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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Along with the rising global economy, the quality of professional practice in
construction industry has reached its peak. This should be regarded as a
positive effect. As the famous line says, “No man is an island”, this means that
everyone needs each other to grow in professional practice through interaction
which involves the sharing of ideas and services. Thus, the influence is stronger
enough to mold the person to become better. Through interaction, professionals
in the construction industry will learn from each other because of the ideas they
shared and the services they offer to one another.

The construction industry has a great contribution to the community despite of

the conflicts among the professionals and between the clients. Compensation is
taken for granted. Rules and codes are not considered into the design problem
and the professional boundary is also ignored. These are the common problems
in the work place and there are still professionals who keeps on fighting for a
cause.

During the Spanish era in the history of the Philippines, Architecture was
practiced only by the Spaniards who had acquired legitimate academic degrees.
At that time there were no duly recognized local schools offering Architecture as
a degree in the country. It was only Felix Roxas Y Arroyo of Binondo, born
around1820 in Manila who was recognized as the first Filipino recorded architect.
He took Architecture degree in Spain and stayed in England and France for
many years. Only the master builders had the capacity to erect architectural
structures. Later, during the last decade of the 19th century, the first formal
school for master builders was opened. In September 1902, civil engineers and
surveyors from this school founded the first professional organization of
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architects and allied professionals-the Academia de Arquitectura y Aguimensura

de Filipinos (AAAF). It maintained a direct supervision with the American Institute
of Architects (AIA). The school was changed into Academia de Inginieria,
Arquitectura y Agrimensura de Filipinas (AIAAF). In 1904, the first school of
Architecture in the Philippines, the Escuela de Ingenieria y Arquitectura which
offered five-year courses in Architecture and Civil Engineering was founded.

Through the course of Philippine history, the profession of Architecture in the

Philippines got its first separate statute on June 17, 1950 with the Republic Act
2985, “An Act to regulate the Practice of Architecture in Philippines.”

There were many associations of architects founded in the mid 30’s to 70’s
but there were only three survivors-Associations of Philippine Government
Architects (APGA), League of Philippine Architects (LPA), and the Philippine
Institute of Architects (PIA).

President Ferdinand Marcos issued a Presidential Decree 223 in June 1973

creating the Professional Commission (PRC) regulating all professions and
accrediting only one organization to represent each profession.

The United Architects of the Philippines is currently the newly integrated

organization of architects after the hearings on December 12, 1974. All of the
three organizations with a population of 1300 automatically became members
and 700 of them were registered for active membership. The different
organizations remain stronger as the history passed by. They both have different
goals and objectives, programs and advocacy for the people.

The Architecture profession in the Philippines grows bigger and wider

extending its relationship with the allied professions. On May 28, 2013, the PIA
immediate Past President/PCAP Board of Trustees Joel V. Rico, FPIA and UAP
Founding President and PCAP Chairman Norberto Nuke, FUAP, HFPIA, Likha
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Award with Under Secretary Hon. Romeo Momo, PICE President had a
discussion about the concerns of the architects in securing the building permits
and the wrong entry in printing of the permit forms and checklist. Both architects
and engineering community want to establish a friendly and cooperative
relationship among the professions and its services without prejudice. The UAP,
PIA and PCAP are in line of protecting and advancing Architecture profession in
the coming years across the country. (<https://www.facebook.com/pages/PCAP-
Philippine-Council-for-the-Architecture-Profession/494286850630443>)

On March 13 to 14 of 2014, the Philippine Institute of Architects will be having

their 81st Annual Convention and Conference where all the construction leaders
and allied professionals will be a part of the event. Its objective is to create a
friendly environment and cooperative build environment responsive to the
community’s need for the entire construction industry sector.
(<https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=576883609063597&set=a.1950577
60579519.53991.195052377246724&type=1&theater>)

The rapid increase of schools offering degrees in the construction industry

and the increasing numbers of review centers nationwide are the reasons for the
illegal practitioners today. Conflicts among the professionals arise and the
tension among them were getting worse. Because of this, the researchers were
motivated to pursue the study to accommodate the needs through a facility that
will promote unity cooperative relationship among the professionals while
enhancing the knowledge and experience of each other.

The problem arises when there is already deterioration in the construction

industry .There is a division among the architects and other allied professionals.
They have their own goals and objectives, programs and method of advocacy for
the public service totally different from one organization to the other and they do
not have a common ground as one family. The misconception of the young
professionals among the allied professionals grows bigger and they are always
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thinking about competition of performance in a negative way instead of

coordination and respect. The other thing is that the distance of the
headquarters of the UAP, PIA, and other leading organizations are far enough for
the architects and allied professionals who come from provinces and find it very
difficult to reach there.

Architects and other allied professionals from different regions meet each
other in Cebu since it is located at the middle part of the Philippine archipelago.
It serves as a bridge from Luzon to Mindanao and vice versa. The construction
boom is happening already which increases the demand of the architects,
engineers, builders, designers and real estate brokers. Many events and
meetings happen in different places such as hotels, malls, convention centers
and offices but only the owner of the buildings will benefit the profit from various
events.

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

LEGAL COMPONENTS PARTIES INVOLVED DESIGN GUIDELINES

P.D. 1096
National Building Architects Ideal space require-
Code for Architecture
Center

B.P 344 Engineers

Accessibility Law

Standards for Facili-

R.A 9514v Builders ties align with the
Fire Code Contemporary and
Parametric Design

R.A 545 Designers

Architecture Law

Social Legal
R.A 386 Real Estate Broker Parameters
Civil Code
Of the Philippines

R.A 386
Civil Code Public
Of the Philippines

ARCHITECTURE
CENTER

Figure 4.1.1Theory of the study

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The conceptual framework of the study is based on the issues regarding the
professionals in the construction industry and undergraduate students’
performance, comprehension and application in Architecture, which give rise to a
proposed solution of establishing an Architecture Center.

The study considers the physical, legal, financial and social aspects of the
proposal to come up with an architectural design solution for the development of
an Architecture Center.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Legal: - Survey - Architecture Center

-Government Laws on
Building design - Interview - Globally Competitive
-Standards of Spaces Design
Requirements - Observation
- Sustainable and effi-
Financial: cient design
-Source of Funds
- Fully functional and
Social: operational
-Architects, Engineers,
Builders, Designers, - Income generating
Real Estate Broker
And the Public - Exchange of informa-
tion

Figure 4.1.2 Concept of the study

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The Architecture profession in Cebu is continuously progressing especially in

designs and construction methods. It has become a challenge by providing a
facility that can enhance the training and practice of architects and students in
the country. Thus, to make this possible, a development of an Architecture
Center in the province is aimed. The study will cite to answer the following
queries:

1. Who are the respondents?

2. How relevant is the method of integrating the professions in the construction

industry?

3. How will the Architecture Center in Cebu respond to their needs?

4. What are the sources of fund in the implementation?

5. What materials will be used by the Center to be globally competitive?

6. How will an Architecture Center function?

7. Where will be its potential site?

8. What are the theories and principles of design should be applied?

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OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The main objective of the study is to improve the practice of the professionals
in the construction industry and to provide a quality service to the people by
providing a convergent area that ensconces the architects and cohort of the field.

The following sub-objectives will also be considered:

1. to identify the respective respondents who will benefit the proposal;

2. to know the importance of integrating the professions in the construction

industry and the need of a facility to serve as a common ground for them;

3. to respond the needs of the professionals in the construction industry where

they can interact, share ideas, learn and invest;

4. to determine the sources of fund for the success of the proposal;

5. to know the materials and resources to be used for the center to make it
world class in nature;

6. to know the functions inside the Architecture Center;

7. to identify the best suitable site for the Architecture Center in Cebu; and

8. to know the theories and principles to be applied on the Architecture Center

making it a world class design.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study is significant to the following:

Architects. It promotes unity and collaboration with the architects and allied
professionals in the construction industry all over the country.

Engineers. This study serves as a bridge to a friendly relationship with the

architects and other allied professionals in the construction industry where they
can express their concerns and support through their knowledge and experience.

Builders. It gives an opportunity for the builders to show to the public their
products and services and the building will serves as a boundary for construction
shows and exhibit.

Real Estate Brokers. It gives them an opportunity to be recognized and the

product they are marketing.

Businessmen. It updates them for the new trends of designs, materials,

technology and services where they can choose according to their needs and
budget.

Artists. It promotes collaboration with the architects in expressing their ideas for
the common good and as servants of Arts.

Academic Schools/Institution. It is significant to the academic schools since the

project can influence the Architecture teaching achieve excellence.

Government. One of the aims of the government is to improve the quality of the
Architecture practice in the Philippines and to improve the quality of living, health
and education through the upgraded facilities of the architects’ design solution. It
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promotes tourism since the characters of the buildings are competitive enough
worldwide.

Students. It increases the knowledge and experience through interacting with

the senior architects and other professionals involve in the process through
different activities to be held by different organizations and firms.
General Public. It assists them to comprehend the diversity and complexity of
Architecture and the profession

Tourists. It serves as a tourist attraction because of its aesthetics, forms and

function.

Future Researchers. The study will serve as a reference for the future
researchers.
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SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

Place Delimitation

The study covers the Cebu province. It is limited only to the professionals in
the construction industry through the 5 chapters of United Architects of the
Philippines, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers-Cebu Chapter, Cebu
Contractors Association, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the
Philippines, Inc.-Cebu Chapter, Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers,
Philippine society of Environmental and Sanitary Engineers, Inc., Real Estate
Brokers Association of the Philippines Cebu Chapter, Philippine Institute of
Interior Designers and the public.

Subject Delimitation

The study consists of the gathering of data and information from United
Architects of the Philippines, Philippine Institute of Architects, Philippine Institute
of Architects Students Associates, United Architects of the Philippines Students
Auxiliary, foreign and local architects, students, allied professionals, general
public and schools that offer degrees for the construction industry and have roles
in architectural and construction development.

The study deals with the architectural solutions, financial cost, project
management and scheduling aspects of the proposed Architecture Center.

The respondents are the architects, engineers, builders, real estate brokers,
designers and the schools offering degrees related in construction industry,
government, tourists, future researcher and the public in the Cebu province to
nationwide that will benefit from the study.

The study will cover the school year of 2013 to 2014.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

The key terms in the study are defined below to provide clarity in the
discussion. These useful terms are used in an architectural definition from the
Architecture Law R.A. 9266.

Architect
An individual, partnership, associates, corporation or other legal entity
licensed and registered to practice the profession of Architecture. He plans,
designs and oversees the construction of the project.

Architecture
It is a field where planning, designing and constructing of building and other
architectural features are grouped into one to bring the best solution according to
its need.

Architecture Center
An architecture facility which serves as a common ground for all the
professionals in construction industry and to the public where they can interact
with each other and conduct events which will enable them to gain knowledge for
the improvement of their practice.

Architecture Facility
Spaces provided for services which can improve the interaction and learnings

Sustainable Design
It is a design philosophy where principles of green environment and stable
economy are connected minimizing the impact to the society.
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OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY

Chapter 1 presents the introduction of the study, theoretical framework,

conceptual framework, statement of the problem, objectives of the study,
significance of the study, scope and delimitation and definition of terms and the
overview of the organization of the study.

Chapter 2 contains the review of related literature and related studies which
anchor the study to be feasible and legal in addressing the design solution of the
problem.

Chapter 3 describes the different methods of the research, the materials being
used, research environment and the instruments.

Chapter 4 presents the analysis and interpretation of data gathered.

Chapter 5 states the conclusion to declare feasibility of the study and the
recommendations.

Chapter 6 discusses about the design implementation which involves the site
planning, building space programming, morphology, finishes, aesthetics, legal
parameters, funding and costing.

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