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“SPP ANNEX A & SPP DOC 201”

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 01
ASSIGNMENT 2 - FINALS
BSA 4B

CO CO
IBUS, GRETCHEL FAYE G. AR. EDISON HARVEY R. MALUPENG
I. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
o Promulgated as Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”
and to be known hereinafter as the SPP Documents (replacing the 1979 UAP Docs. 201
through 208 and the UAP Docs 209 and 210).
o (GENERAL DEFINITIONS) State shall refer solely to the National Government of the
Republic of the Philippines.
o A required document under Sec. 41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
o Board as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to the
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA), duly created under R.A. No. 9266
and its IRR and under the supervision and administrative control of the Commission.
o Architect as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to a
Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural person under Philippine law and
jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification
card (representing the renewable 3-year license) for the lawful practice of the State-regulated
profession of architecture. Depending on the SPP, the term Architect may also refer to
Architect-of-record (Aor), Architect in charge of construction (Aicc), Consulting Architect
(CA) as provided for under R.A. No. 9266.

II. 1979 UAP Docs 201 through 208 and the UAP Docs 209 and 210

o On January 15, 1975, the three architectural organizations were integrated into one
association called the “United Architects of the Philippines” (UAP). In the process of
consolidating all the documents of the three organizations, the UAP saw the need to review
and update them in order to be more responsive to the practice of the profession in the
Philippines.
o The first draft of the revised code was published by the UAP in October 1977. In the
continuing examination of the expanding practice of the architect, the UAP Committee on
Professional Practice which was tasked to prepare the final draft, decided to divide the
Architect’s National Code into two divisions, namely:
1. Code of Ethical Conduct - and –
2. Standards of Professional Practice
o Due to the several facets of services now being undertaken by the Architect, the Committee
deemed it necessary to classify the services of the Architect and assign each classification as a
section under the Standards of Professional Practice document. This will contribute to a better
understanding by the Client of the scope of services and responsibilities of the Architect in
each area of the Architect’s involvement. It will further facilitate easy reference for the
Architect. The classification with the corresponding sections is as follows:
 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
1. Pre-Design Services - UAP Doc. 201
2. Design Services - UAP Doc. 202
3. Specialized Allied Services - UAP Doc. 203
4. Construction Services - UAP Doc. 204
5. Post-Construction Services - UAP Doc. 205
6. Comprehensive Architectural Services - UAP Doc. 206
7. Design-Build Services - UAP Doc. 207
8. Selection of Architects and Methods of Compensation - UAP Doc. 208
9. Competition Code - UAP Doc.

III. THREE METHODS FOR THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS, BASED ON ANNEX A

OF THE SPPS?

a. Direct Selection is used when undertaking a relatively small project. The Client selects his
Architect on the basis of:
i. Reputation
ii. Personal or business acquaintance or recommendation of a friend
iii. Recommendation of the Architect’s former Client
iv. Recommendation of another Architect.

b. Comparative Selection may be conducted by committees representing institutions,

corporations or public agencies. The selection process involves:
i. Invitation. The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of Reference
(ToR) for the project which is based on the Design Brief prepared by another
Architect. The selection committee established by the Client may consist of
representatives from other State-regulated professions and/or the construction industry,
as well as persons with related expertise.
ii. Pre-qualification. Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs) submit
information regarding their qualification and expertise.
iii. Interview. The Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan/design
requirements of the proposed project.
iv. Verification. The selection committee may visit buildings designed by the Architects
and check references such as former clients and financial institutions.
v. Evaluation & Ranking. The selection committee may adopt its own procedure in
evaluating the entries and recommending the most capable firm.
vi. Negotiation. The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of Services and the
Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the Architect’s Guidelines.

c. An Architectural Design Competition (ADC) is used for civic or monumental projects. The
competition may either be an idea competition, design or design build competition. Various
Architects or architectural firms (AFs) submit plan/design solutions to a particular design
problem and are judged on the basis of comparative excellence.
 i. Advantages
• Opportunities will be open only to all PRC-registered and licensed Architects
(RLAs) or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs).
• The Client/ Committee will have a wider range of options.
ii. Disadvantages
• Process may be expensive and time consuming
• The time and effort required may discourage qualified firms from participating.
• Some potentially unscrupulous prospective Clients will seek free services
under the guise of design competition. Architects must always be constantly
aware that ownership and copyright issues under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A.
No. 9266 must be fully addressed under all architectural competition rules.
iii. Procedure. Competitions should be conducted: a. With the assistance of the integrated
and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local
chapters, and b. In accordance with the Architect’s Guidelines.
iv. Participants
a. Sponsor or Client – a natural or juridical person;
b. Competitors – Filipino/ Philippine-Registered and Licensed Architects (RLA) and
IAPOA members in good standing. A foreign architect as a competitor must be
registered in his/her country of origin and must secure a Temporary Special Permit
(TSP) from the Commission (PRC), a work permit form the Department of Labor
and Employment (DoLE) and must work in collaboration with a local/Filipino
counterpart RLA who will assume the requisite professional responsibilities and
civil liabilities, in the case of a design or design-build competition;
c. Professional Adviser – Philippine-Registered and Licensed Architects (RLAs) who
are IAPOA members in good standing;
d. Jury – Composed of at least five (5) members who are known for their integrity,
objectivity, impartiality and honesty. d.1 Architect – member in good standing of
the IAPOA d.2 Competition Sponsor or Client.

IV. TWELVE PRE-DESIGN SERVICES UNDER SPP DOC. 201.

The Pre- Design Services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial
problem identification to activities that would allow the Architect to initially conceptualize an
array of architectural and allied solutions. The Pre-Design Services nominally include
consultation, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, site selection and analysis, site utilization
and land-use studies, architectural research, architectural programming, space planning, space
management studies, value management, design brief preparation, promotional services and
other related activities.

1. Consultation When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice and
direction, to attend conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated
project and similar activities, the Architect renders valuable inputs whether or not the Client
pursues the project.
2. Pre-Feasibility Studies These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use
of secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making.
They represent the Architect’s initial assessment of a project’s soundness, allowing the Client
to promptly explore available/ readily identifiable directions/ options. Researched/ processed/
validated secondary data are generally used for such studies e.g. electronic, print, etc.
3. Feasibility Studies Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will
determine the viability of a proposed development. The studies will set the project against
present and future trends to forecast how it will perform over time. This requires primary
data gathering and analysis.
4. Site Selection and Analysis This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the
Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a
proposed project or building program.
5. Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies The detailed analysis of the site involves the
identification of a site’s development potentials through the proper utilization of land. The
analysis covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment and the
development controls that apply to the site and its environs.
6. Architectural Research Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and secondary
researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.
7. Architectural Programming This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the
statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a
solution. It incorporates a space program with characterizations of the envisioned spaces such
as ambiance, cost range, etc
8. Space Planning, The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration
and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of
spaces for given activities. Space planning is done mainly through primary data gathering
such as interviews, consultations, interfaces, focus group discussions (FGDs), space planning
surveys, space audits, etc. and subsequent analyses i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts,
particularly for multi-storey structures.
9. Space Management Studies An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on
organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces.
The formulation of the space program will serve as the basis for the development of the
architectural plan/design.
10. Value Management This technique is applied in the cost management process to minimize
the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction programs.
The goal of value management is to achieve an unimpaired program at minimum cost. Thus,
a plan, design or system that has been successfully value-managed will still satisfy the same
performance criteria as the costlier alternatives.
11. Design Brief Preparation Under design brief preparation, the Architect states the project
terms of reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements
to bid out architectural services (whether public or private).
12. Promotional Services Projects may require promotional activities in order to develop and
generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the general
public. In such cases, the Architect can act as the agent of the Owner by producing and
coordinating the additional activities necessary to complete the services. In all such activities,
the Architect must maintain his professional status as the representative of the Owne