HOA/TOA
8 of diameter
The "Golden Section" is equal to?
1.618
The Ronchamp Church designed by Le Corbusier has
the openings slant towards their centers at varying
degrees, thus letting in light at different angles. This
glass is sometimes clear, but is often decorated with
small pieces of stained glass in typical Corbusier
colors. What is the color Le Corbusier did not use for
this project?
Blue
Which of the following is NOT the Le Corbusier's 5
points of Architecture?
Open Garden
It is an anthropometric scale of proportions devised
by Le Corbusier. It was developed as a visual bridge
between two incompatible scales, the Imperial system
and the Metric system. It is based on the height of an
English man with his arm raised.
Modulor
What is Section 13 of RA 9266?
Qualifications of Applicant for Examination
Indicates a position in space
Point
A phenomenon of light and visual perception that may
be described in terms of an individual's perception of
hue, saturation and tone value. It distinguish a form
from its environment?
Color
By Le Corbusier comments on "forms", which of the
composition that he mention is "very difficult" to
satisfy the spirit?
Cubic Transformation
Having an intercolumnation of 2 and quarter
diameters this intercolumnation is considered by
Vitruvius as the best proportion
Diastyle
Araeostyle intercolumnation should have a height of
Considering PD 1096, BP 344, RA 9514 What is the
maximum size of a door?
1220
Based on PD 1096, What is the minimum area for
room habitation?
6 sqm
Considering PD 9266, BP 344, RA 9514, BP 220;
What is the minimum ceiling height for an artificially
ventilated room
2.7m
Based on BP 344 What is the minimum dimension of
an elevator car
1100mm x 1400mm
Based on RA 9514 and BP 344; What is the minimum
ramp width
1200
What is the preferred nosing for staircase as dictated
by BP344
Slanted Nosing
A mezzanine level shall have a CCH of not less than
____________ above and below it. If a ceiling cavity
is provided for the floor below the mezzanine level.
1.8 m
The CSG is answerable only to _______________
Owner and Architect
These preliminary studies involve the procurement,
analysis and use of secondary information gathered
for the project to aid the Client in early decision-
making.
Pre-Feasibility Study
This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to
the statement and identification of both horizontal and
vertical requirements in offering a solution.
Architectural Programming
An analysis of the space requirements of the project
based on organizational structure and functional set-
up
Space Management Studies
The Architect determines the adequate size and
appropriate configuration for a proposed project in
consideration of the use, allocation and interface of
spaces for given activities.
Space Planning
He mentored people known for the quotes "Less is
More", "Architecture begins where Engineering ends",
and "A house is a machine for living in"
Peter Behrens
An art deco architect known for his work on the
Rockefeller Center buildings
Raymond Hood
Taking of from Eliel Saarinen's design for the tribune
tower. Black brick on the frontage of the building
(symbolizing coal) was selected to give an idea of
solidity and to give the building a solid mass. What is
the style of this building
Gothic Art Deco
Is the person, firm or corporation who provides
guarantee for the contractor’s bond.
Surety
Completed in 1144, this cathedral is considered to be
the first Gothic church to be constructed - ProProfs
Completed in 1144, this cathedral is considered to be
the first Gothic church to be constructed
Basilica of St. Denis
Who designed the St. Peter's Basilica Square/Piazza
San Piettro
Bernini
The Contractor shall give written notice to the
architect at least _____ prior to the beginning,
suspending (except in case of accident) or resuming
the work.
10 days
What is the first city to have a skyrise building; and
what is the building
Chicago; Home Insurance Building
What is the first skyrise building in New York City
New York World Building
No claim for delay shall be allowed on the account of
failure to receive drawings until ______ after demand
for such drawings.
2 weeks
Who gets to decide any and all questions which may
arise as to the interpretation of Drawings and Specs
and shall be the interpreter of the conditions of the
Contract.
Architect
If Architect fails to render a decision within _____
after parties have presented their evidence, either
party may demand for arbitration.
15 days
What do you call the relationship between the Torre
de Manila and the Rizal Shrine?
Contrast
How many days from the receipt of the NTP will the What is not a grounds for suspension of work by the
work start Contractor
7 days If the Owner should fail to act upon the Request for
Payment or Certificate of Payment within fourteen
Which of the following is not submitted by the days after its certification by the Architect
Architect when applying for the Building Permit
CTC Which is not a sufficient cause to justify termination of
the Contract?
Currently the tallest building in New York City Disregard or violate Engineer’s instructions, or failed
One World Trade Center to execute the work according to the agreed Schedule
of Completion, including extensions thereof.
Considering BP 344, PD 1096, RA 9514 what is the
minimum width of the door? Can refer to either the rear room of an ancient greek
900 mm temple or to the inner shrine, also called the adyton
Ophistodomos
What is the setup of the IAPOA
SEC registered, non-profit, non-stock What do you call the image below

What is RA 9514
Fire Code of the Philippines

An architectural term for the vertically channeled

tablets of the Doric frieze. It's main function is to hide
the rafters.
Triglyphs

What is RA 9266
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE
AND COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE
REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE
Telamons
What governs if there is a conflict between Detailed
Specs, General Specs, and the Drawing
It is used to warn visually impaired people of the
Detailed Specs
presence of specific hazards: steps, level crossings or
the approach to the on-street light rapid transit (LRT)
Duration of time allowed by the contract for the
platforms. It is also used where a footway joins a
completion of the project.
shared route. It conveys the message ‘hazard,
Time Limit
proceed with caution.
Corduroy Hazard Warning Tactile
Is the approved form of security furnished by the
Contractor and his surety as guarantee of good faith
Proposed the Sector Model which states that a city
on the part of the contractor to execute the work in
develops in sectors instead of rings.
accordance with the terms of the Contract.
Homer Hoyt
Performance Bond
Designer of the Laguna West. Known as the The architect renders periodic design supervision
developer of the concept of TOD during the _______
Peter Calthorpe Regular design services

First designer of the layout of the streets of The intent of the Contract Documents is to ______
Washington D.C. the project
Pierre Charles L'Enfant Finalize

It concerns the science of human settlements, The mezzanine flooor of the bahay na bato
including regional, city, community planning and Entresuelo
dwelling design
Ekistics To indicate the social status of the occupants of
houses in China, this color of the roof tile is reserved
Minimum number of hours required for diversified to the Mandarin
training experience Red
3840 hours
The Burmese pagoda
Under RA 9514, what is the height of buildings where Zedi
automatic sprinkler protection is required?
15m Chicago's Columbian Exposition (known as the Great
White City) advocaeed
The _______ created the Professional Regulations City beautiful
Commission (PRC) in the Philippines
PD 223 The period in architecture marked by a conflict
between the classic and gothic
AS-built drawings are the responsibility of the Battle of the Styles
_______
Contractor Father of Modern Architecture in Austria
Eliel Saarinen
The _______ is the legal bond for the Client-Architect
relationship Also called Barley-sugar column, characterized by a
Contract spiraling twisting shaft like a corkscrew.
Solomonic
The resolution on arbitration should be complied
within ______ days from its issuance The harem is
30 days Women's room

The government can order a work stoppage on public It means building house
construction projects for a maximum of ____ Bauhaus
90 days

The Lot survey is paid for by the ______

Owner

Full time supervision is paid

1-1.5%
PROF PRACT and BUILDING LAW
An architect makes a miniature model of the project
for his own design study. Who should pay for it?
- ARCHITECT
You were commissioned to do a master plan. What
should you do first? - Study the existing laws
As per NBC, the minimum width of planting strips for
grass and shrubs for each side of the RROW shall be
– 200MM
The minimum horizontal dimension for courts and
yards. – 2 METER
The minimum horizontal dimension for courts and
yards. – 2.70 METERS
What is the minimum area for toilet and bath in
square meters? - 1.20 SQM
Is a continuous and unobstructed route of exit from
one point in a building, structure or facility to a public
way. - Means of Egress
Preparation of shop drawing is the sole function of the
-CONTRACTOR
What is the minimum lot area for rowhouse socialized
housing units as provided for in BP 220? – 28
This specialized architectural service is based on the
concept of expanded physical planning services to
include other activities necessary for the proper
handling of the numerous components considered in
the formulation, implementation and realization of a
Master Development Plan (MDP). It covers the range
of all services from primary data gathering through
the formulation of the MDP and the parallel
preparation of the environmental impact assessment /
statement (EIA/S).
- COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
(CDP) SERVICES
What is the height of lighting switches for the
handicapped? - 0.92m - 1.22m
Aircraft hangar and open parking garages are under
what classification of occupancy? - Business and
Mercantile
As per Fire Code, what is the maximum number of
seats in rows of seats between aisles for places of
assembly?
- 14
As per Fire Code, under what classification does fire
in flammable liquids and gasses belong to? - CLASS
B
A kind of public open space defined under the Water
Code and other laws that must be absolutely free of
all forms of physical obstructions that can negatively
affect natural light and ventilation within such space
or that can impede access to or the full recreational
use of such space by the general public. -
EASTMENT
The distance between the street curb of the
ingress/egress of a commercial lot/property (nearest
the intersection) and the straight curb of the
intersection shall not be less than how many meters. -
50 METERS
A court bounded on three sides by building lines. –
OPEN COURT
As per BP 220, which is second to water in the
hierarchy of basic needs of human settlements, the
provision of which shall be based on the actual setting
which the project is located? - Movement &
Circulation
An architect was commissioned for a project
amounting to 3.5 million pesos including a 12% VAT.
How much would it be without the VAT? - Php
3,125,000.00
A registered & licensed architect, who is academically
& professionally qualified, & with exceptional or
recognized specialization in any branch of
Architecture.
– CONSULTING ARCHITECT
As per Fire Code, where the total occupant load of all
storeys served by the stair is less than 50, the
minimum width clear of all obstructions, shall be 915
millimeters
In this specialized architectural service, the Architect
has to go beyond the study of human behavior and
activities and must undertake an in-depth study of the
host site's economic systems, its laws and
regulations, tax structure, infrastructure, utilities, and
all other components that will have a bearing on the
project.
- SITE & PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES
As per NBC, entrance or exit steps shall have treads
of not less than ____ millimeters. The minimum
number of steps shall be two (2) with risers not
exceeding _____ millimeters. - 300: 100
It is the most common method of compensation which
is also fair to both client and architect? - Percentage
fee method
What is the difference between RA 545 and RA 9266
in erms of architectural practice?
- Structural Conceptualization
As per NBC, the total width of exits in meters shall not
be less than the total occupant load served divided by
_____. Such width of exits shall be divided
approximately equally among the separate exits. –
165
Buildings or structures that constitute a hazard to
safety or health or public welfare because of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence,
or abandonment, or which otherwise contribute to the
pollution of the site or the community to an intolerable
degree. - Dangerous Buildings
The Architect's recommended professional fee for a
publishing plant with a project construction cost of 50
million rendering detailed architectural and
engineering design services. – 6 %
Within how many month/s shall be the release of
retention from date of final payment? - 3
In this selection process, the Architect explains his
methodology in translating the plan/design
requirements of the proposed project. – INTERVIEW
The approved form of security furnished by the
contractor as a guarantee of good faith on the part of
the contractor to execute the work in accordance with
terms of the contract. – PERFORMANCE BOND
If the owner continuously orders changes to the
design, what methods of compensation should be
used?
- Percentage fee and cost method
As per Fire Code, what is the occupant load factor for
a Conference Room? – 1.40 SQ.M / PERSON
Windows as emergency egress shall have a minimum
dimension of 0.82 x 1.00 METERS
Cost-based method of compensation applicable only
to NON-CREATIVE WORK. - MULTIPLE OF
DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSES
This method of compensation is frequently used
where
there is continuing relationship on a series of projects
- Professional Fee plus Expenses
As per NBC, the minimum open space requirement
for group A, B, C, D & J occupancies in an interior lot
shall be
- 50%
Which is NOT a required knowledge for a Consulting
Architect in the practice of Architectural Research
Methods? - Specification Writing
Required: Architectural Writing & Photography,
Philippine Architecture and its History, and
Architectural Design Trends
As per NBC, the minimum ceiling height for habitable
room with natural ventilation shall be 2.70 meters
Defining "open space" in residential subdivisions and
attending section 31 of Presidential Decree no. 957
requiring subdivision owners to provide roads, alleys,
sidewalks and preserve open space for parks and
recreational use. - PD 1216
A toilet and bath shall have a minimum dimension
of .90-meter x 1.20 square meters.
As per NBC, entrance and exits ramps shall have a
slope not exceeding – 1/10
In this Regular Design Services phase, the Architect
evaluates the Owner's program, schedule, budget,
project site and proposes methods of project
deliveries.
- Schematic Design Phase
Under the regular design services, which of the
following activities falls under the contract documents
phase?
- Prepares design documents / construction
drawings & specifications
It refers to contracts or arrangements involving the
transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture
of a product. - Technology Transfer
Grab bar height in millimeter for disabled in a toilet
cubicle? - 800
This method of remuneration is used when the
services of a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA)
is expected to be required at intervals over a period of
time.
– RETAINER
Ancillary permits are permits that are required for
specific aspects of a construction project, such as
structural, sanitary, or electrical permits.
The Architect in this area of practice recommends the
systematic process of ensuring that a
building/structure's array of systems is planned,
designed, installed and tested to perform according to
the design intent and the building's operational needs.
- Building Testing and Commissioning
What does A & E stands for? - Architecture and
Engineering
As per NBC, a building/structure which is located
partly in one (1) fire zone and partly in another shall
be considered to be in the more highly restrictive fire
zone, when more than __of its total floor area is
located in such zone. – 1/3
This regular design services phase is based on
approved schematics and conceptual plans where the
Architect prepares outline specifications to fix and
illustrate the size and character of the entire project
as to type of materials, type of structural, electrical,
mechanical, sanitary, electronic and communications
systems.
- Design Development Phase
Given a room with floor area of 300 square meters,
what shall be the total area required for window
openings for said room? – 30.00 SQ.M
As per BP 220, how many percent of the gross
subdivision area shall be allocated for Community
Facilities if the density is not more than 150 dwelling
units per hectare in a socialized housing? – 1.0 %
Any physical change made on a building/structure to
increase its value, utility and/or to improve its
aesthetic quality? – Renovation
Stipulation of the use of specific products or purposes
without provision for substitution is a? - CLOSED
SPECIFICATION
Minimum area for toilet and bath – 1.20 SQ.M
Towers, spires and steeples, erected as parts of the
building and not used for habitation or storage may
extend but not exceed ____ meters above the
prescribed building height limit (BHL) for each
occupancy group, if of combustible materials. – 6.0
METERS
What is the minimum lot frontage (in meters) for
rowhouse units in economic housing as provided for
BP 220? – 4.0 METERS
An analysis of the space requirements of the project
based on organizational structure and functional set-
up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces. The
formulation of the space program will serve as the
basis for the development of the architectural plan /
design. This pre-design services is known as
– Space Management Studies
You were commissioned to do a master plan. What
should you do first? - Study the existing laws
It was the first law passed by the national assembly in
1921 where the Maestros de Obra or the Master
Builders are required to register as architects.
- Engineers & Architects Law Act no. 2986
This method of compensation applies to government
projects since they entail more paper work and time-
consuming efforts. - Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Within how many days from the date a change is
ordered shall any claim for adjustment involving
questions of facts be asserted? 15 DAYS
Enclosed attic spaces of combustible construction
shall be divided into horizontal areas not exceeding
____ sq. meters by fire-resistive partitions extending
from the ceiling to the roof. – 250 SQ.M
The value of extra work or change in construction
plans requested by the owner. - Actual direct cost
plus 15% for profit, overhead & tax
Minimum air space for workshop, factories, and
offices. (In cubic meters per person) – 12
Maximum number of rowhouse units in a block. – 20
Air space requirement for a habitable room. – 14
CU.M
A separating strip between arcaded portion and open
portion of sidewalk of a combined open and arcaded
sidewalk. -.80m Planting strip
Plan, models and perspectives are? - Instrument of
Practice
As per NBC, the minimum width of planting strips for
grass and shrubs for each side of the RROW shall be.
- 200 millimeters
Aside from the people and country, who does the
architect give supreme to oath to? – GOD
AS per NBC, foundations may be permitted to
encroach into public sidewalk areas to a width not
exceeding __millimeters; provided that the top of the
said foundation is not less than _____ millimeters
below the established grade. - 500 / 600
It is the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or
property on which vertical structures such as
buildings, monuments and the like, as well as
horizontal developments such as rights-of-way
(ROWs), open spaces and activity spaces are to be
proposed.
- Physical Planning
The minimum horizontal dimension for courts and
yards.
- 2.00 METERS
As per NBC, the minimum width of planting strips for
trees for each side of the RROW shall be 300 MM
A statement from the architect confirming the amount
of money due the contractor once work is
accomplished.
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
What is the minimum ceiling height for habitable
rooms with artificial ventilation? 2.40 METERS
To protect pedestrians during construction and
demolition, A temporary walkway of not less than __
meters shall be provided, capable of supporting a
uniform live load of ___ kg/sq.m. - 1.20/650
These preliminary studies involve the procurement,
analysis and use of secondary information gathered
for the project to aid the client in early decision-
making.
- PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDIES
A room for human habitation shall have a minimum
dimension of 2.00 x 3.00 meters.
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. This scope of pre-design
services is called
- Consultation
As per PD 1096, what is the classification of buildings
of masonry and wood construction with a one-hour
fire-resistivity throughout and exterior walls of
incombustible fire-resistive construction. – Type III
The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a
scientific study on the built environment's well-being,
which allows the Architect to focus on the ways in
which the building/structure can best maintain itself
and prolong its life in a cost-efficient manner, and
finally provide recommendations to the Owner/ Client.
- FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE
This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to
the statement and identification of both horizontal and
vertical requirements in offering a solution. It
incorporates a space program with characterizations
of the envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost
range, etc. – ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
As per PD 957, what is the maximum block length
with an alley or pathwalk? – 400 METERS
Minimum door width for hospital nursing units? – 1.12
M
An architect makes a miniature model of the project
for his own design study. Who should pay for it?
- ARCHITECT
What shall be the required window openings for a
toilet and bath with a floor area of 15.00 sq.m.? – 0.75
SQ. M
A written document describing in detail the scope of
work, materials to be used, methods of installation,
and quality of workmanship. – SPECIFICATIONS
A written document describing in detail the scope of
work, materials to be used, methods of installation,
and quality of workmanship. – 2.70 m
Preferred width of central refuge as per BP 344 –
2.00 M
As per PD 957, what is the prescribed ratio for
saleable and non-saleable lots? – 70% :30%
A form of semi-permanent or permanent structure
constructed along property line, usually of masonry or
reinforced concrete or other fire-rated material. –
ABUTMENT
What offense is committed when an architect is found
using the seal of another architect? –
MISDEMEANOR
A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn
easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire
escapes.
– FIRE TRAP
When the Owner fails to implement the plans and
documents for construction as prepared by the
Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive, as
compensation, the sum corresponding to ___ of the
Architect's fee. – 90%
The portion of a roadway or public way that should be
kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the
expedient conduct of fire fighting operations.
– FIRE LANE
For buildings of more than two (2) storeys in height,
the minimum width of the rear or side court shall be
increased at the rate of ___ millimeters for each
additional storey up to the fourteenth (14th) storey. –
300 MM
As per PD 957, what is the minimum lot frontage of
an interior lot for single-detached units? – 3.00 M
Minimum width of access road for interior or rear lots.
- 3000 MM
As per NBC, Footings located at least 2.40 meters
below grade along national roads or public highway
may project not more than __millimeters beyond the
property line
- 300 MM
Ebenezer Howard – Garden City of Tomorrow
Reymond Unwin and Barry Parker – Letchworth
Clarence Perry – Neighborhood Unit
Leslie Patrick Abercrombie and Patrick Geddes
– Greater London
Frank Lloyd Wright – Broadacre City
Arturo Soria Y Mata – Linear City
Tony Garnier - Cite industrielle / Une Cite Industrielle
Earnst May – Satellite Town
America’s Cup
Charles-Edouard Jeanneret- Gris/ Le Corbusier
- Unite d’ Habitation, City of tomorrow, Radiant City
Robert Owens – Reform Movement
Louis De Soisson – Welwyn
Daniel Burnham – Father of American City Planning
Walter Griffin – Canberra
Paolo Soleri – Arcology
Kinonuro Kikutake - Floating City
E.W Burgess – Concentric Zone Theory
Homer Hoyt - Sector Theory
Chauncy Harris and Edward Ullman – Multiple Nuclei
Friedrich Engels – Inverse Concentric
Neues Museum
Walter Christaller and Paul Peterson

River and Rowing Museum

Parc Guell

Des Moines Library

Guell Palace
Museum of Modern Literature