Architects in Government and Corporations
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Which of the following best describes the core role of an architect in today's society?

  • Overseeing projects to completion within schedules and budgets
  • Coordinating stakeholders during the construction process
  • Designing buildings of all types
  • Providing primary professional design services (correct)

    • What has contributed to the evolution of the architect's role in society?

  • Regulated status
  • Training experience
  • Technological and sociological changes (correct)
  • Increasing globalization

    • How have architects' responsibilities changed over time?

  • Increased population redistribution
  • Growth of cities
  • Physically changing the built environment
  • Introduction of more disciplines into the design-construction-operation supply chain (correct)

    • Which professionals may be needed in addition to the core disciplines of structural, mechanical, and electrical in an architectural project?

    <p>Cultural experts and building historians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role can architects play in urban design?

    <p>Leading complex, multi-disciplinary design teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the challenges architects face in new forms of project delivery?

    <p>Increased risk and liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological innovations have transformed architectural practice?

    <p>Building information management and modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of government do architects work at the federal level?

    <p>Federal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of expertise do architects in government and institutions require?

    <p>Stakeholder management and engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can architects pursue a career in academia?

    <p>University schools of architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sector of the economy can architects contribute to as designers, planners, and managers?

    <p>Construction and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as a potential employer for architects involved in non-governmental organizations (NGOs)?

    <p>American Institute of Architects (AIA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Architect-led design-build firms are particularly growing in which country?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Architects must ensure that their services and roles within a design-build firm comply with the regulations of which governing bodies?

    <p>Provincial or territorial associations of architects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why modeling and simulation software programs have become widespread in architectural analysis?

    <p>To create more accurate cost estimates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which the historical role of architects is being influenced by new format options?

    <p>Greater emphasis on communication with clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one challenge that architects face due to globalization of the profession?

    <p>Adapting to different political environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what professional context do architects have reduced direct responsibility to the client?

    <p>Architects employed in a corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an area of specialization for architects?

    <p>Landscape design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an architect in addressing the needs of stakeholders?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of inclusive design?

    <p>Designing for people with different abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of buildings on climate change?

    <p>Buildings contribute to greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable development is defined as:

    <p>Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why architects should pay attention to sustainable design?

    <p>To meet the demands of clients and the general public for better building performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge of working with existing buildings?

    <p>Making function follow form and considering the impact on the building design, structure, envelope, environment, and local community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for architects to understand the technologies and past uses of existing buildings?

    <p>To inform how the building may be renovated to achieve the best balance between performance, durability, sustainability goals, and satisfaction of local community interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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