Careers
What is Architectural Technology?
Architectural Technology is the science and technical aspects of architecture primarily based upon the twin concepts of designing for performance and production through the use and integration of technology.
What does a Chartered Architectural Technologist do?
Chartered Architectural Technologists provide architectural design services and solutions. They are specialists in the science of architecture, building design and construction and form the link between concept and construction. They negotiate the construction project and manage the process from conception through to completion. Chartered Members of CIAT (MCIAT) may practise on their own account or with fellow Chartered Architectural Technologists, architects, engineers, surveyors and other professionals within the construction industry.
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What does a professional Architectural Technician do?
Professional Architectural Technicians are specialists in the application of technology in architecture, building design and construction. Whilst Technician members of CIAT (TCIAT) cannot practise on their own account, they are an integral part of an architectural design service, working alongside fellow Architectural Technicians in support of Chartered Architectural Technologists, architects, engineers, surveyors and other professionals within the construction industry.
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What is the difference between a Chartered Architectural Technologist and an Architect?
Definition of a Chartered Architectural Technologist:
Chartered Architectural Technologists provide architectural design services and solutions. They are specialists in the science of architecture, building design and construction and form the link between concept and construction. They negotiate the construction project and manage the process from conception through to completion.
Definition of an architect, as issued by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA):
‘Architectural education and training focuses on the integration and synthesis of all aspects of design and construction in response to a client’s brief, both for individual buildings, groups of buildings and spaces in between. A person described as an architect must, by law be registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).’
Further information on the Royal Institute of British Architects can be found at www.architecture.com
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