ELLEN BLANCHE M.

LABRADOR
BS ARCH 3A

SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
Scope of the Practice of Architecture encompasses the provision of professional
services in connection with site, physical and planning and the design, construction, enlargement,
conservation, renovation, remodeling, restoration or alteration of a building or group of
buildings
Under the scope, it explains the conditions and services of the architect such as:
A. planning, architectural designing and structural conceptualization
- it explains the job of an architect of designing, planning and conceptualizing building structures and
how are they going to be designed for people to use them
B. consultation, consultancy, giving oral or written advice and directions, conferences,
evaluations, investigations, quality surveys, appraisals and adjustments, architectural and
operational planning, site analysis and other pre-design services
-it explains here that an architect should facilitate a constructing building by giving evaluations, surveys,
adjustments and a foreman also should consult an architect when constructing a building
C. schematic design, design development, contract documents and construction phases
including professional consultancies;
-the architect also expands its services by making schematic designs of the building he or shes
designing. And as the project develops, the architect should also sign a contract documents with the client to
ensure the obligations and services of the architect to the client and the client also should consult the architect
when the client decides to build a building.
D. preparation of preliminary, technical, economic and financial feasibility studies of
plans, models and project promotional services
- The architect also should prepare the preliminary plans and its financial studies about the plans and
how much all the materials to be used should cost. The architect should analyze the plans and
models so he/she could determine how much materials that are going to be used so it wont get
wasted.

E. preparation of architectural plans, specifications, bill of materials, cost estimates,
general conditions and bidding documents
- The architect should prepare all the architectural plans, the specifications, and bill of the materials
to avoid any waste materials when constructing the building. The bidding documents also should be
prepared so the client can determine which firm to hhe/she would hire for the construction of the
building.
F. construction and project management, giving general management, administration,
supervision, coordination and responsible direction or the planning, architectural designing,
construction, reconstruction, erection, enlargement or demolition, renovation, repair, orderly
removal, remodeling, alteration, preservation or restoration of buildings or structures or complex
buildings, including all their components, sites and environs, intended for private or public use
- Being an architect, it also includes in the job on managing the project, administration, supervision of
the construction area, direction of planning and architectural design to achieve the desired form with
the aspect of proper building method. It also encompasses on the job of reconstruction of the
building, erection, demolition, repair, remodeling and preservation of the building including their
component, sites and it surrounding intended for private and public use. He/she should manage all
of these because the architects job is all related to building structures whether they are going to be
built, demolish or remodel it.
G. the planning, architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within and surrounding
such buildings or structures, housing design and community architecture, architectural interiors
and space planning, architectural detailing, architectural lighting, acoustics, architectural layouting of
mechanical, electrical, electronic, sanitary, plumbing, communications and other utility systems, equipment
and fixtures
- The architects job includes the designing of the building, its aesthetic aspects, the space planning
of the building, how the environment relates the design, and the details of it. He/she should consider
the interior designs, the lighting and how it will relate to its use, the acoustics should also be analyze
to avoid any sound or noise disturbance from one space to another. Architectural layout also should
be analyze to relate all the space requirement according to their mechanical, electrical, sanitary,
plumbing and utility system.

H. building programming, building administration, construction arbitration and
architectural conservation and restoration;
- The job of an architect also should consider the building programming, administration, its
negotiation and its conservation to achieve a successful planning of the building


I. all works which relate to the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all works
and branches of the work, systems and processes necessary for the production of a complete
building or structure, whether for public or private use, in order to enhance or safeguard life,
health and property and the promotion and enrichment of the quality of life, the architectural
design of engineering structures or any part thereof;
- The architect should consider all of the things mention above to achieve the good quality of the
structure based on the safety of the people using it, and their health safety. The architectural design
of engineering structure should also be considered to secure the strength of the building and its
structure.

J. all other works, projects and activities which require the professional competence of
an architect, including teaching of architectural subjects and architectural computer-aided design
- The job of an architect ranges from its competence of his/her practice including the teaching of
architectural subjects and their use of computer-aided design and how they relate all of their jobs
into it.

SECTION VII: POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD
a) Prescribe and adopt the IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004
-architects should apply and adopt the IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004
b) Supervise the registration, licensure and practice of architects
- The board administers the registration, licensure and practice of new and old architects
c) Administer oaths with the connection of RA 9266
- The board manages the oath taking of new architects based on RA 9266
d) Issue, suspend, revoke, or reinstate the Certificate of Registration and the Professional Identification
Card for the practice of the architecture
- The board have the power to issue, revoke, suspend or reinstate the license of an architect
e) Adopt an official seal of the Board

f) Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of architecture and adopt such measures as may be
deemed proper for the enhancement and maintenance of high professional, ethical and technical
standards of the profession
- The boards watches over the practice of architecture and adopts rules and regulations for the
enhancement and maintain high professional standards
g) Prescribe and/or adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice
- The board observes or follows the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional
Practice
h) Hear and decide administrative cases involving violations of R.A. No. 9266, the IRR of the
Architecture Act of 2004, its purpose is to issue a subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces
tecum to secure the presence of witnesses and the production of documents. The decision of the
Board shall become final and executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice of judgment or
decision unless it is appealed to the Commission. The decision of the Commission may be appealed
to the Court of Appeals in accordance with the procedure under the Rules of Court
- It explains that the board can call a hearing in case an architect violates the law of RA 9266 and
issues a subpoena to secure the presence of the witness. The decision will become final after 15
days from the notice of judgement unless it is appealed to the Commission.
i) Prescribe guidelines for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program in consultation
with the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects: Provided, That the
attendance to said CPD shall not be a mandatory requirement for the renewal of a professional
Identification Card
- The board issues a guidelines for CPD

j) Prepare, adopt, issue or amend the syllabi of the subjects for examinations in consultation with the
academe, determine and prepare questions which shall be within the scope of the syllabi of the
subject for examination as well as administer, correct and release the results of the licensure
examinations
- They prepare the subjects for the board exam and prepares also the questionnaires and
administers the checking of the exam and release the result of the exam
k) Approve, issue, limit or cancel temporary or special permit to practice architecture
- They have the power to approve, issue or cancel the practice of an architect
l) In coordination with the CHED, ensure that all higher educational instruction and offerings of
architecture comply with the policies, standards and requirements of the course prescribed by the
CHED in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library and facilities; Provided, That, for the orderly
implementation of this provision, the Board and the Commission may enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement with the CHED.
- They also ensures that all the schools and universities with architecture programs have the best
quality of education architecture prescribed by CHED and implementation of the Board.
m) To adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination
- They follow the computerize licensure exam so the result can be released immediately
n) Discharge such other duties and functions as may be deemed necessary for the enhancement of the
architecture profession and the upgrading, development and growth of the architecture education.


SUBJECTS IN THE BOARD EXAMINATION AND RELATE THE SUBJECTS IN YOUR
CURRICULUM


(1) History and Theory of Architecture; Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice

Part I: History of Architecture

A. Rationale and Description

1. Analysis of architectural manifestations from the beginning of civilization to
contemporary periods of development;

2. Analysis of the influences of environmental, historical, and sociocultural factors and
their relevance to the development of art, buildings, structures, as well as of human settlements.

- This part of the exam is a subject given to us during our second semester of 1
st
year college up to
3
rd
year college 1
st
semester. This subject is one of the main curriculum of architecture since it
encompasses the history of architecture starting from stone age up to modern times. This is also
the basis of the designs of famous buildings in history and up until now.

Part II: Theory of Architecture
A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the theories and principles of design and architectural design
Process

2. Analysis of anthropometric, proxemics, and kinaesthetic requirements of space in
relation to architectural design;

3. Analysis of sociocultural and technological trends which are contributory to the
development of contemporary architecture.

- This subject is one of the major subjects in 1
st
year college of architecture. This is the basis of
the design of building based on their theories, principles and concepts. It discusses here all the
theories of architecture and how where they design based on anthropometrics, proxemics etc. as
well as the trends of modern and contemporary architecture.
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Part III: Architectural Practice

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the role, legal rights and obligations, and responsibilities of the
Architect

2. Analysis and application of the various statutes, codes, and regulations affecting the
practice of architecture in the Philippines

3. Understanding of the various aspects of the professional practice of architecture,
including tools and techniques related to production, construction, resource allocation, and
project management, as well as the efficient conduct of client and business relations for building
design and construction projects.

- This subject is given to us during our 3
rd
year to 4
th
year. It discusses here all the rules, and
obligations of an architect which is very important to an architect. Students of architecture
should be familiar of this because this will be very useful in the future and their future practice.

Part IV: Theory and Principles of Planning

A. Rationale and Description

1. Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general planning process, regional
planning, land use planning, and human settlements planning


2. Understanding of the art and science of site planning with emphasis on ecological,
socio-psychological, aesthetic, and functional basis of site planning.

-this subject discusses about space planning and how a land is planned based on ecological socio-
psychological, aesthetic, and functional basis of site planning. It is part of the exam and very important
since an architect will be dealing planning in his/her entire life of practice.

(2) Structural Design, Building Materials, and Architectural Specifications, and Methods
of Construction and Utilities;

Part I: Structural Design
A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the fundamentals of mechanics, strength of materials, and theory of
Structures

2. General design, principles, and analysis of the structural elements of various types of
construction materials and systems.

- It discusses here the mechanics, strength of materials, their designs and various structural
elements. It is also an important part because the architect deals with building materials all the
time.

Part II: Building Materials and Methods of Construction

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the properties of building construction and finishing materials; their
application and articulation; systems and methods of specifying and construction;

2. Application of the principles of design and construction methods of various types of
materials used in construction.

- In this subject, it explains here about the building materials and construction methods. It also
discusses about the materials for finishing and other stuff related to buildings.

Part III: Utilities

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the basic practices, principles, general design and installation, and/or
construction of utilities required for a building or structure and its premises;

2. Analysis of utility, facility, and equipment requirements in relation to aesthetic,
function, and strength of a building or structure and its premises.

- This subject is also an important because aside from designing buildings, the architect should
also know about the building utilities such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc. for the convenience of
the people



(3) Urban Design and Architectural Interiors
Part I: Urban Design

A. Rationale and Description

1 Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general planning process of the physical
and systematic design on a community and urban plane on a more comprehensive manner.

2. Understanding of the art and science of urban design with emphasis on ecological,
socio-psychological, aesthetic and functional basis of urban design.

- This subject discusses about site urban planning and how would they relate to the environment.
This subject is still not discussed and I dont have full knowledge about it since it wasnt
discussed yet to us.

Part II: Architectural Interiors

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the theories and principles of Architectural Interiors.

2. Analysis of anthropometric, proxemic, and kinesthetic requirements of space in relation
to Architectural Interiors.

- This explains about the design of the interiors of the building and how would they relate to the
space relationship and environment. The architect should consider anthropometric, proxemix
and kinaesthetic requirements depending on the surroundings

(4) Architectural Design and Site Planning
A. Rationale and Objectives

1. Application of logical approach to architectural interiors, urban design and site
planning solutions to architectural and planning problems with emphasis on design methodology,
quantitative and qualitative aspects of space, circulation, and interrelationships of space,
structural and form envelopes, and building utilities and facilities.

2. Application of skills and ability to visualize architectural design problems and present
solutions in appropriate graphical language.
The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may revise or exclude any of the
subjects and their syllabi, and add new ones as the need arises to conform to technological
changes brought about by continuing trends in the profession.

- This is the one of the most important, Architectural Design and Site planning because, everyday,
architect deals with this aspect as they life practice goes on. So its important that this should be
practiced since first year up to fifth year so the student can pass the board exam easily. The
student should also be good in architectural design and site planning because they deal with this
all the time. The student should also be capable of visualizing his/her design to achieve aesthetic
design of his/her building and site.