coverage

laws and guidelines that govern architectural practice in the Philippines office procedures, contract documents, contract agreements, project implementation related disciplines and interdisciplinary project teams global practice

Images of Societal Roles Expectations Individual Inclinations Academic requirements Training requirements Examination Requirements Continuing Education Code of Ethics Standards of Practice Professional Organizations

concept of profession

 Composition Exercise of Powers & Functions Compensation Powers of PRC Powers, Functions & Responsibilities of Various Boards Names of Various Boards Transfer of Personnel, Funds, Records,etc. Repealing Clause

concept of profession
PD 223

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

JUNE 22, 1973

 Composition

3- man Commission: 1 full-time Commissioner ( 9 years) 1 full-time Associate Commissioner (6 years) 1 full-time Associate Commissioner (3 years)

Exercise of Powers & Functions

Compensation Powers of PRC Powers, Functions & Responsibilities of Various Boards Names of Various Boards Transfer of Personnel, Funds, Records,etc. Repealing Clause

Basic Requirements: at least 40 years old 5 years managerial experience

PRC COMPOSITION
PD 223

THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

Enforce regulatory policies of National Government Promulgate and execute rules Oversee activities of various Boards Oversee licensure exams Maintain record of Professionals Issue Certificates of Registration/ Licenses Maintain records of various boards Fix and collect charges and fees

PRC POWERS

Appoint officials and employees Recommend members of various Boards Evaluate foreigners application for Certificate of Registration Supervise practicing foreigners Prescribe academic requisites
look into conditions affecting professional practice act on violations of rules/regulations evaluate application for registration without examination prepare and administer the licensure exams

PRC POWERS

Article IV- Administrative Investigations procedures for filing of complaint against a professional or an examinee for

immoral or dishonorable conduct;

insanity;
conviction of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude; unprofessional or unethical conduct; gross negligence or incompetence in the practice of the

profession;

the use or perpetration of fraud or deceit in the acquisition of registration certificate

RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS

Article VIII- Ocular Inspection of Plants, Establishments, etc. visitorial powers to gather information on

nature, terms and conditions of employment of professionals equipment, machinery and operating procedures

RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS

Article IX- Accreditation of Professional Organizations qualifications for accreditation

established in good faith established for professional ends substantial number of members homogeneous composition national in scope

RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONS

Rationale for Professional Organizations Need for continuing education Support for and recognition of PRC-accredited Professional Organizations Prioritization of members in hiring and engagement of services

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
LOI NO. 1000
MARCH 20, 1980

The Architect-in-Charge Signing and Sealing of Plans Engineers and other Design Professionals Title Blocks

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

PRC CIRCULAR 85-15/ BOA NO. 10
JUNE 5, 1985

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

THE VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT

May the Architect be high-minded; not arrogant, but faithful; Just and easy to deal with, without avarice; Not let his mind be occupied in receiving gifts, But let him preserve his good name with dignity. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

THE ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE
JUNE 5, 1985

THE VALUE OF AN ARCHITECT

The Architect creates mans

environment through his awareness and sensitive handling of spaces that fit the scale of human experience. The resulting quality of the form-envelope manifested as a structure or building gives rise to mans appreciation of beauty and order in the physical world

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

THE ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE
SEPT.19, 1979

THE VALUE OF AN ARCHITECT

The Architects deliberations determine how people will be placed in relationship to one another, how whole societies will work, play, eat, sleep, recreate, travel, worship, or in short how people will live in consonance with their culture and national aspirations.

His objective is to bring order to mans environment to cause it to function properly within a structure that is safe and healthful and to impart to the whole world a beauty and distinction that is appropriate to our time

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

THE ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE

Article I: Organization
Board of Examiners Roster of Architects

Article III: Sundry Provisions

Prohibitions Non-registration Corporations Practice of other Professions

Certificate of Registration Issuance, suspension, revocation of registration

Article II:

Inhibitions against the practice

Authorship defined Seal and use of seal

Registration and Examination

Examination requirements, schedule, subjects

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES
JUNE 17, 1950

BOARD OF EXAMINERS

Filipino citizen in active practice not a faculty member of any architectural school

TERM OF OFFICE : 3 years

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Use of the Title/ Offering of Services Certificate of Registration Examinations/ Re-examinations Seal and Use of Seal Authorship

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

general practice

The act of planning, architectural and structural designing, specifying, supervising and giving general administration and responsible direction to the erection, enlargement or alterations of buildings and architectural design of engineering structures or any part thereof.

the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the process which enter into the production of a complete building and structure performed through the medium of unbiased preliminary studies of plans, consultations, specifications, conferences, evaluations, investigations...

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

exemption from registration

as prescribed by city/municipal building ordinances enlargement/alteration for farm purposes; cost not more than P10,000.00 for personal or family use

draftsmen, students, clerks-of-work, employees under the supervision of their employer

REGISTRATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

maestro de obras

Building of concrete Building of more than 2 stories Building frames of structural steel Buildings for public gatherings

other exemptions

Consultants from the Armed Forces of US and Philippines Government consultants

REGISTRATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

qualifications
at least 21 years of age good reputation and moral character

completed the high school course or its equivalent

graduate of a four-year course in architecture or its equivalent has two years of diversified experience

EXAMINATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

revocation of certificate

Signed and sealed documents not prepared or supervised by him/her paid extra money to secure certificate falsely impersonated a practitioner; practiced under fictitious name aided in the practice of unauthorized persons

EXAMINATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

subjects of exam

Architectural Design History and Theory Architectural Engineering Architectural Practice and Materials Building Materials and Methods of Construction

Second Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays of January and

Report of ratings within 120 days Re-examinations allowed for three consecutive times
EXAMINATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES July

schedule of exam

non-issuance of certificate
The Board of Examiners shall refuse to issue or renew a Certificate of Registration to any person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude or to any person guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct or to any person of unsound mind.

REGISTRATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

suspension and revocation of certificate

Signed contract documents not authored by him/her Paid to secure Certificate of Registration Impersonated or practiced under a fictitious name Aided in the practice of a person not authorized to
practice

REGISTRATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

other issues

Promotion of Services Need for Advocacy and Critiquing Political Affiliation The Continuing Professional Education Intellectual Property Rights In view of advanced Info Tech Definition of Original Work

REGISTRATION
RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

teaching architecture
Subjects leading to the degree of B.S. Architecture
Architectural Design Planning Architectural Structures Theory of Architectural Design Building Technology History of Architecture

Professional Practice
Housing
Tropical Design Research Methods for Architecture Utilities

THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

RA 545: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES

The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications for a building is liable for damages if fifteen (15) years from completion of the structure the same should collapse by reason of a defect in those plans and specifications, or due to the defects in the ground.

The contractor is, likewise, responsible for the damages if the edifice falls, within the same period, on account of defects in the construction or the use of materials of inferior quality furnished by him, or due to any violation of the terms of the contract.

If the engineer or architect supervises the construction, he shall be solidarily liable with the contractor. The action must be brought within ten (10) years following the collapse of the building.

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES - ARTICLE 1723 June 18, 1949

Board Resolution No. 9 : The Scope of the Practice of Architecture Board Resolution No. 10 : Architecture and Civil Engineering Board Resolution No. 21 : Architecture and Interior Designing Board Resolution No. 22 : Architecture and Landscape Designing Board Resolution No. 27 : Rules and Regulations governing the practice of Interior Design by Non-Architects Board Resolution No. 3 : Rules and Regulations governing the practice of Landscape Architecture by Non-Architects

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS UAP DOC. 211

architecture

Physical & Land Use Planning Site Selection, Analysis & Utilization Landscaping Subdivision Planning Housing Design Town & City Planning Environmental Site Analysis Community Architecture
Space Programming Architectural Detailing Interior Designing

Construction Management Project Management Works Supervision Estimating Construction Administration Architectural Lighting Architectural Acoustics Mechanical, Electrical & Sanitary Systems Teaching Major Archl Subjects Project Feasibility, Financing, Promotional Studies Bldg.Maintenance & Admin.

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS UAP DOC. 211

civil engineering

Public works such as : land surveying, bldg.of highways, bridges, waterways, harbors, artificial water supply, sewage disposal, irrigation

Design and construction of streets, bridges, highways, railroads, airports & hangars, port-works, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses, flood protection, drainage, tunnels Demolition of permanent structures

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS UAP DOC. 211

interior design

Subjects of Examination
Interior Design Furniture Design and Construction Materials of Decoration Professional Ethics, Contracts, Specifications and Business Procedures History of Arts and Period Styles Building Construction

Qualifications

Holder of BS Architecture A Baccalaureate Degree major in Interior Design A Baccalaureate Degree with at least 60 units of Interior Design

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS UAP DOC. 211

landscape architecture

Qualifications
Holder of BS Architecture Baccalaureate Degree Major in Landscape Architecture Any Baccalaureate Degree with at least 60 units of Landscape Architecture

Subjects of Examination
Landscape Design Ecology and Nature Conservation Landscaping Technology & Materials Planting Design & Interior Plantscaping Professional Practice and Ethics History of Landscape Architecture and Theory

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS UAP DOC. 211

landscape architecture
Arranging, changing and development of natural scenery and land areas to produce the most desirable effect for human use and enjoyment of various outdoor spaces such as gardens, resorts, national and public parks, zoological and botanical gardens, greenbelts, cemeteries, plazas, patios, yards, outdoor shopping, promenades, traffic islands, easements and circles.

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS UAP DOC. 211

environmental planning
Activities concerned with the management and development of land, as well as the preservation, conservation, and rehabilitation of the human environment Scope of Practice: development of a community, town, city or region development of a site for particular needs land use and zoning pre-investment/ feasibility studies
Qualifications Graduate or Bachelors degree in a field related to planning such as architecture, civil engineering, geography, economics, public administration or sociology

2-4 years planning experience

ARCHITECTURE & RELATED PROFESSIONS PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY LAWS

UAP DOC. 211