Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
College of Engineering and Architecture
Department of Architecture
Bacolor, Pampanga

PPRACT ACTIVITY 01
Title : DISSECTING THE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
Submission August 12, 2019

A. Instructions ;
• Identify architects to interview based on the following description:
1.0 Architect who is newly-licensed ( within the last two years) and working in a big architectural and/or construction firm
1.1 Local firm ( Pampanga-based )
1.2 Manila-NCR-based
2.0 Architect who has established his own architectural firm and maintains his own staff
3.0 Architect who has worked/ is working overseas for at least three (3) years
4.0 Architect who works in the government ( not involved in teaching but as part of other vital, planning or licensing related
offices of the government)
5.0 Architect who presently holds a position in his/her local UAP Chapter

B. Profiles
• Make a profile of each interviewee by indicating basic information such as :
▪ Name, Postal Address, Contact Number(s), Email Address
▪ Year Graduated, School, Title of Thesis Project,
▪ Other professional licenses, post graduate courses ( masters, doctorate degrees)
▪ Area/s of Specialization
▪ Affiliation with professional organizations and positions
▪ In case of a firm, secure a company profile if they will allow
▪ For an individual practitioner, secure a curriculum vitae, if h/she will allow
▪ A profile of his/her past, current and proposed works through photos will also be a substantial part of your project

C. The Interview
▪ From the various “subject architects” that you will interview, the intent of this project is to dissect and take an in-depth look into
the current practice of architecture—its challenges, issues, problems, concerns, benefits, etc---taken from the different
perspectives of these architects.
▪ You can prepare written questions, then conduct your interview with the said architects.
▪ Photo documentation during the interview as well as photo-ops with the architect is also an advantage.
▪ For the oral interview, you can attach a disc of the video recording and a written excerpt (important notes only) or transcript of
the actual interview

Sample questions :where applicable

01. How did you start in your career as an architect? How did you end up in the company you are in---were you requested,
did you come as a walk-in applicant, did you search job fairs, job bulletins, etc?
02. What do you think are the qualities or the skills that you have in comparison with the other applicants which won for
you a slot in the firm?
03. What does it take for an architectural firm in this locality to survive the challenges and outdo both legitimate and
illegitimate competitors?
04. What common issues or problems are normally encountered by design professionals in dealing with their clients? Do
you think the public is well informed about the scope of the practice of architecture?
05. Are government codes or laws pertaining to the practice of architecture inclusive or inclined to uphold the interest of
the architect?
06. What is your impression that most municipalities in the country have engineers as Building Officials rather than
architects?
07. How do you personally assert the famous FB post :There is no free design?

Prepared By :
Arch. Ed Christopher S. David
Instructor