RA 9266 Explained: Scope of Practice & Legal Identity of Architects | ARCH 313 Week 2 Lecture

Welcome to Week 2 of ARCH 313: Professional Practice 1.

This lecture explores the legal foundations of the architectural profession in the Philippines under Republic Act No. 9266, also known as the Architecture Act of 2004. In this session, we unpack the legal definition and scope of architectural practice, discuss what architects can and cannot do, and examine how the law defines their authority, limitations, and public responsibilities.

Topics covered in this lecture include:

Legal definition of architecture (Sec. 3, RA 9266)

Categories of architectural services recognized by law

Distinction between architecture and engineering practice

Scope of practice: interiors, site planning, urban design

Teaching architecture as a legal practice

Design-build services and legal limitations

Foreign architects: Section 38 provisions

Role of the PRBoA and PRC in regulating the profession

This presentation is based on RA 9266 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and is tailored for architecture students seeking a deeper understanding of the profession’s legal framework.

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Видео RA 9266 Explained: Scope of Practice & Legal Identity of Architects | ARCH 313 Week 2 Lecture канала Ar. Adolph Vincent Vigor ,RIBA