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RA 9266 repeals___, otherwise known as "An Act To Regulate The Practice Of Architecture In The Philippines”

FULL TITLE OF RA 9266

Section 1 Title

Section 2 Statement of Policy

Rule 1

SECTION 2

Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive and well-rounded professional architects whose standards of practice and service shall be excellent, qualitative, world-class and globally competitive. This shall be done through inviolable, honest, effective and credible licensure examinations and through regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster their professional growth and development.

Definition of Terms

The art, science or profession of planning, designing and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment, in accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty

A person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed under this Act with a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the PRBOA and the PRC and who is responsible for advocating the fair and sustainable development, welfare and cultural expression of society’s habitat in terms of space, forms and historical context

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, specs, and contract documents he/she has signed and sealed

is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project

is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture

The ___ assumes no civil liability under Art. 1723 of the Civil Code unless he/she attempts/succeeds to interfere or contravene the legal and professional functions of the Architect-of-Record

The act of planning and architectural designing, structural conceptualization, specifying, supervising and giving administration/direction to the erection, enlargement or alterations of buildings

planning, architectural designing and structural conceptualization

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

schematic design, design development, contract documents and construction phases including professional consultancies;

preparation of preliminary, technical, economic and financial feasibility studies of plans, models and project promotional services;

building programming, building administration, construction arbitration and architectural conservation and restoration;

all works which relate to the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all works and branches of the work, systems and processes

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 act of conceiving, choosing and developing the type, disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work, giving due consideration to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics

A sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation registered with the proper government agencies

the author or authors of a set of architectural plans or specifications who are in charge of their preparation whether made by them personally or under their immediate supervision

Board (PRBOA)

Commission (PRC)

A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation of such services to be rendered by an architect

IAPOA (the same as United Architects of the Philippines, Inc.)

The existing official national organization of all architects of the Philippines in which all registered Filipino architects shall be members without prejudice to membership in other voluntary professional associations

a sustaining and progressive learning process that maintains, enhances, or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects

CPD

DTI

SEC

Any formal grouping of two or more architects or architectural firms working in joint venture on a project basis

Synonymous to Architectural Partnership

A group of two or more Architects duly registered with the SEC and then with the Board of Architecture.

A group of professionals in architecture and allied professions, incorporated with Architects for the purpose of delivering professional service in architecture and allied professions

In case an existing Architectural Corporation does not comply with the _____ requirement, it shall comply and register again with the SEC and the BOA.

Architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only an Architect can sign and seal

Consists, among others, of vicinity maps, site development plans, architectural program, perspective drawings, architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, ceiling plans, schedules, detailed drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates, and other instruments of service in any form.

A detailed planning and design of the indoor areas of any proposed building, including retrofit or renovation work and which shall cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of all building engineering systems found therein

2D representations reflecting a proposed development showing elements such as columns, walls, partitions, ceiling, stairs, doors, windows, floors, roof, room designations, door and window call-outs, etc.

The term may also collectively refer to other architectural designs such as sections, elevations, roof plan, RCP, door and window schedules, and the like.

A structure for the purpose and function of habitation and other uses

A certificate bearing a registration number, issued by the PRC through the PRBOA, signifying that the individual has successfully passed the licensure examination and is registered to practice his/her profession as Architect

A document which contains the norms and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct

Contract documents

The intellectual property rights retained by an Architect over any architectural documents/work that he/she prepares unless there is a written stipulation to the contrary

shall include the right to control the erection of any building which reproduces the whole or a substantial part of the work either in its original form or in any form recognizably derived from the original

shall not include the right to control the reconstruction or rehabilitation in the same style as the original of a building to which the copyright relates.

Entities, agencies, organizations other than the IAPOA that have been accredited by the PRBOA to deliver seminars, lectures, and other continuing professional education modules for architects

A post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two years required of a graduate of architecture prior to taking the licensure examination.

An architect who is not a Filipino citizen nor an Architect registered and licensed in the Philippines, but who is duly registered and licensed in his/her home country as an Architect.

The local Philippine architect, partnership or corporation that must work in association with a foreign architect, partnership or corporation, on a project on Philippine soil.

The proprietary rights to an architectural work by a person who commissions the Architect. Ownership of an architectural work shall only be confined to the use of the architectural documents for executing the work for one or the original project.

shall not apply to the use of the architectural documents for repetitions or subsequent projects.

Physical Planning at site, community and urban level by an Architect

Architect who specializes in the detailed physical planning of land or property

detailed planning of land or property

A person whose name, registration, and professional license number is entered in the PRC registry book and computerized database as one legally authorized to practice his profession

A document bearing the registration number, date of issuance with an expiry date, due for periodic renewal, issued to a registered Architect upon payment of the annual registration fees for three (3) years

etailed site development planning of all areas surrounding a building/structure and/or a group of buildings/structures but only within the property limits of the land on which such buildings/structures are to be erected

refers to documents which define all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum basic fees and establishes the rights and obligations of both the Architect and the client.

SPP

An individual architect practicing and delivering architectural services, duly registered with the DTI, PRBOA and the PRC

.An expertise and special knowledge in the field of architecture acquired through formal education and training or through continuing professional development and experience, for which the Architect may be engaged as Consulting Architect.

The outline of topics and concepts of major subjects to serve as basis for test questions in the licensure examinations

The transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product, the application of a process, or the rendering of a service and the transfer, assignment or licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights

physical and systemic design undertaken by an Architect on a community and urban plane, more comprehensive than, and an extension of the architecture of buildings, spaces between buildings, entourage, utilities and movement systems.

Architecture Act of 2004

provides for the creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBOA)

a collegial body under the supervision and administrative control of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Registered and licensed architect

United architects of the Philippines

Section 4

composition of the Board

they shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines for each submission submitted to the PRC by the IAPOA

PRBOA Chairman

PRBOA Members

PRBOA Qualification

If a former teacher, must have officially resigned and has completely stopped teaching, advising or reviewing activities for at least ___ prior to the nomination

SECTION 5

PRBOA Members Qualification

Conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of justice, honesty or good morals.

SECTION 6

Each member of the Board may be reappointed for one full term only

One member shall be appointed and hold office as chairman for __ years , One member for __ years, One member for __ year

Section 7

One of the functions of the board is to describe and adopt the ___

The board supervises the ___, ___ and ___ of architects

Powers and functions of the Board

The board prescribes and adopts the ____ and ____

The board prescribes guidelines for the ____ in consultation with the ____

The board prepares, adopts, issues, or amends the ___ of the subjects for examinations in consultation with the academy

determines and prepares questions as well as administer, correct and release the results of the licensure examinations

Approves, issue, limit or cancel temporary or special permit to practice architecture