The architect plays a vital role as the owners advisor or representative, interpreting their requirements ibto suitable spaces and forms.

Deal with a specific expertise for further enhancement of the architectural exterior and interior components.

The Architect and Specialist Consultants offer design services and inspection work. The Architect- in charge of construction (AICC) is responsible for construction supervision.

When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice

Entails the formulation of site criteria

Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability of a proposed development.

Preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the project

Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project.

Analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a solution.

Entails the conduct of primary and secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.

Detailed analysis of the site involves the identification of a site’s development potentials through the proper utilization of land.

The Architect states the project terms of reference  including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements to bid out architectural services

Analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up.

Applied in the cost management process to minimize the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction programs.

Require promotional activities in order to develop and generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the general public.

Most common method and the fee of the architect here varies depending on the classification of buildings, complexity of building requirements, construction value, construction contract and adjustments factors that constitute the extent of work to be performed by the Architect.

Frequently used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of Project. It establishes a fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the Architect's technical time and overhead.

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more paper work and time consuming efforts.

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require his personal time.

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project. Each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate method of compensation.

Cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial,reasearch, data gathering, preparation of reports and the like.