PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

URDANETA CITY CAMPUS, URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

RESEARCH WORK NO. RSW – MT - 02

DATE ISSUED: October 13, 2022

TITLE: “THE ARCHITECTS ROLE IN THE

COMMUNITY AS A PROFESSIONAL”

COURSE AND TITLE: STUDENT NAME: DATE DUE: FINAL

RATING:
PP 412 – PROFESSIONAL Gumallaoi, judelle v. October 20,
PRACTICE 02 2022
INSTRUCTOR: COURSE/YEAR/SECTION: DATE
SUBMITTED:
AR. ALVEN T. BACTAD, uap BS-ARCHITECTURE 4-a October 14,
FACULTY INSTRUCTOR 2022
 THE ARCHITECTS’ ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY

The role of the architect—and even architecture itself—in

COMMUNITY today is changing. A lack of interest in critical social
issues from a profession that holds such high responsibility within a
community is a problem that should no longer be avoided.
The role of architects as professionals can be defined as a
process to preserve, improve, and create the required quality of
the built environment under the particular condition of each
community. In the rural setting there is usually undefined precedence
of development, therefore preparation for a sustainable built
environment is often neglected; hence the architect has a role to
play in rural community development.
Architects can play their professional roles and thus act
towards community sustainability. It suggests principles on which
architects can base their actions in sustainable community
development. Information were gathered from case studies, useful
literature materials such as books, magazines, journals and the
internet was also very instrumental and was consulted in the course
of the study in descriptive method of analysis based research.
An overview of the role of architects was employed related to
realization of their roles and responsibility, personal self-
improvement, professional and citizen actions for a sustainable
community, and collaborative development. Although architects'
role in sustainable community development can vary with the
particular situation, their actions as professionals and citizens
always overlap.
in order to fortify the role of architects and policies for
sustainable community development, there is a need for continual
motivation, growth and development. It recommended that personal
and joint efforts is required in order to collaborate with
concerned authorities and agencies in the design, planning, and
building of the rural communities for sustainable rural community.
the roles of architects in sustainable community development
can be fundamentally part of the process to stimulate community
movement from ‗weak‘ to ‗strong‘ sustainability. Architects need to
integrate the concept of sustainable practices in their roles.
Although they might begin by attempting to balance the value
systems of economic, social, and ecological factors (‗weak‘
sustainability), and the final goal should be the creation of a
condition where ecological factors are the overarching system
(strong sustainability).
 The role of Architects in community development goes beyond
designs, documentation, execution, or supervisions, Architects can
provide an overview of issues related to the project or offer
experience in a specialized field. Because architects have the ability
to understand the consequences of the design, and can think
spatially, they can advise and educate local people on any
additions or improvements to their physical environment. Their
knowledge and experiences can assist the community in their
decisions and initiatives.

Furthermore, because the community consists of many

stakeholders, the actions of architects should not only be limited
to the rich and powerful, but should also extend to ordinary
people or even people with limited opportunities, such as low-income
or homeless people. Meanwhile, the voluntary sector, in which citizens
join together to undertake some particular task with no personal
financial gain outside the government framework, can be an
alternative client for architects to work with in the community.

Although architects‘ actions are primarily related to social

systems, the effects of their actions, including inputs and outputs
from their activities and behaviours and the impact of their built
environment creations, relate to environmental issues. As a result,
architects‘ actions in both citizen and professional roles are
dominantly part of social systems.

As in the first step, architects can share their knowledge,

skills and experience in the planning and action process. When
conducting planning or other activities, a third step of evaluation
and review should be carried out. Architects who take part in a
working group can participate in making decisions about evaluation
and choosing appropriate methods. They can collect and analyze
information and present the results. Data from an evaluation
should provide an indication of what direction should be taken and
be used for reviewing the whole process from visioning, planning and
acting, to evaluating. The knowledge of past successes can give the
group confidence to establish new projects and it helps to
encourage more people to become involved in the group and
community activities.

Architects have to live somewhere; inevitably they are members

of the community they live in. The architects can advise and educate
local people in any additions and improvements to their built
environment. The local people can share their knowledge, but it is
limited and based on the circumstantial experiences which are not
always enough. Hence, the input from an architect is necessary. The
knowledge and experience of architects can assist the community in
their decisions and initiatives.
Architects should be involved in the sustainable community
development process and facilitate communities to reach decisions
related to care for the local environment, even though they are
not directly involved in design or planning of a particular
community scheme. This process has been described as a whole
process, with the cycle going from visioning to revision.

To strengthen the ability to behave as stewards, architects

should also enhance their potential for self-sufficiency. They should
try to cut down their daily expenses especially for excessive items,
work with honesty and moral integrity, cease selfish competition and
taking advantage of others, behave with morality, and abstain from
all greed.

Apart from their regular work, architects can work as

volunteers for the community. Their roles can be as part of a
group, participating in discussions with other community members. To
collect a wide range of information, each member should have an
equal chance to present their opinions and share them with others.
Architects, given their education, should respect others, understand
and accept what people believe and practice, and agree on the
right of participation.

Architects are slightly eccentric in their thinking and

approach to environmental surroundings. They are trained to
visualize in a different way & look at the given problem as an Art
where every aspect of building and its surrounding is fulfilling the
need of the Society as is done by an artist in his painting through his
imagination. They visualize to create an Urban, Semi-urban or rural
fabric which is conducive to Society as a whole.

As Architects, creativity, innovation and designing are not only

solving the promoter‘s problem in hand but to give more than the
promoter‘s wish-list. This demands great amount of surveys, interview
at society level, market research, surrounding analysis in terms of
how the given development will affect the socio-cultural fabric, its
neighbourhood, the natural surroundings and the natural resources
etc. to eliminate all the missing links which may not have been
covered in the design brief provided by the promoter. As an
Architect our belief is that we are not creating a development of
facility as a design exercise for a promoter, but we are creating a
facility which helps the society‘s neighbourhood enhancement and its
development, create a positive impact to socio-cultural fabric as a
whole.
Architects need to play a very important role in a societal
development. Today, the constantly changing lifestyle demands a
rational yet dynamic thinking on how the today‘s technological
advancement could be incorporated in creating the new environment
& lifestyle that a millennial new young generation looks for.
Architects being the member of same society can bring
effective & positive change in quality of life by educating &
influencing the social condition to its citizens by creating awareness.
The Architects social responsibility is not restricted or rather
limited to designing built-environment with sustainable living but their
critical and ability of thinking differently can help add value in
defining strategic goals of Societal improvement & its environmental
surroundings by helping the policy makers in making the
implementation policies which are simple, public oriented, and
development with peoples participation, which is the need of the hour.
Architects hold a unique position in society due to our licensure,
and in the diverse roles we play throughout the built process. We
find ourselves acting as moderator, activist, public speaker, and
conductor of many parties. Our exposure to the public and diverse
skill set prepare us to be best equipped to be the key player in
implementing this shift in design thinking.
 CPD (CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Last March 15, 2017, the Senate of the Philippines began the
implementation of Republic Act 10912 or the Continuing Professional
Development Act of 2016, a bill requiring professionals to undergo
further formal and informal learning programs before they can
renew their licenses, upon the effectivity of Resolution No. 1032 or
the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 10912.
Continuing professional development or CPD is defined under
the CPD Act of 2016 as the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills
and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter-
or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional
practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning.
In other words, it means continually updating your skills and
knowledge in order to remain professionally competent to achieve
your true potential.
It is so important because it safeguards the public, the
employer, the professional and the professional‘s career by
ensuring you continue to be competent in your profession. It is an on-
going process and a career-long obligation for practicing
professionals.
What is it for?
The CPD process helps you manage your own development on an
on-going basis. Its function is to help you record, review and reflect
on what you have learned so far. It‘s not a tick-box document
recording the training you have completed. It‘s broader than that.
It ensures your capabilities keep pace with the current industry
standards of others in the same field.
What will it do for you?

 CPD provides an overview of your professional development

to date, reminds you of your achievements and how far you‘ve
progressed and directs your career and helps you keep your
eye on your goals.
 CPD ensures that you and your knowledge stay relevant and
up to date. It uncovers gaps in your skills and capabilities.
You‘ll be more aware of the changing trends and directions in
your profession. The pace of change is probably faster than
it‘s ever been – and this is a feature of the new ―normal‖ that we
live and work in. If you stand still you‘ll be left behind, as the
currency of your knowledge and skills becomes out-dated.
 CPD helps you continue to make a meaningful contribution to
your team. You become more effective in the workplace. This
assists you to advance in your career and move into new
 positions where you can lead, manage, influence, coach and
mentor others.
 CPD helps you to stay interested and interesting. While
experience is a great teacher, it may also lead us to do things
in a rote manner. Focused CPD opens you up to new possibilities,
new knowledge and new skill areas.
 CPD can deliver a deeper understanding of what it means to be
a professional, along with a greater appreciation of the
implications and impacts of your work.
 CPD helps advance the body of knowledge and technology
within your profession

How do I start?
The CPD Programs consist of activities that range from
structured to non-structured activities, which have learning
processes and outcomes. These include, but are not limited to: Formal
learning; Non-formal learning; Informal learning; Self-directed
learning; Online learning activities; and Professional Work
experience.
Licensed professionals working overseas may attend
trainings/seminars conducted by the foreign chapters or affiliates
of accredited CPD Providers. They may also attend
trainings/seminars conducted by non-accredited CPD Providers and
apply for credit units under Self-Directed Learning and/or Lifelong
Learning.
The required CPD credit units for the renewal of Professional
Identification Cards are provided in the General IRR and in the
Individual Operational Guidelines of each respective profession.
CPD credit units may be mandated by the Government, but at its
core, it is a personal responsibility of professionals to keep their
knowledge and skills current so that they can deliver the highest
quality of service that safeguards the public and meets the
expectations of customers and the requirements of their profession.
But continuing professional development should be engaging
and fun too. Sometimes it‘s difficult to find a relevant course that
fits in with your time, money and profession. Philippine Business School,
has dedicated trainers, speakers and faculty members who provide
customized PRC-accredited CPD training and bespoke
programs. PBS delivers custom-designed training courses which are
based on the best corporate practices worldwide to meet your
required CPD units. Speakers and Instructors are either industry
‗Subject Matter Experts‘ or university professors.
In addition……..
The progression of your professional career and organisation
depends greatly on how often you and others engage in CPD:
continuing professional development. Without it, you may struggle to
keep up with the ever-changing world of work.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the process of
developing professional skills and knowledge through interactive,
participation-based or independent learning. It enables learners
to proactively develop their professional capabilities through
certified learning or self-guided learning methods.
It involves setting objectives for short and long-term
progression with a structured and goal-specific plan. People
engaging in CPD need to keep records of any knowledge attained
and progress made for the purpose of reflecting on their learning
and for showcasing skills, and sometimes as evidence of having
undertaken CPD.
Development should build on technical and non-technical
skills, so learners gain the expertise and understanding required to
approach professional situations from various angles.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is widely recognised
as a fundamental way to improve the professional standards and
skills of individuals and their industries. Prior to attempting to
understand how to make the most of the various CPD opportunities
available, it is important to understand why CPD is important, why it
exists and its primary purpose.
IN ARCHITECTURE, As a CPD provider for the architectural
profession duly accredited by the Professional Regulation
Commission, ICOMOS Philippines offers regular seminars and
workshops that architects can attend in order to fulfil their CPD
requirements. These seminars develop, sustain, and improve
professional skills needed for the proper preservation,
adaptation, management, and maintenance of the country‘s built
heritage.

Continuing Professional Development is a lifelong learning

process which aims to enhance the competence of the professional
by upgrading and updating knowledge and skills for the profession
as brought about by modernization, scientific and technical
advancements in the profession.

The scope shall be beyond the basic preparation for admission

to the practice of the regulated profession. It is necessary that
registered and licensed professionals are required to complete the
required units every three (3) years or as specified in their
Professional Regulatory Law or as provided by the PRB and the
Commission. Any excess creditable units earned are not carried
over the next three-year period except credited units earned for
doctorate and master‘s degrees or specialty trainings.

IMPORTANCE OF CPD TO A PROFESSIONAL

Continuing Professional Development exists to ensure that an

individual enhances their skills and abilities once they have formally
qualified. Typically, academic qualifications may have already been
completed at this stage and an individual is now working within their
specific industry and job function.

CPD is important as it helps to ensure that further learning is

progressed in a structured, practical and relevant way to
guarantee that there are applied efficiencies to the learning. CPD
allows an individual to focus on what specific skills and knowledge
they require over a short-term period, say 12 months, in order to be
confident there is recognisable improvement within their proficiency
and skill sets.

It is so important because it safeguards the public, the

employer, the professional and the professional‘s career by
ensuring you continue to be competent in your profession. It is an on-
going process and a career-long obligation for practicing
professionals.

ADVANTAGES OF CPD TO A PROFESSIONAL

Maintaining Skills and Knowledge

CPD is a great way to keep the memory of professionals

refreshed. It can prevent them from forgetting certain subjects or
how to use certain techniques that they haven‘t practiced in a while.

Building on Existing Skills and Knowledge

It goes without saying that a key advantage of CPD is that it

can develop skills and knowledge. It‘s not just about maintaining
that which professionals already have. CPD activities like group
workshops, seminars, peer discussions etc., can allow professionals
to learn from each other about new trends in the industry and new
ways of doing things.
Increasing Credibility

Your members need to acquire CPD points to maintain their

professional membership and registrations. This might be critical
for them to continue working in their profession. Also, it could
seriously help them to obtain promotions and advance in their
career. Furthermore, it benefits employers: professionals who‘ve
obtained quality CPD are likely to have more confidence in their
profession. They‘ll therefore will be more likely to stay in their
career. Hence, CPD can result in a lower staff turnover, if it‘s
properly accredited.

Improving Well-being

CPD can be a great tool for improving the wellbeing of your

people. After the pandemic, workers experienced extreme forms of
isolation and loneliness. Interactive CPD events like group seminars,
workshops, conferences etc., can be a great excuse for
professionals to interact with their peers and discuss the interesting
facets of their work. This can stop them from feeling disconnected –
from their goals, from their professional body, and from their
industry peers. This is a major advantage of CPD that goes beyond
just helping people professionally.

Furthermore, workers experiencing burnout or a lack of

confidence due to changes in their careers (and having to adapt to
many of these changes from home), may value CPD as a resource
that trains them in taking on their current workload in a more
confident and efficient way so they don‘t struggle.

IN ADDITION, The responsibility for completing Continuing

Professional Development lies ultimately with the individual, often
within the context of their membership and involvement with industry
professional bodies or institutes. However, more and more
employers are taking a proactive and supporting role with the CPD
required by their employees.

Aside from industry associations, the importance of CPD within

the learning sector and general enterprise is growing, as more
employers see the benefits of more highly skilled, motivated and
committed workforce.

Conclusion

CPD is increasingly necessary for professionals, regardless

of their industry, career level, job role and responsibilities. The
advantages and disadvantages of CPD listed above should be
considered by all membership organisations, so that future
programmes are more considerate of the professionals learning
from them.
 HOW DOES PROFESSIONALISM AFFECTS THE ARCHITECTURAL
PRACTICE?

Professionalism is a seemingly vague term that you‘ve never

given much thought to in the past. But now that you‘re getting closer
to launching a professional career, however, this word has taken on
a lot more significance. You‘re about to be on the hunt for a new job
in your career field, and you‘re aware that professionalism is a
trait managers will be looking for in your interviews.

You know that professionalism matters, but you still have some
questions about this characteristic. Why is professionalism important
and what can you do to be more professional?

Simply put, professionalism is the way you conduct yourself at

work to represent both yourself and your company in a positive
way. It includes standards for behavior that might be mandated in
an employee handbook, like adhering to a certain dress code, as
well as traits that are harder to pin down but still valuable to
being professional in the workplace.

Professionalism is the conduct, behavior and attitude of

someone in a work or business environment. A person doesn‘t have
to work in a specific profession to demonstrate the important
qualities and characteristics of a professional. Professionalism
leads to workplace success, a strong professional reputation and
a high level of work ethic and excellence.

The professional of Architecture calls for men of the highest

integrity, judgment, business capacity and artistic and technical
ability. An Architect‘s honesty of purpose must be above suspicion;
he acts as professional adviser to his client and his advice must be
unprejudiced; he is charged with the exercise of judicial functions as
between client and contractor and must act with entire impartiality;
he has moral responsibilities to his professional associates and
subordinates; and he is engaged in a profession which carries with it
grave responsibilities to the public. These duties and responsibilities
cannot be properly discharged unless his motives, conduct, sense of
moral values and ability are such as to command respect and
confidence. In order to promote the highest standards of ethical
conduct in the practice of Architecture, the United Architects of the
Philippines, with the approval of the Board of Architecture and the
Professional Regulation Commission, has codified and formulated the
following principles for adoption and compliance of the Architect.
 THE STANDARD CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCTS FOR AN ARCHITECT

THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS

I shall work with this general objective - that my duty is not only to myself,
but also to my Country and God.

I shall uphold the ideals and follow the norms of conduct of a

noble profession and endlessly endeavour to further its just ends.

I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal
publicity, but by industrious application to my work, strive to merit a
reputation for quality of service and for fair dealing.

I shall ask from all, fair remuneration for my services while

expecting and asking no profits from any other source.

I shall hold the interest of my Client over and above any self-
interest for financial returns.

I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with

impartiality and disinterestedness.

I shall avoid any private business investments or venture which may tend to
influence my professional judgment to the detriment of the trust
placed upon me.

I shall inspire by my behaviour the loyalty of my associates and

subordinates and take upon me the mentorship of the aspirants to the
profession.

I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and

inspirational limits and never resort to these means to further
malicious motives.

I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards

the goal of enlightened Art and Science, generously sharing with
colleagues, friends and strangers alike the benefits of my experience
and experiments.
 Code of Ethics for Architects

THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE Resolution No.

02 Series of 2006 ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF
ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS AND FOR
HOLDERS OF TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. 9266, KNOWN
AS "THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004"

Section 1. Traits of Architects. - The profession of Architecture

calls for men and women of the highest integrity, Responsiveness,
business acumen, sensibility, as well as artistic and technical ability.
Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities. - The Architect's honesty of
purpose must be beyond reproach; he/she acts as professional
adviser to his/her Client and his/her advice must be unprejudiced;
he/she is charged with the exercise of mediation and conciliation
functions between Client and Contractor and must act with entire
impartiality; he/she has moral responsibilities to his/her professional
associates and subordinates; and he/she is engaged in a profession
which carries with it grave responsibilities to the public. These duties
and responsibilities cannot be properly discharged unless his/her
motives, conduct, sense of moral values, sensitivity, and ability are
such as to command respect and confidence.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

Section 3. relation to the public: The Architect is engaged in a

profession which carries with it civic responsibilities towards the
public, whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of
good citizenship or of his professional pursuit or
whether they partake of informative and educational matters or of
his normal, good public relations.

 3.1 The Architect shall seek opportunities to be of

co0nstructive service in civic and urban affairs
and to the best of his ability advance the safety, health and
well-being of the people and the
community as well as the promotion, restoration or
preservation of the general amenities and
other examples of historic and architectural heritage of the
nation.
  3.2 The Architect shall promote the interest of his professional
organization and do his full part of
the work to enhance the objectives and services of the
organization. He should share in the
interchange of technical information and experience with the
other design professions and the
building industry.

 3.3 The Architect as a good citizen shall abide and observe the
laws and regulations of the
government and comply with the standards of ethical conduct
and practice of the profession in
the Philippines. He shall at no time act in a manner detrimental
to the best interest of the
profession.

 3.4 The Architect shall not use paid advertisement nor use self-
laudatory, exaggerated or
misleading publicity. However, the presentation of factual
materials, verbal or visual, of the
aims, standards and progress of the profession through
literature or by industrious application
of his work and services which tend to dignify the professional
or advance public knowledge of
the Architect‘s function in society may be presented through
any public communication media.

 3.5 The Architect shall not solicit nor permit to solicit in his
name, advertisements or other support
towards the cost of any publication presenting his work. He
should refrain from taking part in
paid advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or
building equipment.

 3.5 The Architect shall not mislead the public through

advertisements, signs or printed matter citing
his professional specializations unless such qualifications are
well known facts or sanctioned by
professional consensus and years of experience.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT
Section 4. relation with the client: The Architect‘s relation to his
Client is depended upon good faith. To insure the continued
existence of such state of good relationship, the Architect‘s position
carries with it certain moral obligations to
his Client and to himself.

 4.1 The Architect may introduce to a prospective Client the

professional services he is able to
perform provided it is limited to presentation of examples of
his professional experience and
does not entail the offering of free preliminary sketches or
other services without the benefit of
an agreement with the Client for legitimate compensation.
 4.2 The Architect shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client at
the very inception of their business
relationship, the exact nature and scope of his services and
the corresponding professional
charges.

 4.3 The Architect shall advise a Client against proceeding with

any project whose practicability may
be questionable due to financial, legal or arresting or exigent
conditions, even if such advice
may mean the loss of a prospective commission to the Architect.

 4.4 The Architect shall explain the conditional character of

estimates other than estimates
submitted in the form of actual proposals by contractors and
in no case shall be guarantee any
estimates or cost of the work. Neither shall he mislead his
Client as to probable cost of the work
in order to secure a commission.

 4.5 The Architect shall consider the needs and stipulation of his
Client and the effects of his work
upon the life and well-being of the public and the community as
a whole, and to endeavor to
meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project
commensurate with the Client‘s
appropriation.

 4.6 The Architect shall charge his Client for services

rendered, a professional fee commensurate
with the work involved and with his professional standing and
experience based upon the Basic
Minimum Fee prescribed under the ―Standards of Professional
Practice‖ of the ―Architect‘s
National Code‖.

 4.7 The Architect shall not undertake, under a fixed contract

sum agreement, the construction of
any project based on plans prepared by him. He may in certain
 cases, undertake the
construction of a project even when the plans were prepared
by him provided it is undertaken in
conformity with the conditions set forth under sections
covering ―Construction Services‖
―Comprehensive Services‖ or ―Design-Build Services‖ of the
document on ―STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.‖

 4.8 The Architect shall be compensated for his services solely

through his professional fee charged
directly to the Client. He shall not accept nor ask for any
other returns in whatever form from
any interested source other than the Client.

 4.9 The Architect shall be free in his investments and business

relations outside of his profession
from any financial or personal interests which tend to weaken
and discredit his standing as an
unprejudiced and honest adviser, free to act in his Client‘s best
interests. If the Architect has
any business interest which will relate to, or affect the interest
of his Client, he should inform his
Client of such condition or situation.
 4.10 The Architect shall include in his agreement with the Client a
clause providing for arbitration as
a method for settlement of disputes.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

Section 5. relation with contractor. The Contractor depends upon

the Architect to safeguard fairly his interests as well as those
of the Client.

 5.1 The Architect shall give the Contractor every reasonable

aid to enable him to fully understand
the contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear,
definite and consistent information
in all pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary
mistakes that may involve extra costs
to the Contractor.

 5.2 The Architect shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor
to correct or remedy oversights or
errors in the Contract Documents to the Contractor‘s
 financial disadvantage.

 5.3 The Architect shall immediately upon his personal knowledge

and inspection, reject or
condemn materials, equipment or workmanship which are not in
conformity with the Contract
Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and
additional expense to the Contractor.

 5.4 The Architect shall not, at any time or circumstance, accept

free engineering services, or
receive any substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors from
any Contractor or subcontractor
which will tend to place him under any kind of moral obligation.

 5.5 The Architect shall, upon request by the Contractor,

promptly inspect each phase of the work
completed and if found according to the terms of the
Contract Documents issue the
corresponding Certificates of Payment and the Final
Certificate of Completion, respectively, to
the Contractor.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS,
DEALERS, AND AGENTS.

Section 6. relation with MANUFACTURERS,

DEALERS, AND AGENTS. An exchange of technical information between
Architects and those who supply and handle
building materials or equipment is necessary and therefore
encouraged and commended. However;

 6.1 The Architect shall not avail or make use of engineering or

other technical services offered by
manufacturers, or suppliers of building materials or equipment
which may be accompanied by
an obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client or
which may adversely affect the
Architect‘s professional opinion.

 6.2 The Architect shall not at any time receive commissions,

discounts, fees, gifts or favors from
agents or firms handling building materials or equipment which
may place him in a reciprocal
 frame of mind. He may however, accept market discounts which
shall be credited to the Client.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES
AND SUBORDINATES

Section 7. relation with his/her colleagues and subordinates. The

Architect has moral responsibilities towards his profession, his
colleagues and his
subordinates.

 7.1 The Architect shall not render professional services, without

compensation except for small
civic or charity project. He shall neither offer nor provide
preliminary services on a conditional
basis prior to definite agreement with the Client for the
commission of the project.

 7.2 The Architect shall not knowingly compete with other

Architects on the basis of differences of
professional charges, nor use donation as a device for
obtaining competitive advantage except
for worthy civic or religious projects. Neither shall he submit
solicited or unsolicited sketches or
drawings in competition with other Architects unless such
competitive arrangements are
conducted substantially under the terms of the UAP
Architectural Competition Code

 7.3 The Architect shall not under any circumstances nor

through any means seek commissions
already known to him as previously endowed to another
Architect, whether such endowment
has been definitely agreed upon or still in the process of
negotiation.

 7.4 The Architect shall not, in any case, enter as a competitor in

any Architectural Competition
when he has direct relations with the formulation of the
Program thereof or when he has been
engaged to act as Professional Adviser or Juror for such
competition. Neither shall the Architect
accept and act as professional adviser or juror in any
architectural competition when he has
 had any information or has reviewed or assisted in the
preparation of any competition design
entered. Nor shall an Architect, retained as professional
adviser in a competition, accept
employment as an Architect, retained as professional adviser
in a competition, accept
employment as an Architect for that competition project
except as Consulting Architect.

 7.5 The Architect shall not undertake a commission for which he

knows another Architect has been
previously employed until he has notified such other Architect
of the fact in writing and has
conclusively determined that the original employment has been
terminated and has been duly
compensated for.

 7.6 The Architect shall not undertake a commission for

additions, rehabilitation or remodeling of
any erected structure undertaken previously by another
Architect without duly notifying him of
the contemplated project even when the Owner is no longer the
same. When the greater mass,
area or design of the original structure is substantially
maintained the new Architect should limit
his advertisement or claim only to the extent of the work done
to the structure. Architects are
enjoined to preserve or restore as much as possible
especially the few and remaining historic
examples of our architectural heritage affecting his phase of
practice.

 7.7 The Architect shall not knowingly injure falsely or

maliciously, the professional reputation,
prospects or practice of another Architect.

 7.8 The Architect shall refrain from associating himself with or

allowing the use of his name by any
enterprise of doubtful character or integrity.

 7.9 The Architect shall not affix his signature and seal to any
plans or professional documents
prepared by other persons or entities not done under his
direct personal supervision.

 7.10 The Architect shall inspire the loyalty of his employees and
subordinates by providing them with
suitable working conditions, requiring them to render competent
and efficient services and
 paying them adequate and just compensation therefore. He
shall tutor and mentor the young
aspirants towards the ideals, functions, duties and
responsibilities of the profession.

 7.11 The Architect shall unselfishly give his share in the

interchange of technical information and
experience among his colleagues and young aspirants and do
his part in fostering unity in the
fellowship of the profession.

 7.12. He shall unselfishly give his time and effort to the

advancement of the profession through his
active and personal commitment and involvement with the
accredited professional organization
for architects.

 7.13 shall ensure that the conduct of his/her professional

practice abides by appropriate and effective internal
procedures, including monitoring and review processes, as well
as sufficient qualified and supervised staff to enable the firm to
function efficiently.

 7.14 shall neither appropriate the intellectual property of, nor

unduly take advantage of the ideas of another architect
without express authority from the originating architect

 7.15 shall build his/her professional reputation on the merits of

his/her own service and performance and shall strive to
continuously update his/her professional know-how. He/she shall
recognize and give credit to others for professional work
performed.

 7.16 shall not, when offering services as an independent

consultant, quote a fee without first receiving an official
invitation for him/her to do so. The Architect must have
sufficient information on the nature and scope of the project to
enable him/her to prepare a fee proposal clearly indicating
the services covered by the fee in order to protect the Client
and the public from under-resourcing or under-pricing by
some unscrupulous parties.

 7.17 shall not undertake professional work unless the parties

shall have clearly agreed in writing to the terms of the
architectural commission, to wit:
o 7.17.1 scope of work,
o 7.17.2 delineation of responsibilities,
o 7.17.3 any limitation of responsibilities,
o 7.17.4 fee or method of calculating it,
o 7.17.5 mode of alternative dispute resolution, and
 o 7.17.6 any provision for termination

 7.18 shall continue to raise the standards of aesthetic

excellence, functional logic, architectural education, research,
training, and practice.

 7.19 shall, as appropriate, promote the allied arts and

contribute to the knowledge and capability of the construction
industry.

 7.20 if he/she possesses substantial information which leads to n

reasonable belief that another Architect has committed a
violation of this Code, shall file a formal complaint with the
designated body.
 7.21 if he/she is leaving his/her Architect-Employer shall not,
without the permission of the latter, take with him/her designs,
drawings, data, or other relevant materials even if personally
performed by him/her. On the other hand, the Architect-
Employer shall not unreasonably withhold such permission,
except when some confidentiality of any such documents must be
reasonably protected.
 7.22 shall not discriminate on grounds of race, national origin,
age, gender, marital status, religion, or any disability which
would hinder the performance of his/her professional work.

ARCHITECTS CREDO

Section 8. Any registered and licensed architect shall recite with

vigor, passion, and hope the Architect's Credo during special or
important occasion, e.g., mass oath-taking, lAPOA's affair, PRBOA's
event. The Architect's Credo shall be the following:

I shall work with this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost

my duty to myself, my country, and my God.

I shall uphold the ideals, follow the norms of conduct of a noble

profession, and endlessly endeavor to protect and further its just
ends.

I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders, statutory policies,

and measures of my country; the Code of Ethical Conduct and the
Standards of Professional Practice; and the Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws of the Integrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).

I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited

personal publicity, but by industrious, meaningful application to my
 work, and strive to merit a reputation for quality of service and
for equitable dealing.

I shall ask for fair remuneration for my professional services from

my Client, and hold his/her interest over and above my own.

I shall disclose, whenever required, any private business investments

or ventures that may tend to create a conflict of interest, and
ensure that such conflict does neither compromise the legitimate
interests of my Clients nor interfere with my duty to render
impartial judgment.

I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with the

highest level of integrity.

I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and

subordinates, and take upon me the mentorship of the aspirants to
the profession.

I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and

inspirational limits and never resort to these means to promote any
malicious motives.

I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards

the goal of enlightened Art and Science, generously sharing the
results of my research, experience, and expertise.

I shall treasure my being a holder of a valid certificate of

registration and a valid professional identification card as
registered and licensed architect and of a valid membership card
with the lAPOA.

I shall consecrate myself to the highest standard of

professionalism, integrity, and competence to the public, to the
Client, to the contractor, to the manufacturers, dealers, and
agents, and to colleagues and subordinates who are the direct and
indirect users and beneficiaries of my architectural services.
 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 9. Liabilities and Penalties. Any registered and licensed

architect or a grantee of a temporary/special permit who violates
any provision of this Code shall be liable under Sec. 23 (f), Art. III and
Sec. 29, Art. lV of R.A. No. 9266 and under Sec. 23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29,
Rule IV of Board Resolution No. 07, Series of 2004; and, accordingly,
shall be meted out with the penalty of suspension or revocation of
the validity of certificate of registration, or cancellation of a
special/temporary permit by the Board, and/or of a fine of not less
than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than
five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a
period of not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six (6) years,
or both at the discretion of the court, respectively.

Section 10. Separability Clase. If any section or part of the herein

Resolution shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such
declaration or judgment shall not affect, invalidate, or impair the
other sections or provisions thereof or part thereof directly
involved in which such judgment has been rendered.

Section 11. Effectivity Clause. The herein Resolution shall take effect
after fifteen (15) days following its full and complete publication in
the Official Gazette or any daily newspaper of general circulation
in the Philippines. Done in the City of Manila, this 5th day of April,
2006.
 Adherence to the Principles of the Architect‘s National Code is
an obligation of every architect and member of the United
Architects of the Philippines. Any deviation therefrom shall be
subject to discipline in proportion to its seriousness. The National
Board of Directors of the United Architects of the Philippines and
the Board of Architecture, Professional Regulation Commission,
shall have the sole power of interpreting the provisions of this
Code.

THE VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT

―May the Architect be high-minded;

Not arrogant, but faithful;
Just, and easy to deal with,
Without avarice;
Not let his mind be occupied
in receiving gifts,
But let him preserve his good name
with dignity...

-Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

THE VALUE OF THE ARCHITECT

The Architect creates man‘s environment through his awareness and

sensitive handling of spaces that fit the scale of human experience.
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 physical world.
The Architects‘ deliberation determine how people will be placed in
relationship one to another, how whole societies will work, play, eat,
sleep, recreate, travel, worship, or in short how people will live in
consonance with their culture and national aspirations.
His objective is to bring order to man‘s environment to cause it to
function properly within a structure that is safe and healthful and
to impart to the whole a beauty and distinction that is appropriate
to our time.
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