THE GLOBAL PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTS

Format of the Book Critique

Preliminaries- Title Page

Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Part 1 Introduction/ Background - State the circumstances why the book/ article was
written
Biographical Sketch of the Author (if necessary)
Short Description of the Editor, and the Person who wrote
Foreword and/ or Preface and Epilogue Parts and Highlights of
the Book. (if necessary)

Part 2 Discussion - Brief Discussion of the Contents in the light of the course Professional
Practice 03 (The Global Practice)
Elaborate discussion on the Topic which was the Source of
Enlightenment to the reader or critic.

Part 3 Critique - Analysis on the subject matter with Emphasis on how it impacts on the Body
of Knowledge in the applications of the Fundamentals and Principles of and the
many local and global issues in the practice of Architecture, Planning and
Construction Management.
Personal Appreciation on the Book/ article in its Entirety
Plan for Future on the subject Matter

Part 4 Conclusion and Recommendations - Conclusions on the Significance and Utility of

the Book/ Article as a Reading Material.
Recommendations on the Future Revisions and/ or Second
Editions of the Book. (if necessary)

Part 5 Bibliography - References Used by the Critic in the Form of Books, Journals,
Magazines, Newspapers, Related Studies, Theses and
Dissertations, and internet sources, if any.

A brief Curriculum Vitae of the Critics/ Students

Format:

Arial 12, 8.5 x 11 sized coupon bond, 1 inch margins on 3 sides, except for the left-most side 1.5 inch
margin to allow space for binding, double-spaced, and submitted in hard copy (1 copy) in PDF format
and Email to ladelrosario@bicol-u.edu.ph

Suggested Books or References:

(Choose any 3 books for every Group)

UAP Documents
GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services)
MRA (Mutual Respect and Agrreements)
UIA (Union des Architectes Manual)
APEC Architect Operations Manual
ASEAN Architects Operations Manual
RA 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004)
UAP Documents
The National Building Code and other Building Laws (local and abroad)
Construction Management and Economics NA Ankrah & DA LangLord
Hybrid Managers: What should you do? MJ earl & DJ Skyme
The Organizational Dimension by Michael Earl
The Global Competitiveness Report 2020-23
World Economic Forum by Cornelius, Porter and Schwab
The Economics of Corruption by A Mishra
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nation by A Smith
Emerging International and Global Issues in Construction and Architecture
ARCHIPRENEUR Architects as Entrepreneurs by Ar. Alfred C. Carandang
BIOGRAPHIES and Practice of Star Architects (local or abroad)
Other Books related to the Global Practice of Architecture.

Prepared By:

LEO A. DEL ROSARIO, FUAP, EAROPH, MS Arch.

Professor/ Lecturer