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ARKITEKBO RUNNING CLINIC

DE-STRESSING THROUGH RUNNING

UAP CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON THE BYLAWS \\ F.Y. 15-16 1ST GMM \\ UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6I S S U E 3 , S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FY 2015-2016Niño Ricardo

UAP Diliman Chapter Secretariat, FY 2015-2016

nmricardo05@gmail.com

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Napoleon M. Ibañez Jr., uapImmediate Pas t Pres identFY 2014-2015

Maria Camilla F. Jusi, uapVice Pres ident , Programs and P lanning

Franco Mario C. Vicente, uapVice Pres ident , Operat ions

Mark Kevin V. Lingan, uapSecre tar y

Gio Franco G. Santaromana, uapTreasurer

Angelo R. Torres, uapAudi tor

Angelo P. Sales, uapDirec tor, Bus iness Deve lopment

Irwin C. Dizon, uapDirec tor, Membership

Michael F. Manalo, uapDirec tor, Cont inu ing Profess ional Deve lopment

Rebecca A. Cantalejo, uapDirec t ress , Spor ts

Ma. Bernardine N. Dizon-Reyes, uapDirec t ress , Access ib i l i ty

Niño Angeliko M. Ricardo, uapSecre tar ia t

Rebecca Vanessa D.L. Rellosa, uapPres ident

UAP-QC DILIMAN CHAPTER E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E

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D AT E E V E N TSEPTEMBER 2015

5, 12, 19, 26 (SAT)

WELLNESS SERIES: Arkitekbo Running Clinic (All Saturdays of September 2015)*

17, THURS GMM & Business Partner Presentation at Tong Yang Centris, Quezon City - 7:00pm

OCTOBER 2015

3, SATJoint Activity with UAP Emergency Architects*

14th UAP Golf Cup*

4, SUN World Day of Architecture*

23-24, FRI-SAT UAP Joint Area Assembly, Bacolod City, Negros Island Region*

17, SATCPE: Hospitality Design by Ar. Cathy Saldaña, uap*

GMM & Business Partner Presentation*

-- Submission of Candidates for UAP College of Fellows

NOVEMBER 2015

2-6, MON-FRI Sagada Heritage Workshops (in collaboration with ICOMOS and UPCA; funded by NCCA)*

19, THURS GMM & Business Partner Presentation*

18-22, WED-SUN WELLNESS SERIES: Surfing**

28, SAT CPE: Business Side of Architecture*

-- CSR Project: ‘konstrAKSYON’: Basic Construction Methods for Beginners**

DECEMBER 2015

2015 ARKITEKBO FUN RUN: Culmination of Arkitekbo Running Clinic**

7-13, MON-SUN National Architecture Week*

17, THURS UAP Diliman Chapter Christmas Party*

*time and venue to be announced**date, time, and venue to be announced

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August 2015

General Membership Meeting #1Held at Cafe Via Mare, GT-Toyota Asian Center, U.P. Diliman Campus, Quezon City last August 22, 2015, Saturday

Despite the heavy rains, many Dilimaners attended the first GMM for the new fiscal year 2015-2016. Chapter activities were discussed as well as nomination procedures for the UAP College of Fellows. New members were also acknowledged by UAP Diliman’s New Chapter President, Becca Rellosa.

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August 2015 UAP Consultative Meeting on the Bylaws

Held at UAP Headquarters, 53 Sct. Rallos St., Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City last August 29, 2015, Saturday

Headed by UAP’s first president, Ar. Norberto Nuke, fuap and former UAP President, Ar. Prosperidad Luis, fuap, this consultative meeting was organized to hear the comments of different chapters about the contents of the bylaws before submitting the document to the SEC for completion of the process. Representatives from the Diliman Chapter were Mark Lingan, Niño Ricardo, Gel Sales, Irwin Dizon, and Franco Vicente.

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September 2015

Arkitekbo Running ClinicWhen: All Saturdays of SeptemberWhere: U.P. College of Architecture, U.P. Diliman Campus, Quezon City

Arkitekbo Running Clinic began last September 5, where participants were taught proper breathing techniques while running.Registration is still open and kids aged 12 and below are free to join.

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U N I V E R S A L D E S I G N

A R C H I T E C T ’ S E Y E

Share your own perspec t i ves wi th fe l low arch i tec t s !Send your photo about architecture, design, and urbanism along with a caption, location & year of photo, and your name to:

Niño Ricardo, EIC - Liwanagan sa Diliman 2015-2016 <nmricardo05@gmail.com>

Jorge B . Vargas Museum and F i l ip in iana Research Cen te r Roxas Avenue, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Quezon City (2015)

This museum houses the art collection of Jorge B. Vargas, Philippines’ first executive secretary (1936, Quezon Presidency). His collection includes artworks of Juan

Luna, Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, Fernando Amorsolo, Vicente Manansala, Victorio Edades, and Guillermo Tolentino.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESS

The International Symbol of Access (ISA), also known as the (International) Wheelchair Symbol, is maintained as an international standard with ISO 7001. It was designed by Susanne Koefoed in 1968, and was modified by Karl Montan by adding a circle on top of the seat to give an impression of a seated figure. This symbol has been used for nearly 50 years and is widely used and understood globally.

Despite being an international standard, Sara Hendren and Brian Gleenley, co-founders of the “Accessible Icon Project”, challenged the symbol by modifying the ISA. Their proposed modification depicts a dynamic and active figure.

Recently, however, the International Organization for Standardization rejected the proposal with no clear explanation. The U.S. Access Board also rejected the proposal because the modified icon does not meet the traffic symbol standards. *Source: Wikipedia.org, Accessible Icon Project, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices (http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/interpretations/2_09_111.htm)

[REJECTED

]Even though the alternative graphic was rejected by prominent agencies, Hendren and Gleenley’s icon is still being used and adopted by different towns and cities around the world.

What do you think about the modified ISA?

Features of the Modified ISA*

1: Head Position Head is forward to indicate the forward motion of the person through space.

2: Arm Angle Arm is pointing backward to suggest the dynamic mobility of a chair user, regardless of whether or not they use their arms. Depicting the body in motion represents the symbolically active status of navigating the world.

3: Wheel Cut-outs By including white angled knock-outs, the symbol presents the wheel as being in motion. These knock-outs also work for creating stencils used in spray paint application of the icon. Having just one version of the logo keeps things more consistent and allows viewers to more clearly understand the intended message.

4: Limb RenditionThe human depiction in this icon is consistent with other body representations found in the ISO 7001 - DOT Pictogram. Using a different portrayal of the human body would clash with these established and widely used icons and could lead to confusion.

5: Leg PositionThe leg has been moved forward to allow for more space between it and the wheel which allows for better readability and cleaner application of icon as a stencil.

B U S I N E S S PA R T N E R S

R E F E R E N C E S

Arkishop [Printing Services]Unit 224 2/F Citimall Bldg., Commonwealth Ave.,

Diliman, Quezon CityContact: Arch. Dennis Pe, uapTel./Cell. No.: (02) 922-0625 Email: arkishop@yahoo.com

Crown Asia Compounders Corp.Rm. 508 President Tower, 81 Timog Ave., Quezon CityContact: Princess CapulongTel./Cell. No.: 0925-8010053/ 0927-8391917Email: sales@crownpvc.com.ph

Emerald Pipes654 Boni Ave., Mandaluyong CityContact: Ryan BarreraTel./Cell. No.: 0922-8652528Email: rabarrera@emeraldvinyl.com

HCG Hocheng Phil. Corp. [Bathroom Fixtures]1163 Chino Roces Ave., San Antonio Village, Makati CityContact: Malu ElboTel./Cell. No.: 0917-5374308Email: mdelbo@yahoo.com

United Steel Technology International Corp. (Steeltech)12th Flr., Ermita Bldg., Roxas Boulevard, Manila 1350Contact: Paul AysonEmail: ayson.paul@steeltech.com.ph

DSL Hardware CenterContact: Joanne C. Blasco (Sales & Marketing)Emails: joanne.cahanap@gmail.comdslhardwarecenter@gmail.comTel./Cell. No.: (02) 887-5638+639982349719 (Smart)+639177432482 (Globe)

Anglinco Sons Marketing Corp. (Terasaki) [Circuit Breakers]483 San Fernando St., Binondo, ManilaContact: Stewart Ang/ Sally KoEmail: sallyangko@yahoo.com/ anglincorp@yahoo.com

EVENTS: Niño Ricardo, Mark Lingan

UNIVERSAL DESIGN: Wikipedia.org, Accessible Icon Project, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/interpretations/2_09_111.htm)

Knauf Philippines [Gypsum Boards]

Pacific Paint Philippines Inc. (BOYSEN)269 D. Tuazon St., 1115 Quezon City

Contact: Jeffrey ChamTel./Cell. No.: 0922-8676470 Email: jeffcham03@yahoo.com

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