INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE Flashcards

1
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It is often associated
with economic development,
financial markets and
international business.

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GLOBALIZATION

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He describes
globalization as a homogenizing
process, made possible by the
differentiation of time from space.

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Anthony Giddens

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refers to
the increasing interdependence of
world economies because of the
growing scale of cross-border
trade of commodities and services,
flow of international capital and
wide and rapid spread of
technologies.

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ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION

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refers to the
transmission of ideas, meanings and
values around the world in such a way
as to extend and intensify social
relations. This process is marked by the
common consumption of cultures that
have been diffused by the Internet,
popular culture media, and
international travel.

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CULTURAL GLOBALIZATION

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5
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  • focal points of the world,
    they also represent globe-wide activities and positions of
    their countries.
  • are engines and archives of
    growth, change, culture, and ideas.
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global cities

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6
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Two sources to Globalize Architecture

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  1. the culture of commerce
  2. the culture of design
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7
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is driven by changing consumer
expectations, market opportunities,
and business agendas.

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GLOBAL CULTURE OF COMMERCE

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8
Q

NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE CHANGING THE NATURE OF
WORK — WITH ITS________

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MULTIDIMENSIONAL EFFECTS

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9
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AiCC

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Architect in Charge of Construction

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AoR

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Architect-of-record

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CA

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Consulting Architect

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AF

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Architectural Firm

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13
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DAEDS

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Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services

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14
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DADS

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Detailed Architectural Design Services

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15
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PCC

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Project Construction Cost

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16
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PPCC

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Probable Project Construction Cost

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17
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APCC

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Awarded Project Construction Cost

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18
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FPCC

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Final Project Construction Cost

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19
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CoW

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Cost of Work

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20
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PF

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Professional Fee

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21
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RPF

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Recommended Professional Fee

22
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This does not include any of the fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the Specialist Consultants, or the salaries of the construction inspectors.

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Project Construction Cost

23
Q

This includes the cost of the construction as well
as all professional fees, permits, clearances, and utilities and
cost of acquiring the project site, cost of money, etc.

A

Project Development Cost

24
Q

Library and periodical expenses and other means
of keeping abreast with new developments and technologies
and business development expenses fall under which?

A

Overhead

25
Q

The total cost considering the rate of the
Architect, the Consultants, Technical Staff, Researchers, and
others involved in the Project per hour (man-hours), per day,
or per month.

A

Direct Personnel Cost

26
Q

The total cost of all fixtures and accessories for
architectural interiors, acoustics, lighting works, site
development civil works and landscaping works which were
either designed, specified, or procured by the Specialist
Consultants.

A

Cost of Work

27
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Methods of Compensation

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  1. Percentage-based fee
  2. Lump sum or fixed fee
  3. Time basis
28
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The PCC that is the estimated amount

A

Probable Project Construction Cost (PPCC)

29
Q

The PCC that is based on the bid of the
winning contractor

A

Awarded Project Construction Cost (APCC)

30
Q

The PCC that is the actual and final cost based on cost records

A

Final Project Construction Cost (FPCC)`

31
Q

In a DADS arrangement, the Architect is entitled to _____ of the corresponding DAEDS professional fee,

A

60%

32
Q

Under this method, the fee is based on cost per square meter of the
project.

A

Unit Cost Method

33
Q

This method is appropriate when the scope of services required can
be clearly and fully defined from the beginning of the project.

A

Lump Sum / Fixed Fee

34
Q

This method is useful when the services are difficult to determine in
advance and if they are interim in nature or often short in duration.

A

Time-based Fee

35
Q

This method is based on technical hours spent and does not account
for creative effort since the value of creative design cannot be
measured by the amount of time spent.

applicable to non-creative work only

A

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

36
Q

● Often used when there is a continuing relationship on a series of
projects.
● A fixed rate that already accounts for overhead and profit is
established.

A

Professional Fee + Expenses

37
Q

Applicable for requests that require the Architect’s personal time

A

Per Diem, Honorarium, Plus Reimbursables

38
Q

This method is based on the total basic salaries of all Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) and their
staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0, plus reimbursables.

A

Salary Cost x Multiplier + R

39
Q

Applicable to engagements involving intermittent personal service,
such as consultancy services. The Architect must be compensated
for all the time he spends on the work, including travel time.

A

Per Diem or Hourly Basis

40
Q

Used when the consulting architect is expected to be required at
intervals over a period of time. It is a means of ensuring that his
services will be available to the Client when required.

A

Retainer

41
Q

There is a single contract between the Architect and the Client, and
sub-consultancy contracts between the Architect and the other
professionals

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Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)

42
Q

The Architect and the
engineering and allied professionals execute separate contracts with
the Client

A

Detailed Architectural Design Services (DADS)

43
Q

These mean the same and refer to the offer or the proposal received from
a bidder.

A

Bid, Tender

44
Q

Any factor which compensates the Architect for the following:
● Overhead costs of the office
● Benefits and social charges for employees
● Contingencies
● Cost of money/interest
● Reasonable profit

A

Multiplier

45
Q

The value of the multiplier may range from _____ depending on the
setup of the Architect’s office, the type and complexity of the Project,
experience of the Architect, and the geographic area in which hs/her office
is located.

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1.5 to 2.5

46
Q

The Architect commissioned by the Client to plan and design the building
and all its utilities and to coordinate the works of all allied design
professionals involved in the project. He shall make certain that these
inputs comply with the requirements of the project and are compatible with
the architectural design concept.

A

Prime Professional

47
Q

Compensation to the Architect on account of his/her delivery of services
agreed mutually by the Client and the Architect.

A

Professional Fee

48
Q

Cost of the completed building to the Owner, including the structure,
plumbing, sanitary and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators,
air-conditioning system, communications and electronic systems, elements
attached to the building, and all items indicated in the plans/designs of the
Architect and his consultants.

A

Project Construction Cost

49
Q

The reference for the professional fee of an Architect based on the building
type, project/construction budget, method of project delivery, role of
consultants, and the scope of services.

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Recommended Professional Fee

50
Q

Expenses related to the project that may include, but not be limited to:
● Transportation
● Housing and living allowance of consultants if assigned to placed over
100km away from office
● Cost of printing of extra sets of drawings
● Identifiable communication expenses such as overseas and
long-distance calls, internet, SMS, postage, etc.

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Reimbursable Expenses

51
Q

The cost of salaries of professional consultants for the time directly
chargeable to the project, plus all imposable taxes and contributions for
social security and insurance benefits.

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Salary Cost

52
Q

A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and
guaranteeing compensation for such services.

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Service Agreement