The profession of an architect. Study guide

n)the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience;

o)to need something.

III. Find the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations in the text.

Индустрия недвижимости; считать архитекторов художниками; проектировать, создавать красивые здания; великолепные сооружения; разнообразие окружающей среды; неизбежно; находиться в поиске; архитекторы, проектирующие жилые дома; такие как частные дома, квартиры и жилые многоквартирные дома; коммерческий архитектор; коммерческие здания; такие, как офисы, торговые площади и промышленные объекты; промышленный архитектор; фабрики и складские помещения; архитекторы городского дизайна; дизайнеры интерьера; выбор отделочных материалов, фурнитуры и мебели; знание материалов, освещения и акустики; управлять бюджетом.

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Most people outside the real estate industry identify architects as artists who design beautiful buildings – houses in their neighborhood, the skyscrapers in the city they work in, and the magnificent structures they saw during vacations away from home.

For the most part, they are correct. But architects do way more than that. When you see the built environment’s diversity, there are so many types of structures – each of a different nature and purpose and requires special-

ized skills to construct.

Inevitably, you are looking at a few different types of architects who created them.

These are the types of architects you can hire (if you are on the lookout for an architect for your new construction) or the areas of specialization that exist within architecture (if you are a prospective student trying to decide):

Residentialarchitectsspecialize in designing and overseeing the construction ofresidentialbuildings such as houses, apartments, and condominiums, applying their knowledge about building codes and regulations, permitting processes, cost-effective building materials, and energy-efficient design.

A commercial architect is an expert in the design and planning of commercial structures such as offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. They collaborate with clients to understand their wants and goals, then create designs that fulfil those criteria while still adhering to construction laws and regulations.

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Industrial Architect

As the name suggests, this type of architect specializes in designing and building industrial buildings such as factories and warehouses.

Urban Design Architect

Urban design architects formulate and manage development plans and land use in consultation with public officials and developers. Their work must consider many factors affecting land use – the economy, environment, and market need – in line with government policies. The land can be for a single purpose – residential, commercial, or industrial – or a combination of them. The design scope focuses on urban planning, and it typically encompasses a series of buildings, structures, public infrastructures, amenities, waterways, landscapes, and green or open spaces.

The scope of the interior design architect includes interior spaces’ design and the selection of finishing materials, fittings, and furniture. They work with clients to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, taking into consideration the purpose of the space, the needs of the occupants, and the overall design of the building. Interior architects may work on a variety of projects, including commercial spaces like offices, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as residential spaces such as homes and apartments.

The role of an interior architect goes beyond simply selecting furniture and accessories. They must have a thorough understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and accessibility guidelines, as well as knowledge of materials, lighting, and acoustics. They must also be able to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other professionals involved in the project, and be able to manage budgets and timelines.

COMPREHENSION EXERCISES

IV. Read the following statements. Are these statements true or false? If the statement is false, say why it is and correct it.

Most people outside the real estate industry identify architects as artists who design beautiful buildings.

Residential architects formulate and manage development plans and land use in consultation with public officials and developers.

A commercialarchitectis an expert in the design and planning industrial buildings such as factories and warehouses.

Urban design architects’ work must consider many factors affecting land use – the economy, environment, and market need – in line with government policies.

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The scope of the interior design architect includes interior spaces’ design and the selection of finishing materials, fittings, and furniture.

The role of an interior architect is simply selecting furniture and accessories.

Commercial architects collaborate with clients to understand their wants and goals, then create designs that fulfil those criteria while still adhering to construction laws and regulations

Urban planning, typically encompasses a series of buildings, structures, public infrastructures, amenities, waterways, landscapes, and green or open spaces.

V. Answer the questions to the text.

1.What are the different types of architects mentioned in the text?

2.What is the role of a residential architect?

3.How does a commercial architect collaborate with clients?

4.What are the responsibilities of an industrial architect?

5.What is the focus of urban design architects?

6.What is the scope of work for an interior design architect?

7.What additional knowledge and skills are required for interior archi-

tects?

8.How do interior architects communicate with different stakeholders in a project?

9.What kind of projects do interior architects work on?

10.Why is it important for interior architects to have an understanding of building codes and safety regulations?

TRANSLATION

VI. Translate the following sentences into English:

1.Большинство людей вне индустрии недвижимости идентифицируют архитекторов как художников, которые проектируют красивые здания – дома в их районе, небоскребы в городе, в котором они работают, и великолепные сооружения, которые они видели во время отпуска вдали от дома. По большей части они правы. Но архитекторы делают гораздо больше.

2.Архитекторы, проектирующие жилые дома, специализируются на проектировании и надзором за строительством жилых зданий, домов

иквартир, применяя свои знания в строительне и управлении для эффективного использования строительных материалов и энергоэффективного проектирования.

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3.Коммерческий архитектор является экспертом в проектировании

ипланировании коммерческих структур, таких как офисы, торговые площади и промышленные объекты. Они сотрудничают с клиентами, чтобы понять их желания и цели, затем создают проекты, которые отвечают этим критериям, соблюдая при этом строительные законы

иправила.

VII. Divide the text into paragraphs. Entitle each of them.

GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT

VIII. Complete the sentences. Use the correct present simple or present continuous forms of the verbs in the box.

identify, be (2), do, look at, exist, specialize, collaborate, suggest, formulate, manage

1.Most people outside the real estate industry_____ architects as artists who design beautiful buildings.

2.For the most part, they____ correct.

3.But architects _____ way more than that.

4.Inevitably, you _____ at a few different types of architects who created them.

5.These are the types of architects you can hire (if you are on the lookout for an architect for your new construction) or the areas of specialization that ___ within architecture (if you are a prospective student trying to decide):

6.Residential architects ____ in designing and overseeing the construction of residential buildings such as houses, apartments, and condominiums.

7.A commercialarchitect ____ an expert in the design and planning ofcommercialstructuressuchasoffices,retailspaces,andindustrialfacilities.

8.He ____ with clients to understand their wants and goals, then create designs that fulfil those criteria while still adhering to construction laws and regulations.

9.As the name _____, this type of architect specializes in designing and building industrial buildings such as factories and warehouses.

10.Urban design architects ____ and ____ development plans and land use in consultation with public officials and developers.

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IX. Change the following affirmative sentences into negative and interrogative.

1.Urban design architects formulate and manage development plans and land use in consultation with public officials and developers.

2.The design scope focuses on urban planning, and it typically encompasses a series of buildings, structures, public infrastructures, amenities, waterways, landscapes, and green or open spaces.

3.The scope of the interior design architect includes interior spaces’ design and the selection of finishing materials, fittings, and furniture.

4.They work with clients to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, taking into consideration the purpose of the space, the needs of the occupants, and the overall design of the building.

5.The role of an interior architect goes beyond simply selecting furniture and accessories.

6.Residential architects specialize in designing and overseeing the construction of residential buildings such as houses, apartments, and condominiums.

7.Acommercialarchitectis an expert in the design and planning ofcommercialstructuressuchasoffices,retailspaces,andindustrialfacilities.

8.They collaborate with clients to understand their wants and goals, then create designs that fulfil those criteria while still adhering to construction laws and regulations.

Control questions

1.Discuss the following questions.

1.What do residential architects do?

2.What do commercial architects do?

3.What do industrial architects do?

4.What do urban design architects do?

5.What do interior design architects do?

2.Comment on the following topic:

Types of architects.

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UNIT 3. Eleven types of architects (Part II)

ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY

1.sustainable [səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l] – жизнеспособный

2.damage [ˈdamɪdʒ] – повреждение, разрушение

3.impact [ˈɪmpækt] – влияние, воздействие

4.footprint [ˈfʊtprɪnt] – след

5.implement [ˈɪmplɪment] – реализовать

6.renewable [rɪˈnjuːəbəl] – возобновляемый

7.recyclable[ˌriːˈsaɪ.klə.bl̩] – вторсырье

8.building materials [ˈbɪldɪŋ məˈtɪərɪəlz] – строительные материалы

9.source [sɔːs] – источник

10.airport [ˈɛːpɔːt] – аэропорт

11.seaport [ˈsiːpɔːt] – морской порт

12.bridge [brɪdʒ] – морской порт

13.stadium [ˈsteɪdɪəm] – стадион

14.size [saɪz] – размер

15.prestige [prɛˈstiː(d)ʒ] – престиж

16.valuable [ˈvaljʊb(ə)l] – ценный

17.opportunity [ɒpəˈtjuːnɪti] – возможность

18.commission [kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n] – комиссия

19.blend [blɛnd] – смешивать, сочетать

20.refurbishment [rɪˈfɜːbɪʃmənt] – ремонт, реконструкция

21.building maintenance [ˈbɪldɪŋ ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns] – техническое об-

служивание зданий

22. procurement [prəˈkjʊəmənt] – приобретение

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

I.Match the words in the left column with their synonyms in the right:

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II. Match each of the following words with the correct definition:

1.sustainable

2.damage

3.footprint

4.implement

5.renewable

6.recyclable

7.source

8.prestige

9.valuable

10.opportunity

11.commission

12.blend

13.refurbishment

a)involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment;

b)the act or process of cleaning and decorating a room, building, etc. in order to make it more attractive, more useful, etc.;

c)physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable;

d)the respect and value that somebody/something has because of their social position, or what they have done;

e)to make something that has been officially decided start to happen or be used;

f)a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something;

g)a place, person or thing that you get something from;

h)an amount of money that is paid to somebody for selling goods and that increases with the amount of goods that are sold;

i)a mark lefton asurfacebyaperson’sfootorshoeorbyan animal’sfoot.

j)able to be recycled;

k)to mix two or more substances together;

l)(of energy and natural resources) that is replaced naturally or controlled carefully and can therefore be used without the risk of using it all up;

m)very useful or important.

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Read the text for obtaining information.

Sustainable/Green Design Architect

Green and sustainable architecture is increasingly relevant today against the environmental damage caused by global warming. It is no longer a question of reversing ‘global warming’ but about what we can do to slow down the impact of the more-accurately-termed ‘global heating’ Given that, green design architects and the architecture profession play a critical role in creating more buildings that leave a smaller carbon footprint. Architects can achieve green and sustainable architecture by implementing renewable energy systems, recyclable building materials, and new construction methods that reduce the amount of energy consumed.

Public Infrastructure Architect

Design projects for architects can come from either one of these two sources – the private and public sectors. While most types of architects discussed thus far pertain to privately-owned commissions, the public sector can be a very lucrative source of income. Governments worldwide are probably the biggest employers of architects considering the size of developments and the professional fees awarded.

Large construction undertakings can include airports, schools, seaports, bridges, stadiums, and various other sports facilities. They may lose to the private sector in numbers but stand out in size and prestige, providing the architect with valuable recognition. It is worth its weight in gold when you consider the opportunities to win commissions for equally distinguished work in the future.

Restoration Architect

The built environment is a blend of the old and new. Most building design professionals specialize in different types of new constructions, while others are passionate about a career spent rejuvenating old structures. Particularly in cities and places steeped in history, there are plenty of buildings with deep cultural and historical roots in need of a restoration architect’s expert knowledge and services. These architects could work with private owners or local governments as part of a broader conservation initiative or tourism drive. Detailed studies and understanding of the history of the building, place, people, and culture are the necessary scopes of a restoration architect’s job.

Developer Architect

Real estate developers are the largest employers of architects in the private sector. In the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, architects are engaged to lead a team of technical consultants to provide design ser-

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vices and subsequently administer the construction stage with the general contractor. But not all architects enjoy working in this traditional clientarchitect relationship. Working with the developer represents an opportunity to participate in the real estate development industry but adopt a different role. The qualification may still be that of an architect, but the position is switched. The architect is now under the direct employ of the real estate development company and would oversee the Consultant Architect’s performance. However, this is not the only way to be a developer architect. Licensed architects who have the financial means or support can choose to become real estate developers independently. Real estate development is one avenue architects can transition into, besides other industry-related fields. It is one of the alternative career paths for an architect that is only possible after amassing a reasonable amount of wealth over a long career as an architect. Successful architect-turned-real estate developers have excellent business skills and in-depth knowledge of the local market.

City Council Architect

These architects provide architectural services and advice internally within the City Council that employs them. The scope of services includes preparing the development brief, urban planning, procurement of works and services by city contractors, public building maintenance and refurbishment, and conservation and restoration.

Landscape Architect

The job description includes the design, selection, and maintenance of greenery, hardscapes and pavements, water elements, and outdoor structures. In short – anything between the building’s external skin and the land’s boundary within which the building sits. As distinct as it is from architecture, the landscape design needs to blend in with the building’s primary design concept. Recreational parks and golf courses are some of the significant landscaping projects that landscape architects design.

III. Find the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations in the text.

Архитектор устойчивого дизайна (зеленый архитектор), ущерб окружающей среде, глобальное потепление, углеродный след, экологический рейтинг зданий, начинающие архитекторы, прибыльная карьера, архитектор общественной инфраструктуры, крупные строительные предприятия, профессиональный гонорар, архитектор-реставратор, ар- хитектор-разработчик, ландшафтный дизайнер.

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COMPREHENSION EXERCISES

IV. Read the following statements. Are these statements true or false? If the statement is false, say why it is and correct it.

Green and sustainable architecture is increasingly relevant today against the environmental damage caused by global warming.

Architects can achieve green and sustainable architecture by implementing renewable building systems.

Design projects for architects can come from either one of these two sources – the private and governmental sectors.

Large construction undertakings can include airports, schools, seaports, bridges, stadiums, and various other sports facilities.

The built environment is a blend of the old and new.

There are plenty of buildings with deep cultural and historical roots in need of a restoration.

Real estate developers are the largest employers of architects in the private sector.

Working with the developer represents an opportunity to participate in the real estate development industry and adopt the same role.

Licensed architects who have the financial means or support can choose to become real estate developers independently.

Recreational parks and golf courses are some of the significant landscaping projects that landscape architects design.

V. Answer the questions to the text.

1.What is the role of a sustainable/green design architect in today's environment?

2.How can architects achieve green and sustainable architecture?

3.What are some examples of public infrastructure projects that architects may work on?

4.What are the benefits of working as a restoration architect in cities with deep cultural and historical roots?

5.What is the role of a developer architect in the real estate industry?

6.What are the responsibilities of a city council architect?

7.How does the job of a landscape architect differ from that of a traditional architect?

8.What are some key elements that landscape architects are responsible for in their designs?

9.What are some challenges faced by architects working in the public sector?

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