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Promulgation of the Syllabi for the Subjects in the Architecture As used in this IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004, in R.A. No.
Licensure Examination 9266 or other laws, the following terms shall be defined as
follows:
PREAMBLE
(42) Syllabi the outlines embodying topics and concepts of
1. The following syllabi are intended to guide prospective major subjects prescribed in specific course of study to serve as
candidates in preparation for the Architecture Licensure basis for test questions in the licensure examinations.
Examination. In general, they cover areas in which examinees are
expected to have knowledge, understanding, and competencies SECTION 14. Subjects for Examination
when they start to practice the architectural profession. The licensure examination for architects shall cover, but are not
limited to, the following subjects:
2. The general coverage of the examination is divided into three
major areas with their corresponding weights as follows: (1) History and Theory of Architecture; Principles of
a. History and theory of architecture; principles of planning; Planning and Architectural Practice
architectural practice (30%)
b. Structural design; building materials and construction; utilities Part I: History of Architecture
(30%) A. Rationale and Description
c. Architectural design and site planning (40%) 1. Analysis of architectural manifestations from the beginning
of civilization to contemporary periods of development;
3. Each major area is subdivided into specific sub areas or 2. Analysis of the influences of environmental, historical, and
concerns, as well as their corresponding rationale and description. sociocultural factors and their relevance to the development of
art, buildings, structures, as well as of human settlements.
4. These syllabi shall be made available to all recognized schools
of architecture in the country, the United Architects of the Part II: Theory of Architecture
Philippines, and other concerned entities. A. Rationale and Description
1. Understanding of the theories and principles of design and
Excerpts from The IRR of RA 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) architectural design process;
2. Analysis of anthropometric, proxemic, and kinesthetic
Pertaining to the Subjects of the Licensure Examination for requirements of space in relation to architectural design;
Architects (LEA) 3. Analysis of sociocultural and technological trends which are
contributory to the development of contemporary architecture.
effective 01 December 2004
Part III: Architectural Practice
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. A. Rationale and Description
1. Understanding of the role, legal rights and obligations, and 2. Application of the principles of design and construction
responsibilities of the architect methods of various types of materials used in construction.
2. Analysis and application of the various statutes, codes, and
regulations affecting the practice of architecture in the Philippines Part III: Utilities
3. Understanding of the various aspects of the professional A. Rationale and Description
practice of architecture, including tools and techniques related to 1. Understanding of the basic practices, principles, general
production, construction, resource allocation, and project design and installation, and/or construction of utilities required for
management, as well as the efficient conduct of client and a building or structure and its premises;
business relations for building design and construction projects. 2. Analysis of utility, facility, and equipment requirements in
relation to aesthetic, function, and strength of a building or
Part IV: Theory and Principles of Planning structure and its premises.
A. Rationale and Description
1. Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general (3) Urban Design and Architectural Interiors
planning process, regional planning, land use planning, and
human settlements planning Part I: Urban Design
2. Understanding of the art and science of site planning with A. Rationale and Description
emphasis on ecological, socio-psychological, aesthetic, and 1. Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general
functional basis of site planning. planning process of the physical and systematic design on a
community and urban plane on a more comprehensive manner.
(2) Structural Design, Building Materials, and Architectural 2. Understanding of the art and science of urban design with
Specifications, and Methods of Construction and Utilities; emphasis on ecological, socio-psychological, aesthetic and
functional basis of urban design.
Part I: Structural Design
A. Rationale and Description Part II: Architectural Interiors
1. Understanding of the fundamentals of mechanics, strength A. Rationale and Description
of materials, and theory of structures 1. Understanding of the theories and principles of
2. General design, principles, and analysis of the structural Architectural Interiors.
elements of various types of construction materials and systems. 2. Analysis of anthropometric, proxemic, and kinesthetic
requirements of space in relation to Architectural Interiors.
Part II: Building Materials and Methods of Construction
A. Rationale and Description (4) Architectural Design and Site Planning
1. Understanding of the properties of building construction
and finishing materials; their application and articulation; systems A. Rationale and Objectives
and methods of specifying and construction; 1. Application of logical approach to architectural interiors,
urban design and site planning solutions to architectural and
planning problems with emphasis on design methodology, presently divided into three (3) major areas with their
quantitative and qualitative aspects of space, circulation, and corresponding weights as follows:
interrelationships of space, structural and form envelopes, and a. Area A: History and theory of architecture; principles of
building utilities and facilities. planning and architectural practice; and urban design and
2. Application of skills and ability to visualize architectural architectural interiors . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
design problems and present solutions in appropriate graphical (30.0%)
language. b. Area B: Structural design; building materials and
architectural specifications; and methods of construction and
utilities (30.0%)
The Board (PRBoA), subject to the approval of the Commission c. Area C: Architectural design and site planning . . . . .
(PRC), may revise or exclude any of the subjects and their syllabi, ..................................................
and add new ones as the need arises to conform to technological (40.0%)
changes brought about by continuing trends in the profession. 3. Each major area is subdivided into specific sub-areas or
concerns, as well as into their corresponding rationale and
THE 2008 SYLLABI FOR THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR description.
ARCHITECTS (LEA) 4. These syllabi shall be made available to all recognized
UNDER R.A. NO. 9266 (THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004) schools of architecture in the country, the United Architects of
the Philippines (UAP, the integrated and accredited professional
PREAMBLE organization for architects or IAPoA), and other concerned
1. The following syllabi are intended to guide prospective entities.
candidates in preparation for the Licensure Examination for
Architects (LEA). In general, they cover areas in which Area 1
examinees are expected to have the general and specific HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE;
knowledge, understanding, skillsets and competencies before PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE;
they start to legally practice the state-regulated profession of AND
architecture. URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS
2. Such general and specific knowledge, skillsets and
competencies are expected to be the summation of the Part I
theoretical/ academic instruction provided by the architectural HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
schools and of the minimum 3,840.0 credited hours (equivalent to A. Rationale and Description
2.0 years) of practical training under the certifying Mentor- 1. Understanding and analyses of architectural manifestations
registered and licensed architect (RLA) in the various aspects of from the beginning of civilization to contemporary periods of
professional architectural practice. development; and
2. The general coverage of the LEA, as administered by the 2. Understanding and analyses of the influences of
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) starting 2007, is environmental, historical and socio-cultural factors and their
relevance to the development of art, buildings, structures and of 3.1 Ancient architecture and the Western succession
human settlements. a. Egyptian;
b. West Asiatic;
B. Terminal Competencies for LEA Candidates c. Greek;
1. Ability to relate the history of arts and architecture as well d. Roman;
as the technologies and human sciences to considerations of e. Early Christian;
ecology and sustainable development; f. Byzantine;
2. Ability to identify/ differentiate, analyze and compare g. Romanesque Architecture in Europe;
evolved architectural styles; h. Gothic Architecture in Europe;
3. Ability to relate past architectural styles to the i. Renaissance Architecture in Europe;
development of present-day utility and construction systems/ j. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century in Great Britain;
technologies; k. Architecture of Africa, Australia and New Zealand;
4. Ability to help reinforce culture and architecture as 1. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Architecture in
reflected in tradition, convention and/ or current practices; Continental Europe; and
5. Ability to utilize insights in the history of the human m. Architecture of the Americas.
community/ settlements planning and design, with special 3.2 Architecture in Asia and the Pacific Region
emphasis on Asian structures/ buildings/ settlements; 3.3 Architecture in the Philippines
6. Ability to relate the evolution of Philippine architecture to a. Architectural legacies
historical and present-day architecture in Asia and elsewhere. a.1 Vernacular, Folk and Pre-Spanish Architecture (before 1550
C. Scope A.D.);
1.. Introduction a.2 Spanish Colonial Architecture (1550-1899 A.D.);
a. The origin of architecture; a.3 American Colonial Architecture (1900-1945);
b. Historic styles of architecture; and a.4 Architecture of the Commonwealth Period and of the Post-
c. Factors affecting architectural solutions and styles. World War II period (1946-2000); and
2. Pre-Historic Architecture a.5 21st Century Philippine Architecture (2001 to present).
a. Centers of development; and b. Architectural preservation, conservation and restoration
b. Dolmen, Menhir, Cromlech. c. Pillars of Philippine Architecture
3. Historic Styles of Architecture c.1 Philosophies of Famous Filipino Architects; and
a. Period/ extent and centers of development; c.2 Examples of great works.
b. Factors that affect the development of architectural
solutions and styles (historical, environmental and socio-cultural); Part II
c. General characteristics (architectural, structural, THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE
decorative, etc.); A. Rationale and Description
d. General contributions; and 1. Understanding of the theories and principles of
e. Notable examples. architectural programming, space planning, architectural planning
and design and of the architectural program/ plan/ design 8. Ability to utilize critical socio-cultural and technological
process; methods for analyzing architectural programming, space planning
2. Understanding and analyses of the anthropometric, and architectural planning and design concepts in relation to
proxemic and kines-thetic requirements of space in relation to the national/ state development thrusts;
architectural program, plan and design preparation; and 9. Ability to correlate architectural programs, space plans and
3. Understanding and analyses of the socio-cultural and architectural plans and designs with interior designs and
technological influences that contribute to the development of landscape architecture plans and designs through a holistic
contemporary architecture. approach.
10. Ability to effectively address climate, orientation and
B. Terminal Competencies for LEA Candidates building environment/ setting considerations in the architectural
1. Ability to identify, relate to and apply the principles of programming, planning and design process.
architectural programming, space planning and architectural 11. Ability to employ different processes and instruments that
planning and design to other art forms; shall result in a climate-/ setting-responsive architectural
2. Ability to transform the psychological, visual and program, space plan and architectural plan and design;
perceptual language of architecture to symbols and 12. Ability to apply different concepts, theories and principles
representations of architectural programs, plans and designs; of tropical architectural programming, planning and design as
3. Awareness of construction and design industry standards these apply to different architectural planning and design
for architectural program, plan and design preparation, problems; and
particularly applicable space planning standards/ practices; 13. Ability to correlate the significance of the philosophies of
4. Ability to assess current theories and principles on great/ past architects and their works to contemporary
architectural programming, on space planning and on architecture.
architectural planning and design and to apply these theories and C. Scope
principles in the architectural program/ plan/ design processes; 1. Introduction
5. Ability to apply anthropometrics and ergonomics to a. The nature of architecture;
architectural programming, to space planning and to architectural b. Architecture as an art and as a science;
planning and design; c. Processes in architectural programming and space
6. Ability to apply the proxemic and kinesthetic requirements planning; and
of space for human comfort in the context of Filipino culture, d. Processes in architectural programming, planning and
behavior and tradition and to anticipate the effects of these on design.
architectural programs, on space plans and on architectural plans 2. Elements of Architecture and the Basic Principles of
and designs; Architectural Programming, Space Planning and Architectural
7. Ability to apply analytical tools in determining the Planning and Design
relevance of architectural programming, space planning and a. Need-specific elements;
architectural planning and design theories to cultural b. Structural, circulatory, protective and decorative
development; elements;
c. Influences in architectural programming, space planning 2. Understanding of the art and science of site and physical
and in architectural planning and design; planning with emphases on their ecological, socio-
d. Basic principles of architectural programming, space psychological, aesthetic and functional bases.
planning and of architectural planning and design; and
e. Principles of Composition. B. Terminal Competencies for LEA Candidates
3. Architectural Planning and Design Perception 1. Ability to utilize the art and science/s of site and physical
a. Anthropometric bases of architectural programming, planning with emphases on their ecological, socio-psychological,
planning and design; aesthetic and functional bases;
b. Space articulation and territoriality; 3. Ability to relates the social issues and implications of site
c. Visual and perceptual language; and physical planning;
d. Psychology of space; and 4. Ability to correlate history and macro-planning theories to
e. Proxemics and culture. ecology and sustainable development;
4. Tropical Architecture - Architectural Programming, Planning 5. Ability to employ the basic foundations of site and physical
and Design with Climate planning and the different macro-planning processes.
a. Climatic Design : elements, factors, concepts, analysis and 6. Ability to utilize useful planning techniques relevant to the
application for comfort; rank of the architect as a planning and/ or design professional;
b. Theories and Principles of Tropical Architectural 7. Ability to relate history and theories of site and physical
Programming/ Planning/ Design; planning, urban and regional planning, etc. to ecology and
c. Influences and elements of Tropical Architecture; and sustainable development; and
d. Specific examples of Tropical Architecture. 8. Ability to apply current thoughts and practices as regards
5. Masters of Architecture site and physical plan formulation, implementation and
a. Philosophies of the Great Architects; and monitoring.
b. Examples of great works.
C. Scope
Part III 1. General Principles of Site and Physical Planning
PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING a. Hierarchy of site and physical plans, definitions and
A. Rationale and Description classifications;
1. Understanding and analysis of the concepts and techniques b. History and scope of site and physical planning; and
in macro-planning process at its various levels i.e. site and c. General planning process.
physical planning (specifically subdivision planning and master 2. Urban and Regional Planning
planning), human settlements planning, urban and regional a. History of the urban and regional planning;
planning, land and water use planning, transportation planning, b. Theories of urban and regional planning;
environmental planning, etc.; and c. Comprehensive land and water use planning (CLWUPs);
d. Zoning ordinances (ZOs); and
e. Urbanization and urban social relationships.
3. Housing and Human Settlements Planning B. Terminal Competencies for LEA Candidates
a. Definitions and classifications; 1. Ability to efficiently and effectively utilize legally-
b. State housing policies, programs and agencies; recognized types/ forms of architectural services in response to
c. State housing finance, production and practices; the needs of clients within the context of state-regulated
4. The Art and Science of Site and Physical Planning professional architectural practice;
a. Map and plan typology, identification and reading/ 2. Ability to employ organized professional practice activities,
appreciation; basic concepts, tools and areas of application of business and
b. Site appreciation, analyses and programming; office management, meeting/ monitoring project milestones and
c. Primary considerations in site and physical planning e.g. operational targets, etc.;
physical, aesthetic, ecological, socio-psychological, 3. Ability to conduct the post-evaluation and monitoring of
management, maintenance, etc.; completed projects and services;
d. Subdivision Planning, Deed of Restriction and Development 4. Ability to implement the basic services of the registered
Guidelines; and licensed architect (RLA) for effective organization,
e. Master Development Planning (MDP); and management and operation-related activities to satisfactorily
f. Site Development Planning (SDP) for areas immediately deliver the RLAs contracted services;
surrounding buildings/ structures. 5. Ability to undertake comprehensive architectural planning
and design services and the expanded role of the RLA beyond the
Part IV.A regular architectural services;
PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE 6. Ability to prepares the various types of architectural
A. Rationale and Description specifications and contract documents;
1. Understanding of the role, legal rights and obligations 7. Ability to compute and evaluate architectural and other
and responsibilities of the registered and licensed architect (RLA); cost estimates involving construction, resource allocation and
2. Understanding, analyses and application of the various project management;
statutes, codes, and regulations affecting the state-regulated 8. Ability to applies codes and standards of the profession and
practice of the profession of architecture in the Philippines; the laws, rules and regulations, guidelines, etc. relevant to the
3. Understanding, analyses and application of the various professional practice of architecture;
international agreements affecting the global practice of the 9. Ability to understand and comply with the different laws
profession of architecture i.e. by duly-qualified Philippine RLAs that affect the professional practice of architecture in the
outside the Philippines and by duly-qualified foreign architects Philippines;
(FAs) within Philippine territory; and 10. Ability to understand and effectively address the legal
4. Understanding of the various aspects of the professional consequences of an RLAs actions as these relate to the pertinent
practice of architecture as well as the efficient conduct of client laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and standards;
and business-oriented relations for architectural planning/ design 11. Ability to apply in practice the principles of public safety
projects and for construction projects. through building laws and codes;
12. Ability to comply with quality, cost and delivery standards;
13. Ability to apply ethical standards and professionalism in the e. Spectrum of architectural services;
practice of architecture i.e. ethical parameters applicable to e.1 Pre-Design Services
situations in the practice of the profession; e.2 Design Services
14. Ability to comply with the moral responsibilities and e.3 Specialized Allied Services
obligations of a RLA to peers, clients, colleagues in the industry e.4 Construction Services
and society in general; e.5 Post-Construction Service
15. Ability to understand and describe the processes involved e.6 Comprehensive Services
in the generation of a globally competitive office/ project e.7 Design-Build Services
management system; f. Architectural fees and charges;
16. Ability to understand and appreciate the implications of a g. Selection of the Architect and Methods of Compensation
globally open practice; and (including the conduct of architectural competitions); and
17. Ability to assume responsibility for personal and h. Global Practice : GATS, APEC Architect, ASEAN
professional growth and the development of leadership qualities. Architect and its Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)