Structural Conceptualization Quiz: Practical Questions

Here is a sample quiz for Structural Conceptualization which is given in the afternoon of Day 1 of the Architects Licensure Examination. Try this quizzes as part of your review.

There are 15 questions in this Quiz. You may repeat the quiz by refreshing your browser and different questions will appear.. Enjoy!!! PASSWORD: atlascped
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Practical Questions for Utilities

The newest addition to the series of Architecture Board Exam Reviewers. Here's a Quiz on knowledge of Building Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Sanitary, and Auxiliary systems. Most of the questions are situational and wide knowledge on construction practices would be of help.

There will be 10 questions picked at random from a database of more than a hundred questions.
Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!!
Password: orbisccd
Note: If you are using an iPhone, iPad, or any Android device, the flash quiz will only play if you have both an swf flash player and an adobe flash player plugin installed in your device. Otherwise, use the desktop or laptop which are usually already installed with flash player.

Those taking the NCARB exams can also use this as ARE Practice Test Questions.

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Cyril Harris Dictionary of Architecture and Construction - Utilities Quiz Part 1

The newest addition to the series of Architecture Board Exam Reviewers. Here's a Quiz based on Cyril M. Harris' Dictionary of Architecture and Construction 4th edition. This quiz will focus on Utilities terminologies from HVAC systems, mechanical, plumbing, sanitary system, electrical, acoustics, lighting to fire protection and other electronics and auxiliary systems

There will be 15 questions randomly picked from a database of 250 questions.
Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!!
Password: orbisccd

Click HERE to take the Quiz


Updated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions (including 2,800 new terms), 2,500 illustrations (including 200 new illustrations), and maintains its extraordinary visual appeal and easy-to-read page design. Prepared by a renowned architectural editor in association with expert contributors and incorporating the work of many standards groups, the book presents clear, concise definitions of terms in nearly 80 working areas. The Fourth Edition covers new industry terms which have emerged due to changes in engineering and building technologies, organizations, materials, and legal developments, and has been expanded to include more historic architectural styles. New terms include: Legal Architectural Barriers Act Wheelchair Accessible Materials Fibrous Concrete Latex Mortar Polymer-Based Stucco Concrete Compliance Conformity Refractory Mortar Organizations Building Research Establishment (formerly Building Research Station) of Great Britain ASTM Historic Architectural Styles Anglo-Palladianism French Victorian Isabellino Mudajar Mozarabic Neo-Rococo
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How to become an Asean Architect

Who can apply?

An Architect who possesses the qualifications and professional experience requirements specified in Part B of this Assessment Statement may apply to be registered in the ASEAN Architect Register (AAR) and accorded the title of ASEAN Architect (AA). 

Where to apply?

Applications can be sent to the Asean Architect Monitoring Committee of the PRC-PRBOA.

(Under the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services, the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of each participating ASEAN Member State or in the case of the Philippines, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shall authorize a Monitoring Committee (MC) to receive and process applications of its Architects for registration as AA, and to maintain the AA Registry.) 

What are the qualifications needed?

Any Architect who:

a) has completed a 5-year recognized architectural program or its equivalent in a university or school accredited by CHED;

b) possesses a current and valid professional registration and licensing certificate to practice architecture in the Philippines issued by the PRC;

c) has gained practical and diversified experience of not less than ten (10) continuous architectural practice after graduation, of which five (5) years shall be after licensure / registration;

d) has spent at least two (2) years in responsible charge of significant architectural work;

e) has complied with the CPE/CPD policy of the Philippines at a satisfactory level;

f) has not been convicted or charged of any serious violation of technical, professional and ethical standards, local and international, for the practice of architecture or of any crime which involves moral turpitude.

Note: 

For the CPE, the PRC has set the activities that architects can take for their CPE. Those activities are counted as the Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU) and are divided into 8 items as follows:

1. Formal learning

2. Informal learning

3. Seminar, conference and meeting

4. Participation in professional activities

5. Service activities

6. Industry involvement

7. Contribution to knowledge

8. Patents

Different activities however have different weights of score attached to them. See details in the Committee Rules on Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

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Tutorials for Rules 7 & 8 of the NBCP

Due to numerous requests, a third session for tutorials on Rules 7 and 8 of the Revised IRR of the NBCP will be conducted by Ar. Rey S. Gabitan on January 4, 2015. Most of the questions in Day 2 of the Architecture Board Exams focuses on computations to determine the applicable development controls especially the AMBF, PSO, TOSL, ISA, USA, MACA, GFA, FLAR, TGFA and possibly AMVB.

The tutorials will also cover some estimating and the sample questions will be examples of recent board exam questions.

For more info, text or call: 0949-8304537 or email to orbisccd@yahoo.com or orbis.ccd@gmail.com.

Prayers for those taking the January 2015 LEA

A few more days from now, the January 2015 Architecture Board Exams will finally take place and approximately 2,000 examinees will be taking the test to become full-pledged architects and for their dream to come true.

Here are some prayers that will guide you in your quest for this dream.

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9th Green Building and GREEEN Accreditation Seminar

There will be the 9th Green Building and GREEEN Accreditation Seminar on Januuary 22,23,29,30 & 31 2015 at San Fernando, Pampanga. This is open to all architects, engineers, envi planners, landscape architects and interior designers. The seminar includes lectures on green building principles and practices, workshop and accreditation examination to become a GREEEN Accredited Design Associate, Design Professional and Assessor. We invite you, your friends, and your organization to benefit from this event, and for the benefit of our environment!

This seminar is brought to you by the Philippine Green Building Initiative and the United Architects of the Philippines Professional Development Center. Attached is the flyer and registration form.