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My warmest greetings and congratulations to United
Architects of the Philippines in celebration of our 40th National
Convention!
The theme “O.N.E.: Organization-movers. Nation-builders.
Earth-keepers.” is a solid and fervent reminder of how vital the
role of architects’ are in shaping the society.
Architects as Organization-movers. As architects, we have so
much to bring in fostering a well-desired nation. We all express
a shared aspiration to transform the community to a pursued
level of liveability and sustainability. We contribute to our society
with passion, skill and intellect.
Architects as Nation-builders. As architects, we provide
solutions for the challenges of our present condition and
foresee the problem of the future. Stability of a nation or any
society describes heavily the welfare, safety and efficiency of the
habitat of its citizen. Nation-building involves major infrastructure
development to foster social harmony and economic growth. We
imagine the future and transform it into reality.
Architects as Earth-keepers. The conscious effort and warmth
to our nature’s demand is instilled in the essence of architects’
to achieve stability within a nation. Our role to pursue ways
to curtail undesirable environmental impacts of buildings and
structures whilst enhancing efficiency in the usage of resources
are crucial not just for a nation’s welfare but also for our next
generation’s existence. The impact of our role to provide a space
solution without sacrificing comfort and safety can definitely
propel a nation to strength.
We bring beauty, function, design, comfort, consistency, warmth
and convenience. We do that. Architects do that. No other profession
can do that.
Let’s continue our incessant enthusiasm to blaze the trail and
shape humanity. We have an important role to undertake…and we’ll
continue to do it well.
Mabuhay ang Arkitektong Pilipino!
ALFRED GEOFFREY C. CARANDANG,
UAP
National Treasurer