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What is the main function of an Architectural Firm?
What is the main function of an Architectural Firm?
- Architectural planning and design (correct)
- Structural engineering services
- Legal representation in architectural matters
- Environmental impact assessment
Which practice involves conceiving and developing the structural elements of an architectural work?
Which practice involves conceiving and developing the structural elements of an architectural work?
- Interior decoration
- Building construction
- Structural conceptualization (correct)
- Architectural designing
What does Urban Design primarily focus on?
What does Urban Design primarily focus on?
- Interior furnishings
- Public spaces and city planning (correct)
- Structural strength of buildings
- Architectural aesthetics
In the context of architecture, what does 'PRBOA' stand for?
In the context of architecture, what does 'PRBOA' stand for?
What is the key characteristic of a Sole Proprietorship in architecture?
What is the key characteristic of a Sole Proprietorship in architecture?
Which architectural practice involves giving oral or written advice, quality surveys, and teaching architectural subjects?
Which architectural practice involves giving oral or written advice, quality surveys, and teaching architectural subjects?
Who is responsible for the overall design of a project and assumes liability for the plans, specifications, and contract documents?
Who is responsible for the overall design of a project and assumes liability for the plans, specifications, and contract documents?
Which role in architecture involves expertise or specialization in a particular branch of architecture but assumes no civil liability unless interfering with the Architect-of-Record's functions?
Which role in architecture involves expertise or specialization in a particular branch of architecture but assumes no civil liability unless interfering with the Architect-of-Record's functions?
What is the primary responsibility of an Architect-in-Charge in a construction project?
What is the primary responsibility of an Architect-in-Charge in a construction project?
In architecture, which professional takes care of building programming and administration tasks?
In architecture, which professional takes care of building programming and administration tasks?
Which architect is responsible for coordinating and directing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings?
Which architect is responsible for coordinating and directing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings?
What does an Architect-in-Charge of construction primarily oversee?
What does an Architect-in-Charge of construction primarily oversee?
What is the primary role of an Architectural Corporation?
What is the primary role of an Architectural Corporation?
Which of the following is responsible for the preparation and authorship of architectural plans and specifications?
Which of the following is responsible for the preparation and authorship of architectural plans and specifications?
What is the purpose of a Professional Regulatory Board for Architecture (PRBArch/BOA)?
What is the purpose of a Professional Regulatory Board for Architecture (PRBArch/BOA)?
Which of the following is a formal agreement that stipulates the scope of services and compensation for an architect?
Which of the following is a formal agreement that stipulates the scope of services and compensation for an architect?
What is the purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for architects?
What is the purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for architects?
What is the primary focus of Architectural Interiors?
What is the primary focus of Architectural Interiors?
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Study Notes
Practice of Architecture
- Involves planning, architectural designing, structural conceptualization, specifying, supervising, and giving administration
- Encompasses conceiving, choosing, and developing the type, disposition, arrangement, and proportioning of structural elements of an architectural work
Architectural Firm
- Can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation registered with proper government agencies
- A sole proprietorship involves an individual architect practicing architectural services, registered with DTI, PRBOA, and PRC
Scope of Architectural Practice
- Includes planning, architectural designing, structural conceptualization, consultation, and giving oral or written advice and directions
- Encompasses conferences, evaluations, investigations, quality surveys, appraisals, and adjustments
- Also includes architectural and all works that relate to the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly coordination of all works and branches of the work, systems, and processes
- Covers teaching of architectural subjects and architectural computer-aided design
Types of Architectural Companies
- Architectural Company/Architectural Partnership: a group of two or more Architects duly registered with the SEC and then with the BOA
- Architectural Corporation: a group of professionals in architecture and allied professions for the purpose of delivering professional service in architecture and allied professions (75% of which must be architects)
Roles of Architects
- Architect-of-record: responsible for the overall design, assumes liability for plans, specs, and contract docs (15 years)
- Architect-in-charge of construction: liable for the construction supervision of the project
- Consulting Architect: with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture, assumes no civil liability unless interfere or contravene the legal and professional functions of the Architect-of-Record
Other Terms
- Authorship: refers to the author of a set of architectural plans or specifications who are in charge of their preparation
- Board: refers to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture/PRB/BOA Board Commission
- Commission Regulation Professional of Service Agreement: a duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation of such services to be rendered by an architect
- IAPOA: Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization, the official national organization of all architects of the Philippines
- CPD: Continuing Professional Development, a sustaining and progressive learning process that maintains, enhances, or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects
- DTI: Department of Trade and Industry
- SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
- Association: a formal grouping of two or more architects or architectural firms working in joint venture on a project basis
- Architectural Documents: architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only an Architect can sign and seal
- Architectural Interiors: detailed planning and design of the indoor areas of any proposed building
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