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Architecture: A blend of...
• artArchitecture is the art of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect or artistic intrinsic value. In the most basic form, all good architecture is art. Architecture is considered one of the seven fine arts. • shelterThe most basic need that any example of Architecture should provide. • environmentArchitecture should be of the environment in which it is situated. Architecture should be a respectful of the climate, the surroundings, and the context in which it will be placed. • day to day activities of living Architecture provides the space and area for occupants to conduct their desired activities. • technologyArchitecture includes the integration of multiple types of technological systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, computers, data, etc. • construction Architecture deals with the materials, methods and requires an understanding of, and a familiarity with construction practices and principals.
Architect: A licensed professional who...

• listensThe Architect will initiate the meeting with the client and listen to their wants, needs, desires and dreams in order to translate these into the built form. • sculptsThe Architect will sculpt the desires of the client into an overall scheme or concept. • designsThe Architect will develop the relationship and adjacencies of spaces, systems, structure, building elements, environment, etc. • drawsThe Architect will graphically represent the building in a series of drawings depicting the spaces, the structure, the systems, the style, the relationship of elements. Thesedocuments will serve as the instructions to the contractor to price and build the design to the desired effect. • networksThe Architect develops professional relationships to better serve the wants, needs and desires of the client. • coordinatesThe Architect will coordinate with all professionals involved including all consultants, trades people, suppliers, and governmental agencies. • interactsThe Architect will serve as the communicator between the client and all individuals involved, acting in the client’s best interest to see the project proceeds as directed. • constructsIn some cases, the Architect may actually serve as the contractor or Construction Manager. This service may not be permitted in some areas. • certifiesThe Architect will certify the design and documents meet all required local, state and national building code requirements and standards according to the building type and use. • supervisesThe Architect will oversee the construction and ensure the project proceeds according to the time frame and price as agreed. • managesThe Architect serves as a business manager for his or her staff to ensure the above items are completed thoroughly and accurately according to all local, state, and national requirements and standards. • promotesThe Architect promoted his or her services through professional development, volunteer efforts, advertising, and marketing.
Client: An individual or group who...
• desiresThere would be no project without desires from clients. The client’s desires as communicated to the Architect as the seeds that develop into the design. The client’s desires may include more space, better arrangement or flow, more or different style, new space for an expanding business, more energy efficient design, more environmentally responsible, etc. • wantsThe wants of the client are the pieces the Architect must include in the design in order to completely answer the client wants. The wants include items that are accessory to the client’s desires. • wishesThe wishes are the dreams that the client imparts to the Architect. The client’s wishes are those items that individualize the design to create something that is unique and individual.