SPP Documents: Standards of Professional Practice PDF

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This document discusses the standards of professional practice for architectural services in the Philippines. It covers pre-design services, including consultation, feasibility studies, site analysis, and space planning. The document is geared towards architects and professionals in the field.

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SPP DOCUMENTS: STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) is a required document under Sec. 41 of A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), which states that: SECTION 41.Implementing Rules and Regulations.- Within s...

SPP DOCUMENTS: STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) is a required document under Sec. 41 of A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), which states that: SECTION 41.Implementing Rules and Regulations.- Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, the Board, subject to the approval of the Commission and in coordination with the integrated and accredited professional organization,shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice, to carry out the provisions of this Act and which shall be effective fifteen (15) days following their publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) major daily newspapers of general circulation. THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (UAP) is the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects in the Philippines. Importance of Document Standards: Document standards ensure uniformity, value, and professionalism in architectural practice, profiting both architects and clients. Purpose of the SPP: The UAP Document Standards of Professional Practice centers on laying down the GOVERNING PRINCIPLES of professional practice for Architectural services. SPP DOCUMENT 201: STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ON PRE-DESIGN SERVICES INTRODUCTION The basic services provided by the Architect have remained relatively unchanged over the years. However, the Architect must expand his services in response to the increasing demands of his/her Clients the evolution of new standards of regulated professional practice the advancement of technology and the enactment of new laws It will be most advantageous to the Client to involve the Architect in the earliest stages of the project since the Architect, if suitably experienced, can provide the Client with objective project analysis establishing parameters to optimize building needs vis-à-vis available resources and attendant constraints. SCOPE OF SERVICE: SERVICES INCLUDED IN PRE-DESIGN SERVICES The Pre-Design Services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial problem identification to activities that would allow the Architect to initially conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions. 1. CONSULTATION When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice and direction, to attend conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated project and similar activities, the Architect renders valuable inputs whether or not the Client pursues the project. 2. PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making. They represent the Architect’s initial assessment of a project’s soundness, allowing the Client to promptly explore available/readily identifiable directions / options. Researched / processed / validated secondary data are generally used for such studies e.g. electronic, print, etc. 3. FEASIBILITY STUDIES Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability of a proposed development. The studies will set the project against present and future trends to forecast how it will perform over time. This requires primary data gathering and analysis. 4. SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building program. 5. SITE UTILIZATION AND LAND-USE STUDIES The detailed analysis of the site involves the identification of a site’s development potentials through the proper utilization of land. The analysis covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment and the development controls that apply to the site and its environs 6. ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion. 7. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a solution. It incorporates a space program with characterizations of the envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost range, etc. 8. SPACE PLANNING The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities. Space planning is done mainly through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces, focus group discussions (FGDs), space planning surveys, space audits, etc. and subsequent analyses i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts, particularly for multi-storey structures. 9. SPACE MANAGEMENT STUDIES An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces. The formulation of the space program will serve as the basis for the development of the architectural plan / design. 10. VALUE MANAGEMENT This technique is applied in the cost management process to minimize the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction programs. The goal of value management is to achieve an unimpaired program at minimum cost. Thus, a plan, design or system that has been successfully value-managed will still satisfy the same performance criteria as the costlier alternatives. 11. DESIGN BRIEF PRESENTATION Under design brief preparation, the Architect states the project terms of reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private). 12. PROMOTIONAL SERVICES Projects may require promotional activities in order to develop and generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the general public. In such cases, the Architect can act as the agent of the Owner by producing and coordinating the additional activities necessary to complete the services. In all such activities, the Architect must maintain his professional status as the representative of the Owner. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES After the initial meeting / conversation / correspondence with the Client, the Architect must submit his proposal for pre-design services, stating the following: Scope of Work Manner of Payment Owner’s Responsibilities Other Conditions of Services The Architect can render services in any of the following ways: As an Individual Architect’s own staff By Association, Consultation or Networking

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