Architecture Board Exam Scope (Re: from Engineering and Architecture)

Promulgation of the Syllabi for the Subjects in the Architecture Licensure Examination


PREAMBLE


1. The following syllabi are intended to guide prospective candidates in preparation for the Architecture Licensure Examination. In general, they cover areas in which examinees are expected to have knowledge, understanding, and competencies when they start to practice the architectural profession. 

2. The general coverage of the examination is divided into three major areas with their corresponding weights as follows:
a. History and theory of architecture; principles of planning; architectural practice (30%)
b. Structural design; building materials and construction; utilities (30%)
c. Architectural design and site planning (40%)

3. Each major area is subdivided into specific sub areas or concerns, as well as their corresponding rationale and description.

4. These syllabi shall be made available to all recognized schools of architecture in the country, the United Architects of the Philippines, and other concerned entities. 


Area A

HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE;
PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING; AND ARCHITECTURAL
PRACTICE
Part I
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE

A. Rationale and Description
1. Analysis of architectural manifestations from the beginning of civilization to contemporary periods of development;

2. Analysis of the influences of environmental, historical, and sociocultural factors and their relevance to the development of art, buildings, structures, as well as of human settlements.

B. Scope

1. Introduction
a. History
b. History of architecture
c. Historic style of architecture
d. Origin of architecture
e. Factors affecting the style of architecture

2. Pre-Historic Architecture
a. Centers of development
b. Dolmen, Menhir, Cromlech
3. Historic Styles of Architecture
a. Period/extent and centers of development
b. Factors that affect the development of architectural style (historical, environmental, and socio-cultural)
c. General characteristics (architectural, structural, decorative)
d. General contributions
e. Notable examples

3.1 Ancient architecture and the Western succession
a. Egyptian
b. West Asiatic
c. Greek
d. Roman
e. Early Christian
f. Byzantine
g. Romanesque Architecture in Europe
h. Gothic Architecture in Europe
i. Renaissance Architecture in Europe
j. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century in Great Britain
k. Architecture of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand
l. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century architecture in Continental Europe
m. Architecture of the Americas
3.2 Architecture in Asia and the Pacific Region
3.3 Architecture in the Philippines
a. Architectural legacies
b. Architectural preservation, conservation, and restoration
c. Pillars of Philippine Architecture


Part II

THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE
A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the theories and principles of design and architectural design process;
2. Analysis of anthropometric, proxemic, and kinesthetic requirements of space in relation to architectural design;
3. Analysis of sociocultural and technological trends which are contributory to the development of contemporary
architecture

B. Scope

1. Introduction
a. The nature of architecture
b. Architecture as art and science
c. Processes in architectural design

2. Elements of Architecture and Basic Principles of Design
a. Need-specific elements
b. Structural, circulatory protective, and decorative elements
c. Influences in architectural design
d. Basic principles of design

3. Design Perception

a. Anthropometric basis of architectural design
b. Space articulation and territoriality
c. Visual and perceptual language
d. Psychology of space
e. Proxemics and culture

4. Tropical Architecture

a. Influences and elements of tropical architecture
b. Specific examples of tropical architecture

5. Masters of Architecture
a. Philosophies of Great Architects
b. Examples of great works


Part III

ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the role, legal rights and obligations, and responsibilities of the architect;
2. Analysis and application of the various statutes, codes, and regulations affecting the practice of architecture in the Philippines;
3. Understanding of the various aspects of the professional practice of architecture, including tools and techniques related to production, construction, resource allocation, and project management, as well as the efficient conduct of client and business relations for building design and construction projects.

B. Scope

1. Certification of Architects and Standards of Professional Practice
a. Statutes regulating the practice of architecture in the Philippines
b. Professional organization of architects
c. Architects- Code of Ethics
d. Rights and responsibilities of the profession
e. Spectrum of architectural services
f. Architectural fees and charges
g. Architectural competitions

2. Building Standards, Laws, and Regulations
a. Architectural design standards, building and construction-related laws
b. Laws on real estate and subdivisions
c. Laws on housing and human settlements

3. Aspects of Architectural Practice
a. Operating divisions of architectural practice, development, production, administration, and management (with emphasis on preparation
of contract documents)
b. Specifications writing and quantity surveying
c. Legal and business aspects of architectural practice


Part IV

THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING

A. Rationale and Description
1. Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general planning process, urban and regional planning, land use planning, and human settlements planning;

2. Understanding of the art and science of site planning with emphasis on ecological, socio-psychological, aesthetic, and functional basis of site planning.

B. Scope

1. General Principles of Planning
a. Definitions and classification
b. History and scope of planning
c. General planning process

2. Urban and Regional Planning and Urban Design
a. History of the city and the region
b. Theories of urban and regional planning
c. Comprehensive planning
d. Land use planning
e. Urban design
f. Urbanization and urban social relationships

3. Housing and Human Settlements Planning
a. Definition and classification
b. Housing policies and programs
c. Housing finance, production, and practices

4. The Art and Science of Site Planning and Landscape Architecture
a. Site analysis and site development
b. Landscape design
c. Primary considerations in site planning and development (physical and aesthetic, ecological, socio-psychological, management, and maintenance).

Area B

STRUCTURAL DESIGN; BUILDING MATERIALS
AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION; AND UTILITIES

Part I

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the fundamentals of mechanics, strength of materials, and theory of structures;

2. General design, principles, and analysis of the structural elements of various types of construction materials and systems.


B. Scope

General application of structural design, including seismic analysis, in the following building materials and construction systems:

a. Timber
b. Reinforced concrete
c. Structural steel
d. Composite structures
e. Advanced construction methods


Part II
BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Rationale and Description

1. Understanding of the properties of building construction and finishing materials; their application and articulation; systems and methods of specifying and construction;

2. Application of the principles of design and construction methods of various types of materials used in construction.

B. Scope

The design and specifications of materials and methods of construction for the following works:

a. Civil works
b. Carpentry and joinery
c. Concrete and masonry
d. Sheet metal and tinsmithry
e. Structural steel
f. Concrete and reinforced concrete
g. Waterproofing, damproofing, and insulation
h. Glass and glazing
i. Painting and varnishing
j. Fenestration
k. Hardware
l. Specialized works (bank vaults; signage; etc.)


Part III
UTILITIES

A. Rationale and Description
1. Understanding of the basic practices, principles, general design and installation, and/or construction of utilities required for a building or structure and its premises;

2. Analysis of utility, facility, and equipment requirements in relation to aesthetics, function, and strength of a building or structure and its premises.


B. Scope

Design and construction and/or installation of the following utilities systems:

1. Sanitary and Plumbing Systems and Equipment
a. Water source, storage, supply, and distribution
b. Plumbing roughing-in and fixtures
c. Drainage and sewerage systems
d. Waste disposal, treatment, and recycling

2. Mechanical Systems
a. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems
b. Conveyors and other building mechanical equipment

3. Electrical and Other Power Systems
a. Electrical power and lighting supply, distribution, and fixtures
b. Electrical power source and alternative power sources

4. Acoustics and Illumination
a. The psycho-physics of acoustics and lighting
b. Acoustical treatment and corrections

5. Disaster Prevention and Protection Systems; Security Systems
a. Building fire-fighting, prevention, and protection apparatus
b. Installation and/or construction
c. Materials and fixtures
d. Disaster prevention and mitigation systems

6. Communication Systems
a. Electronics system
b. Telephone, intercom, cable TV, audio/video facilities,PA system

7. High-tech Systems
a. Application in buildings and structures
b. Robotics
c. Intelligent buildings


Area C
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING
A. Rationale and Objectives

1. Application of logical approach to design and site planning solutions to architectural problems with emphasis on design methodology, qualitative and quantitative aspects of space, circulation and interrelationships of space, structural and form envelopes, and building utilities and facilities.

2. Application of skills and ability to visualize architectural design problems and present solutions in appropriate graphical language.

B. Scope

Architectural design and site planning problems involving the following types of buildings and structures and their built environment;

1. Residential
a. Residential houses and subdivisions, apartment, housing for special groups (low-cost housing, housing for the aged etc.)
b. Lodging houses, etc.

2. Commercial and Business
a. Business (office, bank, hotel, etc.)
b. Commercial (department store, market, retail store, etc.)
c. Mixed business-commercial or mixed business-residential

3. Industrial and Agricultural
a. Large-scale industry (manufacturing, shipyard, etc.)
b. Small-scale industry (factory, cinema studio,etc.)
c. Mixed industrial-residential
d. Industrial estate/agro-industrial establishment

4. Public and Government
a. Educational and cultural (schools, research laboratory, public hall, library, museum, historical/ monumental building/structures, etc.)
b. Health and medical (hospital/clinic, health fitness club, specialized medical center, etc.)
c. Governmental and quasi-public (national or public building, police/fire stations, embassy/consulate, penitentiary, etc.)
d. Parks and recreational (ecological/botanical gardens, theater, cinema, casino, beach resort, etc.)
e. Sports and athletics (sports plaza, stadium, gymnasium, golf course, tennis/basketball courts, billiard hall, etc.)
f. Religious and funerary (church, temple, mosque, monastery, convent, seminary, crematorium, memorial park, cemetery, etc.)

5. Facilities
a. Transportation (airport, seaport, railway station, terminal, port facilities, pier, etc.)
b. Service (power station, water treatment/filtering plant, sewerage, crematory, slaughterhouse, TV-Radio-Telephone stations, newspaper plant, etc.)
c. Military (military camp, depot, etc.)

6. Complex Projects (involving a combination of several buildings and structures in a given site or area).

A PIECE of ADVICE

Compliment three people everyday.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank you" a lot.

Say please.

Learn to play a musical instrument.

Sing in the shower.

Be the first to say hello.

Live beneath your means.

Buy great books even if you never read them.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return all the things you borrow.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep secrets.

Keep a tight rein in your temper.

Put the cap back on the toothpaste.

Take the garbage without being told.

Avoid exposure to sun.

Never give up on anybody.

Miracles happen everyday.

Vote.

Never mention being on a diet.

Support a high school band whistle.

Eat prunes.

Be brave. Even if you are not, pretend to be, no one can tell the difference.

Ride a bike.

Slow dance.

Avoid sarcastic remarks.

Never encourage anyone to become a lawyer.

Don't smoke.

Refill ice cube trays.

Choose your life's mate carefully.From this decision will come ninety percent of all your happiness or misery.

Make it a habit to do nice things to people who'll never find out.

Always have something beautiful in sight, if it's just a daisy in a jelly glass.

Read the bill of rights.

Never cheat.

Smile a lot.

Learn to listen.

Opportunity sometimes knock very softly.

Remember people's names.

When someone is elating an important event that happened to them, don't try to top them with a story of your own.Let them have the stage.

Never deprive someone of hope, it might be all what they have.

Give yourself an hour to cool off before responding to someone who has provoked you. If it involves something really important, give yourself an overnight.

Skip one meal a week and give up what you would have spent to a street person.

Take time to smell the roses.

Keep your desk and work area neat.

Be punctual and insist it on others.

Don't waste time spending it to tour critics.

Avoid negative people.

Be original.

Be neat.

Be suspicious of all politicians.

Be kinder than necessary.

Give people a second chance, but not a third.

Learn to recognize the inconsequential, then ignore it.

Be romantic.

Let people know what you stand for.

Be insatiably curious.

Ask "why" a lot.

Have a good posture.

Enter a room with purpose and confidence.

Drink low fat milk.

Use less salt.

Eat less red meat.

Don't forget a person's greatest emotional need, to feel appreciated.

Don't watch violent television shows.And don't buy the products that sponsor them.

Don't carry a grudge.

Show respect for all living things.

When complimented, a sincere "thank you" is the only response required.

Be a good loser.

Be a good winner.

Spend less time worrying who's right and more time deciding what's right.

Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

Praise in public.

Criticize in private.

Never tell anyone they look tired or depressed.

When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

Keep good company.

Keep a daily journal.

Keep your promises.

Don't be deceived by first impressions. 

Seek out the good in people.

Drink eight glasses of water everyday.

Learn to show cheerfulness even if you don't feel like it.

Take care of those  you love.

Keep it simple.

Don't jaywalk.

Don't gossip.

Don't nag.

Lie on your back and look at the stars.

Don't whine.

Never snap your finger to get someone's attention, it's rude.

No matter how dire the situation, keep cool.

Find a good tailor.

Never ever use a toothpick in public.

Never underestimate your power to change yourself.

Never overestimate yourself to change others.

Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people's point of view.

Discipline yourself to save money. It's essential to success.

Get and stay in shape.

Accept pain and disappointment as part of life.

Don't believe people when they ask you to be honest with them.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Become an expert in time management.

Don't waste time in playing cards.

Never underestimate your power of love.

Never underestimate the power of forgiveness.

Don't bare people with your problems.

Learn to disagree without being disagreeable.

Be tactful.

Never alienate anyone in purpose.

Hear both sides before judging.

Refrain from envy and jealousy. It's the source of so much unhappiness.

Be courteous to anyone.

Rekindle old friendships.

Reread your favorite book.

Live your life so that your epitaph could read "no regrets".

Own a good dictionary.

Own a good thesaurus.

Evaluate yourself by your own standards, not someone else's.

Be there when people need you.

Never eat the last cookie.

Know when to keep silent.

Know when to speak up. 

Just to see how it feels for the next twenty-four hours, refrain from criticizing anybody or anything.

Be loyal.

Turn-off the faucet when brushing your teeth.

Never give anyone a fruitcake.

Don't ever watch hotdogs or sausage being made.

Begin each day with your favorite music.

Take care of your reputation, it's your valuable asset.

Don't procrastinate.Do what needs to be done.

Share the credit.

Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

Tape-record your parents laughter.

Laugh a lot.

Every person that you meet knows something you don't. 

Learn from them.

Ok, so i think for now, that's all i can render for you guys.
Take care.

Sagadian

I am not only proud of my blood line - an Igorota ( an Igorot lady), but also of being a Sagadian ( resident of Sagada ). 

I'm so glad i was born and raised in this place. The pines, the mountains and the rocks were my playgrounds. God ,my great grandparents, grandparents, parents, relatives, friends, anitos (pamati) and  Sagada taught me well. Hehe, i guess. 

Anyways, am sharing some valuable pics here. =)

photo taken by Gareth Likigan

• Number 1 thing about my hometown ----- Caves! This one is in Sumaguing Cave or the big cave as they say. It's open to the public so it means anyone can visit it. But if you try to go further inside the cave, you need the assistance of a tour guide seriously,    ( am not kidding, not joking, not fooling, and definitely not playing around here ok).

Oh! one more thing ...

CAVING IS NOT  FOR EVERYONE!!

so you gotta be sure of yourself (physically and hehe, Age) and energy level before entering.

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photo taken by Ivy Khayad

photo taken by Ivy Khayad

• Number 2 on the list is  BOMOD-OK Falls!!! or the big falls. See, everything here comes in "big" packages. You will pass by the green fields before reaching the falls. Great view, huh? FYI, you will walk cause cars, jeeps, wagons or whatever some wheeled thing you got there can't be tagged along there. Am just saying. No gas station or seven eleven, so pack some bread, rice, or sardines to fill in  your stomach. No brownies please! Thank you.

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• At Mount Ampacao. You can get a glimpse of the Sagada Town proper when you reach the top.

• Did i mention that you can bring your big bikes here!? Sweet huh! haha. Yeah, you can ride with it when going around Ampacao. Boom boom pow!

Kim and May-ann

• This is a good spot for picnics and frisbee. There are less trees around so you can sit, jump, and roll around. You can even bark! haha

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Ivy Khayad

• Next stop, Danum Lake. "Danum" is an Igorot term for water. Hmmm, so far this is the lake's worst look. It's all because of climate change it became the brown lake actually. Still, many people come visit the place. There was horse back riding here some years ago. I dunno what happened, but the operation stopped. I remember, 50 php per ride. So maybe Ivy here was a little bit disappointed.

• murky Danum Lake. We tried bamboo rafting here a long time ago. Sure it was fun!

Yvette

• You can catch fish there but Yvette didn't have the right fishing rod. 

some men fishing

• Now here's a better a way of having a good catch. Make use of nets, not bombs!

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Kan-kaney hut

• Pass by the pottery and you will pass by this site

At Marlboro Mountain

• Try Marlboro Mountain! This photo was taken at around 7 in the morning. Less trees are also on sight or site. You can spot wild horses running and grazing around the compound. I counted 5.

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Kiltepan Sunrise

• Get up at 5 am and jog your way to Kiltepan. Sunrise view here is fantastic. We had a good timing, he greeted Mr. Sunrise! 

• Bad timing! The fog took over Kiltepan! 

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photo taken by Gareth Likigan

• PONG-AS Falls. New tourist attraction in Sagada. Still not open though because they have to clear the way (to make it easier for you guys)

• When going to Pong-as Falls, you will pass by several waterfalls. I call it "the ladderized falls." It's all falls and river and water and stones so feed your eyes with all of it. Ok?. Ok.

Kim and Gareth

• No pool but still great!

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At St. Joseph

• Sagada Ambiance. Common features of the restaurants in Baguio, Banaue and Sagada. 

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