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M1.1 - An Overview of What The Architect and The Profession Is All About

Here are 5 important issues and concerns in the architecture profession: 1. Sustainability - As the effects of climate change become more apparent, architects must design buildings that are environmentally friendly and reduce carbon emissions. Issues like energy efficiency, green building materials, and resilience are increasingly important. 2. Technology - Emerging technologies like building information modeling (BIM), 3D printing, drone surveys, virtual/augmented reality are transforming design and construction processes. Architects must stay up to date on new technologies. 3. Accessibility - Buildings must be accessible to people of all abilities in accordance with disability laws. Architects must consider the needs of the elderly and those with physical or cognitive impairments. 4

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M1.1 - An Overview of What The Architect and The Profession Is All About

Here are 5 important issues and concerns in the architecture profession: 1. Sustainability - As the effects of climate change become more apparent, architects must design buildings that are environmentally friendly and reduce carbon emissions. Issues like energy efficiency, green building materials, and resilience are increasingly important. 2. Technology - Emerging technologies like building information modeling (BIM), 3D printing, drone surveys, virtual/augmented reality are transforming design and construction processes. Architects must stay up to date on new technologies. 3. Accessibility - Buildings must be accessible to people of all abilities in accordance with disability laws. Architects must consider the needs of the elderly and those with physical or cognitive impairments. 4

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APP 302

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2
Administering the Regular Services of the Architect

LECTURE 1
M1. The Architect
1.1 An Overview of What the Architect and the Profession is All About

• The Architecture Profession


o Past and Present
o Important Issues and Concerns

THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSION

Architect:
• plans
• designs
• oversees the construction of building
• the term architect derives from the Latin architectus, which derives from the Greek (arkhi-, chief
+ tekton, builder), architektōn or chief builder.

To practice architecture means to provide services in:

• connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings
that have human occupancy.

To be an architect in the Philippines, you should be:

• Graduated from in an advanced education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture (5 years)


• Undergoes an internship for practical experience or Diversified Experience in Architecture for
3,840 hours or equivalent to more or less 2 years.
• Passed the Licensure Exam for Architects

According to the Philippine Architecture Act of 2004 or RA 9266, Architecture is defined as:

“is 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;”

And also based on the RA 9266, Architect is defined as:

“a person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed under this Act with a
Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the Professional
Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Professional Regulation Commission, 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”
General practice of Architecture

The practice of architecture is hereby defined to be: The act of planning, architectural and structural
designing, specifying, supervising, and giving general administration and responsible direction to the
erection, enlargement or alterations of buildings and architectural design of engineering structures or any
part thereof, the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes which enter into the
production of a complete building or structure performed through the medium of unbiased preliminary
studies of plans, consultations, specifications, conferences, evaluations, investigations, contract
documents and oral advice and directions regardless of whether the persons engaged in such practice
are residents of the Philippines or have their principal office or place of business in this or another
country, and regardless of whether such persons are performing one or all of these duties, or whether
such duties are performed in person or as the directing head of an office or organization performing
them.

PAST AND PRESENT

- architecture as a profession date back to the ancient Greeks, the Egyptians or the Romans

Vitruvius Pollio (born c. 80–70 BC, died after c. 15 BC), is often considered as the first recognizable
'architect', known as a great Roman writer, engineer and builder.

After Vitruvius, the term architect fades into history, overshadowed by religious or political figures.

De Architectura ('On architecture', published as 'Ten Books on Architecture') writtern by Roman


Architect Vitruvius Pollio during the early Renaissance period that influenced and inspired the
architectural movement and was a significant contributor to developing the architect as a profession in its
own right.

Throughout ancient and medieval history, most of the architectural design and construction was carried
out by artisans—such as stone masons and carpenters, rising to the role of master builder.

Filippo Brunelleschi is revered as one of the most inventive and gifted architects in history.

Palladio - The famous Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio apprenticed as a stonecutter. He learned
about the Classical Orders from scholars of ancient Greece and Rome when Vitruvius' De Architectura is
translated, Palladio embraces ideas of symmetry and proportion.

Wren - Sir Christopher Wren, who designed some of London's most important buildings after the Great
Fire of 1666, was a mathematician and scientist. He educated himself through reading, travel, and
meeting other designers.

Jefferson - When the American statesman Thomas Jefferson designed Monticello and other important
buildings, he had learned about architecture through books by Renaissance masters like Palladio and
Giacomo da Vignola. Jefferson also sketched his observations of Renaissance architecture when he was
Minister to France.

During the 1700 and 1800s, prestigious art academies like École des Beaux-Arts (e-kel des bow-arts)
provided training in architecture with an emphasis on the Classical Orders. Many important architects in
Europe and the American colonies received some of their education at École des Beaux-Arts. However,
architects were not required to enroll in the Academy or any other formal educational program. There
were no required exams or licensing regulations.

IMPORTANT ISSUES AND CONCERNS

For your Assignments, point out at least 5 Important Issues and Concerns in the Architecture Profession.
Explain. Write your answers in Word, Convert to PDF and Upload under the “Assignment No. 2”

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