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Professional Practice 3 NOTES

This document outlines an architect's code of ethical conduct and standards of professional practice. It discusses an architect's duties to the public, clients, and profession. The key responsibilities include: 1) Respecting community heritage and promoting public welfare above personal interests. 2) Being honest with clients about the scope and cost of services. 3) Advising clients against infeasible projects and billing them fairly based on work done. 4) Abiding by all relevant laws and regulations in their practice and interactions.

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Professional Practice 3 NOTES

This document outlines an architect's code of ethical conduct and standards of professional practice. It discusses an architect's duties to the public, clients, and profession. The key responsibilities include: 1) Respecting community heritage and promoting public welfare above personal interests. 2) Being honest with clients about the scope and cost of services. 3) Advising clients against infeasible projects and billing them fairly based on work done. 4) Abiding by all relevant laws and regulations in their practice and interactions.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2: A GOOD CITIZEN OR ONE THAT IS RELATED

SUMMER NOTES TO THEIR CAREER, WHETHER THEIR


INTEREST BE IN THE ACADEME AND
CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT INFORMATION, OR PUBLIC WELFARE.
UAP DOC. 200 -SHALL RESPECT AND HELP CONSERVE
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THE SYSTEMS OF VALUES AND THE
NATURAL, HISTORIC, AND CULTURAL
UAP DOC. 201 • PRE-DESIGN SERVICES HERITAGE OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH
202 • DESIGN SERVICES HE/SHE CREATES ARCHITECTURE.
203 • SPECIALIZED AND ALLIED SERVICES -SHALL PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF
HIS/HER FULL PART OF THE WORK TO
204 • CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
ENHANCE THE OBJECTIVES AND
205 • POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION.SHARE
206 • COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL
IN THE INTERCHANGE OF TECHNICAL
SERVICES INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE WITH THE
OTHER DESIGN PROFESSIONS AND THE
207 • DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
208 • SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND -SHALL ABIDE BY AND OBSERVE THE LAWS
METHODS OF COMPENSATION
AND REGULATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT
THE VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT AND COMPLY WITH THE CODE OF ETHICAL
CONDUCT AND STANDARDS OF
“May the Architect be high-minded; not PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. SHALL AT ALL
arrogant, but faithful; Just, and easy to deal with, TIMES ENDEAVOR TO PROPERLY
without avarice; Not let his mind be occupied in OBSERVE THE LAWS ON THE PRACTICE OF
receiving gifts, But let him preserve his good ARCHITECTURE AND ON PLANNING AND
name with dignity... DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio ENVIRONS. AT NO TIME ACT IN A MANNER
DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST INTEREST OF
UAP DOCUMENT 200: CODE OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION.
ETHICAL CONDUCT
-SHALL NOT USE PAID ADVERTISEMENT,
ARTICLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS NOR USE SELF-LAUDATORY,
EXAGGERATED, OR MISLEADING
SECTION 1. TRAITS OF ARCHITECTS
PUBLICITY.HOWEVER, HE/SHE MAY, IN THE
-HIGHEST INTEGRITY CONTEXT OF ADVANCING PUBLIC
KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARCHITECT'S
-RESPONSIVENESS FUNCTION IN SOCIETY, AS WELL AS OF
-BUSINESS ACUMEN ARCHITECTURE ITSELF, WRITE BOOKS,BE
A REGULAR COLUMNISTS OF A
-SENSIBILITY PUBLICATION, OR BE A CONTRIBUTOR TO
-ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL ABILITY THE PREPARATION OF ANY OTHER
LITERATURE, ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN
SECTION 2. DUTIES AND ANY FORUM, SEMINAR, WORKSHOP, OR
RESPONSIBILITIES SIMILAR ASSEMBLIES TO SHOW HIS/HER
-HONEST WITH THEIR PURPOSE OWN TRUE WORTH AS A PROFESSIONAL
AND MAY RECEIVE REMUNERATION OR
-ACT AS A PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR OR A HONORARIUM FOR SUCH UNDERTAKINGS.
MIDDLEMAN BETWEEN THE CLIENTS AND
CONTRACTORS WITHOUT BIAS. -SHALL NOT SOLICIT, NOR PERMIT TO
SOLICIT, IN HIS/HER NAME,
-PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE TO THE ADVERTISEMENTS OR OTHER SUPPORT
PUBLIC. TOWARDS THE COST OF ANY
PUBLICATION PRESENTING HIS/HER
ARTICLE II: THE ARCHITECT’S
WORK. SHALL REFRAIN FROM TAKING
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE
PART IN PAID ADVERTISEMENT
PEOPLE
ENDORSING ANY MATERIALS OF
SECTION 3. RELATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OR BUILDING
EQUIPMENT.
- AN ARCHITECT HAS RESPONSIBILITIES
TIED TO THE PUBLIC. THESE -SHALL NOT DECEIVE THE PUBLIC AS TO
RESPONSIBILITIES COULD BE CIVIC HIS/HER PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZATION
RESPONSIBILITY WHETHER IT BE BY BEING UNLESS SUPPORTED BY ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATION, TRACK RECORD OR TO SECURE A COMMISSION, UNLESS
RELEVANT EXPERTISE, PROFESSIONAL PROVIDED FOR BY LAW, AS IN CERTAIN
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HIM/HER GOVERNMENT PROJECTS.
WHICH WILL ENABLE HIM/HER TO HANDLE
-CONSIDER THE NEEDS AND STIPULATION
THE WORK PARTICULARLY REQUIRING
OF HIS/HER CLIENT AND THE EFFECTS OF
SUCH SPECIALIZATION AND SANCTION, BY
HIS/HER WORK UPON THE LIFE AND WELL-
HIS/HER PEERS IN THE PROFESSION.
BEING OF THE PUBLIC AND THE
-MAY EXHIBIT HIS/HER PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE AND SHALL
SHINGLE OUTSIDE HIS/HER OFFICE OR ENDEAVOR TO MEET THE AESTHETIC AND
DISPLAY A PROJECT BILLBOARD FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE
INDICATING RELEVANT INFORMATION, PROJECT COMMENSURATE WITH THE
WHICH MAY INCLUDE PICTORIAL CLIENT'S BUDGET.
REPRODUCTION THEREOF, IN A MODEST
-SHALL BILL HIS/HER CLIENT FOR
MANNER.
SERVICES RENDERED A PROFESSIONAL;
FEE COMMENSURATE WITH THE WORK
INVOLVED AND WITH HIS/HER
ARTICLE III: THE ARCHITECT'S
PROFESSIONAL STANDING AND
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO
EXPERIENCE BASED UPON THE BASIC
HIS/HER CLIENT
MINIMUM FEE PRESCRIBED UNDER THE
SECTION 4. RELATIONS WITH THE CLIENT "STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE"
-IT DEPENDS UPON GOOD FAITH. TO
ENSURE A CONTINUOUS GOOD -SHALL UNDERTAKE THE CONSTRUCTION
RELATIONSHIP, THE ARCHITECT'S OF A PROJECT EVEN WHEN THE PLANS
POSITION CARRIES WITH IT SUCH MORAL WERE PREPARED BY HIM/HER WHEN IT
OBLIGATIONS TO HIS/HER CLIENT AND TO CONFORMS WITH PERTINENT SECTIONS
HIMSELF/HERSELF. SHALL ALWAYS OF THE "STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
ENDEAVOR TO PROTECT CLIENTS'S PRACTICE"
INTEREST BUT NEVER BE AT THE EXPENSE
-SHALL BE COMPENSATED FOR HIS/HER
OF HIGHER PUBLIC INTERESTS AND
SERVICES SOLELY THROUGH HIS/HER
PUBLIC WELFARE;
PROFESSIONAL FEE BILLED DIRECTLY TO
-SHALL INTRODUCE TO A PROSPECTIVE THE CLIENT. HE/SHE SHALL NOT ASK FOR
CLIENT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ANY OTHER RETURNS IN WHATEVER
HE/SHE IS ABLE TO PERFORM PROVIDED IT FORM FROM ANY INTERESTED SOURCE
IS LIMITED TO THE PRESENTATION OF OTHER THAN THE CLIENT.
OFFERING OF FREE PRELIMINARY
-SHALL BE FREE IN HIS/HER INVESTMENTS
SKETCHES OR OTHER SERVICES WITHOUT
AND BUSINESS RELATIONS OUTSIDE OF
THE BENEFIT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
PROFESSION FROM ANY FINANCIAL OR
THE CLIENT FOR LEGITIMATE
PERSONAL INTERESTS WHICH TEND TO
COMPENSATION.
WEAKER THE STANDING AS AN
-SHALL ACQUAINT OR ASCERTAIN FROM UNPREJUDICED AND HONEST ADVISER ,
THE CLIENT, AT THE VERY INCEPTION FREE TO ACT IN HIS/HER CLIENT'S BEST
(START/CONCEPTUALIZING STAGE) OF INTERESTS. IF THE ARCHITECT HAS ANY
THEIR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, THE OTHER BUSINESS INTEREST'S WHICH
EXACT NATURE AND SCOPE OF HIS/HER WOULD RELATE TO, OR AFFECT THE
SERVICES AND PROPERLY INFORM THE INTEREST OF THE CLIENT, HE/SHE
CLIENT OF THE CORRESPONDING SHOULD INFORM THE CLIENT OF SUCH A
PROFESSIONAL FEES. CONDITION OR SITUATION.

-SHALL ADVISE A CLIENT AGAINST -SHALL INCLUDE IN HIS/HER AGREEMENT


PROCEEDING WITH ANY PROJECT WHOSE WITH THE CLIENT A CLAUSE PROVIDING
PRACTICABILITY MAY BE QUESTIONABLE FOR NEGOTIATION,
DUE TO FINANCIAL OR LEGAL IMPORTANT MEDIATION/CONCILIATION AND OR/
AND/OR EXIGENT CONDITIONS, EVEN IF ARBITRATION AS ALTERNATIVE METHODS
SUCH ADVICE MAY MEAN THE LOSS OF A FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES.
PROSPECTIVE COMMISSION TO THE
-SHALL CARRY OUT HIS/HER
ARCHITECT (MARTYR MOMENTS).
PROFESSIONAL WORK WITHOUT UNDUE
-SHALL EXPLAIN THE CONDITIONAL DELAY AND WITHIN AN AGREED
CHARACTER OF ESTIMATES AND IN NO REASONABLE TIME LIMIT.
CASE SHALL HE/SHE GUARANTEE ANY
ESTIMATES OR COST OF WORK IN ORDER
-SHALL KEEP THE CLIENT INFORMED AT
ALL TIMES OF THE PROGRESS OF THE
ARTICLE V: THE ARCHITECT’S
WORK UNDERTAKEN ON THE CLIENT'S
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO
BEHALF AND OF ANY ISSUE THAT MAY
MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND
AFFECT PROJECT QUALITY AND COST.
AGENTS
(SHOW PROGRESS)
SECTION 6. RELATIONS WITH
ARTICLE IV: THE ARCHITECT’S
MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE
AGENTS
CONTRACTOR
-AN EXCHANGE OF TECHNICAL
SECTION 5. RELATIONS WITH
INFORMATION BETWEEN THE ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
AND THOSE WHO MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY
-CONTRACTOR DEPENDS UPON THE AND HANDLE BUILDING MATERIALS OR
ARCHITECT TO SAFEGUARD FAIRLY THE EQUIPMENT IS NECESSARY AND
CONTRACTOR'S INTEREST AS WELL AS THEREFORE, ENCOURAGED AND
THOSE OF THE CLIENT. COMMENDED;
-GIVE THE CONTRACTOR EVERY -SHALL NOT SOLICIT FREE PROFESSIONAL
REASONABLE ASSISTANCE TO ENABLE ENGINEERING/ ALLIED DESIGN OR OTHER
HIM/HER TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TECHNICAL SERVICES FROM
CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT MANUFACTURERS OR SUPPLIERS OF
DOCUMENTS BY FURNISHING CLEAR, BUILDING MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT
DEFINITE, AND CONSISTENT WHEN THESE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY AN
INFORMATION IN ALL PERTINENT OBLIGATION DETRIMENTAL TO THE BEST
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO AVOID INTEREST OF THE CLIENT, OR WHICH MAY
UNNECESSARY MISTAKES THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ARCHITECT'S
INVOLVE EXTRA COSTS TO EITHER THE PROFESSIONAL OPINION.
CONTRACTOR OR THE CLIENT.
-SHALL NOT SEEK COMMISSIONS,
-SHALL NOT KNOWINGLY CALL UPON THE DISCOUNTS, FEES, GIFTS, OR FAVORS
CONTRACTOR TO CORRECT OR REMEDY FROM AGENTS OR FIRMS HANDLING
OVERSIGHTS OR ERRORS IN THE BUILDING MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT
CONTRACT DOCUMENT TO THE WHICH MAY PLACE HIM/HER IN A
CONTRACTOR'S OR THE OWNER'S RECIPROCAL FRAME OF MIND. ALL
FINANCIAL DISADVANTAGE. MARKET DISCOUNTS SHALL BE CREDITED
TO THE CLIENT.
-IMMEDIATELY UPON HIS/HER PERSONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND INSPECTION, REJECT ARTICLE VI: THE ARCHITECT'S
OR CONDEMN MATERIAL, EQUIPMENTS, RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO
OR WORKMANSHIP WHICH IS NOT IN HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND
CONFORMITY WITH THE CONTRACT SUBORDINATES
DOCUMENTS IN ORDER NOT TO CAUSE
SECTION 7. RELATIONS WITH HIS/HER
UNNECESSARY DELAY AND ADDITIONAL
COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES
EXPENSE TO THE CONTRACTOR.
(EXAMPLE MERONG PAMPERS AT GATAS -THE ARCHITECT HAS MORAL
SA BILL BEH???) RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS HIS/HER
PROFESSION, HIS/HER COLLEAGUES, AND
-REJECT ANY OFFER OF FREE
HIS/HER SUBORDINATES;
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING OR ALLIED
DESIGN SERVICES OR RECEIVE ANY -SHALL NOT RENDER PROFESSIONAL
SUBSTANTIAL AID, GIFTS, COMMISSIONS, SERVICES WITHOUT A PROFESSIONAL
OR FAVORS FROM ANY CONTRACTOR OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. SHALL NEITHER
SUB CONTRACTOR WHICH WILL TEND TO OFFER NOR PROVIDE PRELIMINARY
PLACE HIM/HER UNDER ANY KIND OF SERVICES ON A CONDITIONAL BASIS
OBLIGATION TO RETURN SUCH FAVORS. PRIOR TO DEFINITE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CLIENT FOR THE COMMISSION OF THE
-PROMPTLY INSPECT EACH PHASE OF THE
PROJECT.
WORK COMPLETED AND IF FOUND
ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE -SHALL ABIDE BY THE BASIC MINIMUM FEE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, ISSUE THE PRESCRIBED UNDER THE "STANDARDS OF
CORRESPONDING CERTIFICATES OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE". SHALL NOT
PAYMENT AND THE FINAL CERTIFICATE OF USE DONATION OF PROFESSIONA;
COMPLETION, RESPECTIVELY TO THE SERVICES AS A DEVICE FOR OBTAINING
CONTRACTOR. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE EXCEPT FOR
WORTHY CIVIC OR RELIGIOUS PROJECTS. RESPONSIBILITIES LEADING TO THE
NEITHER SHAL SUBMIT SOLICITED OR ETHICAL PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURAL
UNSOLICITED SKETCHES OR DRAWINGS IN PROFESSION.
COMPETITION WITH OTHER ARCHITECTS
-SHALL UNSELFISHLY GIVE TIME AND
UNLESS SUCH COMPETITIVE
EFFORT TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE
ARRANGEMENTS ARE CONDUCTED
PROFESSION THRU HIS/HER ACTIVE AND
SUBSTANTIALLY UNDER THE TERMS OF
PERSONAL COMMITMENT AND
ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION CODE.
INVOLVEMENT WITH THE INTEGRATED
-SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY AND ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
CIRCUMSTANCES OR THROUGH ANY ORGANIZATION(IAPOA) AND IN
MEANS, SOLICIT ANY PROJECT ALREADY UNDERTAKING SPECIFIC ADVOCACY
KNOWN TO HIM/HER AS PREVIOUSLY WORK TO ULTIMATELY BENEFIT THE
COMMITTED TO ANOTHER ARCHITECT, ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION.
WHETHER SUCH A COMMITMENT IS STILL
-SHALL ENSURE THAT THE CONDUCT OF
IN THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATION OR HAS
HIS/HER PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
ALREADY BEEN DEFINITELY AGREED
ABIDES BY APPROPRIATE AND EFFECTIVE
UPON.
INTERNAL PROCEDURES, INCLUDING
-SHALL NOT UNDERTAKE A COMMISSION MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCESSES,
FOR ADDITIONS, REHABILITATION, OR AS WELL AS SUFFICIENT QUALIFIED AND
REMODELING OF ANY ERECTED SUPERVISED STAFF TO ENABLE THE FIRM
STRUCTURE UNDERTAKEN PREVIOUSLY TO FUNCTION EFFICIENTLY.
BY ANOTHER ARCHITECT WITHOUT DULY
-SHALL NEITHER APPROPRIATE THE
NOTIFYING HIM OF THE CONTEMPLATED
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF, NOR
PROJECT EVEN WHEN THE CLIENT/OWNER
UNDULY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE IDEAS
IS NO LONGER THE SAME. WHEN THE
OF ANOTHER ARCHITECT WITHOUT
GREATER MASS, AREA, OR DESIGN OF THE
EXPRESS AUTHORITY FROM THE
ORIGINAL STRUCTURE IS SUBSTANTIALLY
ORIGINATING ARCHITECT. (CONSENT)
MAINTAINED, THE NEW ARCHITECT
SHOULD LIMIT ADVERTISEMENT OR CLAIM -SHALL BUILD HIS/HER PROFESSIONAL
ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF THE SPECIFIC REPUTATION ON THE MERITS OF HIS/HER
WORK HE/SHE HAS DONE TO THE OWN SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE AND
STRUCTURE. WHENEVER THE NATURE OF SHALL STRIVE TO CONTINUOUSLY
WORK INVOLVED EXAMPLES OF OUR UPDATE HIS/HER PROFESSIONA; KNOW-
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, THE HOW. SHALL RECOGNIZE AND GIVE
ARCHITECT MUST LOOK AT ALL CREDIT TO OTHERS FOR PROFESSIONAL
POSSIBILITIES OF RESTORATION. WORK PERFORMED.
-SHALL NOT MALICIOUSLY, OR UNFAIRLY -SHALL NOT, WHEN OFFERING SERVICES
CRITICIZE, OR DISCREDIT ANOTHER AS AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT,
ARCHITECT OR THE LATTER'S WORK. QUOTE A FEE WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING
AN OFFICIAL INVITATION FOR HIM/HER TO
-SHALL REFRAIN FROM ASSOCIATING
DO SO. THE ARCHITECT MUST HAVE
HIMSELF/HERSELF WITH, OR ALLOWING
SUFFICIENT INFORMATION ON THE
THE USE OF HIS/HER NAME BY ANY
NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE PROJECT TO
ENTERPRISE THAT MAY NEGATIVELY
ENABLE HIM/HER TO PREPARE A FEE
AFFECT HIMSELF/ HERSELF OR THE
PROPOSAL CLEARLY INDICATING THE
ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION.
SERVICES COVERED BY THE FEE IN
-SHALL NOT AFFIX HIS/HER SIGNATURE ORDER TO PROTECT THE CLIENT AND THE
AND SEAL TO ANY PLANS OR PUBLIC FROM UNDER-RESOURCING OR
PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS PREPARED UNDER-PRICING BY SOME
BY OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES AND UNSCRUPULOUS PARTIES.
NOT DONE UNDER HIS/HER DIRECT
- SHALL NOT UNDERTAKE PROFESSIONAL
PERSONAL SUPERVISION.
WORK UNLESS THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE
-SHALL PROVIDE EMPLOYEES AND CLEARLY AGREED IN WRITING TO THE
SUBORDINATES WITH A SUITABLE WORK TERMS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL
ENVIRONMENT, COMPENSATE THEM COMMISSION, TO WIT (CONTRACT=WORK):
FAIRLY, AND FACILITATE THEIR
 SCOPE OF WORK
PREOFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT. HE/SHE
SHALL TUTOR AND MENTOR THE YOUNG  DELINEATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
ASPIRANTS TOWARDS THE IDEALS,  ANY LIMITATION OF
FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 FEE OR METHOD OF CALCULATING ITS JUST ENDS. I SHALL ABIDE BY THE
IT LAWS, RULES, LEGAL ORDERS,
 MODE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION STATUTORY POLICIES, AND MEASURES OF
 ANY PROVISION FOR TERMINATION MY COUNTRY; THE CODE OF ETHICAL
CONDUCT AND THE STANDARDS OF
-SHALL CONTINUE TO RAISE THE
STANDARDS OF AESTHETIC EXCELLENCE, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; AND THE
FUNCTIONAL LOGIC, ARCHITECTURAL ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-
EDUCATION, RESEARCH, TRAINING AND
LAWS OF THE INTEGRATED AND
PRACTICE.
-SHALL PROMOTE THE ALLIED ARTS AND ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
CONTRIBUTE TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND ORGANIZATION OF ARCHITECTS(IAPOA).
CAPABILITY OF THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY. I SHALL HUMBLY SEEK SUCCESS NOT
-IF HAS AN EVIDENCE AND SUBSTANTIAL THROUGH THE MEASURE OF SOLICITED
INFORMATTION ABOUT ANOTHER
PERSONAL PUBLICITY, BUT BY
ARCHITECT THAT HAS COMMITTED A
VIOLATION OF THIS CODE, SHALL FILE A INDUSTRIOUS, MEANINGFUL APPLICATION
FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE TO MY WORK, AND STRIVE TO MERIT A
DESIGNATED BODY.
-IF HE/SHE IS LEAVING ARCHITECT- REPUTATION FOR QUALITY OF SERVICE
EMPLOYER SHALL NOT, WITHOUT THE AND FOR EQUITABLE DEALING.
PERMISSION OF THE LATTER, TAKE WITH
I SHALL ASK FOR FAIR REMUNERATION
THEM DESIGNS, DRAWINGS, DATA, OR
OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS EVEN IF FOR MY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM
PERSONALLY PERFORMED BY HIM/HER. MY CLIENT, AND HOLD HIS/HER INTEREST
ON THE OTHER HAND, THE ARCHITECT-
EMPLOYER SHALL NOT UNREASONABLY OVER AND ABOVE MY OWN.
WITHHOLD SUCH PERMISSION, EXCEPT I SHALL DISCLOSE, WHENEVER REQUIRED,
WHEN SOME CONFIDENTIALITY OF ANY
ANY PRIVATE BUSINESS INVESTMENTS OR
SUCH DOCUMENTS MUST BE
REASONABLY PROTECTED. VENTURES THAT MAY TEND TO CREATE A
-SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON GROUNDS CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND ENSURE
OF RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE,
THAT SUCH CONFLICT DOES NEITHER
GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, RELIGION, OR
ANY DISABILITY WHICH WOULD HINDER COMPROMISE THE LEGITIMATE
THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS/HER INTERESTS OF MY CLIENTS NOR
PROFESSIONAL WORK.
INTERFERE WITH MY DUTY TO RENDER
ARTICLE VII: ARCHITECTS CREDO IMPARTIAL JUDGEMENT.
SECTION 8.
I SHALL EXERCISE MY PROFESSIONAL
ANY REGISTERED AND LICENSED
PREROGATIVES ALWAYS WITH THE
ARCHITECT'S CREDO DURING SPECIAL OR
HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTEGRITY.
IMPORTANT OCCASION, E.G. MASS OATH-
I SHALL INSPIRE BY MY BEHAVIOR THE
TAKING, IAPOA'S AFFAIR, PRBOA'S EVENT.
LOYALTY OF MY ASSOCIATES AND
THE ARCHITECT'S CREDO SHALL BE THE
SUBORDINATES, AND TAKE UPON ME THE
FF.:
MENTORSHIP OF THE ASPIRANTS TO THE
I SHALL WORK WITH THIS VIRTUOUS
PROFESSION.
COMMITMENT: TO EXERCISE TO THE
I SHALL CONFINE MY CRITICISMS AND
UTMOST MY DUTY TO MYSELF, MY
PRAISES WITHIN CONSTRUCTIVE AND
COUNTRY, AND MY GOD.
INSPIRATIONAL LIMITS AND NEVER
I SHALL UPHOLD THE IDEALS, FOLLOW
RESORT TO THESE MEANS TO PROMOTE
THE NORMS OF CONDUCT OF A NOBLE
ANY MALICIOUS MOTIVES.
PROFESSION, AND ENDLESSLY
I SHALL DEDICATE MYSELF TO THE
ENDEAVOR TO PROTECT AND FURTHER
PURSUIT OF CREATIVE ENDEAVOR
TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ENLIGHTENED THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT,
ART AND SCIENCE, GENEROUSLY RESPECTIVELY.
SHARING THE RESULTS OF MY RESEARCH, SECTION 10. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. -IF ANY SECTION OR PART OF THE HERIN
I SHALL TREASURE MY BEING A HOLDER RESOLUTION SHALL BE DECLARED
OF A VALID CERTIFICATE OF UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR INVALID, SUCH
REGISTRATION AND A VALID DECLARATION OR JUDGEMENT SHALL NOT
PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD AS AFFECT, INVALIDATE, OR IMPAIR THE
REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECT OTHER SECTIONS OR PROVISIONS
AND OF A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH THEREOF OR PART THEREOF DIRECTLY
THE IAPOA. INVOLVED IN WHICH SUCH JUDGEMENT
I SHALL CONSECRATE MYSELF TO THE HAS BEEN RENDERED.
HIGHEST STANDARD OF SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, AND -THE HEREIN RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE
COMPETENCE TO THE PUBLIC, TO THE EFFECT AFTER FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
CLIENT, TO THE CONTRACTOR, TO THE FOLLOWING ITS FULL AND COMPLETE
MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
AGENTS, AND TO COLLEAGUES AND OR ANY DAILY NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL
SUBORDINATES WHO ARE THE DIRECT CIRCULATION IN THE PHILIPPINES. DONE
AND INDIRECT USERS AND BENEFICIARIES IN THE CITY OF MANILA, THIS 5TH DAY OF
OF MY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. APRIL, 2006.
ARTICLE VIII: MISCELLANEOUS HIGHLIGHTS:
PROVISIONS UAP DOC. 200: CODE OF ETHICAL
SECTION 9. LIABILITIES AND PENALTIES CONDUCT
-ANY REGISTERED AND LICENSED -THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
ARCHITECT OR A GRANTEE OF A RELATION TO:
TEMPORARY/ SPECIAL PERMIT WHO  THE PEOPLE
VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS CODE  HIS/HER CLIENT
SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER SEC. 23, ART.III  THE CONTRACTOR
AND SEC. 29, ART IV OF R.A. NO. 9266 AND  MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND
UNDER SEC.23, RULE III AND SEC. 29, RULE AGENTS
IV OF BOARD RESOLUTION NO.07, SERIES  HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND
OF 2004; AND, ACCORDINGLY, SHALL BE SUBORDINATES
METED OUT WITH THE PENALTY OF
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF THE UAP DOC. 201 PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE OF UAP DOC. 202 DESIGN SERVICES
REGISTRATION, OR CANCELLATION OF A UAP DOC. 203 SPECIALIZED AND ALLIED
SPECIAL/TEMPORARY PERMIT BY THE SERVICES
BOARD, AND/OR OF FINE OF NOT LESS
THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS THE VALUE OF THE ARCHITECT
(P100,000.00) BUT NOT MORE THAN FIVE The Architect creates man’s environment
MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00) OR TO through his awareness and sensitive handling of
SUFFER IMPRISONMENTFOR A PERIOD OF spaces that fit the scale of human experience.
NOT LESS THAN SIX (6)YEARS, OR BOTH AT The resulting quality of the form-envelope
manifested as a structure or building gives rise
to man’s appreciation of beauty and order in his consisting of the architectural plans, the
physical world. structural plans, the electrical plans, the
The Architects’ deliberation determine how plumbing/sanitary plans, the
people will be placed in relationship one to mechanical/airconditioning plans, the civil work
another, how whole societies will work, play, plans, the technical specifications and the other
eat, sleep, recreate, travel, worship, or in short bid documents.
how people will live in consonance with their Aside from these, the Architect can prepare the
culture and national aspirations. post construction management documents, the
His objective is to bring order to man’s operating manual, the maintenance manual and
environment to cause it to function properly other forms of written and graphical
within a structure that is safe and healthful and documentations necessary for the effective and
to impart to the whole a beauty and distinction efficient functioning of the man-made structures
that is appropriate to our time. and environment.
An appreciation of this scope of services of the
THE SPECTRUM OF ARCHITECT’S Architect will bring into focus the crucial role that
SERVICES the Architect assumes in the realization of
The spectrum of the Architect’s services abstract ideas into tangible and meaningful
extends over the entire range of activities that terms.
proceed from the time the idea is conceived, Between abstract ideas and the physical world,
perfected, transformed into sets of space/ stands the Architect.
design requirements, translated into structure THE ENTIRE RANGE OF ARCHITECT'S
through design, built, used and become a SERVICES ARE DIVIDED INTO 7 MAJOR
permanent feature of the man-made SERVICES AS FOLLOWS:
environment. 1. PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
The Architect’s services consist of the 2. DESIGN SERVICES
necessary conferences, deliberations, 3. SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES
discussions, evaluations, investigations, 4. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
consultations, advice on matters affecting the 5. POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of 6.COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL
all the processes of safeguarding life, health, SERVICES
and property which enter into the production of 7.DESIGN-BUILDSERVICES
different levels and sophistication of man-made NOTE: EACH ARE LIKE PRE- REQUISITES
structures and environment. OF THE OTHER.
The Architect, in the process of translating 201. PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
abstract ideas into meaningful concrete terms, MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES:
produces documents in the form of a data base -JACK OF ALL TRADES
report, an architectural program, a feasibility -CAN RENDER SERVICES IN FF. MANNER:
study, a market study, an appraisal report, an A. ARCHITECT'S OWN STAFF
impact analysis report, a space-organizational B. BY ASSOCIATION OR CONSULTATION
set-up report, a site planning analysis and ACTIVITIES THAT FALL UNDER PRE-
evaluation report, an operational programming DESIGN SERVICES:
report, building programming and scheduling 1. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDIES
report. 2. PROJECT FINANCING
A complete and detailed documentation of 3. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
construction or erection drawings is prepared 4. SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS
5. SITE UTILIZATION AND LAND-USE -STATEMENT OF PROBABLE PROJECT
STUDIES CONSTRUCTION COST(SPPCC) BASED ON
6. SPACE/ MANAGEMENT STUDIES CURRENT COST PARAMETERS.
7. PROMOTIONAL SERVICES
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE:
METHOD OF COMPENSATION -CONSISTS OF PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND
-MULTIPLE OF DIRECT PERSONNEL OTHER DRAWINGS AND OTHER DRAWINGS
EXPENSE- A COST BASED METHOD OF AND OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS TO FIX AND
COMPENSATION IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO ILLUSTRATE THE SIZE AND CHARACTER
THE ARCHITECT'S AND HIS CONSULTANT'S OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT IN ITS
EFFORTS WHERE THEY ARE ESSENTIALS AS TO KINDS OF MATERIALS,
COMPENSATED FOR EVERY TECHNICAL TYPE OF STRUCTURE, MECHANICAL
HOUR EXPENDED ON THE PROJECT WITH ELECTRICAL AND SANITARY SYSTEMS
A MULTIPLIER TO COVER OVERHEAD AND AND SUCH OTHER WORKS AS MAY BE
REASONABLE PROFIT. REQUIRED. (IN SHORT PLANS BHIE)
-SUBMITS TO OWNER A FURTHER SPPCC.

202. ARCHITECT’S DESIGN


CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PHASE:
SERVICES
- COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
REGULAR SERVICES
AND SPECIFICATIONS SETTING FORTH IN
-THE ARCHITECT ACTS AS HIS CLIENT'S OR
DETAIL THE WORK REQUIRED.
OWNER'S ADVISER.;
-PREPARES SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIBING
TRANSLATES OWNER'S NEEDS AND
TYPE AND QUALITY OF MATERIALS, FINISH,
REQUIREMENTS TO SPACES AND FORMS
MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE
IN THE BEST WAY HE CAN RENDER
GENERAL CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE
PROFESSIONALLY.
PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED.
-ARCHITECT'S WORK STARTS AT THE
-FURNISHES THE OWNER NOT MORE THAN
VERY INCEPTION OF THE PROJECT WHEN
5 COMPLETE SETS OF ALL CONSTRUCTION
THE OWNER OUTLINES HIS
DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS TO HIM.
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF
-FOUR PHASES OF SERVICES:
BIDDING.
1. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
-KEEPS OWNER UPDATED TO PREVIOUS
2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
SPPCC INDICATED BY CHANGES IN SCOPE,
3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PHASE
REQUIREMENTS OR MARKET CONDITIONS.
4. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION
SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE:
OVER THE DESIGN OF THE PROJECT.
-CONSULTS WITH THE OWNER TO
ASCERTAIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
PROJECT AND CONFIRMS SUCH
-PREPARES FORMS FOR CONTRACT
REQUIREMENTS WITH HIM.
LETTING(Letting is the official receipt and
-SHEMATIC DESIGN STUDIES LEADS TO
opening of bids and determination of the
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS INCLUDES
apparent low bidder.), DOCUMENTS FOR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION, FORMS FOR INVITATION
FOR APPROVAL BY THE OWNER
AND INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS, AND
FORMS FOR BIDDER'S PROPOSALS.
-ASSISTS THE OWNER IN OBTAINING state indicated and that to his best
PROPOSALS FROM CONTRACTORS, IN knowledge the quality of work
PREPARING ABSTRACT OF BIDS AND IN performed by the Contractor is in
AWARDING AND PREPARING accordance with the Contract
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Documents.
-DECISION MAKING ON ALL CLAIMS OF THE -Should more extensive inspection
OWNER AND CONTRACTOR AND ON ALL or full time (8-hour) construction
OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE supervision be required by the
EXECUTION AND PROGRESS OF WORK OR Owner a separate full-time
THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONTRACT supervisor shall be hired and
DOCUMENTS, PREPARES CHANGE agreed upon by the Owner and
ORDERS, GATHERS AND TURNS OVER THE the Architect subject to the
OWNER WRITTEN GUARANTEES conditions provided in the UAP
REQUIRED OF THE CONTRACTOR OR SUB Document on Full-Time
CONTRACTORS. Supervision.
- DOES PERIODIC SITE VISITS HIMSELF IN
ORDER TO FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF WITH SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE
THE GENERAL PROGRESS AND QUALITY GROUP 1
OF THE WORK AND TO DETERMINE SIMPLEST, UTILIZATION CHARACTER
WHETHER THE WORK IS PROCEEDING IN WHICH ARE WITHOUT COMPLICATION OF
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DESIGN OR DETAIL AND REQUIRE A
DOCUMENTS. NOT REQUIRED TO DO 8- MINIMUM OF FINISH, STRUCTURAL,
HOUOR ON SITE SUPERVISION, AND SHALL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DESIGN.
NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO
CONTRACTOR'S FAILURE TO CARRY OUT  ARMORIES
CONSTRUCTION WORK IN ACCORDANCE  BAKERIES
WITH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.  FARM STRUCTURES
- ASSISTS OWNER IN FILING THE  FREIGHT FACILITIES
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO SECURE  HANGARS
APPROVAL OF GOVERNMENT.DURING  INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
SUCH PROJECT SITE VISITS AND ON THE  MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL
BASIS OF HIS OBSERVATIONS SHALL PLANTS
REPORT DEFECTS AND DEFICIENCIES
 PACKAGING AND PROCESSING
NOTED IN THE WORK OF
PLANTS
CONTRACTORS,CONDEMN WORK FOUND
 PARKING STRUCTURES
FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT
 PRINTING PLANTS
DOCUMENTS.
 PUBLIC MARKETS
- shall determine the
 SERVICE GARAGES
amount owing and due to the
 SIMPLE LOFT-TYPE STRUCTURE
Contractor and shall issue
 WAREHOUSES
corresponding Certificates for
Payment for such amounts.
These Certificates will constitute
a certification to the Owner that
the work has progressed to the
 PARK, PLAYGROUND AND OPEN-AIR
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
 POLICE STATIONS
 POST OFFICES
 PRIVATE CLUBS
 PUBLISHING PLANTS
 RACE TRACKS
 RESTAURANTS
 RETAIL STORES
 SCHOOLS
 SHOPPING CENTERS
 SPECIALTY SHOPS
 SUPERMARKETS
 WELFARE BUILDINGS

GROUP 2
MODERATE COMPLEXITY OF DESIGN
REQUIRING A MODERATE AMOUNT OF
STRUCTURAL MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH.
 ART GALLERIES
 BANKS, EXCHANGE AND OTHER
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
 BOWLING ALLEYS
 CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS
FACILITIES
 CITY HALLS
 COLLEGE BUILDINGS GROUP 3
 CONVENTS, MONASTERIES AND EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER AND
SEMINARIES COMPLEXITY OF DESIGN OR REQUIRING
 CORRECTIONAL AND DETENTION COMPARATIVELY LARGE AMOUNTS OF
INSTITUTIONS STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND
 COURT HOUSES ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH.
 DORMITORIES  AQUARIUMS
 EXHIBITION HALLS AND DISPLAY  ATOMIC FACILITIES
STRUCTURES  AUDITORIUMS
 FIRE STATIONS  AIRPORTS
 LAUNDRIES AND CLEANING  BREWERIES
FACILITIES  COLD STORAGE FACILITIES
 LIBRARIES  COMMUNICATION BUILDINGS
 MOTELS AND APARTELS  CONVENTION HALLS
 MULTI-STOREY APARTMENTS  GYMNASIUMS
 NURSING HOMES  HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL BLDGS.
 OFFICE BUILDINGS  HOTELS
 LABORATORIES  SPECIALIZED DECORATIVE
 MARINAS BUILDINGS
 MEDICAL OFFICE FACILITIES AND
CLINICS
 MENTAL INSTITUTIONS
GROUP 6
 MORTUARIES
REPETITIVE CONSTRUCTION OF
 OBSERVATORIES
BUILDINGS
 PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS
WHEN THE DESIGN OF THE ARCHITECT IS
 RESEARCH FACILITIES
USED AGAIN FOR THE REPETITIVE
 STADIUMS
CONSTRUCTION OF SIMILAR
 THEATERS AND SIMILAR FACILITIES STRUCTURES, WITHOUT AMENDING THE
 VETERINARY HOSPITALS DRAWING AND THE SPECIFICATIONS, THE
ARCHITECT'S FEE IS COMPUTED AS
FOLLOWS.

GROUP 7
HOUSING PROJECTS

WHEN THE ARCHITECT IS ENGAGED TO


UNDERTAKE A HOUSING PROJECT
INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON A
SINGLE SITE WITH THE USE OF ONE BASIC
PLAN AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE MINIMUM
FEE CHARGEABLE THEREUNDER SHAL
GROUP 4
CONFORM WITH THE FF.:
RESIDENCES (SINGLE
DETACHED/DUPLEX), SMALL APARTMENT
HOUSES AND TOWN HOUSES.

GROUP 5
MONUMENTAL BUILDINGS AND OTHER
FACILITIES REQUIRING CONSUMMATE
DESIGN SKILL AND MUCH PRECISE
GROUP 8
DETAILING.
PROJECTS WITH EXTENSIVE DETAIL SUCH
AS FURNITURE DESIGN, BUILT-IN
 EXPOSITION AND FAIR BUILDINGS
EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL FITTINGS,
 MAUSOLEUMS, MEMORIALS,
SCREENS, COUNTERS, INTERIORS AND
MONUMENTS
OTHER DETAILED PARTS OF
 MUSEUMS
APPURTENANCES OF BLDGS. OR
STRUCTURES AND LANDSCAPING
DESIGNS.

GROUP 9
FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS OF
EXISTING STRUCTURES BELONGING TO
GROUPS 1-5 ENUMERATED ABOVE,
COMPENSATION OF SERVICES SHOULD BE
INCREASED BY 50 PERCENT OR A TOTAL
OF 150 PERCENT OF THE BASIC FEE.

GROUP 10
WHEN ARCHITECT IS ENGAGED TO
RENDER OPINION OR GIVE ADVICE,
CLARIFICATIONS OR EXPLANATION ON
TECHNICAL MATTERS PERTAINING TO HIS
PROFESSION, THE MINIMUM FEE
CHARGEABLE THEREUNDER SHALL NOT
BE LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED PESOS /HR
RENDERING SERVICE AS AN EXPERT
WITNESS, THE ARCHITECT'S FEE SHALL
NOT BE LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED PESOS
PER APPEARANCE IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHETHER THE SCHEDULED HEARING
TOOK PLACE OR NOT.

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