'Architect' means any person who provides following services, including the design of a building and
construction supervision after having passed a qualifying examination conducted by the Minister of Land,
Infrastructure and Transport
Voting rights and eligibility for election
Right to participate in the projects of the Institute
Right to secure copyright of architectural documents through report
Right to enjoy other relevant rights and benefits
extracted from 'Architects Act'
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The designation 'architect' is generally reserved by law or custom to a person who is professionally
and academically qualified and generally registered /licensed/certified to practice architecture
in the jurisdiction in which he or she practices and is responsible for advocating the fair and
sustainable development, welfare, and the cultural expression of society’s habitat in terms of space, forms,
and historical context.
extracted from UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards
of Professionalism in Architectural Practice
Architects who have received recognition of their qualifications from the government shall receive orders from clients
and construct structures, and on the basis of their specialized knowledge, shall draft the most ideal projected
architectural plan and design in terms of form, economy, stability, and functionality.
In addition, through stringent supervision, architects will closely monitor whether the content of the design drafts is
accurately reflected in the construction process, and in due course, shall provide advice and technical guidance
to the client and the constructors.
Research and planning works
Architects shall conduct the following various research and planning activities plus designing new structures in accordance
with the client’s request
Site analysis, investigation, and planning to select the site
Research and planning in order to establish architectural plans and resources
Conduct research to estimate budget for construction costs
Conduct research on other environmental factors
Develop a program for the construction process
Architectural design works
Architects shall be entrusted to design a building that will satisfy the client’s need based on their professional knowledge
and experiences.
Basic planning
Basic drafting
Construction Document
Construction supervision works
Architects shall supervise whether or not constructors have been adequately entrusted with the construction on the basis of
the design drafts. In lieu of the client, architects shall provide technical guidance and training to the constructors regarding
the design draft, shall provide guidance and supervision during the construction, and shall perform final confirmation duty to
verify completion of construction.
Contruction cotract, guidance, and supervision
Architects shall provide assistance to the client, and shall implement duties regarding the construction contract. In particular,
they shall participate in deliberations and approval of payment of construction fees, including advice regarding the selection
of constructors and the conditions of construction.
In addition, they shall perform inspection of the construction plan, and shall provide advice to the client and constructors.
Administrative works
Architects shall be entrusted to carry out various licensing and inspection duties in lieu of the client and the government
administrative office, which include
Application for an architecture permit
Supervision on the aesthetic aspect of the capital city
Inspections during and after the construction
Other supervision activities
Others
In this increasingly complex age, architects are expected to assume a broad capacity of responsibilities beyond being a
conflict mediator between interested parties. Their business expands to include safety assessment for structures as well as
technical research confirmation for assessment of damages and structural evaluations.