Libres, Paul Anthony C AR 3241 – Assignment No.

Questions for Architect:

1. Qualifications of an Architect

1.a. During apprenticeship, what is the scope of work for an architectural apprentice?

1.b. What are the must do’s and don'ts before, during, and after taking the board
exams?

2. Role of an Architect in Society

2.a. What are the considerations that you make in designing projects that could have
both direct and indirect effects to the community?

3. Code of Ethics of Architect

3.a. What tips can you give in establishing harmonious relationships with clients and
allied professionals to further avoid mishaps in the future?

3.b. Have you had any conflicts with a client? If so, how were you able to deal with
the conflicting ideas?

Learning Outputs from Ar. Ed Joseph Alpeche’s Inputs:

In the Philippines, one of the qualifications of being a licensed architect is to

render 3,840 hours of both field and office work experience in an architectural firm.
During apprenticeship, it is advised that one must have a good drafting skill and is
innovative in planning and design. As an architectural apprentice, handles a project, it
is best to have a refined background in estimates and specifications. Not only on-site
work experience is an essential opportunity for preparing in the board exams but is in
preparation as a full-time licensed and registered architect. In preparation for the board
exams, proper filing of documents is necessary as incomplete and incorrect filing of
documents deposes your chance in taking the said exam. As the examination day
draws near, one should ponder not to panic and should stay calm. During the exam
itself, always be attentive to the instructions of the proctor.
 As we design, it is our priority to ensure public safety and security. Architectural
projects should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also has little to no disruption in
an existing natural environment or its vicinity. To avoid these circumstances, designers
must comply and abide to the provisions of the National Building Code of the
Philippines as this regulates design standards to ensure a habitable built environment.
It is important to foresee at how one project can affect the neighbors and its community
as a whole—from micro to a macro scale.

In aspects of dealing with clients and the allied professionals for a project, it is
best to establish trust—just like in any relationships. It is with open communication and
transparency that strengthens these connections. When such conflicts happen for
instance, it is best to resolve it accordingly in a professional approach. Patience is also
needed in dealing with future clients as well as making them understand the process
by simplifying architectural concepts that can be easily understood in layman’s terms.