that can provide a deeper understanding of the project and can offer greater efficiency with decision making.

The Inspiration From a pseudonymous letter of a quantity surveyor to thebuilder, 9 March 1951 Ihavegreatadmirationforanarchitectwhodoeshisjobwell,becausehehasoneofthe most difficult jobs in the world. He must be an artist but at the same time in his administration of a building contract be a business man, and in interpreting it even something of a lawyer. The Dedication To Arthur Willis, Christopher Willis and Bruce George and To the architectural profession in the hope that the book may encourage that co-operation of which its joint authorship is asymbol. On smaller projects this requirement still holds true, however, what architects of the next generations will need to assess and consider is whether the same can be said on the increasing prevalence of much larger schemes. viii Contents 3 EmploymentOpportunities Introduction Private practice Local authority Other public sector organisations Large companies Contractors Manufacturers Academia Other specialisation Adjudicator, arbitrator or expert witness 68 References and notes 69 4 Employment Finding employment Acceptable job titles Employment Job description Hours of work Overtime Salary Benefits Professional activities Expenses Leave Disciplinary and grievance procedure Notice and dismissal Spare time practice Monitoring of telephone calls and s Discrimination 107 References and notes TypesofPractice Sole principal Partnerships Incorporation Co-operative Group practice Developer/architect/contractor 122 References and notes Setting Up in Practice Sole principal The decision 124RIBA Jobs is one of the most popular job boards for architecture and design-related roles. Remember to bookmark RIBA Jobs to view our listings of Part 1, Part 2, and Apprenticeship roles. In more prosaic terms we are huge fans of the architecture of Peter Zumthor. His ability to create places and spaces that are simultaneously monumental and subtle, serious and playful and of a locality yet internationally regarded is truly inspirational. Throughout its many editions, The Architect in Practice has remained a leading textbook used in the education of architects. While the content of the book has developed, the message and philosophy has remained constant: to provide students of architecture and young practitioners with a readable guide to the profession, outlining an architect's duties to their client and contractor, the key aspects of running a building contract, and the essentials of management, finance and drawing office procedure. The eleventh edition follows in that tradition. The text has been brought up to date to ensure it follows the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 as the guide to the architect s workflow. In addition, a number of changes to standard forms of contract were made with the publication of the JCT 2011 suite of contracts, and the RIBA Standard Form for the Appointment of an Architect 2010 (2012 Revision). These new forms are fully covered. In addition, the opportunity has been taken to reorganise the layout so that the content flows in a way that is more consistent with current architectural practice, and to deal with the increasing use of BIM. The eleventh edition of The Architect in Practice continues to provide the guidance and advice all students and practising architects need in the course of their studies and in their profession. The RIBA’s pop-up radio station focused on promoting diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession.