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MUMBAI: With increasing cases of building collapses and illegal structures, an RTI query on whether responsibility is fixed on architects apart from builders and other officials has revealed that no year-wise record is maintained of defaulting architects.
Also, the Council of Architecture (COA) does not have record of names and dates of complaints, as per a reply to a query filed by Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali.
In response to a query on the list of number of architects accused of professional misconduct, Public Information Officer R K Oberoi informed that, "No such year wise list of defaulting architects is maintained by the Council."
"The complaints for violation of the provisions of the Act are dealt with as per procedure given under Section 39 of the Architects Act. The Council has not maintained any list/record containing the names and dates of complaints, i.e. in the form sought by you," Oberoi said.
However, he said that currently two complaints for alleged professional misconduct against architects have been received and these are being dealt with as per Council of Architecture Rules, 1973.
Recently, a police complaint was registered against an architect and a Thane Municipal official by a consumer, after the latter was allotted a smaller area of residential property than what was actually shown in the agreement. This brought the role of the architect concerned under scrutiny.
"Architects can ensure fairness in their projects if they abide by the rules and regulations set. But unfortunately, a lot of architects today not only advice the builder to violate law, but also point out the loopholes in the system to maximise profits," Galgali alleged while talking to PTI.
No action can be taken against defaulting architects, if the Council does not maintain a detailed list, he said.
"There are so many illegal structures sprouting in our city. Campa Cola building is one such example. The builder is usually held responsible for illegal structures without action being taken against the architect. It is the residents who have to ultimately suffer. If the council itself has no list, how will architects be made accountable for the sufferings of the common man," he said.
The RTI query also revealed that 62,369 persons across India are registered with the COA as architects, as on January 31, 2014.
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With increasing cases of building collapses and illegal structures, an RTI query on whether responsibility is fixed on architects apart from builders and other officials has revealed that no year-wise record is maintained of defaulting architects.
Also, the Council of Architecture (COA) does not have record of names and dates of complaints, as per a reply to a query filed by Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali.
In response to a query on the list of number of architects accused of professional misconduct, Public Information Officer R K Oberoi informed that, "No such year wise list of defaulting architects is maintained by the Council."
"The complaints for violation of the provisions of the Act are dealt with as per procedure given under Section 39 of the Architects Act. The Council has not maintained any list/record containing the names and dates of complaints, i.e. in the form sought by you," Oberoi said.
However, he said that currently two complaints for alleged professional misconduct against architects have been received and these are being dealt with as per Council of Architecture Rules, 1973.
Recently, a police complaint was registered against an architect and a Thane Municipal official by a consumer, after the latter was allotted a smaller area of residential property than what was actually shown in the agreement. This brought the role of the architect concerned under scrutiny.
"Architects can ensure fairness in their projects if they abide by the rules and regulations set. But unfortunately, a lot of architects today not only advice the builder to violate law, but also point out the loopholes in the system to maximise profits," Galgali alleged while talking to PTI.
No action can be taken against defaulting architects, if the Council does not maintain a detailed list, he said.
"There are so many illegal structures sprouting in our city. Campa Cola building is one such example. The builder is usually held responsible for illegal structures without action being taken against the architect. It is the residents who have to ultimately suffer. If the council itself has no list, how will architects be made accountable for the sufferings of the common man," he said.
The RTI query also revealed that 62,369 persons across India are registered with the COA as architects, as on January 31, 2014.
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Asheville, NC (PRWEB) May 22, 2014
Rowhouse Architects was named winner of two 2014 Griffin Awards for Historic Preservation from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC), in the categories of Adaptive Re-use and Rehabilitation. This is the 35th year the PSABC has presented awards to outstanding projects and individuals that further the goals of historic preservation in the Asheville and greater Buncombe County, NC area.
Awards were given in the categories of Restoration, Rehabilitation, Adaptive Re-use, InFill Construction Within a Historic District or Neighborhood Research, Publication and Education, Stewardship and Preservation, and selected from nominations ranging widely in scope.
We are honored to be recognized in this way by the PSABC, an important force in sustaining the heritage and sense of place that is Asheville and Buncombe County, said Jeff Dalton, founding Principal of Rowhouse Architects. This years awards are for highly visible Rowhouse Architects design projects in Asheville Wicked Weed Ale Company for Adaptive Re-use, and The Windsor Hotel for Rehabilitation, both well designed and successfully completed with strong development, construction and interior design partners. Both of these projects required significant experience in adaptive re-use and historic rehabilitation techniques and construction procedures. We were excited to have a chance to work on something so well suited to our interests and expertise. Both projects turned out really well and we are very proud of the outcomes.
Wicked Weed, originally a service station built in 1941 was renovated and converted into a stunning restaurant on the street level with high use outdoor seating, and a brewery on the lower level. The Windsor Boutique Hotel, a Historic Preservation Tax Credit project at 36 Broadway, was built in 1907 for retail and apartments and is on the National Historic Register. Its renovation refurbished existing apartments into boutique hotel rooms with street level restaurant and retail spaces.
Both of these projects presented special challenges in that they required fitting new, modern uses into older, outdated buildings that were not code compliant, Dalton said of the projects. The renovations had to respect the fabric of the original structures, meet the building code, be functional, aesthetically pleasing and perhaps most importantly, fit in the owners construction budget.
Wicked Weed has brought new life to the south end of Biltmore Avenue and provides two great outdoor seating areas where people can enjoy Ashevilles amazing climate. The Windsor Hotel will enliven the north end of Broadway Street and give visitors a unique chance to experience staying in an important historic structure in the heart of downtown.
ABOUT ROWHOUSE ARCHITECTS
ROWHOUSE ARCHITECTS is a client focused award-winning architecture firm based in Asheville, NC, whose mission is to create significant places of lasting value for its clients and the community. The guiding principle of the firm is the belief that architecture has the power to be a positive force for change in peoples lives and their communities.
Established in 1992 in a historic Atlanta rowhouse, the firm is led by founding Principal Jeff Dalton, a graduate of Georgia Techs College of Architecture and City Planning, and consists of a core group of talented staff and expert consultants in urban mixed-use projects, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and affordable housing. With exceptional service and a constant focus on client goals and objectives, Rowhouse Architects is well known for outstanding design on successful projects including The Grove Arcade, the Kenilworth Inn and Wicked Weed Ale Company.
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KUCHING: Inexperienced architects and engineers are urged to learn from experts in the Uniform Building Bylaws (UBBL) as fire safety is not taught comprehensively in institutions of higher learning.
As such, it is important that they attend courses and seminars on the subject to widen their knowledge, said Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim.
Apart from increasing their competency, the courses will provide them with solutions which might help them save lives and stop fires from happening, he said at the state-level fire safety seminar at the State Islamic Complex here yesterday.
He pointed out that questions on why fires occur cannot be answered easily as some fires happen because of negligence.
He warned that a professional would be liable and face legal consequences should any of their project were involved in a tragedy.
The collapse of Highland Towers, explosions at Bright Sparkles firework factory, the fire at the Shell Tiram ship and fire at Sekolah Menengah Agama Taufikiah Khairiah Al Halimiah in Kedah and the collapse of a flyover at the Penang Second Bridge are a few examples of tragedy, which led to the formation of the Royal Commission, Board of Inquiries and court action, he said.
The objective of the seminar was to increase the level of competency of participants and update them on industry practices, code of conduct and new laws.
It also served as a platform for professionals to meet and exchange ideas through dialogues.
Also present were State Fire and Rescue Department director Nor Hisham Mohammad and Malaysian Fire Protection Association president Danny Cheah.
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Jockey Club Innovation Tower by Zaha Hadid Architects
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