1. What are the Main ARCHITECTURAL PLANS/ DOCUMENTS
PRBoA
What are the Main ARCHITECTURAL
PLANS/ DOCUMENTS
that Some/ Many Civil Engineers (CEs)
INSIST Should also be Prepared,
Signed and Sealed by the CEs?
18 October 2009
Architect Armando N. ALLÍ
Chairman, Professional Regulatory Board
of Architecture (PRBoA)

2. PRBoA What constitutes the practice of architecture
PRBoA What constitutes the practice of architecture?   The practice of and the scope of the practice of architecture are fully defined under Secs. 3.3 and 3.4 of R.A. No Generally speaking, the physical manifestations of architectural practice involves the preparation, signing and sealing of architectural documents and the performance of periodic construction supervision (PCS) for both building and site development projects.

3. PRBoA What are architectural documents
PRBoA What are architectural documents?   Architectural documents are mentioned or referred to under Secs. 20 (5) and 23 of R.A. No These are also defined under Sec. 3 (18) of the IRR. Generally speaking, the following are architectural documents : architectural research documents and reports and architectural and space programs which are the sole bases for the architectural plans, the architectural designs, architectural specifications and estimates, architectural tender/ bid documents and periodic construction supervision (PCS) reports for both building and site development projects.

4. PRBoA Under R. A. No. 9266 is SEC. 20. Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal
PRBoA Under R.A. No is SEC. 20. Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal. – A duly licensed architect shall affix the seal xxx on all architectural plans, drawings, specifications and all other contract documents prepared by or under his/her direct supervision. (5) All architectural plans, designs, specifications, drawings and architectural documents relative to the construction of a building shall bear the seal and signature only of an architect registered and licensed under this Act together with his/her professional identification card number and the date of its expiration. xxx

5. PRBoA Under R.A. No is SEC. 23. Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of Registration, Professional Identification Card or the Special/Temporary Permit. xxx has signed and affixed or permitted to be signed or affixed his name or seal on architectural plans and designs, specification, drawings, technical reports, valuation, estimates, or other similar documents xxx Under the IRR of R.A. No is SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. “Architectural Documents” means (an) architectural drawings, specifications, and other outputs of an Architect that only an Architect can sign and seal consisting, 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. Xxx

6. PRBoA What do you mean by architectural plans/drawings
PRBoA What do you mean by architectural plans/drawings? Architectural plans are mentioned or referred to under multiple sections of R.A. No These are also defined under Sec. 3 (21) of the IRR . The architectural plans are the site development plans/ floor plans (including furniture and equipment layouts), reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, etc. The architectural drawings include the architectural designs i.e. sections, elevations, schedules, details, perspectives, etc. Also included are the architectural specifications and estimates, architectural tender/ bid documents and periodic construction supervision (PCS) reports for both building and site development projects.

7. PRBoA Under the IRR of R.A. No is SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. (21)“Architectural Plans” means (a) two (2)-dimensional representations reflecting a proposed development/redevelopment of an enclosed/ semi-enclosed or open area showing features or elements such as columns, walls, partitions, ceiling, stairs, doors, windows, floors, roof, room designations, door and window call-outs, the architectural layout of equipment, furnishings, furniture and the like, specifications callouts, elevation references, drawing references and the like; the architectural plan is the representation of a lateral section for a proposed building/ structure (running parallel to the ground) and at a height of from 1.0 – 1.5 meters above the finished floor; the term may also collectively refer to other architectural designs such as cross/ longitudinal sections, elevations, roof plan, reflected ceiling plan; detailed sections and elevations showing architectural interiors, detailed architectural designs, door and window schedules, other architectural finishing schedules and the like.

8. Architectural Plans & Documents
PRBoA How are architectural plans evolved? Architectural plans are evolved through primary and secondary researches, architectural programming and space planning processes, for which only registered and licensed Architects (RLAs) are first trained and later tested by the State. 1
Architectural Research 3
Space
Plans 4
Architectural Plans & Documents 2
Architectural Program

9. PRBoA Before one can lawfully prepare architectural perspectives, one must have a B.S. Architecture degree (including 6 to 9 units of perspective drawing/ rendering courses) and one must pass the licensure examination for architects (LEA), particularly the subject of Architectural Design and Site Planning, among others. The Civil Engineers do NOT possess such important technical qualifications.

10. PRBoA Before one can lawfully prepare architectural site development plans, one must have a B.S. Architecture degree (including 6 to 12 units of town/ site planning, landscape architecture and building/ planning laws) and one must pass the licensure examination for architects (LEA), particularly the subject of Site Planning, among others. The Civil Engineers do NOT possess such important technical qualifications.

11. PRBoA Before one can lawfully prepare architectural floor plans, one must have a B.S. Architecture degree (including over 80 units of architectural design and related courses) and one must pass the licensure examination for architects (LEA), particularly the subject of Architectural Design, among others. The Civil Engineers do NOT possess such technical qualifications.

12. PRBoA Before one can lawfully prepare architectural sections, one must have a B.S. Architecture degree (including over 80 units of architectural design and related courses) and one must pass the licensure examination for architects (LEA), particularly the subjects of Architectural Design, Methods of Construction and Utilities and Structural Design, among others. The Civil Engineers do NOT possess such important technical qualifications.

13. PRBoA Before one can lawfully prepare architectural elevations, one must have a B.S. Architecture degree (including over 80 units of architectural design and related courses) and one must pass the licensure examination for architects (LEA), particularly the subject of Architectural Design, among others. The Civil Engineers do NOT possess such technical qualifications.

14. PRBoA Before one can lawfully prepare architectural and architectural interior (AI) schedules of finishes, one must have a B.S. Architecture degree and one must pass the licensure examination for architects (LEA), particularly the subjects of Architectural Design, Building Materials and Architectural Specifications. The Civil Engineers do NOT possess such important technical qualifications.

15. PRBoA Anent qualifications to practice architecture in the Philippines, what do You mean by the phrase “tested by the State”? Philippine-Registered and licensed Architects (RLAs) are tested by the State through the licensure examination for architects (LEA), administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The licensure examination for architects (LEA) is one hundred percent (100%) about the planning and design of buildings and their grounds or site.

16. PRBoA What is meant by the term “buildings”. As defined under Sec
PRBoA What is meant by the term “buildings”?   As defined under Sec. 3 (22) of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266, the term “building“ means a structure for the purpose and function of habitation and other uses. It is for such structures that architectural documents are required by law. end