Architectural technologist
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The Architectural Technologist , also known as a Building Technologist, provides building design services and solutions and is trained in architectural technology, building design and construction. They apply the science of architecture
and typically concentrate on the technology of building design and construction. They can or may negotiate the construction project, and manage the process from conception through to completion.
Most architectural technologists are employed in architectural and engineering firms, or with municipal authorities; but many provide independent professional services directly to clients, although restricted by law in some countries. Others work in product development or sales with manufacturers.
In Britain
(Chartered Architectural Technologist), Canada
(Architectural Technologist or Applied Science Technologist), and other nations, they have many similar abilities as Architect
s and can work alongside them. There, they are sometimes directors or shareholders of an architectural firm (where permitted by the jurisdiction and legal structure). To become an architectural technologist, a three year diploma (or equivalent) in Architectural Technology is required, followed by structured professional and occupational experience.
In the province of Ontario, there have been protracted efforts by the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) to persuade the provincial government and the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) that the public would be better served by having members of the AATO licenced to design small buildings. In 2003, the architects (OAA) curtailed the efforts of the technologists (AATO) by establishing a parallel association of architectural technologists licensed by the OAA to design small buildings, called the Association of Architectural Applied Architectural Sciences (AAAS), which awards the "Licensed Technologist OAA" designation. Rather than provide members of the AATO access to licensing, who are educated and trained in architectural studies, the OAA partnered with the provincial engineering technologist's association (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT) and established the requirement that only OACETT engineering technologist members are eligible to be licensed to provide architectural services.
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and typically concentrate on the technology of building design and construction. They can or may negotiate the construction project, and manage the process from conception through to completion.
Most architectural technologists are employed in architectural and engineering firms, or with municipal authorities; but many provide independent professional services directly to clients, although restricted by law in some countries. Others work in product development or sales with manufacturers.
In Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(Chartered Architectural Technologist), Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
(Architectural Technologist or Applied Science Technologist), and other nations, they have many similar abilities as Architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
s and can work alongside them. There, they are sometimes directors or shareholders of an architectural firm (where permitted by the jurisdiction and legal structure). To become an architectural technologist, a three year diploma (or equivalent) in Architectural Technology is required, followed by structured professional and occupational experience.
Canada
Most provinces in Canada have an association representing architectural technologists and technicians. On behalf of the public, the provincial governments have granted the provincial architect's associations with the privilege to regulate the profession.In the province of Ontario, there have been protracted efforts by the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) to persuade the provincial government and the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) that the public would be better served by having members of the AATO licenced to design small buildings. In 2003, the architects (OAA) curtailed the efforts of the technologists (AATO) by establishing a parallel association of architectural technologists licensed by the OAA to design small buildings, called the Association of Architectural Applied Architectural Sciences (AAAS), which awards the "Licensed Technologist OAA" designation. Rather than provide members of the AATO access to licensing, who are educated and trained in architectural studies, the OAA partnered with the provincial engineering technologist's association (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT) and established the requirement that only OACETT engineering technologist members are eligible to be licensed to provide architectural services.
See also
- ArchitectArchitectAn architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
- Architectural engineeringArchitectural engineeringArchitectural engineering, also known as building engineering, is the application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction...
- Building engineeringBuilding engineeringEducation in the field of Building Engineering, better known as Architectural Engineering in the United States, is the study of the integrated application of engineering principles and technology to building design and architecture...
- Construction manager
- Building services engineeringBuilding services engineeringBuilding services engineering, technical building services, architectural engineering, or building engineering is the engineering of the internal environment and environmental impact of a building...
External links
- Architects' Index - The National Register of Architectural Practices
- CIAT's website for Chartered Architectural Technologists
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- South African Institute of Architectural Technologist
- Architectural Technology Ireland
- Architectural Technology Ontario
- Architectural and Building Technologists Association of Manitoba