203

SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Architecture -- the blending of 1.3 The Architect’s responsibility to
aesthetics, functions, space and society is to make sure that not
materials results from the the structure alone but also its
application of the skills of many physical environment can
people. Time and Technology enhance the lives of all people.
have moved to a level where He relates not only to purely
other allied professions are design and build professions but
needed to complete, complement to allied professions as well, to
or supplement the necessary achieve totality in design.
services for a building project.
Today, the environmental design 1.4 The design of the structure proper
professions, of which architecture falls under the Architect’s Regular
has a lead part, are involved with Services (UAP Doc. 202).
a total commitment to improving
the way we live. 1.5 Design services needed within
and outside the building which
1.2 The Architect’s main require specializations fall under
responsibility to his client is to “Specialized Allied Services”
produce a structure that will namely:
house the activity it was intended a. Interior Design
for that is well-planned, soundly b. Acoustic, Communication and
constructed, aesthetically Electronic Engineering
satisfying and within the financial c. Landscape Design
limitation of the project. d. Physical Planning
e. Comprehensive Planning
 UAP DOC. 203
DESIGN SERVICES

203-a. INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 In the design of the structure, the and prepares furniture and
Architect works on a concept. For furnishing layout.
the realization of this concept, the
Architect builds his structure
making both exterior and interior
spaces contribute to the total b. Prepares the design and
design concept of the structure. schedule of furniture giving their
dimensions, specifications and
He designs and develops interiors locations.
of buildings and residences such
that they contribute to the physical, c. Assists the client in conducting
visual and intellectual comforts of bids or negotiations with
the users. furniture fabricators and other
suppliers.
2. EXPERTISE d. Checks and approves samples
2.1 Depending on the complexity of the of materials and shop drawings
project, the Architect may get of furniture, furnishings, fixtures
assistance from Consultants whose and decor items.
expert advice may be needed in the
e. Conducts final inspection and
detailing of interior elements.
approval of furniture and other
item.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
3.1 The Architect, upon designing a 4. PAYMENTS
structure, houses specific activities 4.1 For projects including extensive
by controlling the spaces where detailing such as furniture design,
these activities are to take place. built-in equipment and special
The various spaces are designed fittings, the Architect is paid 15%
to make the space fit the specific of the cost of the work. The fee
mood and the required activity. may however vary from 12% to
20% depending on the complexity
Due to the discovery of new of the work to be undertaken.
products and equipment, interior
design has become a field of 4.2 The fee of the Architect as
specialization. As such it offers the stipulated above includes the fee
following services: of the Consultant working with the
Architect.
a. Prescribes furniture and interior
design finishes appropriate for 4.3 Should the Client hire separately
different activities and spaces the services of the Consultant, the
fee of said Consultant shall be on
 the account of the Client and paid design concept of the Architect will
directly by the Client. In such a be 5% of the cost of the work.
case, the fee of the Architect for
coordinating the work and relating
the work of the Consultant to the UAP DOC. 203-a
DESIGN SERVICES

4. PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES by the proper government agencies

concerned.

4.1 When the Architect is commissioned to

do physical planing for building sites
such as Industrial Estates,
Commercial, Institutional and UAP DOC. 203-d
Government Centers, Sports PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES
Complexes, Tourist Centers, Resorts, 5. PHYSICAL PLANNING
Amusement Parks, Educational
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Campuses, Housing Subdivisions and
the like, the services are as follows:
Type 1
a. Confers with the Client on project
requirements and secures and/or 5.1 Physical Planning for building sites
generates sufficient data base from such as Industrial Estates,
which reliable projections and/or Commercial Centers, Sports
analyses can be made for Complexes, Resorts, Tourist Centers,
translation to physical design. Amusement Parks, Educational
Campuses, Institutional and
b. Examines laws, ordinances, rules Government Centers, and Site
and regulations affecting the Planning of any complex consisting of
project. several structures within a contiguous
site.
c. Prepares concept development
plans and report from relevant * Basic rate for - P 5,000 per
information gathered by other the first 50 hectare
disciplines. hectares or less

* Over 50 - P250,000 plus

d. Prepares scaled preliminary plans hectares up to P 4,5000 per
showing physical allocation of 100 hectares hectare in
areas, roads and pedestrian excess of 50
arteries, basic utility layouts and hectares
building envelopes.
* Over 100 - P475,000 plus
e. Prepares budgetary estimate of hectares up to P 4,000 per
cost of physical development. 200 hectares hectare in
excess of 100
f. Undertakes modifications, revisions hectares
and changes as may be required.
* Over 200 - P875,000 plus
g. Prepares Final Plans, report and hectares P 3,000 per
Specifications needed for approval hectare in
 excess of 200 excess of 100
hectares hectares

* Over 200 - P350,000 plus

hectares P 1,000 per
* All References to fixed amount are based on hectare in
the 1979 purchasing value of the Peso.
excess of 200
Adjustment of the fee shall be made at the
hectares
time of the contract due to inflation and other
factors. The rate stipulated under Article 5
above is based on the assumption
that the land to be developed is
moderately flat. If the land is rugged
with steep terrain the fee shall
increased by thirty percent (30%).
Type 2

5.2 Subdivision Planning for housing on

properties within Metro-Manila, cities, 6. OTHER CONDITIONS ON
regional centers and provincial PHYSICAL PLANNING
capitals. 6.1 The Architect may undertake the site
planning of a project requiring a
* Basic rate for - P 3,000 per
composite arrangement of several
the first 100 hectare
buildings enveloped on a contiguous
hectares or less
site of a moderate size of three (3)
hectares or less. Any commission on
* Over 100 - P300,000 plus
physical planning of a larger
hectares up to P 2,3000 per
magnitude or a complex nature,
200 hectares hectare in
should be done by the Architect with
excess of 100 several years of experience in
hectares planning or has had additional
academic training in planning. He
* Over 200 - P550,000 plus should most importantly possess
hectares P 2,000 per administrative, technical and
hectare in managerial ability aside from an
excess of 200 equitable social commitment.
hectares
6.2 Should other services be required by
Type 3 the project, such as environmental
studies, feasibility study, market
5.3 Subdivision Planning for housing on analysis, movement systems, impact
properties located on other localities analysis and others, said services
beside those under Type 2. should be performed by an Architect
acting as the prime professional of the
* Basic rate for - P 2,000 per team.
the first 100 hectare
hectares or less 6.3 The cost for environmental studies
surveys, site investigation and titling
* Over 100 - P200,000 plus of the parcels of land shall be on the
hectares up to P 1,5000 per account of the Owner.
200 hectares hectare in
 6.4 The detailed design of the building and specifications on roads, drainage,
landscaping elements is not part of sewerage, power and communication
physical planning services and shall system an additional fee of four
be treated separately under the percent (4%) of the cost of the
“Architects Regular Services” or development is to be charged.
“Specialized Allied Services”.

6.5 For the preparation of detailed UAP DOC. 203-d

PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES
engineering drawings and
203-e. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION 2.2 In the formulation of the Master

Development Plan, the following
components are to be considered:
1.1 In the planning discipline, the process
of coming up with a plan is made more
explicit. The gathering of data is made
more scientific by the analysis and
synthesis of data with the use of
certain scientific tools for analysis like
statistics. The preparation of the final
plan gives alternative options through a. Physical Component
consideration of various factors such
as social and economic cost benefits, Concerned with land use and the
forecasting of environmental changes which occur within the
consequences and the like. physical environment (within the
space where these activities take
1.2 Comprehensive Planning Services is place).
based on the concept of expanded
planning services to include other b. Economic Component
activities necessary for the proper
handling of the numerous components Concerned with the nation’s assets
considered in the formulation of a and its management
master development plan.
c. Socio-Cultural Component

Concerned with the people, their

2. DEFINITION OF COMPREHENSIVE living conditions and the seeking of
PLANNING SERVICES ways to ameliorate it.

d. Transport Component
2.1 Comprehensive Planning Services is
the range of all services offered by the Concerned with the movement of
environmental-planner from data base people and goods from one place to
gathering to environmental impact another.
statements up to the formulation of the
Master Development Plan.
e. Legal and Administrative
Component
 Concerned with the relationship of 3.1 Planning calls for the detailed study of
policies to the existing laws. physical, social, economic and
administrative components and as
such requires the expertise and
3. EXPERTISE knowledge of other specialists. (Refer
to succeeding diagram.)

a. Identifies existing land use,

UAP DOC. 203-e
resources, social behavior and
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES interaction.

4. THE ARCHITECT AS
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

4.1 The Architect’s ability to synthesize

and organize into a whole, various
information relating to the user’s
needs, user’s perception and
expectations, site and climatic factors,
construction technology, materials,
cost and other information has b. Undertakes environmental
qualified him to take the lead role in analysis, feasibility studies,
any undertaking that cut across demographic analysis.
various disciplines.
c. Examines existing laws, ordinances,
4.2 The Environmental Planner is political/social constraints.
concerned with the management and
use of land as well as the d. Prepares concept development
conservation and upgrading of the plans, policies, implementing
human environment. Since the strategies to arrive at the Master
Architect, with experience in planning, Development Plan.
has the social commitment and
technical experience as coordinator of
several disciplines, he is qualified as 6. COMPENSATION FEES
the Environmental Planner and leader
of the multi-disciplinary team to offer 6.1 As a specialized service, the Architect
Comprehensive Planning Services. shall be compensated for by the
following methods:

5. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
SERVICES a. Professional Fee plus Expenses

5.1 When the Environmental Planner is The fee of the Architect-Planner for
commissioned to do town and regional the physical planning component is
planning or urban renewal projects, he based on the schedule prescribed
performs the following: under UAP Doc. 203-D “Physical
 Planning Services” while the fee for Refer to UAP Doc. 208-B “Methods
consultants, researches and other of Compensation” for details.
out of pocket expenses are
reimbursable to the Architect.

b. Multiple of Direct Personnel

Expense
UAP DOC. 203-e
PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES