Product specification for architects: Specification knowledge
Building Boardroom surveyed 300 architects to find out how approaches to product specification are changing. Here we look at architects’ levels of knowledge and how they share information
How knowledgeable are architects about product specification for the main building sectors?
Of all the industry professions, architects in particular require wide-ranging general knowledge of the sectors in which they specialise. Architects are primarily responsible for functional design issues such as space, circulation and layout, natural light and the physical appearance of a building. They need good knowledge of building regulations and sector-specific requirements including building bulletins for education and building notes for healthcare. In turn, architects must have a good understanding of the products needed to meet design and regulatory needs and what is available on the market.
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