COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ARCHITECT`S MARKET STRUCTURE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 491	D	2	3	0	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Odeta Manahasa
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Enkela Alimadhi
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	This course aims to prepare the senior students to the market conditions that they will experience after graduation: Defines the role of the architect through economic, social and cultural parameters of the market structure; investigates the rules and regulations affecting the architect’s services in both the private and the government sectors.
Course Objectives:	This course aims to prepare the senior students for the market conditions that they will experience after graduation: tries to define the role of the architect through economic, social and cultural parameters of the market structure; to investigate the rules and regulations affecting the architect’s services in both the private and government sectors. In addition, through this course a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach to real estate education addressing all facets of the industry from planning to property management, finance to construction will be provided. During this course students are to: 1. become acquainted with the laws, rules, regulations and procedures which form part of the framework architects have to apply in their day to day performance in Albania; 2. discover the potential of the market (related to the field of architecture) and how to creatively respond to it, in terms of building healthy and responsibility based relationships with client and authority; 3. develop skills of presenting and representing personal values, attributes and skills.4.get acquainted to the notion of real estate, and all facets of the industry from planning to property management, finance to construction

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction of Architect’s Market Structure Course – Description and objectives of the course; Approach/ Methodology. Movie Lecture `Designer’ of 51N4E
2	Lecture: Architect as employee and employer – Architect’s many) job opportunities; the market structure. Class Exercise # 1
3	Lecture: Architects professional services and architect’s portfolio Class Exercise # 2: (related to topic) Course Assignment # 1: Introduction of the Assignment Requirements and Deadline
4	Lecture: Legal framework, codes, rules, regulations and procedures - Law and Regulation on Urban Planning 1
5	Lecture: Legal framework, codes, rules, regulations and procedures - Law and Regulation on Urban Planning 2
6	Lecture: Architect–client/stakeholder connexion Class Exercise # 3: (related to day topic)
7	Lecture: Architect as mediator Movie Lecture ‘Planning versus free market, a case study’ of Ricky Burdett
8	Lecture: Project development and team work Class Exercise # 4: (related to day topic
9	Lecture: Professional communication and skills in professional architecture practice Submission of Course Assignment # 1: Presentations and Exhibition
10	Lecture: Architects and architecture competitions Class Exercise # 5: (related to topic) Course Assignment # 2: Introduction of the Assignment Requirements and Deadline.
11	Lecture: Other interests of an architect – Architect beyond architecture Class Exercise # 6: (related to topic)
12	Lecture: Architect’s licensing – Ethical issues and responsibilities
13	Lecture: Architectural firm/ company management Class Exercise # 7: (related to topic)
14	Lecture: Case studies in contemporary architectural practices

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Ligji nr.8405, datë 17.09.1998, Për Urbanistikën, ndryshuar me ligjin nr. 10319, datë 16.09.2010; Vendim i KM nr. 722 datë 19.11.1998, Për Miratimin e Rregullores së Urbanistikës, ndryshuar me vendim të KM nr. 574, datë 14.07.2010; Ligj nr.10 119, datë 23.04.2009, Për planifikimin e territorit, ndryshuar me ligjin nr.10 315, datë 16.09.2010 për miratimin e aktit normativ nr.4, datë 25.08.2010; Vendim i KM nr.460, datë 16.06.2010, Për organizimin dhe funksionimin e regjistrit të planifikimit të territorit.
Other References:	Supplies: Udhëzim i MPVD nr.1, datë 24.01.2001, Për Funksionimin e KRRT-ve; Udhëzim i MRRTT nr.4, datë 11.08.2004, Për mënyrën e ushtrimit të kompetencës për planifikimin e territorit nga njësitë e qeverisjes vendore; Vendim i KM nr.337, datë 16.04.1996, Për forcimin e kontrollit në ndryshimet e rikonstruksionet e ambienteve në ndërtesat ekzistuese në bashkëpronësi Përmbledhje e Legjislacionit për Ndërtimin, Botim i Qendrës së Publikimeve Zyrtare, Nëntor 2010; Rregullorja e Draft-Planit Rregullues të Tiranës Kodi i Punës i Republikës së Shqipërisë, Botim i Qendrës së Publikimeve Zyrtare, Gusht 2010; Kodi i Proçedurave Administrative të Republikës së Shqipërisë, Botim i Qendrës së Publikimeve Zyrtare, Gusht 2010; Përmbledhje Legjislacioni për Nënpunësin Civil, Botim i Qendrës së Publikimeve Zyrtare, Tetor 2010.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	After successfully having completing this course the students, will be introduced to the professional practice of architecture and related careers;
2	will have learnt about the legal and regulatory environment, through presentations and exercises;
3	will have understood firm organization and management, marketing and contractual issues and the construction process
4	will have understood ethical issues of professional practice;
5	will have examined the issues that influence building design and project delivery in contemporary architectural practice.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Master of Science in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	3
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	2
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	2
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	2
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	3
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	1
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	5
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	2
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	7	5
Term Paper	1	20
Final Exam	1	30
Attendance		15
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	3	42
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Assignments	5	7	35
Final examination	1	15	15
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6