Q.What is Architecture?
Ans: Architecture is the only profession which deals with art and science of space design whether it is to be a built environment or an open environment making it suitable for human habitation or human utility in comfort based on needs.
Q.Who is an Architect or who can practice as an architect [in INDIA] ?
Ans: Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of ‘Architect’ must have registered himself with the Council of Architecture. For the purpose of registration, one must possess the requisite qualification as appended to the Architects Act, after having undergone the education in accordance with the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983.
The registration with Council of Architecture entitles a person to practice the profession of architecture, provided he holds a Certificate of Registration with up-to-date renewals. The registration also entitles a person to use the title and style of Architect.
The title and style of architect can also be used by a firm of architects, of which all partners are registered with COA. Limited Companies, Private/Public Companies, societies and other juridical persons are not entitled to use the title and style of architect nor are they entitled to practice the profession of architecture.
Q.What are the consequences of a person falsely claiming himself to be an architect and practising as one?
Ans: If any person falsely claims to be registered or misuses title and style of architect, such acts tantamount to committing of a criminal offence, which is punishable under section 36 or 37 (2) of the Architects Act, 1972. The practice of profession of an architect is governed by the Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 1989 (as amended in 2003), which deals with professional ethics and etiquette, conditions of engagement and scale of charges, architectural competition guidelines etc.
Pursuant to these Regulations, the Council of Architecture has framed guidelines governing the various aspects of practice. An architect is required to observe professional conduct as stipulated in the Regulations of 1989 and any violation thereof shall constitute a professional misconduct, which will attract disciplinary action as stipulated under section 30 of the Architects Act, 1972.
Q.What is the CoA?
Ans: CoA is the “Council of Architecture”, a statutory body of the Government of INDIA, promulgated under the Architects’ ACT of 1972, to regulate Architectural Profession & Architectural Education in INDIA.
Q.What is the role of an Architect in any building project?
Ans: An Architect is suo motu the Chief designer in any building project
