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Mondspace (mondspace.app) is a review app for architecture graduates preparing for the Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA), which is run by PRC. It covers the exam area by area and subject by subject, and every question comes with a full explanation. Free to start.

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What the LEA track covers

The outline below is read from the live app. It follows the exam's own Table of Specifications, area by area. Open a subject to see its topics.

History and Theory of Architecture, Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice

History of Architecture

Introduction to Architectural History (derived support for PRC a.1 and a.2)
Prehistoric and Primitive Architecture (PRC a.1.1-a.1.2)
Historic Styles of Architecture (PRC a.2.1-a.2.3)
Architecture of Asia and the Pacific (expansion under PRC a.2.1-a.2.2)
Philippine Architecture (PRC a.2.4)

Theory of Architecture

Nature of Architecture and Architectural Design (derived support for PRC b.1.4)
Elements of Architecture and Basic Principles of Design (PRC b.1.1-b.1.3)
Design Perception (PRC b.2.1-b.2.3)
Design with Climate and Tropical Architecture (PRC b.3.1-b.3.2)
Masters of Architecture (PRC b.4.1-b.4.2)

Principles of Planning

General Principles of Planning (PRC c.1.4)
History and Theories of Urban and Regional Planning (PRC c.1.3 and c.1.5)
Comprehensive and Land-Use Planning (PRC c.1.4 and c.1.6)
Urban Design (expansion under PRC c.1.3, c.1.5 and c.1.6)
Housing and Human Settlements Planning (PRC c.1.2 and c.1.6)
Site Planning (PRC c.1.1-c.1.2)
Landscape Architecture Principles (expansion under PRC c.1.1 and c.1.3)

Architectural Practice

Regulation of Architectural Practice (PRC d.1.7)
Code of Ethical Conduct (PRC d.1.7)
Standards of Professional Practice (PRC d.1.3-d.1.4)
Architectural Office and Business Management (PRC d.1.1)
Contract Documents (PRC d.1.5)
Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimating (PRC d.1.2 and d.1.6)
Building Standards, Laws and Regulations (PRC d.1.7)

Utilities, Structural Conceptualization, Building Materials & Technology

Utilities

Water Source, Supply & Distribution
Plumbing Roughing-In & Fixtures
Drainage, Sewerage & Waste Disposal
HVAC
Conveyors & Other Mechanical Equipment
Electrical Power Source
Electrical Lighting & Power Supply
Data & Communications
Acoustics

Structural Conceptualization

Structural System & Building/Structural Code Requirements
Soils & Foundations, Loads
Columns & Beams, Loads
Beams & Slabs, Loads
Roof Framing, Supports, Loads
Walls, Loads
Connectors
Steel Construction
Concrete Construction

Building Materials & Technology

Site Preparation & Development
Carpentry & Joinery, Hardware
Masonry
Roofing Materials
Structural Steel
Reinforced Concrete
Waterproofing / Sound / Thermal Insulation
Glass & Glazing, Hardware
Painting & Varnishing
Doors & Hardware
Windows & Hardware
Exterior & Interior Finishes

Architectural Design and Site Planning

Compliances

National Building Code: Use and Occupancy Classification
Lot Occupancy and Development Controls
Yards, Setbacks and Courts
Building Bulk, Height and Floor Area
Parking, Loading and Vehicular Access
Light, Ventilation and Basic Habitable-Space Requirements
Fire Code: Occupant Safety and Means of Egress
Fire-Resistive Planning and Fire Protection Integration
BP 344 Accessibility: Accessible Site Planning
BP 344 Accessibility: Building Components
Cross-Code Applicability and Coordination
Compliance Computation and Graphic Translation
Integrated Compliance Problem Solving

Site Development Planning

Site Inventory and Site Analysis
Topography and Slope
Site Suitability and Natural Hazards
Land-Use Organization Within the Site
Building Siting and Orientation
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Parking and Drop-Off Planning
Site Grading and Drainage
Open Space and Landscape Structure
Subdivision and Housing-Project Planning under PD 957 and BP 220
Site Planning Graphic Problems

Space Planning

Architectural Programming
Functional Relationships and Adjacency
Spatial Zoning
Anthropometrics
Ergonomics
Furniture and Equipment Planning
Horizontal Circulation
Vertical Circulation
Residential Space Planning
Commercial and Office Space Planning
Educational Space Planning
Healthcare and Institutional Planning
Assembly and Hospitality Planning
Space Efficiency and Flexibility
Code-Compliant Space Planning

Architectural Design

Architectural Design Process
Design Concept and Parti
Form and Massing
Spatial Organization
Circulation as Design
Proportion, Scale and Composition
Climate-Responsive Architectural Design
Building Envelope Design
Site-Building Integration
Structure-Form Integration
Utilities-Design Integration
Sustainable and Resource-Efficient Design
Resilient Architectural Design
Contextual and Culturally Responsive Design
Architectural Design Problem Analysis

Structural Conceptualization

Basic Structural Behavior
Structural System Selection
Structural Grids and Bays
Foundations
Columns
Beams and Girders
Floor and Slab Systems
Wall Systems
Roof Structural Systems
Lateral-Load Conceptualization
Structural Irregularities
Long-Span and Special Spaces
Structural Materials
Structural-Architectural Coordination
Structural Concept Design Problems

Architectural Interiors

Interior Space Programming
Interior Space Organization
Interior Anthropometrics and Ergonomics
Interior Circulation and Wayfinding
Interior Accessibility
Interior Fire and Life Safety
Floors and Floor Finishes
Walls and Partitions
Ceilings
Doors and Interior Openings
Furniture and Built-In Components
Interior Materials and Finishes
Color and Interior Composition
Interior Lighting
Interior Acoustics
Thermal and Environmental Comfort
Interior Building-Services Coordination
Interior Design Problem Solving

How Mondspace helps you review for the LEA

Practice questions with a full explanation after every answer.
Flashcards, including fill-in-the-blank cards, for what you keep forgetting.
Timed mock boards that follow the exam's own areas.
A progress view that shows which subjects are strong and which are not.
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