FuturArc Prize 2010: Sustainable Homes in Asia
on Nov 2, 2009 in Design Competitions This year, Asia's leading Green design competition, FuturArc Prize 2010, invites architectural professionals and students to share their vision of a Home for Ecological Living in Asia. The competition, organized by FuturArc Journal, is supported by t...

Architectural Design Subject Reformat
on Oct 20, 2009 in Board Exams Resolution No. 2009 - 14Series of 2009REFORMATTING THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING SUBJECT OF THE BOARD LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR ARCHITECTS (BLEA) TO FULLY COMPLY WITH SEC. 7 (m) OF R.A. NO. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) WH...

Designer Village Challenge 2009
on Oct 12, 2009 in Design Competitions The destruction caused by natural disasters such as typhoons has long been one of the major contributors to the perpetuation of poverty in developing countries like the Philippines. The suffering of the poor are amplified as climate change - reinforc...

On Storm Ondoy and What the Government May Consider Doing
on Oct 5, 2009 in Announcements by Armando N. AlliA. A Tale of 2 Floods (During Storm Ondoy)Storm Ondoy of that fateful Saturday, September 26, 2009, was reportedly not a strong storm and did not appear to be anything out of the ordinary. The rains started at nighttime but by mid-...

Notes from Past Board Exams
on Sep 22, 2009 in Review Questions 1. It is where the current plans of cities where based including literature, arts...a. Byzantineb. Greekc. Roman2. Optical Correction made in Column...a. entasis3. Identify the door (with beam above)...a. trabeated4. Identify the Lot (almost corner w...

Actual Board Questions: June 2009
on Sep 22, 2009 in Review Questions These were given in the last board exam as summarized by one of those who passed. Many thanks to Arch. Adel M. (Hope others will send some info as well) 1. It is where the current plans of cities where based including literature, arts...a. Byzantineb...

Important Links for Review
on Sep 22, 2009 in Learning Notes Professional Practice Building Laws Pls. click on the item for a link to the review materials: 1. Clarification on the revised PD 1096 and RA 9266: Powerpoint presentation by Arch. Armando Alli ("Get the Facts Right")2. IRR of the Government Procurement Law (RA 9184)3.Revised Fire Code...

Review Questions: Tropical Design
on Sep 11, 2009 in Tropical Design Review Questions Part 1 of Tropical Design Quiz. Enjoy! For incorrect answers, click (+ show previous question).Tropical Design 01 » Quiz SchoolBuy Rey a Beer :-) if you liked this Quiz, so I could post more!.

Review Questions: Building Utilities 10
on Sep 11, 2009 in Utilities Quiz Review Questions Part 10 of Building Utilities Quiz. Enjoy! For incorrect answers, click (+ show previous question).Building Utilities 10 » Quiz SchoolBuy Rey a Beer :-) if you liked this Quiz, so I could post more!.

Review Questions Building Utilities 9
on Sep 11, 2009 in Utilities Quiz Review Questions Part 9 of Building Utilities Quiz. Enjoy! For incorrect answers, click (+ show previous question).Building Utilities 09 » Quiz SchoolBuy Rey a Beer :-) if you liked this Quiz, so I could post more!.