1. Start your GROUP REVIEW early... If you're not well versed in site construction, ask somebody who does... Either a fellow examinee or invite an experienced mentor.
2. Be critical in reading layout plans. Either electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or structural plans..
3. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Just make sure it's relevant to the subject at hand.
4. Watch architectural documentaries. Either from youtube or Natgeo... History is a very broad subject to review, but if you do watch architectural documentaries, it really helps explaining the How's & Why's...
5. Develop a logical way of guessing the right answer... Usually, there are 2 bonus choices that are very easy to spot.
6. Don't answer directly on the answer sheet. Erasure is a big NO in the board exam. Just read through the questions first.. Sometimes, the most difficult ones are placed in front.
7. There's no such thing as "tsamba".... If you study hard, it will pay off....
8. Don't take the exam just for "EXPERIENCE"... You're taking the exam to PASS.
9. Avoid too many EXCUSES. You have decided to take exams now, and excuses will be your downfall.
10. Clear your mind from all worries and doubts; PRAY not for the answer but for wisdom and clear mind....
GOOD LUCK to all of you Batch 2014.. Victory is sweet if you work and study hard...
BY: Ar. Oliver Villa
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS (SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE)
GROUP DEFINITION MINIMUM BASIC FEE
S-imple (Hangars) Without partitions P50M & less 6%
M-oderate (Art Galleries) With partitions P50M & less 7%
E-xceptional (Aquariums) Requires Consultants P50M & less 8%
R-esidences Single Detached or Duplex 10% of Proj. Const. Cost
M-onumental Buildings (Expositions, Mausoleums, Memorials) Requires Concepts 12% of Proj. Const. Cost
R-epetitive Buildings Construction of Similar Structures 1st Structure – MBF 2nd Structure – 80% of BF 3rd Structure – 60% of BF Succeeding – 40% of BF
H-ousing