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logo rationale 27-30 April 2011 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay City 37th NatCon “Reinventing S.O.A.: Service-Oriented Architecture” Share: Status Photo Link Video logo design by Richard R. Pamplena, UAP Wall As we enter the second decade of this new millennium, the role of the architect has embraced a larger world of disciplines, in part due to the growing needs of the world as a response to global issues, but more so to fulfill our vocation of providing a holistic SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE. Info Photos Notes Delegates (2,400) United Architects of the Philippines The Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects EDITORIAL STAFF Felicisimo A. Tejuco, Jr., UAP, piep Chair Rex Balthazar J. Tamase, UAP Contributing Photographer Abigail Lana M. Mora Creative Designer Racquel C. Orenia Proofreader Lora B. Rivera, FUAP Adviser The 37th UAP National Convention is structured around five sub-themes, hence, five multi-colored characters representing each theme: The Enterprise Architect, the violet man carrying a briefcase, understands the crucial role of the architectural profession vis-à-vis business, cultural, technological, and geographical boundaries. He is resourceful in producing new approaches and techniques when faced with challenges, even crises. The Virtual Architect, the red lady in earrings with a PDA on hand, has a complete grasp of the power of technology and media, using them as tools in not only conveying concepts more vividly but also as instruments for learning and catalysts change. In the age of “greenhouse gases”, “carbon footprints”, and “climate change”, the Architect of a Low-Energy Future, the green man bearing a “blossoming” globe, takes the lead in sustainable design through integrated planning and design and whole-systems thinking. The Vernacular Architect, the orange woman in a Filipino terno, is committed to preserving and conserving the architectural expressions of our cultural heritage while realizing that the residents of cities or in the areas holding cultural heritages are the guarantors of their preservation. Our country needs us more than ever. The Public Architect, the yellow architect with a Filipino flag, hails from both the private and public sectors who strives for better governance. He imbibes the qualities of leadership, authority, accountability, stewardship, and transparency and is knowledgeable in legal fundamentals in the service of public interest. And on the occasion of our 37th National Convention, the collective ideals of all five sub-themes have been given life through one main character, the yellow mascot whom we lovingly call, Arkee. This magazine is published annually by the United Architects of the Philippines for the National Convention. This publication is available free-of-charge to convention delegates and sponsors. Limited copies, sold at Php 500, will be available after the Convention at the UAP National Headquarters. For questions, comments, and suggestions, please get in touch with the UAP Secretariat, 53 Scout Rallos St., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, telephone numbers (632) 412-6364, 421-6403, or fax number (632) 372-1796. You can also get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or access information through website: www.united-architects.org.