11297 Architectural Experience D

This subject is one of four that together form the Architectural Practice Electives. Electives A and B examine the way in which the broader industry and social context influences the 'character' and 'form' of architectural practice. Electives C and D examine how the practice of architecture can be better facilitated through an understanding from within the profession context.

Architectural Practice D aims to explore the way in which management systems can be deployed to deliver better professional outcomes. Students investigate management systems available to an architectural practice and assess the suitability of particular systems to the various practice types. Students become aware of the inherent advantages and disadvantages of specific systems, the context within which they exist and the impact they have on the work done within a particular practice type. They research issues such as office administrative procedures, project administration, information resources or organizational structures.

Students can develop individual research projects either in a normative and speculative framework but they must address issues extracted from the workplace. It is therefore mandatory that students undertaking this subject are employed in a registered architectural practice. Student's participation in the subject will be assessed and approved by the subject coordinator at the beginning of the semester.

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Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus