TECHNOLOGICAL INSTTUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

QUEZON CITY
BS ARCHITECTURE

RESEARCH NO. 2
ASEAN ACHITECT
&
APEC ACHITECT

SUBMITTED BY:
ABRENICA, JERALDINE A.
SUBMITTED TO:
AR. RAUL PABLO
AR42FC1
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
a. ASEAN ARCHITECT(AA)
a.1-Objectives
a.2-Qualifications of AA Architect
b. APEC ARCHITECT
b.1- Registration for Apec Architect
INTRODUCTION
ASEAN ARCHITECT
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural Services will facilitate the mobility of
architectural professionals within ASEAN and enhance information exchange in order to promote
adoption of best practices on standards of architectural education, professional practices and
qualifications.

The ASEAN Agreement on Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural Services was
signed by the ASEAN Economic Ministers on 20 November 2007.

The main objective for the agreement is to conform to the spirit of ASEAN co-operations based on fair
distribution of resources and benefits through collaborative research and set standards and commitment
of technological transfer in architecture among ASEAN Member Countries.

Objectives
 To exchange information in order to promote adoption of best practices on standards of
architectural education, professional practice and qualifications;
 To conform to the spirit of ASEAN co-operations based on fair distribution of resources and
benefits through collaborative researches; and
 To encourage, facilitate and establish mutual recognition of Architects and set up standards and
commitment of technological transfer among ASEAN Member Countries.

Qualifications to become an ASEAN Architect (AA);

An architect who has:
 Completed an accredited architectural degree recognised by the professional architectural
accreditation body whether in the Country of Origin or Host Country or assessed and recognised
as having the equivalent of such a degree. The education for architects should be no less than
five (5) years duration delivered on a full time basis in an accredited program in an accredited/
validated university in the Country of Origin while allowing flexibility for equivalency.
 A current and valid professional registration or licensing certificate to practise architecture in the
Country of Origin issued either by the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of the ASEAN
Member Countries and in accordance with its policy on registration/licensing/certification of the
practice of architecture or the Monitoring Committee pursuant to Article 4.2.2 and item 1.2 of
Appendix B of this Arrangement.
 acquired practical and diversified experience of not less than ten (10) years of continuous
practice of architecture after graduation, of which at least five (5) years shall be after licensure/
registration and at least two (2) years of which shall be in responsible charge of significant
architectural works as stipulated in Appendix D - format 3;
 complied with the Continuing Professional Development (CPO) policy of the country of Origin at
a satisfactory level;
 obtained certification from the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of the Country of Origin
with no record of serious violation on technical, professional or ethical standards, local and
international, for the practice of architecture; and
  complied with any other requirements agreed upon by the ASEAN Architect Council (AAC) is
eligible to apply to the ASEAN Architect Council (AAC) to be registered as an ASEAN Architect
(AA) under the ASEAN Architect Register (AAR).

APEC ARCHITECT
The APEC Architect Project is intended to facilitate the provision of architectural services
between participating economies around the Pacific Rim. On this website you can find out
how this works and what is involved for senior architects to participate.
The fundamental idea behind the project is that using the APEC Architect Framework
participating economies are able to enter into bilateral or multi-lateral arrangements which
allow senior architects in these economies to access fast-track cross-border registration
procedures.
On January 28, 2004, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) and the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), signed a
Memorandum of Agreement to bind themselves to work harmoniously as the Monitoring
Committee Philippine Section of the APEC Architect Central Council, towards the
establishment of the APEC Architect Register in the Philippines in accordance with the
guidelines adopted by the APEC participating economies.
The Monitoring Committee Philippine Section is tasked to develop, maintain and
implement the APEC Architect Register in the Philippines in accordance with the criteria
agreed upon by the APEC participating economies in the APEC Architect Project.
Registration for an APEC Architect:
 A candidate for registration as an APEC Architect must be currently registered /
licensed or otherwise professionally recognised as an architect in the economy that
maintains the section of the APEC Architect Register to which application for
admission is made.
 Architects must demonstrate to the appropriate Monitoring Committee that they
have completed an accredited / recognised program of architectural education,
fulfilled pre-registration experience requirements, have practised for at least seven
years as registered / licensed architects and satisfied any additional requirements, all
in accordance with criteria determined by the Central Council.
 Architects may only be enrolled on the section of the APEC Architect Register in their
home economy, unless otherwise provided by this Manual.