13je9 arch.functions.order

7/28/2019 13je9 Arch.functions.order

1/6

ORDERING THE FUNCTIONSORDERING THE FUNCTIONS

of the ARCHITECT

of the ARCHITECT

in full Compliance with

R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004), its IRR and Derivative Regulations

10 June 201310 June 2013

City of Manila

by

Ar Armando N. ALLAr Armando N. ALL, apec ar, apec arResource Person


2/6

Why Is There Need for Ordering the Functions ofWhy Is There Need for Ordering the Functions of

ArchitectsArchitects

1) to possibly guide registered and licensed

Architects (RLAs) in PRIORITIZING their actions;

2) to LEGITIMIZE and JUSTIFY RLA actions;

and

3) to gain broad-based public/ private sector support

for RLA actions through a genuine understanding

of the RLAs roles as a professional technical entity

and as a productive member of society.


3/6

Perceived LOWER Order Functions of ArchitectsPerceived LOWER Order Functions of Architects

1) to fulfill the mandated role in society [as a member of the family

(provider if need be), the basic unit of society, and to ensure theexistence and proper functioning of that societal unit];

2) to manage well the pertinent PROFESSIONAL/ PERSONAL

interests in ALL public/ private dealings and to always strive to BEFAIR in all public/ private dealings; and

3) to continue to LEARN/ UNDERSTAND the prevailing

INTERPRETATIONS of the Bibles of architectural practice i.e. the

Architecture Act of 2004 (RA 9266); the National Building Code of the

Philippines (NBCP/ PD 1096), the Fire Code of the Philippines (FCP/

RA 9514); the Disability Law (BP 344); Subdivision & Condominium

law (PD 957), Socialized Housing (BP 220), etc.;


4/6

Perceived NORMAL Order Functions of ArchitectsPerceived NORMAL Order Functions of Architects1) to protect CLIENT interests above the RLAs own

professional/ personal interests;

2) to render quality professional service to clientele i.e.genuine value for money;

3) to support the Government as prescribed by law

(including the payment of the right taxes as much as

possible);4) to actively APPLY in professional practice and to

PROMOTE the prevailing INTERPRETATIONS of the

Bibles of architectural practice i.e. the RA 9266, NBCP/

PD 1096, FCP/ RA 9514 and BP 344, PD 957, BP 220, the

Sanitation Code and Water Code, etc.; and

5) to strive to continually IMPROVE technical knowledge

pertaining to professional practice and even of the relevant

skillsets (only as needed);


5/6

Perceived HIGHER Order Functions of ArchitectsPerceived HIGHER Order Functions of Architects1) to uphold PUBLIC interests above those of the Client and above

the RLAs own professional/ personal interests;

2) to assist the Government in the stewardship of the BUILT/ naturalenvironments in both conventional/ official and non-conventional/

unofficial capacities (including active advocacies against the misuse

and abuse of the environment by agents of the Government);

3) to help in upholding the RULE OF LAW (by carefully watching the

actions of the Government that may be construable as being violativeof law and the Philippine Constitution);

4) to constantly promote the profession by way of quality practice and

to speak up and stand for the profession (advocate) as often as needed;

5) to continually TRAIN aspirants to the architectural profession;6) to continually strive for the BETTERMENT OF THE HUMAN

CONDITION by any means possible e.g. physical planning, design,

legislation, implementation/ enforcement of law, etc.; and

7) to help in EQUITABLY RESOLVING DISPUTES, particularly

between owners and builder.


6/6

Thank YouThank You

and

a Pleasant Day to All

13je9 arch.functions.order

Documents