Growing the Value of Your Firm through Supplemental Architectural Services May 2011

Growing the Value of Your Firm through

Supplemental Architectural Services

May 2011

Architectural AcousticsSupplemental Service

Yale University Art Gallery, Kahn Building Renovation; New HavenArchitect: Polshek Partnership Architects Image credit: Elizabeth Felicella

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

Why a Client May Need These Services• To achieve sound quality appropriate for a building

space• To address facility environments in which sound quality

is paramount• To control sound in facilities located near high-noise

areas• To rectify sound problems in existing facilities• To include acoustical information in environmental

impact studies

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

Knowledge and Skills Required• Fundamental understanding of acoustical theory and

concepts• Background in science, math, and engineering• Knowledge of architecture, music, theater, and

construction techniques• Knowledge of noise in mechanical equipment• Ability to operate equipment used to measure sound• Ability to clearly communicate technical information

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

Representative Process Tasks• Develop acoustical objectives and criteria• Develop recommendations for meeting acoustical

objectives• Develop details for acoustical treatments• Prepare specification language for required materials

and products• Ensure conformance to acoustical details during

construction• Conduct on-site sound measurements for existing

buildings

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

Contract Document to Use

B102–2007 (formerly B141–1997 Part 1), Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect without a Predefined Scope of Architect’s ServicesAIA Document B102™–2007 replaces and serves the same purpose as AIA Document B141™–1997 Part 1. AIA Document B102–2007 is a standard form of agreement between owner and architect that contains terms and conditions and compensation details. B102–2007 does not include a scope of architect’s services, which must be inserted in Article 1 or attached as an exhibit. The separation of the scope of services from the owner/architect agreement allows users the freedom to append alternative scopes of services.

Articles to incorporate supplemental services and special conditions • ARTICLE 1   ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES• ARTICLE 8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

Contract article to insert services that the architect will be providing:

ARTICLE 1   ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

§ 1.1 The Architect shall provide the following professional services:

(Describe the scope of the Architect’s services or identify an exhibit or scope of services document setting forth the Architect’s services and incorporated into this document in Section 9.2)

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

Another article to be aware of is:

ARTICLE 8   SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Special terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are

inserted here.

Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice

The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (Handbook or HPP) is the most comprehensive reference available about architecture practice. Its breadth makes it a unique one-stop resource for licensed architects, for professionals aspiring to be architects, and for those engaged in or associated with the building design community. As the centerpiece publication of the American Institute of Architects, the Handbook fulfills the Institute’s goal to “Be the Authoritative Source: Be the recognized leader for knowledge about the practice and profession of architecture.” (2010–2015 AIA Strategic Plan, p. 4 plan approved December 2009).

Architectural Acoustics Supplemental Service

To view the Supplemental Architectural Services series, visit www.aia.org/practicing/akr/AIAB089194

(an alphabetical index of descriptive pdfs for each service)