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	= Key articles about related activities and technologies =		= Key articles about related activities and technologies =

−	Key articles about the roles architectural technologists might perform and the technologies and subjects they might work with include:	+	Key articles on Designing Buildings about the roles architectural technologists might perform and the technologies and subjects they might work with include:

	* [[Design\|Design]].		* [[Design\|Design]].
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	= Key external resources from CIAT =		= Key external resources from CIAT =
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		+	Important resources about architectural technologists on the CIAT website include:

	* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html Architectural technology.]		* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/about/architectural-technology.html Architectural technology.]

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	= Key articles about related activities and technologies =		= Key articles about related activities and technologies =
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		+	Key articles about the roles architectural technologists might perform and the technologies and subjects they might work with include:

	* [[Design\|Design]].		* [[Design\|Design]].

Designing Buildings at 10:38, 25 March 2026

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	= The importance of architectural technologists =		= The importance of architectural technologists =

−	Architectural technologists ensure buildings ~~receive the technological respect they need and~~ are built and maintained to the highest standard so they meet the needs of people and the planet~~. They are important because they bridge the gap between design vision and technical delivery~~.	+	Architectural technologists are important because they bridge the gap between design vision and technical delivery. They ensure buildings are built and maintained to the highest standard so they meet the needs of people and the planet.

−	By coordinating with architects, engineers, ~~and~~ contractors, architectural technologists improve buildability, reduce construction risk, and help deliver efficient, sustainable buildings. Their role ensures that buildings are not only imaginative but also safe, compliant~~, efficient, buildable and sustainable~~.	+	By coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders, architectural technologists improve buildability, reduce construction risk, and help deliver efficient, sustainable buildings. Their role ensures that buildings are not only imaginative but also safe, compliant.

	= The role of about architectural technologists =		= The role of about architectural technologists =
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−	~~The role of architectural technologist combines technical and aesthetic expertise, focussing on the form, function, and performance of buildings.~~

	The activities of architectural technologists might include:		The activities of architectural technologists might include:

	* Defining, planning and managing the development of a construction project.		* Defining, planning and managing the development of a construction project.
−	* Applying building science and technology ~~to architectural and construction projects~~.	+	* Applying building science and technology.
	* Developing and advising on innovative solutions.		* Developing and advising on innovative solutions.
−	* Managing and co-ordinating the detailed design process, specification and ~~materials~~ selection.	+	* Managing and co-ordinating the detailed design process, specification and product selection.
	* Producing documentation for statutory approvals.		* Producing documentation for statutory approvals.
	* Preparing production information.		* Preparing production information.
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	* [[Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles\|The role of architectural technologists.]]		* [[Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles\|The role of architectural technologists.]]
	* [[Studying_architectural_technology\|Studying architectural technology.]]		* [[Studying_architectural_technology\|Studying architectural technology.]]
		+	* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].
	* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_CIAT\|The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].		* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_CIAT\|The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
	* [[Chartered_architectural_technologist\|Chartered Architectural Technologist.]]		* [[Chartered_architectural_technologist\|Chartered Architectural Technologist.]]
−	* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].
	* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].		* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
	* [[MCIAT_professional_assessment\|MCIAT professional assessment]].		* [[MCIAT_professional_assessment\|MCIAT professional assessment]].
−	* [[The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it~~'s_AT~~\|Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT]].	+	* [[The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it%27s_AT\|Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT]].
	* [[AT_Building_Safety_Hub\|AT Building Safety Hub]].		* [[AT_Building_Safety_Hub\|AT Building Safety Hub]].
−	* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT ~~Principal Designer~~]].	+	* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT principal designer]].
	* [[Chartered_environmentalist\|Chartered environmentalist]].		* [[Chartered_environmentalist\|Chartered environmentalist]].
−	* [[CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist\|CIAT-~~Accredited Conservationist~~ / CIAT-~~Recognised Conservationist~~]].	+	* [[CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist\|CIAT-accredited conservationist / CIAT-recognised conservationist]].
	* [[Architectural_technology_and_BIM\|Architectural technology and BIM]].		* [[Architectural_technology_and_BIM\|Architectural technology and BIM]].
		+	* [[Architectural_Technology_and_AI\|Architectural Technology and AI]].
		+	* [[Designing_for_accessibility\|Designing for accessibility]].
		+	* [[Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists\|Practice costs for architectural technologists]].
	* [[CIAT_sustainability_policy_and_actions\|CIAT sustainability policy and actions]].		* [[CIAT_sustainability_policy_and_actions\|CIAT sustainability policy and actions]].
	* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].		* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].
	* [[CIAT_Awards\|The AT awards]].		* [[CIAT_Awards\|The AT awards]].
	* [[Architectural_technology_at_60\|Architectural technology at 60]].		* [[Architectural_technology_at_60\|Architectural technology at 60]].
−	* [[Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists\|Practice costs for architectural technologists]].
−	* [[Architectural_Technology_and_AI\|Architectural Technology and AI]].
−	* [[Designing_for_accessibility\|Designing for accessibility]].

−	= Key articles about related ~~roles~~ and technologies =	+	= Key articles about related activities and technologies =

−	* [[Contract_administration\|Contract administration]].
−	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
−	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
	* [[Design\|Design]].		* [[Design\|Design]].
	* [[Design_management\|Design management]].		* [[Design_management\|Design management]].
	* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].		* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].
	* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].		* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].
		+	* [[Production_information\|Production information]].
		+	* [[Specification\|Specification]].
	* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].		* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].
−	* [[~~Production_information~~\|~~Production information~~]].	+	* [[Contract_administration\|Contract administration]].
		+	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
		+	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
	* [[Site_inspection\|Site inspection]].		* [[Site_inspection\|Site inspection]].
		+	* [[Building_information_modelling_BIM\|Building information modelling BIM]].
	* [[Building_regulations\|Building regulations]].		* [[Building_regulations\|Building regulations]].
		+	* [[Sustainable_design\|Sustainable design]].
		+	* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].
	* [[Building_science\|Building science]].		* [[Building_science\|Building science]].
	* [[Building_performance\|Building performance]].		* [[Building_performance\|Building performance]].
−	* [[Building_information_modelling_BIM\|Building information modelling BIM]].
−	* [[Specification\|Specification]].
−	* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].
−	* [[Sustainable_design\|Sustainable design]].

	= Key external resources from CIAT =		= Key external resources from CIAT =

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	* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].		* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].
	* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].		* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~MCIAT_professional_assessment MCIAT professional assessment].	+	* [[MCIAT_professional_assessment\|MCIAT professional assessment]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it~~%27s_AT~~ Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT].	+	* [[The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it's_AT\|Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~AT_Building_Safety_Hub AT Building Safety Hub].	+	* [[AT_Building_Safety_Hub\|AT Building Safety Hub]].
	* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT Principal Designer]].		* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT Principal Designer]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Chartered_environmentalist Chartered environmentalist].	+	* [[Chartered_environmentalist\|Chartered environmentalist]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist CIAT-Accredited Conservationist / CIAT-Recognised Conservationist].	+	* [[CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist\|CIAT-Accredited Conservationist / CIAT-Recognised Conservationist]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Architectural_technology_and_BIM Architectural technology and BIM].	+	* [[Architectural_technology_and_BIM\|Architectural technology and BIM]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~CIAT_sustainability_policy_and_actions CIAT sustainability policy and actions].	+	* [[CIAT_sustainability_policy_and_actions\|CIAT sustainability policy and actions]].
	* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].		* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~CIAT_Awards The AT awards].	+	* [[CIAT_Awards\|The AT awards]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Architectural_technology_at_60 Architectural technology at 60].	+	* [[Architectural_technology_at_60\|Architectural technology at 60]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists Practice costs for architectural technologists].	+	* [[Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists\|Practice costs for architectural technologists]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Architectural_Technology_and_AI Architectural Technology and AI].	+	* [[Architectural_Technology_and_AI\|Architectural Technology and AI]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Designing_for_accessibility Designing for accessibility].	+	* [[Designing_for_accessibility\|Designing for accessibility]].

	= Key articles about related roles and technologies =		= Key articles about related roles and technologies =

−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Contract_administration Contract administration].	+	* [[Contract_administration\|Contract administration]].
	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].		* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].		* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
	* [[Design\|Design]].		* [[Design\|Design]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Design_management Design management].	+	* [[Design_management\|Design management]].
	* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].		* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].
	* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].		* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].
	* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].		* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Production_information Production information].	+	* [[Production_information\|Production information]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Site_inspection Site inspection].	+	* [[Site_inspection\|Site inspection]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Building_regulations Building regulations].	+	* [[Building_regulations\|Building regulations]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Building_science Building science].	+	* [[Building_science\|Building science]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Building_performance Building performance].	+	* [[Building_performance\|Building performance]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Building_information_modelling_BIM Building information modelling BIM].	+	* [[Building_information_modelling_BIM\|Building information modelling BIM]].
	* [[Specification\|Specification]].		* [[Specification\|Specification]].
	* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].		* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Sustainable_design Sustainable design].	+	* [[Sustainable_design\|Sustainable design]].

	= Key external resources from CIAT =		= Key external resources from CIAT =
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	= Other articles by CIAT =		= Other articles by CIAT =

−	A full list of more than 500 articles by CIAT on Designing Buildings can be seen [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~CIAT_articles here.]	+	A full list of more than 500 articles by CIAT on Designing Buildings can be seen [[CIAT_articles\|here.]]

	[[Construction_knowledge_hubs\|You can access our other subject-specific knowledge hubs here]].		[[Construction_knowledge_hubs\|You can access our other subject-specific knowledge hubs here]].

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	Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings, where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology.		Architectural technologists lead the technological design of buildings, where architecture meets engineering, science, and technology.

−	[~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Architectural_technologist~~ Find out more about what an architectural technologist is here.]	+	[[Architectural_Technologist\|Find out more about what an architectural technologist is here.]]

	= The importance of architectural technologists =		= The importance of architectural technologists =
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	* Assessing performance in use.		* Assessing performance in use.

−	[~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles Find out more about the role of architectural technologists here.]	+	[[Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles\|Find out more about the role of architectural technologists here.]]

	= How to become an architectural technologist =		= How to become an architectural technologist =
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	The lead qualifying body for architectural technologists 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.		The lead qualifying body for architectural technologists 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.

−	[~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Chartered_architectural_technologist Find out how to become a chartered architectural technologist here.]	+	[[Chartered_architectural_technologist\|Find out how to become a chartered architectural technologist here.]]

	= Key articles about architectural technologists =		= Key articles about architectural technologists =
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	* [[Architectural_Technologist\|What is an architectural technologist?]]		* [[Architectural_Technologist\|What is an architectural technologist?]]
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles The role of architectural technologists.]	+	* [[Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles\|The role of architectural technologists.]]
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Studying_architectural_technology Studying architectural technology.]	+	* [[Studying_architectural_technology\|Studying architectural technology.]]
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_CIAT The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)].	+	* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_CIAT\|The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Chartered_architectural_technologist Chartered Architectural Technologist.]	+	* [[Chartered_architectural_technologist\|Chartered Architectural Technologist.]]
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist].	+	* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT) Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)].	+	* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/MCIAT_professional_assessment MCIAT professional assessment].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/MCIAT_professional_assessment MCIAT professional assessment].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it%27s_AT Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it%27s_AT Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT].

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	Key articles about architectural technologists on Designing Buildings include:		Key articles about architectural technologists on Designing Buildings include:

−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Architectural_technologist~~ What is an architectural technologist?]	+	* [[Architectural_Technologist\|What is an architectural technologist?]]
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles The role of architectural technologists.]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles The role of architectural technologists.]
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Studying_architectural_technology Studying architectural technology.]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Studying_architectural_technology Studying architectural technology.]

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	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it%27s_AT Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it%27s_AT Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/AT_Building_Safety_Hub AT Building Safety Hub].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/AT_Building_Safety_Hub AT Building Safety Hub].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_CIAT_principal_designer_register The~~ CIAT Principal Designer ~~register~~].	+	* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT Principal Designer]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Chartered_environmentalist Chartered environmentalist].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Chartered_environmentalist Chartered environmentalist].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist CIAT-Accredited Conservationist / CIAT-Recognised Conservationist].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist CIAT-Accredited Conservationist / CIAT-Recognised Conservationist].
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	* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/at-chartered-environmentalists-pdf.html AT: Chartered Environmentalists]		* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/at-chartered-environmentalists-pdf.html AT: Chartered Environmentalists]
	* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/aspiration-magazine.html Aspiration magazine].		* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/aspiration-magazine.html Aspiration magazine].
		+	* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/building-safety/new/principal-designer.html Principal designer]
		+	* [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/building-safety.html Building safety hub].

	= Other articles by CIAT =		= Other articles by CIAT =

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	* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].		* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/CIAT_Awards The AT awards].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/CIAT_Awards The AT awards].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Architectural_technology_at_60 Architectural technology at 60].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists Practice costs for architectural technologists].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Architectural_Technology_and_AI Architectural Technology and AI].
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_for_accessibility Designing for accessibility].

	= Key articles about related roles and technologies =		= Key articles about related roles and technologies =

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	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].		* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].		* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
		+	* [[Design\|Design]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Design_management Design management].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Design_management Design management].
	* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].		* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].
	* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].		* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].
−	* [~~https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_documentation Construction~~ documentation].	+	* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Production_information Production information].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Production_information Production information].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Site_inspection Site inspection].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Site_inspection Site inspection].
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Site_supervision Site supervision].
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Tender_documentation Tender documentation].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_regulations Building regulations].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_regulations Building regulations].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_science Building science].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_science Building science].
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	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_information_modelling_BIM Building information modelling BIM].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_information_modelling_BIM Building information modelling BIM].
	* [[Specification\|Specification]].		* [[Specification\|Specification]].
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Materials_selection Materials selection].
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Building_envelope Building envelope].
	* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].		* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Sustainable_design Sustainable design].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Sustainable_design Sustainable design].

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	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Contract_administration Contract administration].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Contract_administration Contract administration].
−	* [~~https://www~~.~~designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_project_management Construction project~~ management].	+	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
		+	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Design_management Design management].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Design_management Design management].
		+	* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].
		+	* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_documentation Construction documentation].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_documentation Construction documentation].
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Production_information Production information].		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Production_information Production information].

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	= The importance of architectural technologists =		= The importance of architectural technologists =

−	Architectural technologists ensure buildings ~~receive the technological respect they need and~~ are built and maintained to the highest standard so they meet the needs of people and the planet~~. They are important because they bridge the gap between design vision and technical delivery~~.	+	Architectural technologists are important because they bridge the gap between design vision and technical delivery. They ensure buildings are built and maintained to the highest standard so they meet the needs of people and the planet.

−	By coordinating with architects, engineers, ~~and~~ contractors, architectural technologists improve buildability, reduce construction risk, and help deliver efficient, sustainable buildings. Their role ensures that buildings are not only imaginative but also safe, compliant~~, efficient, buildable and sustainable~~.	+	By coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders, architectural technologists improve buildability, reduce construction risk, and help deliver efficient, sustainable buildings. Their role ensures that buildings are not only imaginative but also safe, compliant.

	= The role of about architectural technologists =		= The role of about architectural technologists =
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−	~~The role of architectural technologist combines technical and aesthetic expertise, focussing on the form, function, and performance of buildings.~~

	The activities of architectural technologists might include:		The activities of architectural technologists might include:

	* Defining, planning and managing the development of a construction project.		* Defining, planning and managing the development of a construction project.
−	* Applying building science and technology ~~to architectural and construction projects~~.	+	* Applying building science and technology.
	* Developing and advising on innovative solutions.		* Developing and advising on innovative solutions.
−	* Managing and co-ordinating the detailed design process, specification and ~~materials~~ selection.	+	* Managing and co-ordinating the detailed design process, specification and product selection.
	* Producing documentation for statutory approvals.		* Producing documentation for statutory approvals.
	* Preparing production information.		* Preparing production information.
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	* [[Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles\|The role of architectural technologists.]]		* [[Architectural_technologist_-_delineation_of_roles\|The role of architectural technologists.]]
	* [[Studying_architectural_technology\|Studying architectural technology.]]		* [[Studying_architectural_technology\|Studying architectural technology.]]
		+	* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].
	* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_CIAT\|The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].		* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_CIAT\|The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
	* [[Chartered_architectural_technologist\|Chartered Architectural Technologist.]]		* [[Chartered_architectural_technologist\|Chartered Architectural Technologist.]]
−	* [[Where_to_study_to_become_a_Chartered_Architectural_Technologist\|Where to study to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist]].
	* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].		* [[Pathways_to_qualification_with_the_Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists_(CIAT)\|Pathways to qualification with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)]].
	* [[MCIAT_professional_assessment\|MCIAT professional assessment]].		* [[MCIAT_professional_assessment\|MCIAT professional assessment]].
−	* [[The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it~~'s_AT~~\|Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT]].	+	* [[The_Architectural_Technology_podcast:_Where_it%27s_AT\|Where its AT. The architectural technology podcast from CIAT]].
	* [[AT_Building_Safety_Hub\|AT Building Safety Hub]].		* [[AT_Building_Safety_Hub\|AT Building Safety Hub]].
−	* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT ~~Principal Designer~~]].	+	* [[CIAT_principal_designer\|CIAT principal designer]].
	* [[Chartered_environmentalist\|Chartered environmentalist]].		* [[Chartered_environmentalist\|Chartered environmentalist]].
−	* [[CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist\|CIAT-~~Accredited Conservationist~~ / CIAT-~~Recognised Conservationist~~]].	+	* [[CIAT_Accredited_Conservationist\|CIAT-accredited conservationist / CIAT-recognised conservationist]].
	* [[Architectural_technology_and_BIM\|Architectural technology and BIM]].		* [[Architectural_technology_and_BIM\|Architectural technology and BIM]].
		+	* [[Architectural_Technology_and_AI\|Architectural Technology and AI]].
		+	* [[Designing_for_accessibility\|Designing for accessibility]].
		+	* [[Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists\|Practice costs for architectural technologists]].
	* [[CIAT_sustainability_policy_and_actions\|CIAT sustainability policy and actions]].		* [[CIAT_sustainability_policy_and_actions\|CIAT sustainability policy and actions]].
	* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].		* [[Architectural_technician\|Architectural technician phase out]].
	* [[CIAT_Awards\|The AT awards]].		* [[CIAT_Awards\|The AT awards]].
	* [[Architectural_technology_at_60\|Architectural technology at 60]].		* [[Architectural_technology_at_60\|Architectural technology at 60]].
−	* [[Practice_costs_for_architectural_technologists\|Practice costs for architectural technologists]].
−	* [[Architectural_Technology_and_AI\|Architectural Technology and AI]].
−	* [[Designing_for_accessibility\|Designing for accessibility]].

−	= Key articles about related ~~roles~~ and technologies =	+	= Key articles about related activities and technologies =

−	* [[Contract_administration\|Contract administration]].
−	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
−	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
	* [[Design\|Design]].		* [[Design\|Design]].
	* [[Design_management\|Design management]].		* [[Design_management\|Design management]].
	* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].		* [[Coordination_in_the_construction_industry\|Coordination]].
	* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].		* [[Collaborative_pracitices\|Collaboration]].
		+	* [[Production_information\|Production information]].
		+	* [[Specification\|Specification]].
	* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].		* [[Tender_documentation\|Tender documentation]].
−	* [[~~Production_information~~\|~~Production information~~]].	+	* [[Contract_administration\|Contract administration]].
		+	* [[Construction_management\|Construction management]].
		+	* [[Project_management\|Project management]].
	* [[Site_inspection\|Site inspection]].		* [[Site_inspection\|Site inspection]].
		+	* [[Building_information_modelling_BIM\|Building information modelling BIM]].
	* [[Building_regulations\|Building regulations]].		* [[Building_regulations\|Building regulations]].
		+	* [[Sustainable_design\|Sustainable design]].
		+	* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].
	* [[Building_science\|Building science]].		* [[Building_science\|Building science]].
	* [[Building_performance\|Building performance]].		* [[Building_performance\|Building performance]].
−	* [[Building_information_modelling_BIM\|Building information modelling BIM]].
−	* [[Specification\|Specification]].
−	* [[Building_safety\|Building safety]].
−	* [[Sustainable_design\|Sustainable design]].

	= Key external resources from CIAT =		= Key external resources from CIAT =