10 Questions
What is the responsibility of the Architect with regard to public health, safety, and welfare?
To ensure that both the building and its physical environment enhance the lives of people by adhering to national and international standards
What does the term 'Specialized Architectural Services' primarily deal with?
Specific expertise for further enhancement of the architectural interior and exterior components of a project
How is 'Architecture' defined apart from the legal definition under R.A. No. 9266?
As the blending of aesthetics, functions, space, materials, and its environment resulting from the application of various technologies and skills in different fields
What does the Architect's Regular Design Services (SPP Document No. 202) primarily cover?
The architectural plan and design of the building
What level have time and technology evolved to, leading to the need for specialized architectural services?
A level where specialized architectural services are needed to complete, complement or supplement the necessary work for the totality of a project
What is the primary focus of Specialized Architectural Services?
Enhancement of architectural interior and exterior components
What does the responsibility of the Architect to man and society primarily entail?
Ensuring that buildings and their environment enhance people's lives while adhering to standards
What does the term 'Architecture' encompass apart from the legal definition under R.A. No. 9266?
Blending aesthetics, functions, space, materials, and environment
What is the Architect's responsibility in relation to the architectural plan and design of a building?
Falling under the Architect’s Regular Design Services
What has evolved to a level where specialized architectural services are needed?
Time and technology
Study Notes
Architect's Responsibility
- The Architect has a responsibility to ensure public health, safety, and welfare in their designs.
Specialized Architectural Services
- The term primarily deals with services that require specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise.
- It is a response to the evolution of time and technology, which has led to a need for more complex and specialized architectural services.
Definition of Architecture
- Apart from the legal definition under R.A. No. 9266, architecture encompasses not only the physical design of buildings but also the impact on the environment and society.
Architect's Regular Design Services
- The Architect's Regular Design Services (SPP Document No. 202) primarily cover the standard services provided by architects, excluding specialized services.
Evolution of Time and Technology
- Time and technology have evolved to a level where complex and specialized architectural services are needed.
Primary Focus of Specialized Architectural Services
- The primary focus of Specialized Architectural Services is to provide expert knowledge and skills in specific areas of architecture.
Architect's Responsibility to Society
- The Architect's responsibility to man and society primarily entails ensuring that their designs are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and promote the well-being of users.
Architect's Responsibility in Building Design
- The Architect is responsible for ensuring that the architectural plan and design of a building meet the required standards and regulations.
Need for Specialized Services
- The increasing complexity of buildings and the need for more specialized services have led to the requirement for architects to evolve and provide more specialized services.
Test your knowledge of the Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) on Specialized Architectural Services with this quiz. Explore the updated guidelines and understand the requirements set by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) in the Philippines.
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