Review Schedule for January 2018 Architecture Board Exams

ATLAS-CPED Review Center announces the schedule for the review classes for the Architecture Board Exams for JANUARY 2018. The review classes consist of the basic review (comprehensive consisting of all subjects in the exam), design review (with focus on Rule 7&8 of the NBCP and estimating), and the refresher class (consisting of review of common questions given in the board exams for all subjects). Early Bird Discounts and Discounts for UAPSA and UAPGA officers and members, as well as Honor Graduates are available. Group Packages at lower rates is also available.

Enroll Now!

EMAIL TO: atlascped@yahoo.com / atlascped@gmail.com
For on-line registration and payment, pls email above.
CALL or TEXT TO: 0929-287-3450(Smart) / 0917-587-4827(Globe) / 0927-8217-787 (Globe)
2nd flr., Franisa Bldg, 76 Kamuning Road, Quezon City (see map at end of this post)
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlascpedreview/


DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE HERE

REGISTER BELOW FOR THE REVIEW!!!

Old Residential Projects

These are old residential projects which were constructed already but unfortunately I was not able to take photos of them when completed. As I have no pictures, I made some rough 3d drawings of them using Sketchup so I would have files of these projects. These projects are still of the Mideterranean style type. The colors in these drawings are not the actual colors though as I have forgoten the actual hues which I have specified.Above is the Lozari Residence in Quezon City consisting of three levels with an attic. The ground level is for a two-car garage, dirty kitchen, service areas and a mini-gym. The second level is where the living room, dining and kitchen are located. Main entry is through the second level connected from the sidewalk with a garden stairway. The third level consists of two bedrooms and the mster bedroom plus a family room that overlooks the living room. The attic connects to the water elevated water tank. (2006)

This is the duplex residence of the Baldemoros in Las Pinas. The structure is beside an existing residence of their sister and so access of the driveway is through the lot of the sister. Each unit have 2 bedrooms on the second level. The parking area serves as a common space for the family. (2006)

The simple two-storey residence for the family of the Montecillos in Dasmarinas Cavite sits on a 120sqm lot. It has three bedrooms on the upper floor and a small family hall that leads to the garage deck. The master bedroom is on the ground level with the dining area extending to the patio at the end of the garage area. (2005)

The Sioson Residence in Dasmarinas, Cavite had three levels with 5 bedrooms aside from the master bedroom. An outdoor jacuzzi is provided at the third level deck.

Regala Building

This is the scheme for the proposed Regala Building in Olongapo. The lower level would be reserved for the family's pawnshop business and a space for a bank. The second level are rentable spaces for offices and the third level would be a two-storey residence for the owners.

KG Foodhaus

A simple two-storey commercial building for the KG Foodhaus in Kingspoint Subdivision in Novaliches. The upper floor was converted into a residential space for the owners of the building and the lower floor for a grocery and a 24-hours food outlet.

Cainta Renovation

A client from Cainta decided to buy a house and lot fronting their house, which I also designed, and wants to convert it into a guest house. The couple wanted to change the look of the house from a typical eightees bungalow-type with arch windows house into a more asian-inspired look. They also had the main entry of the house to face the eastern side and the garage expanded to have more room, although still can only accommodate one car. A trellised garden was also provided at the back of the garage and a deck above it as extension of the garden. The house sits on a sloping site and has very limited open space.

Bagtikan Makati Residence

This is a scheme for a project located at Bagtikan corner Pasong Tamo Sts. in Makati. There are existing buildings at the three sides of the site and a residential structure at the middle. The owner wanted to build a new residence atop the existing one without demolishing the house which would be coverted later on to commercial shops. The new structure would be four stories with the upper two floors for the new duplex type residence. The pool will be above the old house. Parking for the residences will be at the second level and below it is the parking for the commercial shops. The new structure have to adopt to the existing layout to minimize demolition below. The two exisitng structures fronting Bagtikan and Pasong Tamo will be linked together. and the commercial spaces at the ground level will have access from both streets.

Bahia Spa and Wellness

My second spa project, Bahia is located in Davao City and part of the Metrolifestyle Fitness and Wellness Complex. It was also featured in My Home magazine.

http://www.metrolifestyledavao.com/bahia/index.html

Sanctuario Spa Malate

My very first spa project and the most successful, Sanctuario Spa is an oasis in busy Malate area. Originally designed as a men's spa, it was redesigned to cater to both sexes. It features an outdoor jacuzzi area and cold lap pool. The soak tubs were made of teakwood imported from Thailand. The spa has been featured in the architectural magazine Blueprint and My Home as well as being featured in other magazines, both local and international. It has also been featured in several TV shows and has become a favorite place for photo shoots. The spa introduced Filipino healing and so the design did conform to the concept.
View more of Sanctuario at http://www.sanctuario.com.ph

Boracay Beach Chalet Resort and Hotel

My very first big project, the 150-room Boracay Beach Chalet Resort Hotel sits on the existing site of the Beach Chalets near Station2 of the famed white sand beach of Boracay. The development along the beach walk is commercial housing a restauran/bar, an executive suite and a spa. The client wanted to retain the character of the old beach chalet and opted for cottages covering half of the area. The hotel buildings were at the back of the property to conform to building regulations in the area. The cotages are arranged in quadruplex with private gardens at the center. Bathrooms open to the pocket indoor gardens.
Unfortunately, the project was not constructed because of the problem in land ownership in Boracay brought by the sudden announcement of DENR declaring the lands there as A&D land. Presently, owners only have rights over the area but if plans push through ownership will go to the highest bidder.

Cainta Residence

My longest running project so far, this multi-level residence sits on a sloping terrain in Ridgemont Subdivision Cainta. The project started with the renovation of the main house and later on the adjacent site was procured to provide for more space for parking and guest house. But soon, the owner also bought the next lot and the garage was transferred to the third lot and above it is a multi-purpose area/gym and gazebo. A swimming pool was provided in the center. The design of the main house was adjusted to conform to the new style. The roof deck level of the guest house and the master bedroom of the main house have an unobstructed panoramic view of Metro Manila and the spectacular sunset of Manila Bay.

In The Mood Dance Club

In the Mood Dance Club relocated to its new home in Brittany Bay in Paranaque from its old venue in Malate. Owned by the LJC Group of Companies of the famous Bistro Remedios, the dance club boasts of a bigger dance floor and the feeling of a ballroom with its high ceiing and chandeliers plus two semi-grand staircases leading to the lounge/dining area on the higher level.

Balara Residence

After a year of delay, finally this house in Pansol, Balara will start its construction. Owned by a veterinary doctor, the house features three bedrooms in the upper floor and a guest room at the ground floor. The look the client wanted was minimal and modern.

Sorsogon Residence

Soon to start construction, my very first project in my hometown city, Sorsogon, is a residential building with 4 bedrooms and a guest room . It has a large family hall at the second floor and a balcony with a view of Sorsogon Bay at the back. The living room has a high ceiling with a winding staircase going to the family hall above and it has its own patio as an extension of the living area. The dining room also has a patio extending to the backyard. The client specified a Mediterranean look for its exterior.

Ligao Residence

Above are the perspetives for a residential project in Ligao, Albay. The client specified that the structure should all be in concrete (their old house was destroyed by typhoon Milenyo) including the roof and no painting works to be provided in the exterior. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 T&Bs. The living room area has a high ceiling extending below the elevated roofdeck. The project is nearing completion. View current stage below.
The roof and overhangs are in red colored cement and the walls with grooves are ordinary cement mix with black cement to achieve a dark grey effect. The columns and beams are in synthetic beige adobe (we had a hard time getting someone to do this as this is an old technique already)

One Metro - Davao

The Metrolifestyle building in Davao renamed One Metro - Davao formally opened last month. The ground floor consists of rentable spaces consisting of restaurants, grocery and beauty parlor/spa. The second floor and second floor mezzanine houses the expansion of the Metrolifestyle Gym connecting from its existing space in the building beside it. The gym now has a bigger aerobics room, spacious exercise area, a jogging path, a boxing area, bigger spinning room and locker areas. The third level is an office space but not yet completed.

The building is envisioned to provide additional offices in its upper floor suitable for a call center. A new design for its addition was prepared and will soon start its construction. Above is a view of the proposed addition.

Rock World

For your stone requirements for landscape works and for decorative pieces refer to http://philrockworld.blogspot.com

Bahay Pinoy Design Competition

THE “BAHAY PINOY” DESIGN COMPETITION is a project of the Rotary-UAP Joint Committee on Housing of the United Architects of the Philippines and Rotary Makati Central D-3830


The project shall be to design low-cost single-detached dwelling with a 20-30 sqm. floor area with no particular lot utilizing bamboo as the major building material for both structural and architectural components


WHO MAY JOIN
The competition is open to the following:
Category I - Registered Filipino Architect (Team/Individual)
Category II - Graduate of BS Architecture / Students (3rd year, 4th year & 5th year of architecture course)




COMPETITION TIMETABLE
Launching (October 25, 2008)
Deadline for registration (January 5, 2009)
Deadline for submission of questions (January 19, 2009)
Deadline to dispatch answers to questions (February 5, 2009)
Deadline for submission of entries (March 5, 2009)
Judging (March 12 – 15 , 2009)
Deadline for submission of boards by winners (April 15, 2009)
Awarding (April 25, 2009)

Registration Fee
Category I–ONE THOUSAND PESOS (PhP 1,000.00)
Category II-FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PhP 500.00)


PRIZES
Category I
First Prize Php 100,000.00
Second Prize Php 50,000.00
Third Prize Php 10,000.00
Category II

First Prize PhP 25,000.00
Second Prize PhP 10,000.00
Third Prize PhP 5,000.00

DELIVERABLES
- Competition Entry Form
- Three (3) sets A3 size:
•- Architectural drawings showing perspective, plans,
four (4) elevations and two (2) sections.
•- Structural concept details of primary framing of walls,
columns and roof system.
•- Concept report/detailed drawings describing the design approach and
innovative features.
•- Direct cost estimate of the project.

After the deliberation and six (6) winners have been announced by the jury,
the six (6) winners will be notified through e-mail/fax/telephone and
be required to submit, re:
•Three (3) boards of A1 size (594mm x 841mm)
a) Board 1 – Perspective (eye-level)
b) Board 2 – Floor plan, 4 elevations & 2
sections
c) Board 3 – Concepts & Details
•
594mm (vertical) and 841mm (horizontal)
•
dimensions in metric scale preferably 1:100m.
•
Detailed cost estimate of the project.
•
Electronic files of each board in pdf format saved to a CD.

Instructions and Presentations
Drawings may be done in color or monochrome.
Boards shall have a 1mm black line all around, setback 25mm from the edge

COMPETITION SECRETARIAT
United Architects of the Philippines
53 Scout Rallos Street, Diliman, Quezon City
Telephone (63-2)4126364, (63-2)4126374 Fax (63-2)3721796
Email: bahaypinoy @ yahoo.com

Diversified Architectural Experience

There has been so much talk with regards to the requirement for diversified architectural experience before one can take the board exams.

At present, the two years diversified experience is counted AFTER graduating from college, meaning five years (or more?) of BS Architecture and another two years of work training. This requirement is as per the IRR of RA 9266 which defines "diversified architectural experience" as a POST-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two (2) years required of a graduate of architecture prior to taking the licensure examination; consisting of a variation of experiences in the different phases of architectural service.

Sec. 13 of RA9266 provides the qualifications of applicant for examination. Paragraph (c) states that "he/she is a holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college, cademy or institute, duly recognized and /or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and IN ADDITION has a specific record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect; Provided, however, that an applicant holding a Master's Degree in Architecture from a school, college, university, or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience." (Note: the law did not define diversified architectural experience)

The IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations) of RA 9266 was promulgated by the Board of Architecture in Resolution No.2 Series of 2004 under then BOA Chair Ar. Eugene Gan and members Ar. Fernando Santos and Ar. Miguel Caluza.

This is in accordance with Sec. 41 of RA 9266 Final Provisions: Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within 60 days after the effectivity of this Act, the Board, subject to the approval of the Commission and in coordination with the integrated and accredited professional organization shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations, Code f Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice, to carry out the provisions of this Act and which shall be effective fifteen (15)days following their publication oin the Official Gazette or in two major daily newspaper of national circulation."

Generally, rules and regulations are imperative because Congress cannot conceivably provide all necessary details in the enforcement of a particular law. Note that the IRR is just an administrative act to interpret the law which is RA9266 and since the construction of a statute by those administering it is not binding on their successors, the BOA can revoke the IRR and formulate a new one in accord with Sec. 41 of RA9266 (note italics in red).

The question now is whether the two years diversified experience is to be counted after graduation or can start counting the moment the applicant starts getting work training even during college.

What is your interpretation of the phrase "IN ADDITION" of Sec. 14 of RA9266?

Please post your comments.

TAO Pilipinas' YP Design Challenge

TAO Pilipinas is very pleased to inform evrybody about the launch of the YP Design Challenge, a design ideas competition for young professionals and students that aims to generate ideas and design solutions for sustainable community development in urban poor settlements.

The YP Design Challenge is comprised of three design challenges, working around themes of sustainable community development. Each category has its own set of competition guidelines, judging criteria and prizes. Participants may choose to join in any or all of the following design challenge categories:
Design Challenge 1: Sustainable Shelter
Design Challenge 2: Trash Transformation
Design Challenge 3: Portable Playground

For partners in the academe, TAO Pilipinas is encouraging architecture/id, planning and engineering schools in Metro Manila to consider the design challenges in this competition as student design plate/project requirements for a semester. The competition is seen as a vehicle for the students to directly deal with sustainability issues in their academic design assignments and offers design educators an opportunity to orient and guide the students on important ideas on sustainability in their design studios.

The YP Design Challenge Launch will be on June 06, 2008 (Friday) at ISO-Ateneo (1:30pm). During the launch, the competition rules and guidelines will be introdced as well as its website, www.ypdesignchallenge.tao-pilipinas.org. (This website can already be accessed for more information about the competition.)

Millennium School DEsign Competition Winner

Eleena Jamil of Malaysia won the top prize in the just concluded Millennium School Design Competition organized by the MyShelter Foundation, National Disaster Coordinating Council, Department of Education, ABS-CBN, and the United Architects of the Philippines.

The classroom structure consists of two main parts: the reinforced concrete frame structure and the bamboo structure. The concrete frame structure is essential to anchor the lightweight elements to the ground. The bamboo frame construction consists of 4 layers of joined bamboo poles, with horizontal and diagonal bracing. The diameter of bamboo culms used are no less than 100mm. Steel pins and nylon lashings are used to create a strong but flexible joints. This means that the framing poles can slightly move in relation to one another, making them able to withstand the power of strong winds. At ground connections, concrete is injected into the culm to provide a strong joint.

The classrooms are kept small and separate so that damage can be restricted and repairs can be carried out separately. The walls are kept porous with clear small openings to reduce wind pressure on the walls. During a typhoon, loose furniture such as table and chairs be kept in storage. Small classrooms are built in cluster of two rather than in a continuous line to allow wind to pass through between them, lessening wind damages. Permanent ventilation opening on either side of the classroom and at roof level can reduce the wind pressure inside the classrooms and keep the internal spaces cool at all times. The roofs will be built at a pitch of 30 degrees and above to prevent wind lift off. The high pitched roofs also provide ample shade to the spaces below.