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PART 1 (30%) 3.2 Architecture in Asia and the Pacific Region

A. History of Architecture - HOA 3.3 Architecture in the Philippines

1. Introduction a. Architectural legacies
a. History  Vernacular, Folk and Pre-Spanish Architecture
b. History of architecture  Spanish Colonial Architecture
c. Historic style of architecture  American Colonial Architecture
d. Origin of architecture  Architecture of the Commonwealth and Post WW II
e. Factors affecting the style of architecture period
 21st Century Philippine Architecture
2. Pre-Historic Architecture b. Architectural preservation, conservation, and restoration
a. Centers of development c. Pillars of Philippine Architecture
b. Dolmen, Menhir, Cromlec  Philosophies of Famous Filipino Architects
 Examples of great works
3. Historic Styles of Architecture
a. Period/extent and centers of development B. Theory of Architecture – TOA, TD
b. Factors that affect the development of architectural style 1. Introduction
(historical, environmental, and socio-cultural) a. The nature of architecture
c. General characteristics (architectural, structural, decorative) b. Architecture as art and science
d. General contributions c. Processes in architectural design
e. Notable examples
3.1 Ancient architecture and the Western succession 2. Elements of Architecture and Basic Principles of Design
a. Egyptian a. Need-specific elements
b. West Asiatic b. Structural, circulatory protective, and decorative elements
c. Greek c. Influences in architectural design
d. Roman d. Basic principles of design
e. Early Christian e. Principles of Composition
f. Byzantine
g. Romanesque Architecture in Europe 3. Design Perception
h. Gothic Architecture in Europe a. Anthropometric and Ergonomic basis of architectural design
i. Renaissance Architecture in Europe b. Space articulation and territoriality
j. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century in Great Britain c. Visual and perceptual language
k. Architecture of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand d. Psychology of space
l. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century architecture in e. Kinesthetic, Proxemics and culture
Continental Europe
m. Architecture of the Americas 4. Tropical Architecture - Design with Climate
n. International Style and Modernism a. Climatic Design: elements, factors, concepts, analysis and
o. Contemporary Architecture application for comfort.
b. Theories and Principles of Tropical Design
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c. Influences and elements of tropical architecture 2. Building Standards, Laws, and Regulations
d. Specific examples of tropical architecture a. Architectural design standards, building and construction related
laws and their IRRs
5. Masters of Architecture  PD 1096 – The 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines
a. Philosophies of Great Architects (NBCP)
b. Examples of great works  B.P. 344 - Accessibility Law
 RA 8293 – Intellectual Property Code of the 1977
C. Architectural Practice - PP
 Civil Code (specifically Art. 1723)
1. Regulation for the Registration, Licensing and Practice of Architecture
[Certification of Architects], Standards of Professional Practice and Code of
 Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Law
Ethical Conduct  EO 278 – Practice of Architecture and Related Consulting
a. Statutes regulating the practice of architecture in the Philippines Services for Foreign-Assisted Projects and its IRR and
Guidelines
 RA 9266 its IRR and derivative regulations such as guidelines
and manuals of procedure;  Contractor’s Law
 RA 8981 and its IRR  EO 1008 – Construction Arbitration Law
 Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Board of  RA 9184 – Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) OF
Architecture Resolutions, Circulars, Memoranda and the like 2003
as these relates to the Practice of Architecture. b. Laws on real estate and subdivisions (particularly PD 957)
b. The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) as the c. Laws on housing and human settlements (particularly HLURB
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Guidelines and BP 220)
Architects (IAPOA); d. Referral Codes and its Implementing Rules and Regulations:
c. Architects’ Code of Ethical Conduct & Architect’s Credo  Fire Code of the Philippines (PD 1185)
d. Rights and responsibilities of the profession  Philippine Electrical Code
e. Spectrum of architectural services  Plumbing Code of the Philippines
 Pre-Design Services  Sanitary Code of the Philippines
 Design Services  Environmental Laws
 National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP)
 Specialized Allied Service
 Construction Services
3. Aspects of Architectural Practice
 Post Construction Service a. Operating divisions of architectural practice, development,
 Comprehensive Service production, administration, and management with emphasis on
 Design-Build Services preparation of contract documents;
f. Architectural fees and charges b. [Specifications writing and quantity surveying]
g. Selection of the Architect and Methods of Compensation c. Legal and business aspects of architectural practice
[Architectural competitions]
h. Global Practice : APEC Architect, ASEAN Architect and MRAs D. Theory and Principles of Planning - PLN
1. General Principles of Planning
a. Definitions and classification
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b. History and scope of planning 2. Urban Design Theories, Rules and Processes
c. General planning process
3. Applications of Design requirement of Specific Places in Towns and Cities:
2. Urban and Regional Planning a. Cluster Housing and Planned Unit Development (PUD)
a. History of the city and the region b. Areas for Priority Development (APDs) / Mixed Used Developments
b. Theories of urban and regional planning and Commercial Centers
c. Comprehensive planning c. Industrial Parks and Districts
d. Land use planning d. Planning Educational Campuses
e. [Urban design] e. Government Centers and the Plaza Complex
f. Urbanization and urban social relationships f. Village Planning, Ecological Communities, Coastal/Lakeshore
Community Planning
3. Housing and Human Settlements Planning g. Resort Community Design
a. Definition and classification h. Parks and Open Spaces; Recreational Areas
b. Housing policies and programs i. Urban Renewal
c. Housing finance, production, and practices j. Streetscape

4. The Art and Science of Site Planning [and Landscape Architecture] F. Architectural Interiors - AD
a. Site analysis and site development 1. Theories and Principles of Architectural Interiors
b. [Landscape design]
c. Primary considerations in site planning and development (physical 2. Anthropometric, Proxemics, and Kinesthetic of Architectural Interiors
and aesthetic, ecological, socio-psychological, management, and  Interior Space Planning
maintenance).  Furniture, Fixture & Accessories
 Interrelationship of the Interior to Exterior
E. Urban Design – PLN 2 & 3
1. General Principles of Urban Design and Community Architecture 3. Basic Concepts of Interior Lighting
a. Elements of Urban Design
b. Urban aesthetic and community architecture 4. Basic Concepts of colors and decorative elements of Architectural
c. Space in Urban Design, Urban Aesthetics and Urban Patterns Interiors
d. Images of Cities
e. Signs and Symbols in Urban Design 5. Architectural interior styles, finishes and furnishings on building types
f. Orientation and identity in Community Architecture a. Filipiniana Interiors
g. Creating and Identifying the Sense of Space b. Minimalists Interiors
h. Cultural Basis of Design of Communities c. Oriental Interiors
i. Documenting the City: The system of design and process of d. Mediterranean Interiors
presentation e. Neo-classical Interiors
j. Legal consideration in Urban Design f. Hi-tech & Postmodern Interiors
k. Current Public Policy and concerns in Urban Design g. Art Deco and Art Nouveau Interiors
l. Urban Design Theories, Rules and Processes h. Contemporary Interiors
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PART 2 (30%) 2. Mechanical Systems

a. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems
G. Structural Design – ES, SM, AS b. Conveyors and other building mechanical equipment
1. General conceptualization of structural design including seismic analysis,
in the following building materials and construction systems: 3. Electrical and Other Power Systems
a. Timber a. Electrical power and lighting supply, distribution, and fixtures
b. Reinforced concrete b. Electrical power source and alternative power sources
c. Structural steel
d. Composite structures 4. Acoustics and Illumination
e. Advanced construction methods a. The psycho-physics of acoustics and lighting
b. Acoustical treatment and corrections
H. Building Materials and Methods of Construction – BT, PP 4
1. The design and specifications of materials and methods of construction 5. Disaster Prevention and Protection Systems; Security Systems
for the following conventional and alternative building construction works: a. Building fire-fighting, prevention, and protection apparatus
a. Civil works b. Installation and/or construction
b. Carpentry and joinery c. Materials and fixtures
c. Concrete and masonry d. Disaster prevention and mitigation systems
d. Sheet metal and tinsmithry
e. Structural steel 6. Communication Systems
f. Concrete and reinforced concrete a. Electronics system
g. Waterproofing, damproofing, and insulation b. Telephone, intercom, cable TV, audio/video facilities, PA system
h. Glass and glazing
i. Painting and varnishing 7. High-tech Systems
j. Fenestration a. Application in buildings and structures
k. Hardware b. Robotics
l. Specialized works (prefabrication, tensioning, lift slab, waffle slab, c. Intelligent buildings
tilt-up, bank vaults; signage, etc.)

I. Utilities - BU
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
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PART 3 (40%) 5. Facilities

a. Transportation (airport, seaport, railway station, terminal, port
J. Architectural Design and Site Planning – D, PLN 1 facilities, pier, etc.)
Architectural design and site planning problems involving but not limited to b. Service (power station, water treatment/filtering plant, sewerage,
the following basic types of buildings and structures and their built crematory, slaughterhouse, TV-Radio-Telephone stations,
environment: newspaper plant, etc.)
c. Military (military camp, depot, etc.)
1. Residential
a. Residential houses and subdivisions, apartment and housing for 6. Complex Projects (involving a combination of several buildings and
special groups (low-cost housing, housing for the aged etc.) structures in a given site or area).
b. Lodging houses, etc.

2. Commercial and Business

a. Business (office, bank, hotel, etc.)
b. Commercial (department store, market, retail store, etc.) College Subjects:
c. Mixed business-commercial or mixed business-residential o HOA 1-4 – History of Architecture
o TOA 1-2 – Theory of Architecture
3. Industrial and Agricultural o BT 1-5 – Building Technology: Materials; Construction Drawing in Wood &
a. Large-scale industry (manufacturing, shipyard, etc.) Masonry; Construction Drawing in Steel, Masonry & Concrete (Mid-Rise);
b. Small-scale industry (factory, cinema studio, etc.) Alternative Building Construction Systems
c. Mixed industrial-residential o BU 1-3 – Building Utilities: Plumbing & Sanitary; Mechanical, Electrical &
d. Industrial estate/agro-industrial establishment. Electronics; Lighting & Acoustics
o ES 1-3 – Static of Rigid Bodies; Strength of Materials (SM); Theory of
4. Public and Government Structures
a. Educational and cultural (schools, research laboratory, public hall, o AS 1-2 – Steel & Timber Design; Reinforced Concrete Design
library, museum, historical/monumental building/structures, etc.) o PP 1-4 – Professional Practice: Building Laws; Administering the Regular
b. Health and medical (hospital/clinic, health fitness club, specialized Services of Architecture; Comprehensive Service of Architecture; Estimates &
medical center, etc.) Specification Writing
c. Governmental and quasi-public (national or public building, o AD – Architectural Interior
police/fire stations, embassy/ consulate, penitentiary, etc.) o PLN 1-3 – Planning: Site Planning; Fundamentals of Urban Design &
d. Parks and recreational (ecological/botanical gardens, theater, Community Architecture; Introduction to Urban & Regional Planning
cinema, casino, beach resort, etc.) o TD – Tropical Design
e. Sports and athletics (sports plaza, stadium, gymnasium, golf o SUR – Plane Surveying
course, tennis/basketball courts, billiard hail, etc.) o RMA – Research Methods of Architecture
f. Religious and funerary (church, temple, mosque, monastery, o D 1-10 – Architectural Design
convent, seminary, crematorium, memorial park, cemetery, etc.) o SP 1-3 – Specialization: Heritage Conservation; Environmental Management;
Landscape Architecture