An Overview of the Practice of Architecture in Canada

An Overview of the Practice of Architecture in Canada

This training activity describes the specific characteristics of the practice of architecture in Canada. It presents the main professional bodies and the context in which architects practice their profession. It discusses, among others, the responsibility of the architect with respect to fire protection, the various climatic and seismic zones in Canada, and building regulations in the country.

Length: 70 min

Price: 75.00$

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Table of content:

  • Introduction
    • Warning
    • Welcome
    • Table of Content
  • Chapter 1: Primary organizations
    • Iconic Buildings
    • Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA)
    • List of regulators
    • The Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC)
    • Canadian Architectural Certification Board
    • Activity
  • Chapter 2: Issues and Practice Context
    • Canadian and European Architects
    • Fire protection
    • Climatic Zones
    • Climatic Zones, impacts on the Building
    • Activity
    • Seismic Zones
    • Activity
  • Chapter 3: Protected title and Scope of Work
    • Architectural Styles
    • Protected Title and Scope of Work
    • Activity
  • Chapter 4: Provincial Building Regulations
    • Architectural Styles
    • Provincial Building Regulation
    • Activity
  • Chapter 5: Design and construction agreements
    • Architectural Styles
    • Client/Architect Agreement
    • Client/Constructor Agreements
    • Activity
  • Conclusion
    • Conclusion
    • Well done