SPP DOC 201 PRE DESIGN SERVICES

Question 1

Pre-Design Services include: (first half)

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• consultation
• pre-feasibility studies
• feasibility studies
• site selection & analysis
• site utilization and land-use studies
• architectural research

Question 2

Pre-Design Services include: (second half)

Answer 2

• architectural programming
• space planning
• space management studies
• value management
• design brief preparation
• promotional services and other related activities

Question 3

When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice and direction, to attend conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated project and similar activities, the Architect renders valuable inputs whether or not the Client pursues the project.

Answer 3

Consultation

Question 4

These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making.

Answer 4

Pre-Feasibility Studies

Question 5

Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability of a proposed development.

Answer 5

Feasibility Studies

Question 6

This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building program.

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Site Selection and Analysis

Question 7

The detailed analysis of the site involves the identification of a site’s development potentials through the proper utilization of land.

Answer 7

Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

Question 8

It entails the conduct of primary and secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.

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Architectural Research

Question 9

This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a solution.

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Architectural Programming

Question 10

The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities.

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Space Planning

Question 11

An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces.

Answer 11

Space Management Studies

Question 12

This technique is applied in the cost management process to minimize the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction programs.

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Value Management

Question 13

Under this service, the Architect states the project terms of reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private).

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Design Brief Preparation

Question 14

Projects may require promotional activities in order to develop and generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the general public.

Answer 14

Promotional Services

Question 15

After the initial meeting/conversation/ correspondence with the Client, the Architect must submit his proposal for pre-design services, stating the following:

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• Scope of Work
• Manner of Payment
• Owner’s Responsibilities
• Other Conditions of Services

Question 16

An Architect can render services in any of the following ways:

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• as an individual architect
• architect’s own staff
• by association, consultation or networking

Question 17

Methods of compensation

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• Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
• Professional Fee Plus Expenses
• Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
• Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
• Mixed Methods of Compensation

Question 18

• attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;
• conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
• conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like.

For these particular activities, the Architect as agent of the Owner may be paid on a ___?

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Per Diem, Honorarium plus reimbursable expenses

Question 19

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require his personal time such as:

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• attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;
• conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
• conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like.

Question 20

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more paper work and time-consuming efforts.

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Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

Question 21

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of Projects.

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Professional Fee Plus Expenses

Question 22

This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of reports and the like.

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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

Question 23

This method of compensation is based on technical hours spent and does not account for creative work since the value of creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has spent on his work.

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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

Question 24

Formula

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Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R