INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Kamini Singh
Assistant Professor
GSOA, Greater Noida
HISTORY
THE ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION (1917-22)
• An association of the past students of Architecture of Sir J.J. School of Art and it
was decided to christen the infant "The Architectural Students Association". Late
Mr. George Wittet, the then Consulting Architect to the Government of Bombay,
was unanimously elected as the first "President" of the Association.
THE BOMBAY ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (1922-29)
• To Improve the status of Association, The word "Students" seemed inapt for a body
that had now practicing Architects thus, on 3rd August 1922, Mr. Batley, President,
announced the formal inauguration of the rechristened Association.
AFFILIATION TO ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS (1925)
• Institute got Affiliated to RIBA and started to recognize 5 years diploma course.
THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (1929)
• Affiliation with R.I.B.A. in 1925 led to consideration of further changes in the
existing Constitution and Bye-Laws. All the members of the R.I.B.A. in the Bombay
Presidency and throughout India were part of the Association.
Role

• To promote the profession of architecture by organizing and uniting in fellowship

the Architects of India to promote aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of
the profession both in Practice and in Education.
• National body of Architects in the country
• Founded on: 2nd September 1929
• The institute today has more than 15000 members.

Legal Status of the Institute

The Indian Institute of Architects is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI
of 1860 as a voluntary organization of Architects. The only other organization at the
national level is the Council of Architecture established under the Architects Act 1972
with the statutory duty of Registration.
Associations
1. International Union of Architects (UIA)
2. Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA)
3. South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation of Architects (SAARCH)
4. Architects Regional Council, Asia, ARCASIA

Objectives

• "To continue the work of the Bombay Architectural Association founded as the
Architectural Student's Association in 1917" and
• "To encourage the study of Architecture, to elevate the standard of Architectural
Practice and by mutual support, to promote the interests of Architects throughout
India".
OBJECTS OF IIA
1. To continue the work of the Bombay Architectural Association founded as the
Architectural Students' Association in 1917, and to take over from the trustees or
other person or persons all the property of the said Bombay Architectural
Association, which can legally be vested in the Institute, and to assume the
liabilities and obligations thereof with power, authority to sell, alienate, discharge,
vary or otherwise dispose of the said property or any port thereof.
2. To organize and unite in fellowship the architects in the Republic of India;
3. To combine the effort of the Architects so as to promote aesthetic, scientific and
practical efficiency of the profession;
4. To encourage the science and the art of planning and building the standards of
architectural education, training and practice, by making grants to Technical
Institutions, or by paying or assisting to pay the fees and expenses of students or
by providing and giving scholarships, prizes or other rewards to such students, or
by any or all such methods;
5. To devise and impose the means for testing the qualifications of the candidates
for admission to membership of the Institute, by examination in theory and in
practice, or by any other tests, or to arrange with any technical Institute or
Institutions for the imposition of any such tests;
OBJECTS OF IIA
6. To consider all questions, affecting the practice of architecture and to initiate and watch over
measures affecting, or likely to affect, the practice of Architecture, and to procure such
changes of, and amendments in the law relating to or affecting the practice of Architecture;
7. To hold conferences or meetings for the discussion of, and the exchange of news and matters
affecting or relating to architecture, the reading of papers and the delivery of lectures, and
hold congresses or exhibitions (either jointly with any other body or Institution or
otherwise) for the exposition of any matters affecting or relating to the theory or practice
of Architecture or any allied subject; and to award medals, certificates, prizes or diplomas
in connection therewith;
8. To co-ordinate the activities of the building industry and of the Profession of Architecture, and
too amalgamate or combine or act temporarily or otherwise, in conjunction with any other
body or bodies, Institution or Institutions, having like or similar objects;
9. To purchase, lease, rent, hold and dispose of any land or property, and any building or hall
and to erect any such building or buildings to be used as place of meeting for the members
of the institute, or as a college, school or reading room or library for the advancement of
the object of the institute, and to provide accommodation for any meeting, conference,
exhibition or congress, whether promoted wholly or partly by the Institute or which, in the
opinion of the Council, may conduce to or assist in the carrying on with the objects of the
Institute or tend to do so;
OBJECTS OF IIA
10. To form or acquire by purchase, donation, request or otherwise a library and
collection of models, drawings, designs or other materials, and to maintain, extend
and improve the same;
11. To ascertain, formulate and notify the low and practice relating to Architecture to
members and the public, and to compile, collect, collate, revise, print and publish
statistics, professional records or periodicals relating to any of the objects of the
Institute;
12. To issue appeals for funds in furtherance of the objects of the Institute, to accept
any gift, endowment or bequest mode to the Institute, to carry any trust attached to
any such gift, endowment or bequest, and to borrow moneys, if required for the
purpose of the Institute, provided such gifts, endowments, bequests or loans shall be
accepted if they are not accompanied by conditions inconsistent or in conflict with the
objects for which the Institute is established;
13. To ensure the advancement of the living standards of our people through their
improved environment and to make the profession of ever increasing service to
Society;
14. To constitute various classes of members including Honorary Fellows;
To do all such lawful things incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above
objects or any of them;
ARCHITECTS ACT, 1972
The Architects Act
• The Architects Act of 1972 which came into force on 1st
September 1972
• An Act to provide for the registration of architects and for
matters connected therewith.
• Enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-third Year of the
Republic of India.
OBJECTIVES
The Architects Act of 1972 which came into force on 1st
September 1972 has the following objectives as mentioned in
the preamble:

1) To prepare a register of qualified Architects on the basis of a

schedule of approved qualifications to safeguard the
interest of common man.

2) To regulate the profession of Architects by evolving a "Code

of Ethics" and by laying down minimum standards of
architectural education in India.
WHY ARCHITECTS ACT????
Since Independence in 1947, building construction activity in
India has expanded on a phenomenal scale.

Many unqualified persons calling themselves as Architects are

undertaking construction of buildings which are uneconomical
and unsafe; thus bringing into disrepute to the profession of
Architects.

With the passing of this legislation, it is unlawful for any person

to designate himself as Architect unless he has requisite
qualification and is registered under the Act.
MAIN FEATURES OF THE ACT…..
A corporate body known as “Council of Architecture" is created. It
has powers for registration of Architects. It enrolls persons
holding recognized degree or diploma in Architecture; or persons
who have been practicing as Architects for a period of 5 years
before September I, 1972.

It recommends to Government additional qualifications

acceptable for registration.

It holds enquiries into the misconduct of Architects and takes

suitable action.

It prescribes minimum standards of education and training of

Architects in India.
 This Act protects the title "Architect" but does not make the design,
supervision and construction of buildings as an exclusive responsibility
of Architects. Other professionals like Engineers may engage themselves
in their normal vocation in respect of building construction work
provided they do not style themselves as Architects.
CHAPTERS……..

Chapter I:

This chapter contains the short title of the Act- viz Architects
Act. 1972 and definitions of words such as
Architect,

Council of Architecture,

Indian Institute of Architects, etc.

DEFINETIONS
A) "Architect" means a person whose name is for the time being
entered in the register;
(b) "Council" means the Council of Architecture constituted under
section 3;
(c) "Indian Institute of Architects" means the Indian Institute of
Architects registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860;
(d) "Recognised qualification" means any qualification in
architecture for the time being included in the Schedule or notified
under section 15;
(e) "Register" means the register of architects maintained under
section 23;
(f) "Regulation" means a regulation made under this Act by the
Council;
(g) "Rule" means a rule made under this Act by the Central
Government.
CHAPTERS……..
Chapter II:

This chapter deals with Council of Architecture,

its office bearersThe President and the Vice-President of the

Council shall be elected by the members of the Council from
among themselves:

their election, meetings of the Council, formation of

committees, officers and staff of COA, its finances,

recognition of architectural qualifications and of architectural

institutions.
CHAPTERS……..

Chapter III:

This chapter deals with the procedure for registration of

Architects,

preparation of Register,

fees for initial registration, renewal, re-instatement,

removal from register,

procedure for inquiries relating to misconduct etc.

CHAPTERS……..

Chapter IV:

This chapter deals with matters such as penalty for claiming

to be registered,

prohibition against the use of title "Architect",

powers of Central Government to make rules,

power of Council to make regulations, etc.

SCHEDULE……..
1. This schedule contains recognized Indian Degrees and
Diplomas in Architecture a

2. Recognized qualifications in other countries.

Council of Architecture

• The Council of Architecture is charged with the responsibility to regulate the

education and practice of profession throughout India besides maintaining the
register of architects
• For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and Council of
Architecture has framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the
approval of Government of India.
Council of Architecture

• Definitions – In these rule, unless the context otherwise requires –

• (a) "Act" means the Architects Act, 1972;
• (b) "Form" means a form annexed to these rules;
• (c) "President" means the President of the Council of Architecture;
• (d) "Returning Officer" means any officer appointed as such by the Central
Government for the purpose of these rules;
• (e) "Section" means a section of the Act.
Council of Architecture
• Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of 'Architect' must have
registered himself with Council of Architecture.
• For the purpose of registration, one must possess the requisite qualification as
appended to the Architects Act, after having undergone the education in
accordance with the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural
Education) Regulations, 1983.
• The registration with Council of Architecture entitles a person to practice the
profession of architecture, provided he holds a Certificate of Registration with up-
to-date renewals.
• The registration also entitles a person to use the title and style of Architect.
• The title and style of architect can also be used by a firm of architects, of which all
partners are registered with COA. Limited Companies, Private/Public Companies,
societies and other juridical persons are not entitled to use the title and style of
architect nor are they entitled to practice the profession of architecture. If any
person falsely claims to be registered or misuses title and style of architect, such
acts tantamount to committing of a criminal offence, which is punishable under
section 36 or 37 (2) of the Architects Act, 1972.
Council of Architecture
• Regulations, 1989 (as amended in 2003), which deals with professional ethics and
etiquette, conditions of engagement and scale of charges, architectural
competition guidelines etc.

• There are 387 institutions, which impart architectural education in India leading to
recognized qualifications by COA (AUG 2014)

• MAXIMUM – MAHARASHTRA – 77 INSTITUTES

• UP – 44 INSTITUTES
Council of Architecture
• The standards of education being imparted in these institutions (constituent
colleges/departments of universities, deemed universities, affiliated
colleges/schools, IITs, NITs and autonomous institutions) is governed by Council of
Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983,
which set forth the requirement of eligibility for admission, course duration,
standards of staff & accommodation, course content, examination etc
Council of Architecture
• The COA oversees the maintenance of the standards periodically by way of
conducting inspections through Committees of Experts.

• The COA is required to keep the Central Government informed of the standards
being maintained by the institutions and is empowered to make recommendations
to the Government of India with regard to recognition and de-recognition of a
qualification.
Council of Architecture
• COA, Maintains a list of recognized institute imparting architectural education

• Norms for differen courses

• Norms for consultancy in institutes.

National Architecture Students Association

• The National Association of Students of Architecture, commonly

referred to as NASA, is one of the largest communities of
architectural students in Asia.

• 196 colleges of the architectural community are members of this

organization.

• NASA provides an interactive platform for students all over the

country by holding conventions both at the national and zonal
levels.

• Colleges all over India compete for the prestigious trophies which
cover various aspects of architecture.
National Architecture Students Association

• Provide assistance to the society through the ideas that develop during the
convention.

• The ideas that materialize during this conglomeration are also used to provide
technical assistance to the economically backward sections.

• The conventions also witness participation from various colleges in countries under
SAARC. Architects across the SAARC nations have an opportunity to interact with
each other and come up with productive solutions.

• NASA Day: 13 Sep

• Headquarter –SPA, New Delhi

National Architecture Students Association

Executive Council constitutes-

• Advisor
• President,
• Vice-president,
• treasurer,
• Secretary,
• Zonal representative,
• Unit secretary,
• unit designee,
National Architecture Students Association

Trophies in NASA

• ANDC – ANNUAL NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETETION (QALIFYING TROPHY)

• LOUIS I KAHN – DOCUMNETATION ON EXISTING BUILDING

• NARI GHADHI – ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLISM AND PHYLOSOPHY

• G-SEN – REUSE/RESTORATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS

• HUDCO – DESIGN TROPHY

• ARCHITECTURAL JOURNALISM

• Rubens

• Lauri baker design trophy

National Architecture Students Association

NASA Conventions

• ANDC – ANNUAL NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETETION (QALIFYING TROPHY)

• Zonal conventions

• National NASA CONVENTIONS

ARCHITECT & SOCIETY

Without prejudice to the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 or
any other similar rules applicable to an Architect, such Architect shall :

Must ensure that his professional activities do not conflict with his general responsibility
to contribute to the quality of the environment and future welfare of society.
Apply his skill to the creative, responsible and economic development of his country.
Promote the advancement of architecture, standards of architectural education,
research, training & practice.
Conduct himself in a manner which is not derogatory to his professional character, nor
likely to lessen the confidence of the public in the profession, nor bring architects into
disrepute.
Comply with council's guidelines for architectural competitions and inform the council
of his appointment as assessor for an architectural competition.
When working in other countries, observe the requirements of codes of conduct
applicable to the place where he is working.
ARCHITECT & CLIENT

CLIENT – lifeline of the architect

FIRST PRINCIPLE: To provide high standard professional services, to the best of his
abilities.

If in private practice, inform his Client of the conditions of engagement and scale of
charges and agree that these conditions shall be the basis of the appointment.
Not to sub-commission another architect or architects the work for which he has been
commissioned without prior consent of the client.
Not to give discounts, commissions or other gifts or inducements for introduction of
client or to procure work.
Even though he is appointed by the client and is the paymaster, yet he is to be fair and
impartial when administrating a building contract.