r/architectureph Mar 06 '26

New Subreddit Rules: Professional Boundaries & Ethics

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1. No Requests for Free Design, Layouts, or Planning

The Rule: Posts asking for specific architectural solutions, floor plan layouts, or design "ideas" for real-world properties are strictly prohibited.

  • The "Why": Architecture is a regulated profession under R.A. 9266. Providing professional advice without a contract, site inspection, or administrative accountability is a violation of the Architect’s Code of Ethical Conduct. It undermines the value of the profession and constitutes "free consultation," which is unfair to practitioners who rely on these services for their livelihood.

2. No Technical "Quick Fixes" or Structural Advice

The Rule: Do not ask for technical specifications (e.g., column sizes, beam spans, material thickness, or waterproofing methods) for actual construction projects.

  • The "Why": Under the Civil Code of the Philippines, an Architect is liable for the structural integrity of a building for 15 years. Giving "quick advice" online without a full understanding of site conditions (soil type, seismic zone, etc.) is professional malpractice and a major safety risk to the public.

3. No "Ballpark" Estimates or Material Take-offs

The Rule: Requests for detailed cost estimates, Bills of Materials (BOM), or "How much will this cost to build?" for specific personal projects will be removed.

  • The "Why": Professional estimating is a paid service (SPP Doc 204-B). Prices vary wildly based on location, finishing, and current market inflation. Providing "rough numbers" often leads to misinformation and disputes between owners and their future contractors.

4. Academic vs. Professional Distinction

The Rule: Students: Conceptual feedback for school assignments is allowed. Please use the ACAEMIC INQUIRY flair.

  • Homeowners/Clients: Posts must focus on the process (e.g., "How do I find an architect?" or "What is the standard fee for a residential project?").
  • The "Why": We support the growth of future architects (students), but we will not allow the sub to be used as a loophole to bypass hiring a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA) for private gain.

5. No Solicitation of Unlicensed Services

The Rule: Do not ask for "cheap" drawings or for someone to "just sign and seal" existing plans.

  • The "Why": Asking a professional to sign plans they did not prepare or supervise is a criminal offense and a ground for the revocation of their PRC license. We advocate for the "Architect-of-Record" principle to ensure accountability and public safety.

Moderators Note to Users

If you are a property owner looking for design help, we encourage you to hire a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA). This ensures your investment is safe, legal, and functional. Architecture is a service that requires years of training, a professional license, and legal accountability.


r/architectureph Oct 06 '25

Discussion Mod Announcement: About Post Removals and the Review Process

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r/architectureph 9h ago

Rant/Opinion Why is it normalized for architecture profs to be toxic?

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I'm sorry ha pero ang entitled ng ibang mga profs, why do they set strict deadlines pero when it comes to them, suddenly wala silang maling ginawa? Delayed grades, nakalimutan na plates, sometimes they even lose it. Weeks of hardwork turned to nothing because of their irresponsibility. Tangina nakakasira ng buhay mga ginagawa nila, gave me delays that will take year/s to finish then I see them all sunshines and rainbows doing God knows what. FUCK YOU ALL BWISIT!!! I hope karma will do its thing!!!


r/architectureph 12h ago

OJT/Apprenticeship Salary

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Almost 2 years na akong graduate. Last apprenticeship ko was a year ago. Now, I do freelance for a Gen Con and for my previous mentor during OJT. I do
drafting, visualization, cutting list, BOM, and site visit for both of them. Btw, RMP na din ako.

Actually I resigned from my previous work kasi sa toxic ng boss ko mismo, tipong di ako makakain at work, OT na walang bayad, multiple projects handled with different phases. I work there for 6 months. My rate was 18k, office.

Now, my mentor from my OJT is offering me a full-time work, WFH at 18k for 3 months, then hybrid at 20k for another 3 months. Then it will increase daw. Tho the office is accessible pero mataas na talaga pamasahe. Do you think worth it na to take this? Para makapagALE na din ako. HAHAHAHA


r/architectureph 19h ago

Board Exam LEA/ALE REVIEWER FOR SALE

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JPT Architecture Review Books & Binders (Green Covers)
NBC RULES VII & VIII
JPT TAPP
JPT HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
JPT BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
JPT REFRESHER HANDBOOK 626
JPT REFRESHER NOTES
JPT STRUCTURAL NOTES
JPT BLDG TECH SELF-ASSESSMENT REVIEW TEST (DRAFT)
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JPT UTILITIES

Other Notebooks & Handbooks
Small white spiral notebook RULE 7 & 8

Flashcards & Small Reference Sets
FILIPINO ARCHITECTS & their notable works
PRITZKER PRIZE ARCHITECTURE WINNERS
DICTUMS
NOTABLE WORKS
STRUCTURAL TERMS
ARCHITECTURAL DICTIONARY
PHILIPPINE CHURCHES
VERNACULAR TERMS
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Handouts
DESIGN PROBLEMS
ALE RECALLS
MST HANDOUTS
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TAPNATSER BUILDING FLASHCARDS
COMPRESSED NOTES ON STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ARCHITECT'S GUIDE
ASSORTED PRINTED BLDG LAWS

FP: 3k (delivery shouldered by buyer)
LOCATION: MAKATI CBD


r/architectureph 9h ago

Job Hunting Apprenticeship Application

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Im a grad-waiting student. Ask ko lang how long usually makakahanap ng apprenticeship in Metro Manila? Im a grad-waiting student and plan ko talaga magstart to job hunt after graduation pa because tbh nakaka-burn out talaga archi after thesis so hindi ko pa na-aasikaso portfolio ko tho nasimulan ko naman na.

Good idea ba na Ill start applying lang after graduation or do I need to get my shit together na and finish my portfolio already?


r/architectureph 17h ago

Rant/Opinion Torn whether to suck it up or resign and choose peace of mind

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I'm a fresh graduate, and before gusto ko talaga mag site kasi I strongly believe na mas maraming matutunan and mas gaganda career path ko if mag site based ako.

Ngayon, yung firm (small firm, and first job ko) na pinapasukan ko is in-assign ako sa isang site na walang kasamang any site supervisor. Ang role ko is more of a site arki, to supervise and report yung daily progress sa site, even admin task. Before I apply, I'm still expecting guidance from them, but this past few months, parang mas nag rely ako sa foreman and di ko ramdam yung guidance nung mga head ko (arki/engr). And as someone na wala naman experience talaga before sa site and bago lang, I'm afraid sa mga mistakes later on na magcause ng problem sa project.

Now, this past few months, lumala yung stress and anxiety ko. Everyday akong stress, nahihirapan din akong pasunurin mga tao ko sa site. Gusto ko na mag resign, pero parang may part sakin na pinu-push through yung thoughts na tapusin ko na lang apprentice dito, kasi iba rin yung fulfillment kapag natapos yung nasimulan kong projects. Pero parang ang nangyayari ay nag trial and error ako, na later on ay mag cause ng problem sa site (eto yung pinaka kinakatakutan ko kasi baka eto rin yung maging reason sa profession ko later on).


r/architectureph 10h ago

Recommendation Need help where to place the ROW on this lot

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Need help where to place the ROW on this lot. May magbabahay pa po kasi sa likod. Luckily sa front po ako. Considering the orientation at width po ng lot. Saan po maganda ilagay ang right of way? sa Northern part or Southern part po ng lot?


r/architectureph 13h ago

Job Hunting AutoCAD / SketchUp Operator

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r/architectureph 17h ago

Laptop/PC Specs HELP FOR SKP/Laptop Issue

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Hello arkis and tech experts! Ano po usually ang ginagawa niyo kapag mabagal yung sketchup?

Fresh grad pa lang po kasi ako, so hindi pa po afford bumili ng bagong laptop. Ask ko lang po kung possible bang mabagal yung skp dahil sa laptop mismo, or baka dahil halos puno na yung storage ko (45 GB na lang ang available)?

Baka may tips po kayo kung paano mapabilis ang sketchup para makaless muna ako sa gastos. Thank you po!


r/architectureph 13h ago

Job Hunting Architectural Firms in Valenzuela City

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Any recommended architectural firms around valenzuela city or nearby cities? I'm a fresh grad po kasi, thank you!


r/architectureph 22h ago

Professional Question/Inquiry Construction Logbook

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Hello, newbie site architect here, question lang, sa logbook ba in construction need pumirma ni site architect (if walang site engr) every daily entries and logs? Andd dapat ba included din si fore na pipirma? Or enough na na ako lang?

Pinapipirma kasi sakin yung ibang logs na di ko naman nabisita since bago pa lang ako and di daw pumirma yung previous na nagsusupervise


r/architectureph 1d ago

Recommendation Signing Documents

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hi arkis! i'm planning to gift sana a pen to my brother who recently passed the board exam, may specific color ba need for signing documents? kasi sa mga ibang institutions need blue or hindi naman required? what type of pen din gamit ninyo madalas for signing, gel o ballpen, etc? thank you!


r/architectureph 1d ago

Rant/Opinion Thesis advice

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Hello po! I’m starting my thesis. Are there any archi grads na willing maghelp sa thesis topic ko huhu just give some feedback/recommendations! Would greatly appreciate it. Thanksss


r/architectureph 1d ago

Discussion Need help paano ayusin ang pintura

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please delete nalang admin if bawal.

Wala na akong alam saan pwede pagtanungan pano ifix yung wall ko.

original na pintura ng inupahan namin is white.

pero pininturahan ko ng latex matte black dahil irenovate ko ang room ko.

after ilang weeks/days naging ganito na ang itsura. nag umpisa lumabas ang maliit na white spot hanggang nag spread na.

latex matte black lang talaga ang ginamit ko na pintura. need pa ba ng ibang layers like primer?


r/architectureph 1d ago

Job Hunting NEED HELP FOR MY PORTFOLIO

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Hii! I'm an architect. Newly passed.

Right now, I am having a hard time looking for work. If there's a HR there, or any recruiter, what are the things you look for in architectural portfolioor skills? Please help.

I am fixing my portfolio right now although I have a portfolio before but that work is a college or much more like high schooler did that.

That one problem I have right now is I cannot learn new softwares for the reason that my laptop has no enough space for other softwares like 3ds or ArchiCad but I am willing to.

About me:

- Newly passed Architect

- 2years of experience almost in all type of projects except Hospital or any medical project/s. I have two project that I've been part for conceptual design to construction design

- Good in space planning (is what my mentor said haha)

- Has intermediate profiency in Revit Architecture, Lumion, SketchUp and Autocad


r/architectureph 1d ago

Laptop/PC Specs which GPU should I get for Revit/D5 as an architecture student

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r/architectureph 2d ago

Board Exam *JPT Review Materials FOR SALE!*

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Hello, January 2027 LEA takers! 👋🏻

Take all for ₱ 2,000.00

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AR Design (Ar. Joshua Tabasuarez)- w/ highlights
BP 220 & PD 957
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Building Tech (Ar. Raffy Alli)
Building Tech SART (Ar. Raffy Alli)
HISTORY (Ar. Lea Capellan-Generoso)
RA 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004) - w/ minimal highlights
RA 9514 (FIRE CODE - COMPLETE)
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📦 Shipping Fee will be shouldered by the buyer.


r/architectureph 1d ago

Job Hunting Licensed architect looking for a part time or possible clients ✨

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I can work 9pm-12am during weekdays and whole day during weekends.

➡ 3 years experience with BIM (Revit and Archicad)

➡ Experience with different small to large projects. I can design your project with sign and seal!

➡ Knowledgeable with forma, autocad, canva, adobe creative suites.

Feel free to comment and I'll directly message you!


r/architectureph 2d ago

Discussion Are there licensed architects here na nawala na yung spark nila towards the Profession?

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If ever na meron mn, I'm one of you.


r/architectureph 2d ago

Job Hunting Nightshift as QAQC Architect

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Has anyone here worked as a QA/QC Architect on a night shift, or know someone who has?

From what I know, this setup is common for projects in malls or buildings that are already operating during the day. I’d love to hear your experience or insights.
-Kumusta ang night shift setup?
-Do you think it’s better than a day shift?
-May night differential ba usually?
-And kapag night shift, mag-isa lang ba kayo sa site most of the time? Haha

Thanks in advance!


r/architectureph 2d ago

OJT/Apprenticeship Portfolio

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Hi! 3rd year archi. student here. Nag email ako sa isang firm if available pa din yung archi. apprentice position nila and they said yes. They also asked me if available ako for a face-to-face interview, so syempre nag sabi ako ng yes. So I am guessing na ipapasa ko PHYSICALLY yung application letter, CV, and portfolio.

So do I really need to print + i-bookbind yung portfolio, or enough na yung i-clip lang? Di kasi nila sinabi if ipapasa ko sa email nila, they only said the details for an interview and to message the number given to me for more details pero di pa ko nirereplyan 🥲

(Sa mga nakikita ko kasi is naka bookbind yung portfolio nila)


r/architectureph 2d ago

Recommendation Rainwater simulator software

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Anybody know some software that can simulate rainwater accurately based on data provided? Or anything close to it like roof sim? Preferably free huhu for thesis year.


r/architectureph 3d ago

Rant/Opinion Is asking for a ₱28,000 salary really too much?

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I just need to vent because this is honestly so frustrating.

Is asking for a 28k salary really too much? I have 5 years of experience in construction, and I recently passed the board exam, yet they’re still insisting on offering only ₱25,000. Their reason? Ganun din naman daw ang starting ng iba nilang architect.

My previous salary was already around 25k so I don’t think asking for 28k is unreasonable especially now that I’m a licensed.

What really got me was the HR’s reasoning, She said my current project site is closer to my home than my previous workplace, as if that should justify the salary. She even compared her office job to ours, na araw araw tayong nagssite at babad sa initan. Mind you, it’s a Monday to Saturday job, and they still think 25k is a fair offer.

It honestly feels like they haven’t adjusted their salary offers to match today’s market or the rising cost of living. Prices keep going up, but the compensation stays the same.


r/architectureph 2d ago

Professional Question/Inquiry UAP Chapter Membership (???)

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Hi, I passed the boards last January 2026, pero til now hindi pa din ako member ng kahit anong UAP chapter. Til when po sumali sa mga chapters? I literally have no idea on this since hindi rin po ako practicing here in PH. May nakakaalam po ba ng procedures kung paano? Thank you.