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Profprac Terms
Profprac Terms
>architecture
>Architect
>scope of the practice of architecture -encompasses the provision of professional services in connection
with site ……
>structural conceptualization -act of conceiving, choosing and developing the type ….. of structural
elements
>architectural firm -a sole proprietorship, a partnership or corporation registered with the DTI and/or
SEC and then with the board of architecture and PRC
>board -ref to the professional regulatory board of architecture -collegial body …. Relating to the
implementation and reinforcement of republic act no. 9266
> Commission -professional regulation commission -enforces the regulatory laws and policies of the
country
>Service agreement -a duly notarized written contract …. To be rendered by an architect registered and
licensed under RA no 9266 (AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES)
>integrated & accredited professional organization - existing official national organization of all
architects of the Philippines
>continuing professional development CPD -progressive learning process that maintains ….. or
increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects
>DTI – for single proprietorship – will issue a cert of registration of business name
>SEC (security and exchange commission)-if enterprise is a partnership or a corporation, this is where
you will register
>Architectural company -juridical entity that shall be synonymous with an architectural partnership
>architectural partnership-a group of two or more architects duly registered with the SEC and then with
the board of architecture
>code of ethical conduct -contains the norms and principles of the profession of architecture … highest
code of ethical conduct
b. general conditions
c. drawings
d. specifications
>CPD providers (Continuing Professional Development) -have been accredited/registered with the
board of archi of the professional regulation commission
>filipino counterpart - local Philippine architect, partnership or corporation that must work with a
foreign architect, on a project on philippine soil
>ownership -proprietary rights to an architectural work such as plans, designs, and other
>professional ID card -a document bearing the registration number, date of issuance with an expiry date,
due to periodic renewal
>site planning -detailed site development planning of all areas surrounding a building/structure
>standards of professional practice -defines all aspects of professional service, prescribes minimum
basic fees
>sole proprietorship -individual architect practicing …. Architectural services, duly registered with DTI,
BOA, PRC
>technology transfer -arrangements involving the transfer of knowledge for the manufacturer of a
product ….. or rendering of a service
>urban design -physical and systematic design …. On a community and urban plane
ACRONYMS
>archi act of 2004 – RA no 9266 AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE
PHILIPPINES
>BOA
>CHED
>CIAC
>CPD
>DOLE
>DTI
>IAPOA
>PCAB
>PDCB
>PRB
>PRC
>SEC
>UAP
-chairman – 3 yrs
1 member – 2 years
2 member – 1 yr
- incumbent members of the Board may be appointed as members of the First Board
18 – issuance of cert