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Armando N. ALL , apec arfor the Architecture Advocacy International Foundation, Inc. (AAIF)

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ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS DEFINED The definitions of the basicarchitectural documentshereafter are in full accordance with the multiple provisionunder R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004), its 2004 implementing rules and regulations (IRR) aderivative regulations (DRs), including valid and subsisting Resolutions of the Professional Regulatory Board Architecture (PRBoA as of end of 2012, visit www.architectureboard.ph), may serve as a guide in tclassification, submission, transmittal, acceptance, processing, review, approval, reference, use, storagearchiving, filing, retrieval, reproduction, crediting/ attribution and related activities pertaining toall buildingshabitable structures on Philippine soil, to wit:

1) The Perspective in is an approximated architectural representation on a flat surface of an image as it isperceived by the eye. Thekey concepts are that: a) the perspective is the view from a particular fixed viewpoint;b) the horizontal and vertical edges in the object are represented by horizontals and verticals in the drawing; c)lines leading away into the distance appear to converge at a vanishing point; d) all horizontals converge to a pointon the horizon, which is a horizontal line at eye level; and f) verticals converge to a point either above or below thehorizon. Thebasic types of architectural perspectives are: a)exteriorperspective, which offers a view of adevelopment, building or structure from anywhere outside the exterior walls of such a proposed development; andb) interiorperspective, which offers a view of a development, building or structure from anywhere inside the wallsof such a proposed development. Thebasic classification of architectural perspectives is by the number ofvanishing points, to wit: a)one point perspective, where objects facing the viewer are orthogonal, and recedinglines converge to a single vanishing point; b)two point perspective, is the normal convention, with all the verticalsdrawn as verticals on the page, and which reduces distortion by viewing objects at an angle, with all the horizontallines receding to one of two vanishing points, both located on the horizon; and c)three point perspective, whichintroduces additional realism by making the verticals recede to a third vanishing point, which is above or belowdepending upon whether the view is seen from above or below, and which gives a casual, photographic snapshoteffect. Thebasic views governing architectural perspectives are: a)aerial or bird's eye view, which is the view asseen (or imagined) from a high vantage point; b)normal or mans eye view which is set at pix or eye level, which isat approximately 1.5 meters above finished grade; and c) below grade or worms eye view, which offers animagined view of a development, building or structure from below finished grade; and d)sectionalview whichoffers a cutaway view of the architectural interior of a building or structure by combining a sectional andperspective drawing.

2) The Site Development Plan(SDP) is an architectural drawing that shows the whole context of a building orgroup of buildings, showing property boundaries and the means of access to the site, and nearby structures ifthese are relevant to the architectural plans and designs. For a development sited in urban areas, the SDP mustshow adjoining streets to demonstrate how the architectural plan and design fits in to the urban fabric. Within thesite boundary, the SDP gives an overview of the entire scope of work such as both pre-existing and proposeddevelopments, buildings and structures, usually as a building footprint; road rights of way (RROWs), parking slots,footpaths, locations of hard and soft landscaping elements, urban design and street furniture elements includingsignages and way-finding devices, all the services connections such as drainage and sewer lines, water supply,electrical and communications cables, exterior lighting etc., and the like. SDPs are commonly used to: a) represent

a building proposal prior to detailed design by using the SDP as a tool for deciding both the site layout and the sizeand orientation of proposed buildings; and b) verify that a development proposal complies with national and localdevelopment/ physical planning/ building laws and regulations, including restrictions on historical sites. In thiscontext the SDP forms part of lawful compliances with such development controls/ restrictions.

3) The Floor Plan is the most fundamental architectural diagram/ drawing, which is essentially a view from aboveshowing the arrangement of spaces in building in the same way as a map, but showing the relationships of suchspaces at a particular level of/ location within a building/ structure. Technically it is ahorizontal section cutthrough a building (conventionally at a minimum distance of one meter above the finished floor line), showing walls


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windows and door openings and other features at that sectioned level. The plan view includes anything that couldbe seen below that level: the floor, a portion of the stairs, fittings and sometimes furniture/ fixtures/ equipment.Objects above the plan level such as beams/ girders are indicated on the floor plan as broken lines. Geometrically,the floor plan is defined as a vertical orthographic projection of an object on to a horizontal plane, with thehorizontal plane cutting through the building/ structure. The floor plan evolves from prior sequential architecturalactivities such as general and specific researches including space-time-motion and anthropometric studies as wellas the identification of user requirements, code searches to identify applicable laws and regulations, site analyses,space and architectural programming and space planning.

4) The Section represents a vertical plane cut through the development/ building/ structure, in the same way asthe floor plan, which is a horizontal section viewed from the top. In the section view, everything cut by the sectionplane is shown as a bold line, often with a solid fill to show objects that are cut through, and anything seen beyondare shown in a thinner line. Sections are used to describe the relationship between different levels of a buildingwhich would be difficult to understand from floor plans alone. A sectional elevation is a combination of a crosssection, with elevations of other parts of the building seen beyond the section plane. Geometrically, a cross sectionis a horizontal orthographic projection of a building/ structure on to a vertical plane, with the vertical plane cuttingthrough the building/ structure.

5) The Elevation is a view of a development/ building/ structure seen from one side, or a flat representation ofone faade. This is the most common view used to describe the external appearance of a development/ building/structure. Each elevation is labeled in relation to the road right-of-way (RROW) it faces and in relation to itsposition with respect to the lot or site, e.g. the front elevation of a building is the side that most closely faces or isdirectly seen from the RROW while the side elevations are the views of the development/ building/ structure asseen from just outside the side lot/ property lines. Since buildings/ structures are mostly as simple rectangularshaped plans, there are at least 4 elevations. Geometrically, an elevation is a horizontal orthographic projection ofa building on to a vertical plane, the vertical plane normally being parallel to one side of the building.

6) The Detailed Architectural Drawings show a small part of the proposed construction/ retrofit/ rehabilitation/expansion work at a larger scale, to show how the component parts fit together. These are also used to show smallsurface details, for example decorative elements forming part of the architectural interiors. Section drawings atlarge scale are a standard way of showing building construction details, typically showing complex junctions (suchas floor to wall junction, window openings, eaves and roof apex) that cannot be clearly shown on a drawing thatincludes the full height of the development/ building/ structure. A full set of construction details needs to show plandetails as well as vertical section details. One detail is seldom produced in isolation: a set of details shows theinformation needed to understand the construction in three dimensions. Modern buildings need to be fully detailedbecause of the proliferation of different building products, methods and possible solutions.

7) The ArchitecturalSpecifications provide a set of qualitative and quantitative statements that detail what aproject implementation entity must do/ perform in order to fully comply with and realize the architectural plan anddesign intents and that state measurable criteria that must be met in such an implementation effort. The Architectural Specifications form a major component of the Technical Specifications which, together with thearchitectural plans/ designs and the engineering layouts and calculations, are annexed to a construction contract.The typical contents of the Architectural Specifications are the architectural requirements, success measures,implementation/ construction/ maintenance/ operation guidelines, specifications and standards, testing,documentation and the like to cover the following works: general site development, architectural construction andfinishing including tinsmithry, decorative metalwork, ceiling systems, tilework and the like, insulation and indooenvironmental controls, moisture control, soil treatment, masonry, carpentry/ cabinetry/ built-in items, fenestrations(doors and windows), millwork, painting, acoustics, lighting, hardware, equipment, fixtures and equipment (such aselevators, walkalators and escalators), signages and way-finding devices, traffic and parking management, wastemanagement, accessibility compliances, fire and life safety compliances, and the like. The Architectural


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Specifications evolves over the course of the project from Brief to Outline to Performance to Preliminary toTechnical Specifications.

8) The ArchitecturalSchedules that present the descriptive details of architectural finishes, fenestrations,hardware, fixtures (including sanitary and lighting), equipment and other building elements in summarized matrixform.

9) The ArchitecturalEstimates that present the cost of the architectural work with sufficient breakdown and thatevolves over the course of the project from Budgetary or Parametric to Revised Budgetary to Preliminary toDetailed Estimates.

The following matrix of architectural workscopes,architectural documents and signatories, in full accordancewith the multiple provisions underR.A. No. 9266, may hereafter similarly guide the classification, submissiontransmittal, acceptance, processing, review, approval, reference, use, storage, archiving, filing, retrievareproduction, crediting/ attribution and related activities pertaining toALL architectural documents for buildings/ habitable structures on Philippine soil, to wit:

A. Architectural Scope of Work [under Sec. 3 (4) of

R.A. No. 9266]

B. ARCHITECTURALDOCUMENTS Under Sec. 20.(5),et. al. , of Republic

Act(R.A.) No. 9266 (Minimum Listing Only,as may later beexpanded by the PRBoA through a Resolution)

C. Lawful

Preparer,

Signatory and/or Dry-Sealing Entity UnderSec. 20.(5),et.al. , of R.A. No.9266

1. Preparation of Preliminary,Technical, Economic andFinancial FeasibilityStudies (or Pre-FeasibilityStudies) requiring thePreparation of ArchitecturalPlans, Models and ProjectPromotional Services

and

Consultation and GeneralConsulting i.e. giving oralor written advice anddirections, conferences,evaluations, investigations,

quality surveys, appraisalsand adjustments, Architectural andOperational Planning, Site Analysis and OtherPre-Design Services

and

i. Reportage and Architectural Components ofPreliminary, Technical, Economic and FinancialFeasibility Studies (or Pre-Feasibility Studies); ii. Concept Level , to Preliminary Level ArchitecturalPlans/ Designs;

iii. Virtual (3D) and Scale Models; and iv. Project Promotional Services e.g. marketingcollateral, brochures, flyers, exhibit boards/ panels, 3Dwalk-through/ animation presentations, Powerpointpresentations and printouts, and the like; v. Project Philosophy, Concept and Description document/s; vi. Project Brief with Summary of User Requirements,Schematic/ Conceptual through Preliminary Level Architectural Documents (Plans/ Designs/ Drawings)including Outline Specifications and MinimumPerformance Standards; and

vii. Property Brief (including discussions ondevelopment restrictions/ limitations and manner ofproduct marketing and disposition); viii. Similar/ related documents; ix. Other documents/ deliverables pertaining toprofessional architectural services appearing in the2010STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP,denominated as Board Resolution No. 03, Series of2010),No. 201 (Pre-Design Services); and

ConsultingArchitect(CA), dulyregistered andlicensed under R.A.No. 9266


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Project Packaging andrelated Pre-Design Services

x. Applicable documents/ deliverables pertaining toprofessional architectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 203 (Specialized ArchitecturalServices) and/or in the 2010SPP No. 206(Comprehensive Architectural Consulting Services)and/or in the 2010SPP No. 209 (ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services/ PACS) and/or inthe 2010SPP No. 208(Architectural DesignCompetition/ ADC), as applicable, or as may later bedetermined by the Board through a separate Resolution.

2. Site and PhysicalPlanning(includingUrbanDesign)

i. Site Ocular Inspection Report (withRecommendations); ii. Site Analyses Report (with Recommendations); iii. Initial Site and Physical Planning Report (with SiteDevelopment Program, the Property Development Brief,the Physical Planning Brief and Summary of UserRequirements and the Outline DevelopmentSpecifications); iv. Conceptual Master Development Plan (CMDP); v. Preliminary Master Development Plan (PMDP); vi. Detailed Master Development Plan (DMDP, (withLand Use Distribution and Site Development Plan/ SDPas needed);vii. Draft Deed of Restrictions (DoR); viii. Draft Design and Development Guidelines(graphically illustrated); ix. Powerpoint and 3D presentations, including 3Danimation/ walk-through presentations, exhibit boards/panels, etc.; x. Budgetary Development Cost Estimate;

xi. Other documents/ deliverables pertaining toprofessional architectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 201 (Pre-Design Services), and/or in the2010 SPP No. 203 (Specialized ArchitecturalServices) and/or in the 2010SPP No. 206(Comprehensive Architectural Consulting Services)and/or in the 2010SPP No. 209 (ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services/ PACS) and/or inthe 2010SPP No. 208 (Architectural DesignCompetition/ ADC), as applicable, or as may later bedetermined by the Board through a separate Resolution.

ConsultingArchitect(CA)and/or theArchitect-of-record(AoR), bothduly registered andlicensed under R.A.

No. 9266

3. Space Planning andArchitectural/ Building/ SiteProgramming and the Lay-outing and Utilization ofSpaces within and surroundingsuch buildings or structures

i. Space Planning Survey Form;

ii. Report on Space Planning Survey Results; iii. Space Planning Brief, which may include Space,Time & Motion Studies and Anthropometric Studies,Connection Diagrams and Proximity Matrices, the SpaceProgram, Space Plans, Stacking Diagrams, and the like; iv. Architectural Design Brief, which may include the Architectural Program; and v. Other applicable documents/ deliverables pertainingto professional architectural services appearing in the

ConsultingArchitect(CA)and/or theArchitect-of-record(AoR), bothduly registered andlicensed under R.A.No. 9266


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2010 SPP No. 203 (Specialized ArchitecturalServices) and/or in the2010 SPP No.206 (Comprehensive ArchitecturalConsulting Services) and/or in the 2010SPP No. 209(Professional Architectural Consulting Services/PACS), as applicable, or as may later be determined bythe Board through a separate Resolution.

4.General ArchitecturalDesign (SchematicDesign, DesignDevelopment, ContractDocuments and PeriodicConstruction Supervision/PCS Services and thePreparation of ArchitecturalPlans, Specifications, Billof Materials, CostEstimates, GeneralConditions and BiddingDocuments covering NewConstruction, Enlargement,Conservation, Renovation,Remodeling, Restorationor Alteration of aBuildingor Group of Buildings)

and

ArchitecturalCoordination i.e.architectural lay-outing ofmechanical, electrical,electronic, sanitary,plumbing, communicationsand other utility systems,equipment and fixtures

and

Architectural Detailing

and Architectural SupportServices i.e. contractdocument production,architectural rendering,scale model-making, etc.)

a. Architectural Plans/ Designs/ Drawings/Details i. Vicinity Map/ Location Plan within a twokilometer (2.0 km) radius for commercial,industrial, and institutional complex and within ahalf (0.5) km radius for residential buildings, atany convenient scale showing prominentlandmarks or major road rights-of-way (RROWs)for ready reference;ii. Site Development Plan (SDP) showingtechnical description, boundaries, orientationand position of the proposed building/ structurein relation to the lot, existing or proposed accessroad right-of-way (RROW) and driveways andexisting public utilities/ services; existingbuildings within and adjoining the lot shall behatched and distances between the proposedand existing buildings shall be indicated;iii. Exterior perspective drawn at a convenientscale and taken from a vantage point (birds/mans/ worms eye view/ level);

iv. Floor Plans drawn to scale of not less than1:100 meters (m) showing the gridlines,complete identification of rooms/ areas/functional spaces, floor finishes, elevationindices, door and window tags, etc.;v. Elevations, at least four (4), of the samescale as Floor Plans showing the gridlines,natural and finish grade elevations, floor to floorheights, door and window marks, type ofmaterial and exterior finishes; elevation indices,adjoining existing structure/s, if any (shown in

single hatched lines), etc.;vi. Sections, at least three (3), including at leastone (1) Bay Section, showing the gridlines;natural and finish grade levels, outlines of cutand visible structural parts, doors and windowsproperly labeled and reflecting the direction ofswing/ opening, partitions, built-in cabinets,elevation indices, identification of room/ areas/

Architect-of-record(AoR)with/ without aConsultingArchitect(CA), bothduly registered andlicensed under R.A.No. 9266


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functional spaces cut by section lines;vii. Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP) showing thedesign, location, finishes, specifications ofmaterials, lighting fixtures, diffusers, decorations,air conditioning exhaust and return grills,

sprinkler nozzles, if any, etc., at a scale of atleast 1:100 m;viii. Ceiling Cavity Plan (as needed) showing thedesign, location, finishes, specifications ofmaterials, lighting, equipment locations,catwalks, if any, etc., at a scale of at least 1:100m;ix. Roof or Deck Level Plan showing the design,location, finishes, perimeter protection,equipment layout, specifications of materials,etc., at a scale of at least 1:100 m;

x. Roof Cavity Plan (as needed) showing thedesign, location, finishes and specifications ofmaterials, lighting, equipment locations,catwalks, if any, etc., at a scale of at least 1:100m;xi. Details, in the form of plans, elevations,sections, etc.:

(a) Typical wall/ bay sections fromground to roof;(b) Stairs, interior and exterior;(c) Fire escapes/ exits;(d) Built-in cabinets, counters and fixedfurniture; and(e) All types of partitions

ix. Schedules of Doors and Windows showingtheir types, designations/ marks, dimensions,materials, and number of sets;x. Schedules of Finishes and Hardware,showing in graphic form, surface finishes andhardware assemblies/ sets specified for allrooms, floors, ceilings, walls including trims forall building spaces per floor level;xi. Details of other major architectural elements;xii Architectural Outline and Technical

Specifications; andxiii.Architectural Budgetary and Detailed CostEstimates.b. Accessibility Plans/ Designs/ Drawings/Details i. Plans and specific locations of all



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accessibility facilities at scale of at least 1:100m; andii. Detailed design of all such accessibilityfacilities outside and around buildings/ structuresincluding parking areas, and their safety

requirements all at scale of 1:50 or anyconvenient scale.(a) Accessible ramps;(b) Accessible stairs;(c) Accessible lifts/ elevators;(d) Accessible entrances, corridors andwalkways;(e) Accessible functional areas/ comfortrooms;(f) Accessible switches, controls;(g) Accessible drinking fountains;

(h) Accessible public telephone booths;(i) Accessible audio visual andautomatic alarm system;(j) Accessible access symbols anddirectional signs;(k) Reserved parking for disabledpersons;

c. Fire and Life Safety Documents i. Layout plan of each floor indicating the fireevacuation route to safe dispersal areas,standpipes with fire hose, fire extinguishers, firstaid kits/cabinets, fire alarm, fire operations room,emergency lights, signs, etc.ii Details of windows, fire exits with grilled/operable windows and fixed/ operable ladders.iii. Details of fire-resistive construction ofenclosures for vertical openings.iv. Details of fire-resistive construction materialsand interior decorative materials with fireresistive/fire-retardant/fire-spread ratingsv. Other Related Documentsd. Other Related Documents

i. Tender/ Bid Documents covering Architectural and Architectural InteriorComponents;ii. Architects Periodic ConstructionSupervision (PCS) Inspection Report;iii. Architects Punchlist Inspection Report;

iv. Sustainable Architectural Design Plans/Designs/ Details;xi. Other documents/ deliverables pertaining to

Architect-of-record(AoR)with/ without a

ConsultingArchitect(CA), bothduly registered andlicensed under R.A.No. 9266



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professional architectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 202 (Regular Design Services); xii. The Architectural Design Brief which may containthe minimum performance standards andspecifications (MPSS) or outline specifications; and xiii. Other applicable documents/ deliverablespertaining to professional architectural servicesappearing in the 2010SPP No. 206(ComprehensiveArchitectural Services).

5. ArchitecturalInteriors(AI)

a. Architectural Interior(AI) Plans/ Designs/Drawings/ Details i. the Architectural Interior Brief which maycontain the Space Plan/s or layout/s ofarchitectural interior/s, furniture/ furnishing/equipment/ process layout/s and the MPSS oroutline specifications;ii. Architectural interior perspective/s;

iii. Access plan/s, parking plan/s and the like; iv. Detail design of major architectural interior elements;

v. Plan and layout of interior, wall partitions,furnishing, furniture, equipment/ appliances at ascale of at least 1:100 m; vi. Architectural Interior wall elevations showingfinishes, switches, doors and convenience outlets,cross window sections with interior perspectives asviewed from the main entrance at scale of at least1:100 m; vii. Floor/ ceiling/ wall patterns and finishing details;

viii. List of architectural interior materials used; ix. Sustainable Architectural Interior (AI) DesignPlans/ Designs/ Details; x. Architectural Interior Outline and TechnicalSpecifications; xi. Architectural Interior Budgetary and DetailedCost Estimates; xii. Other documents/ deliverables pertaining toprofessional architectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 202 (Regular Design Services) andSPP No. 203 (Specialized Architectural Services);and

xiii. Other applicable documents/ deliverablespertaining to professional architectural servicesappearing in the 2010SPP No. 206(Comprehensive Architectural Services).


6. StructuralConceptualization, Architectural Lightingand Acoustics,

Applicable documents/ deliverables pertainingto professional architectural servicesappearing in the2010 SPP No. 203 (Specialized

ConsultingArchitect(CA), dulyregistered andlicensed under R.A.


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ArchitecturalConservation andRestoration, BuildingAdministration and Housing Design and

Community Architecture

Architectural Services) and/or in the2010 SPP No. 206(ComprehensiveArchitectural Consulting Services) and/or inthe 2010 SPP No. 209 (ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services/ PACS),

as applicable, or as may later be determinedby the Board through a separate Resolution.

No. 9266

7. ProjectManagementofarchitectural, engineeringand allied design and/orconsulting services

i. Documents/ deliverables pertaining to professionalarchitectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No.201 (Pre-Design Services); and ii. Applicable documents/ deliverables pertaining toprofessional architectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 203 (Specialized ArchitecturalServices) and/or in the 2010SPP No. 206(Comprehensive Architectural Consulting Services)and/or in the 2010SPP No. 209 (ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services/ PACS), as

applicable, or as may later be determined by the Boardthrough a separate Resolution.

ConsultingArchitect(CA) withtheArchitect-of-record(AoR),both duly registeredand licensed underR.A. No. 9266

8. Construction andProject Management andgiving generalmanagement,administration, supervision,coordination andresponsible direction or theplanning, architecturaldesigning, construction,

reconstruction, erection,enlargement or demolition,renovation, repair, orderlyremoval, remodeling,alteration, preservation orrestoration of buildings orstructures or complexbuildings, including all theircomponents, sites andenvirons, intended forprivate or public use

i. All documents/ deliverables pertaining to professionalarchitectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 204-B (Construction ManagementServices) and SPP No. 204-A (Fulltime SupervisionServices); and ii. All documents/ deliverables pertaining to professionalarchitectural services appearing in the2010 SPP No. 205 (Post-Construction Services) andSPP No. 206 (Comprehensive ArchitecturalServices)

Architect-in-ChargofConstruction(AiCC)with/without theArchitect-of-record(AoR),both duly registeredand licensed under

R.A. No. 9266

9. Design-Build Services All documents/ deliverables pertaining toprofessional architectural services appearingin the 2010SPP No.207 (Design-BuildServices).

AiCCand theAoR, both dulyregistered andlicensed under R.A.No. 9266

10. ConstructionArbitration (andMediation) and

Applicable documents/ deliverables pertainingto professional architectural servicesappearing in the

CA, duly registeredand licensed underR.A. No. 9266, in a


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ArchitecturalPhotography,Writing,Journalism andCritiquing

2010 SPP No. 203 (SpecializedArchitectural Services) and/or in the2010 SPP No. 209 (ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services/ PACS),as applicable, or as may later be determined

by the Board through a separate Resolution.

capacity as Arbitrator/ Mediatoror Journalist

11. Teaching ofArchitectural Subjects,including ArchitecturalComputer-Aided Design(CAD)

i. Architectural Subject Syllabus and Lesson Plan; ii. Architectural Lectures and Presentations; iii. Baccalaureate, graduate and post-graduate curricula;and iv. Pertinent CHED or TESDA documents or as maylater be determined by the Board through a separateResolution.

CA, duly registeredand licensed underR.A. No. 9266, in acapacity as Lecturer/Instructor/ Dean/Department orSchool Head

12. Other ArchitecturalPractice Documents

i. Architectural Services Proposal and Attachments; ii. Architectural Services Contract and Annexes; iii. Practice Documents to be issued by the Board and/orthe integrated and accredited professional organizationof architects (IAPOA); and iv. All electronic, reproducible and distributable copies ofall of the above.

CA, AiCCand/ortheAoR, all duly

registered andlicensed under R.A.No. 9266

Nothing follows.