The Bachelor of Science in Architecture is a five-year program that aims to produce responsible and professional architects. It is designed to provide a broad foundation for the development of social and environmental awareness, problem-solving ability, and design creativity. The curricular content is focused on sustainable development, advanced building technologies, socio-economic equity, human resource development, heritage conservation, and aesthetic design excellence.
The program develops students’ skills in freehand and computer-generated drawings, surveying, rendering, and model-making. It includes courses in architectural design, architectural science, history, theory & criticism, building technologies and utilities, construction and project management, and professional practice.
Recognition
From PACUCOA: Level IV Accredited Status in Architecture
From the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance Standard
Program Educational Objectives
Three to five years after graduation, the Architecture alumni shall:
- have advanced their practice or achievement in the field of Architecture and/or other endeavors or advocacies supported by their acquired education;
- strive to be globally competitive through
- living by the TIP mission values, pursuing continuing education, and practicing continuous quality improvement
(CQI) in their personal lives;
- continuously scanning, adopting, and building on the best practices in their field.
Student Outcomes
Effective S.Y. 2018-2019, the new T.I.P Architecture curriculum adopts the curriculum and requirements of CHED Memorandum Order No. 61 series of 2017 known as the Policies, Standards and Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS ARCHI). (https://ched.gov.ph/cmo-no-61-series-2017-policies-standards-and-guidelines-for-the-bachelor-of-science-in-architecture-bs-archi/)
By the time of graduation, the student should be able to:
a. keep abreast with the developments in the field of architecture practice
b. communicate effectively in oral and in written English including visual communication
c. work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
d. act in recognition of professional, ethical, cultural, & social responsibility
e. create architectural solutions through the design of the built environment by applying knowledge in history,
theory, planning, building technology and utilities, structural concepts, and professional practice
f. use concepts and principles from specialized fields and allied disciplines into various architectural problems
g. prepare contract documents, technical reports, and other legal documents used in architectural practice adhering
to applicable laws, standards, and regulations
h. interpret and apply relevant laws, codes, charters, and standards of architecture and the built environment
i. apply research methods to address architectural and/or industry-related problems
j. use various information and communication technology (ICT) media for architectural solutions, presentations,
and techniques in design and construction
k. acquire entrepreneurial and business acumen relevant to Architecture practice
l. engage in construction management, building administration, and other specialized architectural disciplines