The aim of the module is to provide a basic understanding of practice management and the role architects play in the procurement of buildings. The module provides a context for the professional life of an architect and explains the functions of the other key players.

(LO1) Enable students to show an understanding of the principles of business management.

(LO2) Articulate how small businesses (architecture practices) operate.

(LO3) Allow students to analyse how buildings are designed and built in the context of architectural and professional practice and the framework of the construction within which it operates.

(LO4) Apply appropriate management principles to design working practices

(LO5) Appraise the principles of quality assurance and the effects of recent safety and design liability legislation.

(LO6) Understand the principles, practicalities and problems of planning and management of the design process.

(LO7) Apply an awareness and understanding of the procedures for appraising working practices.

(LO8) Show an understanding of the principles of whole life costing and environmental life cycle assessment at the design stage.

(LO9) This module contributes to GC6, GC7.2, GC10 and GC11 RIBA validation criteria

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving practice for Year Out work placement

Syllabus Principles of business management Introduction to management:

Forms of trading and business organisations, roles of directors, shareholders.

The development of theories of motivation, leadership and organisations.

Development and implementation of corporate strategies.

The organisation and management of a small architecture practice.

Introduction to how buildings are designed and built in the context of architectural and professional practice and the framework of the construction within which it operates.

Management of the design process.

Understanding the design process.

Planning the design.

Understanding clients.

Identification of client needs and development of the brief.

Design data flows.

Design cost and quality control.

Risk management at the design stage.

Design buildability.

Addressing the whole life cycle costing issues at the design stage.

Appraising working practices.< /p>

Quality Assurance/Management.

Total quality management (TQM).

Bench marking Performance indicators.

Management of the design regulatory obligations.

Addressing health and safety concerns throughout the whole life cycle of a building at the design stage.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: The lectures provide context for the design work done in the studios and provides general knowledge on the subject.
Attendance Recorded: Yes