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What architects in India should know before going online
Under the Architects Act, only persons registered with the Council of Architecture may use the title “architect” in India, so graduates awaiting registration should describe themselves accordingly. Show your registration number, as clients and authorities may verify it. The Council’s professional-conduct rules discourage self-promotional advertising, so keep the site factual and project-led, and check the current guidance before publishing fee details or claims. Homeowners usually find architects through referrals from friends, contractors and builders, then check photographs of completed homes and meet on site. Many clients in India are unsure what architects do beyond drawings, so explaining stages such as sanction drawings, working drawings and site supervision helps. Mention regions, local building bye-law experience and languages you use with contractors on site.
Common website mistakes architects make
- Showing only renders without saying whether a project was built. Label each project as built, under construction or concept, so clients trust your images.
- Using the title “architect” before Council of Architecture registration. Use “architecture graduate” until registered, then add the registration number.
- Leaving out plans and sections. Clients and firms want to understand spatial thinking, so add at least one plan and a section to each key project.
- Not explaining your scope of services. State whether you handle approvals, interiors, landscape and site supervision, so homeowners know what the fee will cover.
- Using professional photographs without credit or permission. Credit the photographer and confirm your right to use the images on your site.