FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE

• WHAT IS FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE?

 It refers to the production and presentation
of architectural evidence, relating to
buildings and urban environments and their
media representations.
Practice that undertakes a scientific study on
the built environment’s well being.
Focuses on the ways in which a
building/structure can best maintain itself and
prolong its life in a cost-efficient manner.
• Determination as to the
causes of building,
building component and
building material
deterioration
Causes of observed building
deficiencies e.g., non-
compliance with planning and
building laws, deviations
from original function of
spaces.
Research on the possible faulty activities
and operations during the project
implementation phase
*project implementation phase-This
phase involves the construction of the
actual project result
Determination of faulty plan/design/or construction methodology.
• SUMMARY
 Deterioration and causes of it
Illegal practices affecting the
strength of the building.
Faulty activities and operations.
Faulty plan and construction
AS AN ARCHITECT
 Forensic Architect Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple projects/investigations
- Business development - create new and maintain old client
relationships
- Hire, mentor and train junior architects
- Testify in court as an expert witness when required
- Write technical reports based on findings
 Forensic Architect Requirements:
- Experience in the details of
Architecture/Design/Engineering
- Registered Architect
- Architecture degree
- Ability to testify in court
- Willingness to travel when required
Forensic architecture often involves a
legal case, and a forensic architect can be
your best defense for your building’s
alleged or real failings.

The deep knowledge of these specialized

practitioners also can be tapped in a variety
of ways to help keep you out of trouble
before disaster strikes.
METHODS OF COMPENSATIONS

• POST CONSTRUCTION EVALUTATION

UNDER SPP 205 – POST CONSTRUCTION S

ERVICES.

 PERCENTAGE OF GROSS RENTALS,

MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY FEES.

 MONTHLY SALARY OR FEE

METHODS OF COMPENSATIONS

• MAN-MONTHS

i.e. 22 MAN DAYS MULTIPLIED BY 8

MAN HOURS, AND MULTIPLIED BY A
FACTOR

UNDER SECTION 7 SPECIALIZED

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
METHODS OF COMPENSATIONS
• CONSULTATION
1000 PESOS PER HOUR- INCREASE
DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT AND
COVERAGE OF THE SERVICE REQUIRED
• PER APPEARANCE
5000 PESOS PER APPEARANCE
REGARDLESS AS TO WHETHER THE
SCHEDULED HEARING TOOK PLACE OR NOT