Abstract

Architects deal with different types of projects, design approaches, and clientele based on one’s interests, feasibility, and attitudes. An architect might seek form generation, urge spatial rights for the economically weak, or ensure a cradle-to-cradle material loop. Their interests, attitudes, beliefs, and design processes are diverse and unique. One has the scope to take up varied roles from project to project, from site to site. This article examines the literature that captures these different types of “architect role models,” with a detailed description of the values and approaches. The systematic literature review is conducted to obtain a summary of content and gaps on the topic of architect role models in professional practice following the PRISMA model. The descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic analysis resulted in the identification of six architect role models. The values and approaches framework provides insights relevant to practice and pedagogy.