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1. www.architectureboard.ph Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266(The Only PH Law on the Practice of the State-regulated Profession of Architecture on Philippine soil) Housing (cum Condominium/ Subdivision) Fair October 2012 Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) s1

2. A. Architects/ Architecture in World History: Architects have been around for about 5,000 years (and were active in early civilizations); The term/ title Architect comes from 2 Greek words that mean “Master Builder”; As the “Master Builder”, the ancient & earlier Architects must know everything about buildings; Architecture is unique because it is the only major profession that is both art and science; Architecture is 1 of the 7 major art forms; and that is why Architects can become PH National Artists; s2 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

3. B. The Practice of Architecture in the PH: Maestros de obras and pensionadospreceded Professional Architects in the PH; Professional Architects first registered and/or licensed by the PH Government in 1921; About 30,000 Registered Architects (RAs) over the last 91 years; and At present, about 14,000 Registered and Licensed Architects (RLAs) renew their PRC licenses (ID cards) and their IAPOA-UAP membership annually. s3 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

4. C. Regulation of the Architectural Profession: 1. R.A. No. 9266 is a special law that is in FULL EFFECT i.e. NO TRO/ injunction and NOconsti-tutional question on any of its provisions; its full implementation and enforcement has NOT been stopped by any Court Order or Decision; 2. Primary jurisdiction over the architectural profession is with the PRC (and the PRBoA), NOT with the DPWH NOR with the DILG; DPWH is only in charge of the implementation/ enforcement of P. D. No. 1096 (1977 NBCP); s4 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

5. C. Regulation of the Architectural Profession: 4. the TRUE text of Sec. 302 of P. D. No. 1096 (the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines/ NBCP) does NOT state (NEVER stated) that PH Civil Engineers (CEs) can sign or dry seal ARCHITECTURAL documents; 5. A DTI CIAP PCAB license is still required for registered & licensed Architects (RLAs) wanting to engage in construction contracts (under R.A. No. 4566/ Constructor’s Law); s5 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

6. C. Regulation of the Architectural Profession: 6. R.A. No. 9266 is supported by an IRR, a Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Practice (SPP); 7. Administrative Complaints against RLAs are filed and heard at the PRC; penalty is the suspension or revocation of the certificate and license to practice; 8. Criminal Complaints re R.A. No. 9266 violations may be filed at the PRC and endorsed to the Fiscal’s Office OR filed directly with the LGU Fiscal’s Office; 9. Special Complaints re R.A. No. 9266 violations may be filed by anyone against ANY erring Government Official (at the Office of the Ombudsman or with the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission/ PAGC). s6 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

7. D. Mandated Preparation of PH Architects: 1. a B.S. Architecture degree (with about 50 units or 10 semesters of architectural planning & design and about 80 units of other architectural subjects); 2 years (3,840 hours) of diversified training in architecture under a Mentor-Architect (apprenticeship) in the planning and design of buildings; pass the State Licensure Examination of Architects (LEA) which is the only board exam that is 100% about the planning and design of buildings and their sites/ settings; secure a certificate and license to practice Architecture on PH soil from the PRC/ PRBoA; and it takes approx. 7.5 years to become a full-fledged PH Architect because of the required immersion/ training process (NOT a requirement for civil engineers/ CEs). s7 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

8. E. Mandated Undertaking of PH Architects: 1. renewal of the 3-year license to practice (PRC ID card) ; membership (and preferably good standing as well) in the IAPOA-UAP, the only recognized APO for PH Architects at the present time; Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for specialization, where applicable; act as Mentors in training future Architect; and prepare, sign and seal ARCHITECTURAL documents (as part of building permit application documents). s8 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

9. F. Architects & Housing Projects: • Architects possess academic training and are tested in their licensure (board) exam for stock knowledge relating to: • compliances with P.D. No. 1096 (1977 National Building Code of the Philippines/ NBCP) & its IRR; • compliances relating to P.D. No. 957 (Subdivisions) and in B.P. No. 220 (Socialized Housing) and their respective IRRs; • sustainable design and Green Architecture; • architectural programming, space planning and management, anthropometrics, etc.; and • Asian & Southeast Asian tropical design. s9 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

10. G. Architects & Subdivision Projects: • Architects possess academic training and are tested in their licensure (board) exam for stock knowledge relating to: • site analysis, site planning and site development plan (SDP) preparation; • physical planning (specially for housing & subdivision planning projects); • limited urban design and appreciation of landscape architecture; and • mandated compliances under physical planning & environmental design laws. s10 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

11. H. Architects & Condominium Projects: • Architects possess academic training and are tested in their licensure (board) exam for stock knowledge relating to: • compliances with P.D. No. 1096 (1977 National Building Code of the Philippines/ NBCP) & its IRR; • compliances relating to P.D. No. 957 (Condominiums); • sustainable design and Green Architecture; • architectural programming, space planning and management, anthropometrics, etc.; • structural design concepts & building utilities; • building types and occupancies; and • Asian & Southeast Asian tropical design. s11 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

12. I. The Architects have prepared long and hard for Your Housing/Condo/Subd. Projects as they: • are the specialist professionals for the planning and design of buildings i.e. they prepared 7.5 years for the job (compare with CEs with only 5.5 years of preparation); • are the only State-regulated professionals who passed a licensure examination that is 100% about the building and design of buildings(no other board exam or professionals come close). s12 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

13. J. The Architects as the Perfect Partner for Your Housing/Condo/Subd. Projects as they: • are conscious of mandated compliances under PH planning and building laws; • recognize environmental design, climate change adaptation and disaster resilience as valued-added considerat-ions for building and housing design; • are innovative and cost-conscious; and • are both community-based and end user-oriented in their design approaches. s13 Towards a Better Appreciation of Architects & R.A. No. 9266,October 2012

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