SPP DOCUMENT: C-SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

Question 1

METHODS OF SELECTION

Answer 1

1. Direct Selection
2. Comparative Selection
3. Architetural Design Competition

Question 2

is used when undertaking a relatively small project.

Answer 2

direct selection

Question 3

the client selects his architect on direct selection on the basis of:

Answer 3

1. reputation
2. peronal or business acquanintance or recommendation of a friend
3. recommended by architect’s former client
4. recommendation of another architect

Question 4

conducted by committees representing institutions, corporations, or public agencies

Answer 4

comparative selection

Question 5

the selection process in comparative selection involves

Answer 5

1. invitation
2. pre-qualification
3. interview
4. verification
5. evaluation & ranking
6. negotiation

Question 5

the client issues an invitation which includes terms of reference (TOR) for the project for the project which is based on design brief prpared by another architect

Answer 5

invitation

Question 6

architects and/or prc-registered architectural firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and expertise

Answer 6

pre-qualification

Question 7

the architect explains his methodology in translating the plan/design requirements of the proposed project

Answer 7

interview

Question 8

the selection committee may visit buildings designed by the architect and check references such as former clients and financial institutions

Answer 8

evaluation & ranking

Question 9

the architect explains to the client the scope of his services and architect’s fee as prescribed under the architect’s guidelines

Answer 9

negotiation

Question 9

is used for civic or monumental projects.

Answer 9

architectural design competition

Question 10

the competition may either be an idea competition, design, or design build competetion

Answer 10

architectural design competition

Question 10

various architects or architectural firms (AFs) submit plan/design solutions to a particular design problem and are judged on the basis of comparative excellence

Answer 10

architectural design competition

Question 11

advantages of architectural design competition

Answer 11

1. opportunities will be open to all prc-registered and licensed architects and prc-registered architectural firms
2. client/committe will have wider range of options

Question 12

disadvantages of architectural design competition

Answer 12

1. process may be expensive and time consuming
2. time and effort required may be discouraged qualified firms from participating
3. some prospective clients will seek free services under the guise of design competition

Question 13

competetions should be conducted with the assistance of _____ and in accordance with the architect’s guidelines

Answer 13

IAPOA

Question 14

participants in architectural design competition

Answer 14

1. sponsor or client
2. competitors
3. professional adviser
4. jury

Question 15

a natural juridical person

Answer 15

sponsor or client

Question 16

filipino/philippine registsered and licensed architects (RLA) and IAPOA members in good standing.

Answer 16

competitor

Question 17

a foreign architect as a competitor must secure a

Answer 17

1. must be a registered architect in his country of origin
   2.Temporary special permit former
2. work permit from DOLE
3. must work with a local counterpart RLA