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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The sole practitioner (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sustainable design (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of architects in medieval times?

<p>Artisans and craftsmen (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of architects in ancient Egypt?

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

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

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

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

<p>Defence Construction Canada (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contractor (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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