1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. basics of general chemistry and physics;
1.2. general world history in the context of history of art and architecture.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
2.1. mathematics;
2.2. sociology;
2.3. basics of law;
2.4. civil protection;
2.5. labour protection;
2.6. legal employment relationship;
2.7. history of art;
2.8. painting and fine arts;
2.9. engineering equipment of buildings;
2.10. heating, ventilation and air climatization;
2.11. electrical equipment and appliances of buildings;
2.12. construction technology;
2.13. construction planning and organization.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. descriptive geometry and graphical representation of the subject environment;
3.2. structural analysis;
3.3. construction economics, management and professional ethics;
3.4. architectural design and spatial planning;
3.5. regional planning and urban development, regional landscape architecture;
3.6. interior development and design;
3.7. computer science in architectural design;
3.8. cultural monument protection and restoration;
3.9. history of architecture, modern architecture and Latvian architecture;
3.10. drawing;
3.11. parts of buildings;
3.12. building typology;
3.13. building materials, building structures and building acoustics;
3.14. building standards;
3.15. geodesy;
3.16. environmental protection;
3.17. human and environmental ecology;
3.18. official language;
3.19. two foreign languages at the communication level.
3.20. professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.

1. To be aware of the current events pf the industry and know the industry-related laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and European Union.
2. To understand interconnections of physical, social, economical, technical, political, cultural and ecological characteristics of the environment and general regularities of sustainable development of the environment.
3. To perceive and understand the aesthetic quality and value of the environment.
4. To develop designs, models, drawings and specifications and prepare the design documentation in accordance with the requirements of record-keeping, as well as architectural, planning and construction laws and regulations.
5. To ensure project management and contract execution.
6. To carry out construction supervision.
7. To prepare design presentation materials.
8. To have good knowledge of the basic principles of theoretical and scientific research methodology.
9. To observe labour protection, fire safety and environmental protection requirements.
10. To creatively collaborate with other companies, customers, experts and other parties.
11. To carry out one’s work responsibly and independently.
12. To substantiate one’s opinion orally and in writing.
13. To be able to self-educate.
14. To use professional terminology of architecture and urban planning in the official language and two foreign languages.
15. To have a good command of the official language.
16. To have a good command of two foreign languages at the communication level.

1. Ability to responsibly and independently perform the duties of an architect and draw up documents in accordance with the requirements of record-keeping and construction, as well as urban planning and spatial planning laws and regulations and the EU law.
2. Ability to provide professional services related to the area development in the context of urban planning, designing of populated areas and landscapes, designing of buildings and groups of buildings, construction and building extension, conservation, restoration and reconstruction.
3. Ability to carry out initial surveying necessary for designing activities, develop designs, models, drawings and specifications and prepare technical documentation, as well as harmonise technical documentation with the relevant institutions.
4. Ability to plan, organize and manage architectural design and planning work execution processes and work of the involved experts.
5. Ability to use specialized software for architectural design and planning.
6. Ability to apply the laws and regulations governing the field of activity.
7. Ability to prepare the design documentation in the official language and two foreign languages.
8. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.
9. Ability to carry out research in the field of architecture and urban planning.