1.1.1 The Role of Architect
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Which government department in Canada employs architects at the federal level?

  • Parks Canada
  • Public Works and Government Services Canada (correct)
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  • Department of National Defence

    • What is one of the roles that architects can have at the provincial/territorial level in Canada?

  • Architectural designer
  • Architectural researcher (correct)
  • Architectural technician
  • Architectural consultant

    • In addition to academia, architects can pursue research careers in which of the following settings?

  • Building product manufacturers (correct)
  • Architectural firms
  • Community colleges
  • Government agencies

    • Which of the following is NOT a typical career for architects in the construction and development industry?

    <p>Architectural technician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of architect carries the entire responsibility for their employer's client?

    <p>The sole practitioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In private practice, architects may be self-employed or employed by other professionals. What other role can they have?

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

    Architects employed by corporations may provide a full range of professional services for their employer. What other role can they have?

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

    Architects in government and institutions can play a variety of roles. What role requires them to be tactful and diplomatic?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a new form of project delivery mentioned in the text?

    <p>Traditional Design-Bid-Build</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of new software and computer tools for architects?

    <p>Improved communication with clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges architects face in the era of globalization?

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

    What is one of the architect's responsibilities mentioned in the text?

    <p>Improving the environment in which people live and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a new frontier in architectural practice?

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

    What is one of the impacts of the increasing consumption of water, raw materials, and fossil fuels?

    <p>Increased need for sustainable buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of architects in medieval times?

    <p>Artisans and craftsmen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the architect in ancient Greece and Rome?

    <p>Philosophers and planners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the new frontiers in architectural practice mentioned in the text?

    <p>Sustainable design and globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was formed to transform the design and construction market for sustainable buildings in Canada?

    <p>The Canada Green Building Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by architects in the 21st century?

    <p>Reduction in demand for non-renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of architects in ancient Egypt?

    <p>Powerful confidants to the pharaohs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the new frontiers in architectural practice mentioned in the text?

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

    What organization was formed to transform the design and construction market for sustainable buildings in Canada?

    <p>Canada Green Building Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of new technologies and tools for architectural practice?

    <p>Reduced need for architects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government department in Canada employs architects at the federal level?

    <p>Defence Construction Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the impacts of the increasing consumption of water, raw materials, and fossil fuels?

    <p>Increased demand for sustainable buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the new frontiers in architectural practice mentioned in the text?

    <p>Pure and applied research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical career for architects in the construction and development industry?

    <p>Architectural historian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to academia, architects can pursue research careers in which of the following settings?

    <p>Government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in government and institutions?

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

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in corporate architecture?

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

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in private practice?

    <p>Government employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in the construction and development industry?

    <p>Historic preservationist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential role for architects in academia?

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

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential challenge for architects in the changing project delivery methods?

    <p>Coping with competition in the Canadian market from international firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of new software and computer tools for architects mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ability to expand and develop an architectural practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges architects face in the era of globalization mentioned in the text?

    <p>Coping with competition in the Canadian market from international firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the skills that an architect must have to synthesize and coordinate various parts of a project?

    <p>Expertise in all aspects of the profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of an architect mentioned in the text?

    <p>Improving the environment in which people live and work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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