DESIGN 07 MAJOR PLATE NO.

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Instructor: Ar. Julieta B. Mateo, uap, MArch-CTM
Date Given: 28 September 2022
Project Title: Proposed Sustainable Medium-Cost Townhouse Subdivision: Residential
Community for the Middle-Income Group
Date due: October 31, 2022 , NO EXTENSION
CONTENTS:
• Concept Studies and Analysis (FISHBONE ANALYSIS) : You can provide iconic name for your project.
Statement of the Problem in General, Design Brief, Project Goals, Design Objectives and Project
Objectives
• Model Housing Building Plans (with complete dimensions) and its Building Concept (to include
sustainability and vernacular), Exterior& Interior Perspectives
• Community Facilities’ Plans & Exterior Perspective of each Facility
• Master Development Plans & Aerial Perspective – one (1) page, please include necessary
computations based from the existing Housing Laws
• Perspective of the gateway of the subdivision.

NOTE : NO Synchronous Class for Submittal Dates. Synchronous Class will be conducted as needed.

1.0 DESIGN TASK

The project is concerned with creating sustainable solutions that will last generations and will be
affordable as well as environmentally sound to build. This means going beyond the usual single-home
planning process and taking into account the project impact on the larger community and the various
aspects of socialized housing and development.

The submitted design is therefore expected to address all of the following tasks:
1. Develop a Master Plan for an urban community that can be applied to other similar urban sites.
2. Integrate development that addresses the sustainability of the community by understanding the
local demographic, economic, social and environmental attributes.

2.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Housing Development. The residential structures shall be sustainable Medium-Cost Townhouse for
Middle-income group in an urban community. (Refer to BP220 – Guidelines for Socialized and Economic
Housing or PD 957 or HUDCC). Each dwelling unit shall include spaces for basic everyday activities, such
as sleeping, eating, cooking, cleaning, and sanitation needs. Building design can have considerations for
urban gardening.

Community Facilities. Community facilities should likewise conform to the requirements laid out in BP
220. These should include the following:
• Clubhouse with Multi-purpose Hall
• Playground
• Waste management facility
• Other facilities that would supplement the development concepts of the entrant.
3.0 PROJECT SITE
Zoned as R-2, located in Fairview, Quezon City.

- a 20.00m major road, parallel to point 1-11

4.0 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT

The design is expected to take into account the various economic, social and environmental aspects
and its impact towards the nominated community. Furthermore, since this will be more than a
theoretical exercise and will eventually be built to serve as a prototype housing development for
successive projects, the design must be practical and truly able to withstand the rigors of the
climatic conditions of the site. In line with this, the following are the criteria for evaluation.

A. Innovative Construction Technology - to break the cycle of destruction-rebuilding-destruction,

new building technologies or approaches have to be explored. The design must present
innovative construction solutions, both in terms of building materials and building systems
(structural, electrical, sanitary, etc.) that is simple to build (skill proof).

B. Socio-Economic Sustainability
• Sustainability within the Built Environment. The building must be designed to meet the
requirements of a sustainable “green buildings” which includes:
1. High performance building
2. Energy efficient
3. Optimal building orientation for natural light and ventilation
4. Water efficiency for buildings and landscape
5. Use of renewable and recyclable materials
6. Use of low volatile organic compound materials
7. Pollution prevention during construction
 8. Waste management and minimization
9. Storm water management
10. Sustainability of the community
11. Economic sustainability (Livelihood/self-help component)
12. Social sustainability (community sensitivity) sensitive to the local culture and way of
life of the beneficiary community.

C. Cost-Effectiveness. The cost to built the proposed development shall meet the standard
construction cost for a socialized housing development.
D. Adaptability to other sites. The resulting designs are intended to serve as prototype to build
concepts utilized in the design should be adaptable to other urban communities in tropical
regions.

What is medium cost housing in Philippines?

Medium Cost Housing
The selling price of the house is above PHP 3,000,000.00*** up to PHP 4,000,000.00.

Housing Categories under Housing and Urban Development and Coordinating

Council (HUDCC)

Socialized Housing, Economic Housing, Low Cost, High-end. These are some words to describe how real
estate projects in the Philippines are categorized. You probably heard some of them from your friends or
brokers. As a buyer or investor, it is important that you have a knowledge about it so that you can have an
idea as to the kind of community you will be living.
Should you buy from a socialized housing or one in a high-end development? Well, you already know that
it depends on many factors including affordability, accessibility, your personal preferences or the needs of
your family.

How much is a typical low cost house? How are houses categorized and what is the price range of
houses on each category? This article will attempt to answer such questions.

As per Memorandum Circular No. 04 series of 2006, the Housing and Urban Development
Coordinating Council (HUDCC) has categorized housing units based on the selling price of the units.
Below are the categories, the corresponding price range and a brief description of each.

SOCIALIZED HOUSING

Price Range : P 300,000 or lower

Lot Area : 30 sqm to 50 sqm
Floor Area : 18 sqm to 30 sqm

These are the lowest priced housing units in the category. Typically, the houses are row type with no
amenities. The roads are narrow, and in many cases, no sidewalks.

LOW COST LEVEL 1

Price Range : From P 300,000 To P 1,250,000
Lot Area : 50 sqm to 100 sqm
Floor Area : 35 sqm to 55 sqm

Houses are usually bare or box type with only one toilet and bath, and the home interiors are left for the
buyer to improve. Sometimes the community would have a few amenities.

LOW COST LEVEL 2

Price Range : From P 1,250,000 to P 3,000,000

Lot Area : 100 sqm to 150 sqm
Floor Area : 80 sqm to 120 sqm

The houses in this category are finished type with a minimum of 2 bedrooms. You will usually find a
swimming pool or clubhouse as standard amenities for this type of community.

MEDIUM COST

Price Range : From P 3,000,000 to P 4,000,000

Lot Area : minimum of 100 sqm
Floor Area : minimum of 70 sqm

This type of project has improved amenities like guard house, entrance gate perimeter fence, club house
and play courts plus the usual swimming pool. Houses are of much better quality than the previous
categories.

OPEN MARKET

Price Range : From P 4,000,000 and above

This development is sometimes referred to as High-end. It has all the amenities in the MEDIUM COST
project and even better ones. The buyers in this category are mostly educated, have money and know
what they are buying. In many cases, the buyers are the ones who hire their own architects to design the
house according to their preferences.