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Citizen Architect

SW Oregon Architect

John described the February 21 Oregon Leadership Summit at the State Capitol in Salem, which featured the opportunity for the 15-20 young professionals who attended to learn firsthand about how the legislative process, public policy, and governance impact the work of architects. The mayor’s influence is limited or “weak” in such a system.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. Regular updates, consultations, and seeking client input are essential.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Architects are appointed by the client, and they have the duty of gathering all the information and ideas necessary to create a functional space that meets client needs while being code compliant. Roles of Architects in Construction.

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David Chipperfield Architects and Zaha Hadid Architects suspend work in Russia

Deezen

David Chipperfield Architects, which has offices in London, Berlin, Milan and Shanghai, said its clients were understanding of its decision. Given the invasion of Ukraine, and with the full understanding and support of our clients, David Chipperfield Architects has decided to suspend all work in Russia," the studio said in a statement. "We

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Australia’s House and Land Packages Guide for 2022

Architecture Ideas

It is a kind of purchase structure where a client buys both a block of a lot and a fully-constructed home in one go with two separate contracts. The two separate contracts are for the land purchase and the building. . Different House and Land Package Contracts. Build Contracts. Fixed Price Build Contract.

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. Despite years of trying, the government has not been able to resolve the issue.

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"I really hate the word 'social' housing" says Annalie Riches

Deezen

Unusually, and crucially, on Goldsmith Street Mikhail Riches was contracted directly with the council as the client, as opposed to the more commonly used design-and-build set-up, where the architect is sub-contracted to a main contractor. It feels like we're wilfully just doing the same old stuff without even thinking about it."

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