FREE Master of Architecture: Professional Practice Questions and Answers
The ___ governs Philippine architecture.
The "Architecture Act of 2004" is RA 9266.
This legislation controls architecture in the Philippines, including qualifications, responsibilities, and regulations.
SPP 202
If "SPP 202" is a word, acronym, or reference to architectural or design services that has emerged since my previous update,
examine the latest industry documents, legislation, or sources unique to your region or organization for accurate and up-to-date information.
Clients can choose architects.
"REFERRAL BY AN ARCHITECT" lets clients choose architects based on their competence, experience,
and project fit.
Projects choose architects.
"Design Competitions" often select architects.
Architects and designers submit project proposals in a design competition. Creative, innovative, feasible, and project-aligned proposals are chosen.
SPP 201
Architecture and design projects begin with pre-design services. These services gather information, assess needs, and make initial project design and planning decisions.
Pre-design services establish project goals, restrictions, and needs.
To offer architecture degrees, state-owned architecture schools are exempt from government oversight.
Architecture schools, whether government-owned or private, need to adhere to certain standards and regulations set by government bodies or accrediting agencies to ensure the quality of education and the competency of graduates.
Architect's license may be suspended.
Fraudulent acts, which contravene professional ethics, regulations, or laws,
can lead to an architect's license suspension.
Architect can get project through
Clients or project owners can invite architects.
Based on the architect's reputation, competence, or project-related work, they may be invited.
Design contestants should
"Registered architects"
are expected to compete in architectural design contests.
Academically qualified architects practice architecture.
Academically qualified architects design and plan buildings and other structures.
BS Architecture is a course.
"BS Architecture" usually means a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree.
A five-year BS Architecture curriculum is prevalent in the US. Architectural study and practice last five years.
SPP Documents replaced
SPP Documents replaced "1979 UAP Documents." Before the SPP Documents, the 1979 UAP Documents were the Philippine architectural practice standards.
UAP stood for United Architects of the Philippines.
Secondary information is used in architectural design studies.
Pre-feasibility studies analyze project viability before detailed design.
They analyze site suitability, market demand, financial factors, technical concerns, and legal compliance to drive decision-making and project development.
Project architects are chosen by .
Directory or database listings don't ensure project architect selection.
Referrals and other criteria influence selection.
SPP 205
Replacing the 1979 UAP Document 205
SPP 204
Refers to the standards and guidelines that architects follow in their work, encompassing aspects such as design, documentation, communication, ethics, legal considerations, and more.