SPP ON PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

Question 1

cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial problem identification to activities that would allow the architect to initially conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions

Answer 1

pre-design services

Question 2

pre-design services normally include

Answer 2

consultation
pre-feasibility studies
feasibility studies
site selection and analysis
site utilization and land-use studies
architectural research
architectural programming
space planning
space management studies
value management
design brief preparation
promotional services

Question 3

client calls the architect to give oral or written advice and direction, attend conferences, make evaluations, and appraisals regarding a contemplated project and similar activities architect renders inputs

Answer 3

consultation

Question 4

involve procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for project to aid client in early decision-making, architect’s initial assessment of a project’s soundness, allowing client to promptly explore available identifiable options

Answer 4

pre-feasibility

Question 5

detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability of the proposed development. will set the project against present and future development

Answer 5

feasibility studies

Question 6

formation of site criteria, assistance to the client in site eval as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site for a proposed project or building program

Answer 6

site selection and analysis

Question 7

identification of site’s development potentials through proper utilization of land

Answer 7

site utilization and land-use studies

Question 8

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

Answer 8

architectural research

Question 9

analytical problem-seeking process will lead to statement and identification of vertical and horizontal requirements

Answer 9

architectural programming

Question 10

incorporates a space program with characterizations of the envisioned space such as ambiance, cost, range

Answer 10

architectural programming

Question 11

architect determines adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of use, allocation, interface of spaces for activities

Answer 11

space planning

Question 12

done mainly through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces, focus group discussions, space planning surveys, space audits, and subsequent analyses

Answer 12

space planning

Question 13

analysis of space reqs of project based on organizational structure and functional set up pinpoints linkages and interactions of spaces

Answer 13

space management studies

Question 14

formulation of space program will serve as basis for development of architectural plan/desihn

Answer 14

space management studies

Question 15

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

Answer 15

value management

Question 16

its goal is to achieve any unimpaired program at minimum cost

Answer 16

value management

Question 17

the architect states the project terms of reference including concept, objectives and other reqs

Answer 17

design brief preparation

Question 18

projects may require this in order to develop and generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from general public

Answer 18

promotional services

Question 19

after initial meeting with client, architect must submit his proposal for pre-design services stating the ff:

Answer 19

scope of work
manner of payment
owner’s responsibilities
other conditions of services

Question 20

architect can render services in any ff ways

Answer 20

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

Question 21

must have special training and be knowledgeable in different fields to supplement his skills

Answer 21

as an individual architect

Question 22

possible for architect (as natural persons) working in a single firm to specialize in variety of ways

Answer 22

architect’s own staff

Question 23

common practice which is consultation between architect and firm of other disciplines under extended terms of architect-owner agreement

Answer 23

by association, consultation, networking

Question 24

architect’s compensation

Answer 24

architect/firm’s talents, skills, experience, imagination, and on type of professional services provided

Question 25

based on technical hours spent and doesn’t account creative work

Answer 25

multiple of direct personnel expenses

Question 26

is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of reports, etc

Answer 26

multiple of direct expenses

Question 27

multiplier ranges from? depending on the office set-up, overhead, and experience of the architect and complx of project

Answer 27

1.5 to 2.5

Question 28

frequently used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of projects

Answer 28

professional fee plus expenses

Question 29

establishes a fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the architect’s technical time and overhead

Answer 29

professional fee plus expenses

Question 30

applied to government projects since they entail more paper work and time-consuming efforts

Answer 30

lump sum or fixed fee

Question 31

attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips

Answer 31

per diem, honorarium reimburse expenses

Question 32

conducting ocular inspecting of possible project sites

Answer 32

per diem, honorarium reimburse expenses

Question 33

conferring with other’s regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like

Answer 33

per diem, honorarium reimburse expenses

Question 34

each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate and equitable method of compensation

Answer 34

mixed methods of compensation