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	Chartered Architectural Technologists work in many environments: in practice offices, on construction sites, for local authorities, or leading their own architectural practices in their own offices and homes. They work collaboratively with other professionals across the built environment sector, such as architects, surveyors, planning professionals, contractors, and engineers. Chartered Architectural Technologists are recognised and can practise where regulation permits, their skills and expertise highly sought-after round the world.		Chartered Architectural Technologists work in many environments: in practice offices, on construction sites, for local authorities, or leading their own architectural practices in their own offices and homes. They work collaboratively with other professionals across the built environment sector, such as architects, surveyors, planning professionals, contractors, and engineers. Chartered Architectural Technologists are recognised and can practise where regulation permits, their skills and expertise highly sought-after round the world.
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		+	You can find out more on the [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/the-at-suite.html CIAT website].

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	= The technological design of buildings =		= The technological design of buildings =

−	Architectural ~~technologists lead~~ the ~~technological~~ design of ~~buildings~~.	+	Architectural technology sits at the intersection of design, science, and problem solving. It transforms architectural ideas into buildable, sustainable, and technically robust structures. For students considering a future in the built environment, studying architectural technology offers a clear and rewarding route into a profession that blends creativity with technical expertise.
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		+	The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) describe architectural technology as "a design discipline for building projects, combining technical and aesthetic expertise. It focuses on the form, function, and performance of the building. A future-focused discipline, it is essential when ensuring newly built projects are sustainably constructed, and existing ones are conserved, maintained, or retrofitted. It lives where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology – Architectural Technology is at the heart of it all."
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		+	The profession is practised by architectural technologists (ATs), who, after gaining a significant level of knowledge, experience and competence, may qualify as Chartered Architectural Technologists.

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	Architectural technologists may establish their own practice, offering a full range of building design and management services,discipline organisation. The lead qualifying body for architectural technologists and architectural technicians in the UK is the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).		Architectural technologists may establish their own practice, offering a full range of building design and management services,discipline organisation. The lead qualifying body for architectural technologists and architectural technicians in the UK is the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

−	~~Becoming a~~ Chartered Architectural ~~Technologist requires a~~ CIAT ~~accredited honours degree or equivalent in architectural technology, or alternatively, an equivalent honours degree in a built environment subject.~~ Chartered Architectural ~~Technologists must adhere to a Code of Conduct, maintain adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance~~ (~~PII~~) and ~~undertake continuing professional development~~ (~~CPD~~).	+	Only the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) can award the esteemed 'Chartered Architectural Technologist' qualification and the designations MCIAT (Chartered Membership), and FCIAT (Fellow Membership) for Chartered Architectural Technologists who have made a significant contribution to and/or demonstrated excellence in the discipline.
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−	~~= Where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology =~~	+
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−	~~The CIAT describe architectural technology as "a design discipline~~ for building projects, combining technical and aesthetic expertise. It focuses on the form, function, and performance of the building. A future-focused discipline, it is essential when ensuring newly built projects are sustainably constructed, and existing ones are conserved, maintained, or retrofitted. It lives where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology – Architectural Technology is at the heart of it all."	+
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−	~~"The profession is practised by~~ Architectural Technologists ~~(ATs),~~ who~~, after gaining~~ a significant ~~level of knowledge, experience and competence, may qualify as Chartered Architectural Technologists. The role of the Chartered Architectural Technologist is~~ to ~~ensure their building projects are treated with the technological respect they need~~ and ~~are maintained~~ or ~~built to~~ the ~~highest standard. Using both innovative and traditional methods, they make sure the built environment meets the needs of both people and planet, from accessibility to sustainability~~.~~"~~	+

	[[File:CIATATDiagramv1_900.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html]]		[[File:CIATATDiagramv1_900.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html]]

	= What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist? =		= What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist? =
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		+	Chartered Architectural Technologist is a protected descriptor, designation, and regulated professional qualification that recognises an individual's skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours. It demonstrates commitment to the highest professional and ethical values in architectural technology.

	Chartered Architectural Technologists are leaders of technological design, forming the link between concept, innovation, and realisation. They are qualified designers who lead a range of built environment projects large and small – from schools to sports stadiums to high rise buildings.		Chartered Architectural Technologists are leaders of technological design, forming the link between concept, innovation, and realisation. They are qualified designers who lead a range of built environment projects large and small – from schools to sports stadiums to high rise buildings.

−	~~<br />~~	+	Becoming a Chartered Architectural Technologist requires a CIAT accredited honours degree or equivalent in architectural technology, or alternatively, an equivalent honours degree in a built environment subject. Chartered Architectural Technologists must adhere to a Code of Conduct, maintain adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
−	Chartered Architectural Technologists work in many environments: in practice offices, on construction sites, for local authorities, or leading their own architectural practices in their own offices and homes. They work collaboratively with other professionals across the built environment sector, such as architects, surveyors, planning professionals, contractors, and engineers. Chartered Architectural Technologists are recognised and can practise where regulation permits, their skills and expertise highly sought-after round the world~~.<br />~~	+
−	~~<br />~~	+	Chartered Architectural Technologists work in many environments: in practice offices, on construction sites, for local authorities, or leading their own architectural practices in their own offices and homes. They work collaboratively with other professionals across the built environment sector, such as architects, surveyors, planning professionals, contractors, and engineers. Chartered Architectural Technologists are recognised and can practise where regulation permits, their skills and expertise highly sought-after round the world.
−	'Chartered Architectural Technologist' is a protected descriptor, designation, and regulated professional qualification that recognises an individual's skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours. It demonstrates commitment to the highest professional and ethical values in Architectural Technology.<br />	+
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−	Only the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) can award the esteemed 'Chartered Architectural Technologist' qualification and the designations MCIAT (Chartered Membership), and FCIAT (Fellow Membership) for Chartered Architectural Technologists who have made a significant contribution to and/or demonstrated excellence in the discipline.	+

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	= The technological design of buildings =		= The technological design of buildings =

−	Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings~~. This is as opposed to architectural technicians who specialise in the application of technology in architecture~~.	+	Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings.

	Their role might include:		Their role might include:
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−	What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist?	+	= What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist? =

	Chartered Architectural Technologists are leaders of technological design, forming the link between concept, innovation, and realisation. They are qualified designers who lead a range of built environment projects large and small – from schools to sports stadiums to high rise buildings.		Chartered Architectural Technologists are leaders of technological design, forming the link between concept, innovation, and realisation. They are qualified designers who lead a range of built environment projects large and small – from schools to sports stadiums to high rise buildings.

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−	= ~~Technological~~ design of buildings =	+	= The technological design of buildings =

	Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings. This is as opposed to architectural technicians who specialise in the application of technology in architecture.		Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings. This is as opposed to architectural technicians who specialise in the application of technology in architecture.
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	"The profession is practised by Architectural Technologists (ATs), who, after gaining a significant level of knowledge, experience and competence, may qualify as Chartered Architectural Technologists. The role of the Chartered Architectural Technologist is to ensure their building projects are treated with the technological respect they need and are maintained or built to the highest standard. Using both innovative and traditional methods, they make sure the built environment meets the needs of both people and planet, from accessibility to sustainability."		"The profession is practised by Architectural Technologists (ATs), who, after gaining a significant level of knowledge, experience and competence, may qualify as Chartered Architectural Technologists. The role of the Chartered Architectural Technologist is to ensure their building projects are treated with the technological respect they need and are maintained or built to the highest standard. Using both innovative and traditional methods, they make sure the built environment meets the needs of both people and planet, from accessibility to sustainability."

−	[[File:~~CIATATDiagramv1 900~~.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html]]	+	[[File:CIATATDiagramv1_900.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html]]

	What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist?		What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist?

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		+	= Technological design of buildings =
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	Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings. This is as opposed to architectural technicians who specialise in the application of technology in architecture.		Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings. This is as opposed to architectural technicians who specialise in the application of technology in architecture.

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	* Assessing performance in use.		* Assessing performance in use.

−	Architectural technologists may establish their own practice, offering a full range of building design and management services,discipline organisation.	+	Architectural technologists may establish their own practice, offering a full range of building design and management services,discipline organisation. The lead qualifying body for architectural technologists and architectural technicians in the UK is the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
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		+	Becoming a Chartered Architectural Technologist requires a CIAT accredited honours degree or equivalent in architectural technology, or alternatively, an equivalent honours degree in a built environment subject. Chartered Architectural Technologists must adhere to a Code of Conduct, maintain adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
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		+	= Where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology =
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		+	The CIAT describe architectural technology as "a design discipline for building projects, combining technical and aesthetic expertise. It focuses on the form, function, and performance of the building. A future-focused discipline, it is essential when ensuring newly built projects are sustainably constructed, and existing ones are conserved, maintained, or retrofitted. It lives where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology – Architectural Technology is at the heart of it all."
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		+	"The profession is practised by Architectural Technologists (ATs), who, after gaining a significant level of knowledge, experience and competence, may qualify as Chartered Architectural Technologists. The role of the Chartered Architectural Technologist is to ensure their building projects are treated with the technological respect they need and are maintained or built to the highest standard. Using both innovative and traditional methods, they make sure the built environment meets the needs of both people and planet, from accessibility to sustainability."
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		+	[[File:CIATATDiagramv1 900.jpg\|link=https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html]]

−	~~The lead qualifying body for architectural technologists and architectural technicians in the UK~~ is ~~the~~ Chartered ~~Institute of~~ Architectural ~~Technologists (CIAT).~~	+	What is a Chartered Architectural Technologist?

−	~~Becoming a~~ Chartered Architectural ~~Technologist requires a CIAT accredited honours degree or equivalent in architectural technology~~, ~~or alternatively~~, ~~an equivalent honours degree in~~ a built environment ~~subject~~.	+	Chartered Architectural Technologists are leaders of technological design, forming the link between concept, innovation, and realisation. They are qualified designers who lead a range of built environment projects large and small – from schools to sports stadiums to high rise buildings.

−	Chartered Architectural Technologists ~~must adhere to~~ a ~~Code of Conduct~~, ~~maintain adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance~~ (~~PII~~) and ~~undertake continuing professional development~~ (~~CPD~~)	+	<br />
		+	Chartered Architectural Technologists work in many environments: in practice offices, on construction sites, for local authorities, or leading their own architectural practices in their own offices and homes. They work collaboratively with other professionals across the built environment sector, such as architects, surveyors, planning professionals, contractors, and engineers. Chartered Architectural Technologists are recognised and can practise where regulation permits, their skills and expertise highly sought-after round the world.<br />
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		+	'Chartered Architectural Technologist' is a protected descriptor, designation, and regulated professional qualification that recognises an individual's skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours. It demonstrates commitment to the highest professional and ethical values in Architectural Technology.<br />
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		+	Only the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) can award the esteemed 'Chartered Architectural Technologist' qualification and the designations MCIAT (Chartered Membership), and FCIAT (Fellow Membership) for Chartered Architectural Technologists who have made a significant contribution to and/or demonstrated excellence in the discipline.

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	* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.		* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.
	* Architectural Technology Awards 2021.		* Architectural Technology Awards 2021.
		+	* Architectural Technology research at Robert Gordon University.
	* Architectural technology research at Sheffield Hallam University.		* Architectural technology research at Sheffield Hallam University.
	* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.		* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.

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	Chartered Architectural Technologists must adhere to a Code of Conduct, maintain adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and undertake continuing professional development (CPD)		Chartered Architectural Technologists must adhere to a Code of Conduct, maintain adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and undertake continuing professional development (CPD)

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	* Architects Registration Board.		* Architects Registration Board.
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	* Architectural technologist - delineation of roles.		* Architectural technologist - delineation of roles.
	* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.		* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.
		+	* Architectural Technology Awards 2021.
	* Architectural technology research at Sheffield Hallam University.		* Architectural technology research at Sheffield Hallam University.
	* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.		* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.

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	* Architectural technologist - delineation of roles.		* Architectural technologist - delineation of roles.
	* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.		* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.
		+	* Architectural technology research at Sheffield Hallam University.
	* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.		* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.
	* Brewer Smith Brewer Group London Office.		* Brewer Smith Brewer Group London Office.

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	* Institution of Civil Engineers.		* Institution of Civil Engineers.
	* Institution of Structural Engineers.		* Institution of Structural Engineers.
		+	* Interview with Ann Vanner.
	* Karyn Williams Woman Architectural Technologist of the Year 2019.		* Karyn Williams Woman Architectural Technologist of the Year 2019.
	* Project architect.		* Project architect.

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	* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.		* Architectural Technology Awards 2020.
	* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.		* Architectural technology, wellbeing and COVID-19.
		+	* Brewer Smith Brewer Group London Office.
	* Changing attitudes towards the mental wellbeing of early career Architectural Technology professionals.		* Changing attitudes towards the mental wellbeing of early career Architectural Technology professionals.
	* Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists		* Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists