PROF PRAC 2 PRELIMS

Maestro de Obras or Master Builder

practice as an architect

Escuela Practica y Professional de Artes y Oficio de Manila

first academic school to train these maestros

Felix Roxas y Arroyo

first Filipino recorded architect

Liceo de Manila

first private school to offer an academic title for Maestro de Obras

Architect-of-Record

registered and license architect , who is directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans, specifications and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed

Architect-in-charge of construction

registered and licensed architect who is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project.

Consulting Architect

registered and licensed architect or permitted to practice under RA9266, who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture.

Wisdom

Understanding the meaning and application of core values in the Vitruvian axiom “commodity, firmness, delight” (firmitas, utilitas and venustas), (Function, Stability, Aesthetics).

Creativity

Continuous use of imagination both in problem solving, and artistic expression; with drawing, painting, sculpture and practical study of the sister arts, adding to the richness of their solutions

Resourcefulness

Modelling design and building technologies after natures own laws of order, and striving for unique solutions that wed together the highest ideals of beauty and practical utility

Leadership

Providing artful guidance and oversight throughout project, like a conductor leading an orchestra

Integrity

Ability to uphold authentic building traditions and architectural principles without copying superficial styles; expressing truth in material and structure

Prudence

Critical judgment, deep insights and a level of discretion that comes from a comprehensive understanding of the whole

Enlightenment

Strong desire to educate the public on the meaning and value of the architects work in creating high quality, sustainable environments; and to nurture their apprentices so they might carry the torch of architecture into the future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Architectural Research

Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.

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 spac

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.

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

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 succe

Design Brief Preparation

Under design brief preparation, the Architect states the project terms of reference including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private).

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.

Pre-Design

Problem definition, feasibility, programming

Regular Design

From project definition to construction phase

Specialized

Interiors, lighting, planning, heritage, research, systems

Construction

Full-time supervision or construction management

Post-Construction

Building administration and evaluation

Comprehensive

Integrated range of pre-design to post-construction

Design-Build

Architect leads design and implementation