FAQs

***Can we use cadd for the final drawing to be submitted as our entry or it is required to draft it manually?

Yes, you can use cadd for the entries.

***what are the requirements? (is it Architectural drawings only?, detailed structural drawings? concepts?what specific drawing reqt's?)

please see manual

*** should we include the bamboo in the estimates?

Yes, bamboo should be included in the estimates.

***i wolud like to ask if the registration form was different from the submission form, if it is.. can you pls email to us a copy of the submission form.

***I'm a licensed architect who is currently working abroad and I'm very much interested in bahay pinoy competition. Moreover, i would like to know if my status is qualified to join the said competition,

Yes, as long as you are an IAPOA member.

FAQs

** how can we register to the contest as a group? do a group is considered to be as one entry and will only pay the required registration fee or each member of the group must pay the required fee?
List down the names of the group members in the registration form and identify the team leader. One group is one entry and you have to pay only one entry fee.

**Me and my friends are interested in joining the competition, category 2 (we're graduating students ^^). How many people in a group is allowed?

- is the competition open for group/team?if yes, how many members per team are allowed?

- can the team/group can be composed of both graduate and student/s?

The competition is open for group/team, number of participants is unlimited. Team/group can be composed of both graduates and students.

** I am a student of Bicol University Department of Architecture and i would l=
ike to ask you very important questions about the "Bahay Pinoy Design Compe=
tition" in behalf of my team mates and our mentor, since this is our first =
time to join in this type of competition. My queries are as follows:

1. Is there a maximum number of students in a group?
No maximum number of members in a group.

2. How can we register in the competition? The web shows no account name an=
d number.
Account Name is UAP-Bahay Pinoy, Account Number 2568004336 and Bank Branch is BDO-Victoria Towers Timog

3. Are we about to pass our plans at Jan.20,2009 or at March 5, 2009
January 20, 2009 is the deadline for registration (you must register on or before January 20, 2009) and on March 12 is the deadline for the submission of plans. See revised competition timetable.

** i would like to ask if we can use any other building materials like concrete or steel for our proposed bamboo house? we will use it for some stability purposes. but are major materials will be bamboo of course.
- There are a few of us who're interested in entering the competition (category II, we're studs) Just curious, since bamboo is the major building material to be used for the design, are other materials such as thatch allowed in the competition too? (for roofing, etc.) Will other organic materials be allowed?
Yes, you can use any building materials as long as the major materials are bamboo.

** Kindly email to us the registration form for the “Bahay Pinoy” Bamboo Design Competition. We have tried downloading the form from your website but were unsuccessful.
PLease try again, double click the image of the registration form here and save the image. You can print it afterwards.

** It is good to know that we, the students have been given a chance to participate in this kind of project. But I would like to ask though, what do you mean exactly by "Deadline for submission of questions"?

Deadine for submission of Questions is the last day we will accept queries/questions from interested participants.

Message from Rotary Makati Central

Dear Architects of UAP,

The Rotary Club of Makati Central is honored to collaborate with the prestigious national organization, the United Architects of the Philippines, led by President Medeliano Roldan, for this "Bahay Pinoy Design Competition."

In 2006, Makati Central Rotary launched its nationwide "Bamboo for Life" advocacy which seeks to encourage the cultivation of bamboo for reforestation and carbon sequestration, as well as the development of the bamboo industry in our country.

With your help, we can make bamboo a very prolific building material, both for low-cost housing components, interior decor, furniture, and numerous other products. This in turn will help make our country more "green" and likewise provided livelihood to our fellowmen.

Our warmest best wishes to UAP and may our joint project be a great success!

(sgd)
Edgardo C. Manda
Executive Director, Bamboo-4-Life Project
RC Makati Central

(sgd)
Wilfredo L. Segovia
Past President, RC Makati Central
Trustee, Makati Central Foundation

Prizes

Prizes shall be as follows:

CATEGORY I - PROFESSIONAL
First Prize - P100,000.00
Second Prize - P50,000.00
Third Prize - P10,000.00

CATEGORY II - GRADUATE/STUDENT OF ARCHITECTURE
First Prize- P25,000.00
Second Prize -P15,000.00
Third Prize - P5,000.00

Winner for Category I will be commissioned the project while winner of Category II shall collaborate with a licensed and registered architect for commissioning of the project. The housing prototype will be built in the Malacanang Palace grounds.

Competition Timetable

Launching of the Competition - Oct 25, 2008
Deadline for Registration - January 20, 2009
Deadline for Submission of Questions - January 27, 2009
Deadline to dispatch answers to questions - February 12, 2009
Deadline for Submission of Entries - March 12, 2009
Judging - March 17 - 21, 2009
Deadline for submission of boards by winners - April 15, 2009
Awarding - April 25, 2009

Registration Forms

Double click on above forms to enlarge, save image and print in legal size.

Deliverables

I. Together with the Competition Entry Form, submit in three (3) sets A3 size:

a. Architectural drawings showing perspective, plan, four (4) elevations and two (2) sections.

b. Structural concept details of primary framing of walls, columns and roof system.

c. Concept/detailed drawings describing the design approach and innovative features.

d. Detailed cost estimate of the project (type-written in a legal size bond paper)

II. After the deliberation and six (6) winners have been announced by the jury, the six (6) winners will be notified through e-mail/fax/telephone and be required to submit for display/exhibit, re:

a. Three (3) boards of A1 size (594mm x 841mm) with the following contents.

Board 1 – Perspectives: Aerial perspective shall be placed at the upper portion of the board & Eye-level perspective shall be placed at the lower portion of the board.

Board 2 – Floor plan, 4 elevations & 2 sections

Board 3 – Structural concept detail of primary framing of walls, columns and roof system & concept detail drawings describing the design approach and innovative features

b. All boards shall be oriented such that 594mm side is vertical and 841mm side is horizontal.

c. Use all dimensions in metric scale. Preferable scale is 1:100m.

d. Detailed cost estimate of the project to be type-written in a legal size bond paper.

e. Electronic files of each board in pdf format saved to a CD.

III. Instructions and Presentations

a. Drawings may be done in color or monochrome.

b. Boards shall have a 1mm black line all around, setback 25mm from the edge.

c. No identifying marks shall be placed on the boards.

d. Submission may be delivered by hand, parcel post or via courier service and shall be addressed to the competition secretariat.

IV. Procedure for anonymity

a. Download the Submission Form from the competition website.

b. Fill up the Submission Form and place in a plain white envelope (105mm x 240mm) and seal the envelope.

c. The exterior of the envelope should only contain the following:
“Bahay Pinoy” Design Competition 2009

d. Place the three (3) sets A3 size of all the drawings, concept report/detailed drawings, direct cost estimate and the white envelope (105mm x 240) inside a brown envelope (255mm x 375mm) and seal the envelope.

e. The competition secretariat will assign number to the brown envelope and the same number with the white envelope.