HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

PROPOSED 4 - STOREY MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING

RESEARCH WORK 2 - MAJOR PLATE 2

ARDESIGN 3

SICAT, ALEXIS XAVIER F.

TANHUECO, NEIL ANTONEE G.

COURSE FACILITATOR:
AR. HERACLES A. MANALILI JR.

1ST SEMESTER S.Y. 2023-2024

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

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TABLE OF
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I. DESIGN STANDARDS RELATED TO BUILDING TYPE......3-7

A. CONDO UNIT AND AMENITIES

B. COMMERCIAL SPACE DESIGN

II. FUNCTIONAL ZONING AND SPACE ALLOCATION………...8-9

A. EFFICIENT ZONING FOR MIXED-USE BUILDINGS

B. OPTIMAL LAYOUTS

III. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE………….…….10-13

IV. BENCHMARKED PROJECTS……………………………….….14-16

V. SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN BUILDING……………….......17-18

VI. REFERENCES………………………………………………….……19-20

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I.DESIGN STANDARDS RELATED TO BUILDING TYPE

A MIXED-USE BUILDING AIMS TO COMBINE THREE OR MORE

USES INTO ONE STRUCTURE SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, RETAIL,
PARKING, TRANSPORTATION, CULTURAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT.
WHATEVER THE COMBINATION, IT BRINGS TOGETHER SEVERAL
USES WITHIN EITHER ONE BUILDING OR A SMALL AREA. VERTICAL
MULTI-STORY BUILDING IS A TYPICAL MIX OF APARTMENTS ON THE
UPPER LEVELS AND RETAIL OR OFFICES AT STREET LEVEL.

A. CONDO UNIT DESIGN AND AMENITIES

A.1 LOBBY AND RECEPTION

• THE AREA AT A BUILDING'S ENTRY IS CALLED A LOBBY OR

FOYER. A HALL IS A SIZABLE SPACE THAT ACCOMMODATES
A LOT OF PEOPLE AND IS USED FOR GATHERINGS, MEALS,
AND PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC OR DRAMA, AMONG OTHER
THINGS. A LOUNGE IS A SPACE USED TO WELCOME GUESTS
OR FOR RELAXING (EMERT, 2022).

A.2 LOUNGE AREA

• A LOUNGE, ON THE OTHER HAND, IS DEFINED AS AN

ESTABLISHMENT THAT SERVES BEVERAGES AND OFTEN
PLAYS SOOTHING MUSIC OR TELEVISION SHOWS IN THE
BACKGROUND. THE ROOM IN A HOUSE OR APARTMENT THAT
IS USED FOR RELAXING AND ENTERTAINING GUESTS IN
(INSIDER, 2020).

A.3 ADMIN OFFICE

• ADMIN OFFICE WORK IS OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES TO

ENSURE EFFICIENCY AND ADHERENCE TO CORPORATE
GUIDELINES. MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF OFFICE MATERIALS AND
ORDER MORE WHEN NECESSARY (ZIPPIA, 2020)

A.4 UTILITY ROOM FOR GENSET, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL

• THE BEST MECHANICAL ROOMS HAVE A FRONT-OF-HOUSE

MENTALITY. THE HEART OF A BUSINESS STRUCTURE BEATS IN
THE MECHANICAL ROOMS. IT IS THE LOCATION OF THE
MAJORITY, IF NOT ALL, OF THE BUILDING'S MECHANICAL
MACHINERY. THESE ROOMS HOUSE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AIR
HANDLERS, BOILERS, CHILLERS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, WATER
HEATERS, TANK PUMPS, BACKUP GENERATORS, AND EVEN
ELEVATOR MACHINERY (JENNA & JENNA, 2022).

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A.5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ROOM

• TYPICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS SERVICES INCLUDED IN

CONDO FEES ARE LANDSCAPING, GROUNDSKEEPING, SNOW
REMOVAL, TRASH COLLECTION, EXTERIOR WALL REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE, ROOF REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND THE
LIKE (INSIDER, 2020).

A.6 GARBAGE ROOM

• A GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AREA IS A

NECESSITY IN ANY ESTABLISHMENT. IT PROVIDES A SPECIFIC
PLACE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE. AND WHEN
PROPERLY MAINTAINED IT PREVENTS THE SPREAD OF
GERMS, BACTERIA, AND VERMIN. HOWEVER, IF NEGLECTED,
THE GARBAGE AREA CAN BE A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION (REMI, 2020).

A.7 STORAGES

• WITH A STORAGE CONDO, ONE CAN USE IT AS A PERMANENT

PLACE TO STORE ANYTHING THEY WANT. IN ADDITION, THE
OWNER CAN USE IT AS A PLACE TO HAVE A HOME AWAY
FROM HOME, TO WORK AT, OR STORE LARGE ITEMS. THERE
ARE MANY OPTIONS FOR STORAGE CONDOMINIUM OWNERS
AND THAT IS ANOTHER REASON WHY THEY ARE A GOOD
INVESTMENT (MARKETING, 2021).

A.8 STUDIO TYPE

• A STUDIO CONDOMINIUM IS CHARACTERIZED BY ITS LAYOUT,
WHERE THE SINGLE, OPEN-PLAN SPACE FUNCTIONS AS THE
LIVING ROOM, DINING AREA, KITCHEN, AND BEDROOM ALL IN
ONE. THE AVERAGE CONDOMINIUM IN THE PHILIPPINES IS LESS
THAN 50 SQUARE METERS IN SIZE. BUT SOME CONDOS HAVE
AVERAGE STUDIO UNITS OF 25 TO 30 SQUARE METERS
(ASTERRA, 2023).

A.9 1-BEDROOM TYPE

• BEDROOM UNITS ARE AN EXCELLENT CHOICE IF YOU
PRIORITIZE PRIVACY OR SHARE YOUR LIVING SPACE WITH
OTHERS. A ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT, AS ITS NAME
IMPLIES, CONSISTS OF A LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, AND
BATHROOM, ALONG WITH A SINGLE BEDROOM (ALLEN, 2022).

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A.10 COMMON PARKING

• THESE PARKING AREAS ARE OFTEN SHARED AMONG

DIFFERENT USERS, SUCH AS RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES OF A
BUSINESS, OR VISITORS TO A PUBLIC FACILITY. ACCESSIBILITY
FOR HANDICAPPED CIVILIANS, PROPER LIGHTING AND ROAD
MARKINGS TO HELP DRIVERS FIND THE WAY ARE ALSO TO
CONSIDER IN DESIGNING (PINOYBUILDERS, 2019).

A.11 GAZEBOS

• A GAZEBO IS AN INDEPENDENT GARDEN STRUCTURE,

OCCASIONALLY HAVING A HEXAGONAL OR OCTAGONAL
FORM, AND FEATURING A ROOF. GAZEBOS ARE USUALLY
MADE FROM WOOD OR METAL AND OFTEN INCLUDE BUILT-IN
SEATING WITHIN THE COVERED PORTION (TAYLOR, 2021).

A.12 OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS

• GOOD OUTDOOR PLAYGROUNDS ARE LARGE ENOUGH AND
DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT CHILDREN’S PLAY CAN
COME TO FULL EXPRESSION. ALSO, ACCESSIBILITY AND
INCLUSION ARE TO BE CONSIDERED. PLAY AREAS MAY
INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES SUCH AS SEATING/PICNIC
TABLES (PLAYFUL CHILDHOODS, 2018).

A.13 GARDEN

• GARDENS THAT COME WITH YOUR BUSINESS PREMISES

SHOULD BE USED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. EFFECTIVE
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE AS
THESE OUTDOOR SPACES ARE HIGHLY VALUABLE BECAUSE
CUSTOMERS ARE ATTRACTED TO BUSINESSES THAT OFFER
OUTDOOR AREAS (SCOTTS, 2022).

B. COMMERCIAL SPACE DESIGN

B.1 WELLNESS AND HEALTH

• EVEN IN TODAY'S CONDOS, YOU MAY LIVE A HEALTHY,

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WITH EASE. THEY HAVE EXCELLENT FLOOR
PLANS, GREATER ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES, ARE CLOSE TO
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, AND EVEN PROVIDE EASY ACCESS
TO PARKS AND THE OUTDOORS. IF KEEPING A HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE IS IMPORTANT TO YOU, A CONDO CAN BE THE
IDEAL PLACE FOR YOU TO CALL HOME (DALIDA, 2022).

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B.2 LAUNDRY

• CONDOS ARE AMONG THE MOST CONVENIENT LIVING OPTIONS

IN THE BIG CITY, BUT THEY CAN COME WITH A COST. A LOT
OF THEM DON’T AFFORD ENOUGH SPACE TO DO LAUNDRY,
SO CONDO OWNERS SOMETIMES FIND THEMSELVES SPENDING
A LITTLE EXTRA JUST TO GET CLOTHES WASHED AT
LAUNDROMATS (LAUNDRY, 2020).

B.3 RESTAURANT

• A RESTAURANT'S DESIGN PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN LURING

CUSTOMERS. THIS LOCATION NEEDS TO DRAW GUESTS IN BY
PROVIDING THEM WITH A WONDERFUL SENSORY AND
CULINARY EXPERIENCE. A LAYOUT DESIGN SHOULD BE THE
FIRST STEP IN THE CAREFUL CONSTRUCTION OF A
RESTAURANT. GIVEN THAT IT IS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF
INCOME, IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO SACRIFICE KITCHEN
SPACE. THE RESTROOM OUGHT TO BE GIVEN TOP
IMPORTANCE BECAUSE IT MIGHT ATTRACT CUSTOMERS
(CAANDESIGN, 2021).

B.4 COFFEE SHOPS

• WHEN THINKING ABOUT COFFEE SHOP DESIGN, THE

ATMOSPHERE OF THE STORE IS CRUCIAL. BEAUTIFUL CAFES
WITH SEEMINGLY LIMITLESS BUDGETS ARE SPRINGING UP
EVERYWHERE, ESPECIALLY IN TODAY'S ENVIRONMENT.
DESIGNING YOUR COFFEE SHOP WITH DELIBERATE BRANDING
IN MIND WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT WHILE BEING TRUE TO
YOUR VISION AND WHO YOU ARE. YOU SHOULD ALSO KEEP
YOUR CUSTOMERS AT THE CENTER OF YOUR ATTENTION AT
ALL TIMES (BUSINESS, 2019).

B.5 CO-WORKING SPACE

• COWORKING SPACES NOT ONLY PROVIDE THE STANDARD

AMENITIES TYPICALLY FOUND IN A TRADITIONAL OFFICE BUT
ALSO OFFER ADDITIONAL PERKS. THESE SPACES
CONSISTENTLY OFFER ESSENTIAL FEATURES SUCH AS WIFI,
PRINTERS, AND OFTEN INCLUDE SOME FORM OF CONFERENCE
ROOM. FURTHERMORE, SOME COWORKING SPACES GO THE
EXTRA MILE BY PROVIDING AMENITIES LIKE TEA, COFFEE,
AND SNACKS (HOGARTY, 2021).

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B.6 OFFICES

• TYPICALLY, AN OFFICE IS SEEN AS A SPACE OR A PHYSICAL

ARRANGEMENT WHERE ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS ARE
CARRIED OUT. EARLY INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE IS ESSENTIAL TO SUPPORT EFFICIENT
WORKFLOWS. THE FACILITIES SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO
FACILITATE MOMENTS OF REFLECTION, AND ATTENTION
SHOULD BE GIVEN TO USING LIGHTING, ACOUSTICS, AND
COLOR SCHEMES THAT PROMOTE STRESS REDUCTION
(WALSHAW, 2022).

B.7 CONVENIENCE STORE

• A CONVENIENCE STORE IS A TYPE OF RETAIL

ESTABLISHMENT SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO PRIORITIZE
CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE. THESE STORES ARE
STRATEGICALLY SITUATED IN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS,
ENABLING CUSTOMERS TO SWIFTLY BUY A WIDE ARRAY OF
ITEMS, INCLUDING GROCERIES, FOOD, AND OTHER PRODUCTS
(BHASIN, 2023).

B.8 PHARMACY / DRUG STORE

• A DRUGSTORE OR PHARMACY IS A STORE THAT SELLS

MEDICINES AND VARIOUS OTHER PRODUCTS LIKE
HEALTHCARE AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS. THE USE OF
AIR CONDITIONING UNITS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO KEEP THE
RIGHT TEMPERATURE FOR MEDICINES. A PROPER STORAGE
FOR MEDS, EFFICIENT TRAFFIC FOR WORKERS, AND
CREATIVE DISPLAYS FOR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED (JOHNS, 2022).

II. FUNCTIONAL ZONING AND SPACE ALLOCATION

A. EFFICIENT ZONING FOR MIXED-USE BUILDINGS

EFFICIENT AND SUCCESSFUL ZONING FOR MIXED-USE

BUILDINGS PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN SMOOTHLY BLENDING
COMMERCIAL AREAS, CONDOMINIUM UNITS, AND SHARED
FACILITIES IN URBAN SETTINGS. THROUGH THE STRATEGIC
DELINEATION OF ZONES THAT PROMOTE A WELL-ROUNDED
COMBINATION OF THESE COMPONENTS, URBAN AREAS CAN
NURTURE LIVELY COMMUNITIES THAT CATER TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF RESIDENTS WHILE STIMULATING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY.
DELIBERATE ZONING REGULATIONS CAN ENHANCE LAND
UTILIZATION, MITIGATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, AND IMPROVE
ACCESSIBILITY, ULTIMATELY CREATING SUSTAINABLE, PEDESTRIAN-
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN SEAMLESSLY
RESIDE, WORK, AND SOCIALIZE.

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 B. OPTIMAL LAYOUTS

IT IS CRUCIAL TO INVESTIGATE IDEAL ARRANGEMENTS THAT

FIND A HARMONIOUS BLEND BETWEEN PRIVACY, ACCESSIBILITY,
AND CONVENIENCE. STRIKING THIS DELICATE BALANCE ENTAILS
STRATEGICALLY POSITIONING ROOMS, HALLWAYS, AND SHARED
AREAS TO GUARANTEE THAT INDIVIDUALS HAVE THEIR PERSONAL
RETREATS WHILE ALSO BENEFITING FROM STRAIGHTFORWARD
ACCESS TO COMMUNAL SPACES AND NECESSARY FACILITIES.
THROUGH A THOUGHTFUL ASSESSMENT OF THE OCCUPANTS'
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES, DESIGNERS CAN SHAPE
LAYOUTS THAT FOSTER A FEELING OF CONTENTMENT, FOSTER
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND STREAMLINE DAILY ROUTINES,
THEREBY IMPROVING THE OVERALL COMFORT AND UTILITY OF THE
AREA.

GROUND FLOOR

• COMMON AREAS
• LOBBY AND RECEPTION
• LOUNGE AREA
• ADMIN OFFICE
• UTILITY ROOM FOR GENSET, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL
• STORAGES
• COMMERCIAL AREAS
• WELLNESS AND HEALTH
• LAUNDRY
• RESTAURANT
• COFFEE SHOP
• CO-WORKING SPACE
• CONVENIENCE STORE
• PHARMACY/ DRUG STORE

GROUND-FLOOR RETAIL SPACE HOLDS SIGNIFICANCE FOR

SEVERAL REASONS. IT ENHANCES THE CONVENIENCE FOR
PEDESTRIANS, ENHANCES THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE AREA,
AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE LOCAL TAX REVENUE. AN EFFECTIVE
GROUND-LEVEL RETAIL AREA ESTABLISHES AN INVITING
ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND THE WIDER
NEIGHBORHOOD, ACHIEVED THROUGH THOUGHTFUL INTERIOR AND
EXTERIOR DESIGN, AS WELL AS A WELL-BALANCED SELECTION OF
TENANTS.

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 SECOND FLOOR

• COMMERCIAL AREAS
• OFFICES
• UTILITY ROOM FOR GENSET, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL

GROUND-LEVEL OR LOWER-LEVEL SPACES ARE OFTEN

RESERVED FOR RETAIL, RESTAURANTS, OR OTHER BUSINESSES
THAT BENEFIT FROM EASY STREET-LEVEL ACCESS. OFFICES, ON
THE OTHER HAND, MAY BE PLACED ON UPPER LEVELS TO
PROVIDE SEPARATION FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF STREET
TRAFFIC, OFFERING A QUIETER AND MORE FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT
FOR WORK.

THIRD FLOOR

• CONDOMINIUM UNITS
• 1 BEDROOM TYPE
• UTILITY ROOM FOR GENSET, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL

FOURTH FLOOR

• CONDOMINIUM UNITS
• STUDIO TYPE
• UTILITY ROOM FOR GENSET, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL

PLACING THE LIVING SPACES ON THESE UPPER LEVELS

OFFERS RESIDENTS A QUIETER AND MORE PEACEFUL
ENVIRONMENT, AWAY FROM STREET-LEVEL NOISE, WHILE ALSO
OPTIMIZING NATURAL LIGHT AND VIEWS. SIMULTANEOUSLY,
DEDICATING THE LOWER FLOORS TO UTILITY ROOMS ENSURES
EASY ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, MINIMIZING
DISRUPTION TO RESIDENTS' DAILY LIVES AND ENHANCING THE
OVERALL EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BUILDING'S
OPERATIONS.

OUTDOOR

• GARBAGE ROOM
• COMMON PARKING
• GAZEBOS
• OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
• GARDEN

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III. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

RULE VII – CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL

BUILDINGS BY USE OR OCCUPANCY

SECTION 701. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFIED

GROUP B – RESIDENTIALS, HOTELS AND APARTMENTS

GROUP B OCCUPANCIES HALL BE MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS

INCLUDING BOARDING OR LODGING HOUSES, HOTELS, APARTMENT
BUILDINGS, ROW HOUSES, CONVENTS, MONASTERIES, AND OTHER
BUILDINGS EACH OF WHICH ACCOMMODATES MORE THAN 10
PERSONS.

ZONING CLASSIFICATION

RESIDENTIAL R-2 - A MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USE OR

OCCUPANCY, CHARACTERIZED MAINLY AS A LOW-RISE SINGLE
ATTACHED, DUPLEX OR MULTI-LEVEL BUILDING/ STRUCTURE FOR
EXCLUSIVE USE AS MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. THIS INCLUDES R-
2 STRUCTURES WITHIN SEMI-EXCLUSIVE SUBDIVISIONS AND SEMI-
EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES WHICH ARE NOT
SUBDIVISIONS.

B. MAXIMUM R-2 : LOW-RISE MULTI-LEVEL BUILDING/STRUCTURE OF

FROM THREE (3) UP TO FIVE (5) STOREYS IN HEIGHT AND FOR USE
AS MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.

STANDARD PARKING SLOTS

ACCORDING TO RULE 7 SECTION 707 TABLE VII.4, THE

MINIMUM REQUIRED PARKING SLOT, PARKING AREA AND LOADING
SPACE REQUIREMENTS: UNITS WITH A LOT MEASURING 50.00 TO
90.00 SQ. METERS AND/OR WITH A DWELLING UNIT HAVING A
GROSS FLOOR AREA OF FROM 30.00 TO 42.00 SQ. METERS. A
MINIMUM OF ONE (1) POOLED OFF-STREET CUM ON-SITE PARKING
SLOT’ FOR EVERY FOUR (4) LOTS WITH DWELLING UNITS.

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 TYPE OF OCCUPANCY PARKING REQUIREMENTS

MULTI-FAMILY LIVING UNITS

REGARDLESS OF NO. OF STORIES
WITH AN AVERAGE LIVING FLOOR 1 SLOT/ UNIT
AREA OF MORE THAN 100M²

TYPE OF OCCUPANCY LOADING REQUIREMENTS

STORES, MANUFACTURING, 1 LOADING SLOT FOR EVERY

MERCANTILE 5000M² OF GROSS FLOOR
AREA (MINIMUM OF 1 TRUCK
LOADING SLOT)

HORIZONTAL BIKE RACK FOOTPRINT

TWO BIKES PARKED AT A BIKE U-RACK HAVE A 32 BY 84 INCH

FOOTPRINT. AT EITHER END OF THE RACK, LEAVE A MINIMUM 4
FEET 6 INCH ACCESS AREA.

SECTION 805. CEILING HEIGHTS

1. HABITABLE ROOMS WITH ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION WILL HAVE A

MINIMUM OF 2.40 METERS CEILING HEIGHT. BUILDINGS WITH MORE
THAN ONE (1) STOREY, THE MINIMUM HEIGHT OF THE 1ST STOREY
WILL BE 2.70 METERS, THE SECOND STOREY WILL HAVE A MINIMUM
OF 2.40 METERS, AND THE SUCCEEDING FLOORS WILL HAVE A
MINIMUM OF 2.10 METERS WHICH HAVE TO BE UNOBSTRUCTED.
HOWEVER, ROOMS WITH NATURAL VENTILATION WILL HAVE A
MINIMUM OF 2.70 METERS CEILING HEIGHT.

2. 1.80 METERS WILL BE THE MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT FOR

MEZZANINE FLOORS, ABOVE AND BELOW IT. SECTION 807. AIR
SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN DETERMINING THE SIZE OF ROOMS

1. MINIMUM AIR SPACE AIR SPACES SHALL BE PROVIDED AS

FOLLOWS:

A. COMMON STUDY ROOMS – 3.00 CU. METERS WITH 1.00 SQ.

METER OF FLOOR AREA PER PERSON;

B. LOBBY AND COMMON RECEPTION – 12 CU. METERS OF AIR

SPACE PER PERSON; AND

C. HABITABLE ROOMS – 124.00 CU. METERS OF AIR SPACE PER

PERSON

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SECTION 808. WINDOW OPENINGS

1. ROOMS FOR ANY USE WHICH IS NOT PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL

VENTILATION SYSTEM, SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH WINDOW/S WITH A
TOTAL OF FREE OPENINGS EQUAL TO AT LEAST 105 OF THE FLOOR
AREA OF THE ROOM WITH SUCH OPENING WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF
1.00 SQ. METER. HOWEVER, TOILET AND BATH ROOMS, LAUNDRY
ROOMS AND, LIKE SHALL HAVE WINDOW/S WITH AN MINIMUM AREA
OF 1/20 OF THE FLOOR AREA WITH OPENING HAVING NOT LESS
THAN 240 SQ. M THAT OPEN DIRECTLY TO A COURT, YARD,
ALLEY, OR OPEN WATERCOURSE.

FIRE SAFETY

ACCORDING TO RULE 12 SECTION 1207 TABLE XII.1 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPANT LOADS AND EXITS, BUILDINGS WITH
MORE THAN 1 STOREY HAVING AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF MORE
THAN TEN (10) WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 EXITS. FOR
DORMITORIES, THE UNIT AREA PER OCCUPANT WILL BE 18.60 SQ.
METERS. THE WIDTH OF THE EXITS IN METERS SHALL NOT BE LESS
THAN THE TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD SERVED DIVIDED BY 165. THE
2 EXITS WILL BE PLACED NOT LESS THAN 1/5 OF THE PERIMETER
AREA FROM ONE ANOTHER. 45 METERS WILL BE THE MAXIMUM
DISTANCE OF THE EXITS IF THE BUILDING HAS NO SPRINKLER. THE
WIDTH AND HEIGHT OF THE DOORS SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM
DIMENSION OF 0.90M X 2.00M. SPECIAL DOORS ARE NOT
ALLOWED; EVERY EXIT DOOR SHOULD HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS
TO AN EGRESS FROM THE BUILDING. CORRIDORS SHALL PROVIDE
EXIT ACCESS WITHOUT PASSING THROUGH ANY INTERVENING
ROOMS OTHER THAN CORRIDORS, LOBBIES, AND OTHER SPACES
PERMITTED TO BE OPEN TO THE CORRIDOR. EXTERIOR EXIT
BALCONIES ARE REQUIRED TO BUILD WITH MORE THAN 10
OCCUPANCIES. DEAD-END LIMITS MEANS OF EGRESS SHALL BE SO
ARRANGED THAT THERE ARE NO DEAD-END POCKETS,
HALLWAYS, CORRIDORS, PASSAGEWAYS OR COURTS WHOSE
DEPTH EXCEEDS THE LIMITS SPECIFIED IN INDIVIDUAL
OCCUPANCIES BY DIVISIONS 8 THROUGH 17 OF THIS CHAPTER.

BUILDINGS WITH MORE THAN FIFTY (50) OCCUPANTS WILL

HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 1.10M. THE RISE OF EVERY STEP WILL
HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 0.20M AND THE RUN WILL HAVE A MINIMUM
OF 0.25M. HOWEVER, IN WINDING STAIRWAYS THE MAXIMUM WIDTH
OF THE STAIRS IS 0.20 FROM THE SIDE OF THE STAIRWAY AND
THE MINIMUM WIDTH OF THE RUN IS 0.15M. LANDINGS SHALL NOT BE
REDUCED IN WIDTH BY MORE THAN 0.10M BY A DOOR WHEN
FULLY OPEN. HANDRAILS SHALL BE PLACED NOT LESS THAN
0.80M NOR MORE THAN 0.90M ABOVE THE NOSING OF TREADS.

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PLUMBING FIXTURES

IN DORMITORIES WITH 10 MALES AND 8 FEMALES THERE

SHALL HAVE 1 WATER CLOSET PER GENDER, ADD 1 PER
ADDITIONAL 25 MALES (OVER 10) AND 1 PER ADDITIONAL 20
FEMALES (OVER 8). WITH 25 OCCUPANCIES, 1 URINAL IS REQUIRED.
WITH 12 MALE AND 12 FEMALE THERE SHALL HAVE 1 LAVATORY
PER GENDER, IF OVER 150, ADD 1 PER ADDITIONAL 20 MALES
AND 1 PER ADDITIONAL 15 FEMALES. IN EVERY 8 OCCUPANCY, 1
SHOWER OR BATH TUB IS REQUIRED.

ACCESSIBILITY LAWS (BP 344)

1. PARKING LOT FOR PWD

ACCORDING TO THE ORDINANCE AUTHORED BY COUNCILOR

ELAINE D. SEMBRANO, IN 1-25 PARKING SLOTS, 1 SLOT SHOULD BE
PROVIDED FOR PWD. IN THE COMMON PARKING AREA, 4 SLOTS
WILL HAVE A STANDARD DIMENSION OF 2.5M X 5M AND THE
REMAINING PARKING SLOT WILL HAVE 3.7M X 5M WHICH IS THE
DESIRED DIMENSION FOR PWD PARKING SPACE.

2. RAMPS

RAMPS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE

DORMITORY. THE MAX GRADIENT IS 1:12, GIVEN HEIGHT IS 0.20M
(NGL TO FFL).

1/12 MULTIPLIED BY 0.20/𝑥 = 2.40𝑚 (LENGTH OF THE RAMP WITH

0.90 (HEIGHT) AND0.70 (HEIGHT)RAILINGS.)

3. STAIRS

SLANTED NOSE WILL BE APPLIED FOR THE STAIRS TO AVOID SLIPS

AND FALLS.

4. SIDEWALK

MINIMUM WIDTH OF THE SIDEWALK IS 1.8M FOR THE PWD. 2M WILL BE

PROVIDED WITH PLANTERS THAT WILL DEFINE THE WALKWAY OF
THE SIDEWALK.

5. DOORS

0.90M WILL BE APPLIED AND DOUBLE SWING DOORS WILL ALSO

BE PROVIDED.

6. THRESHOLDS

EACH DOOR WILL BE PROVIDED WITH SLANTED THRESHOLDS

0.15M IN HEIGHT.

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IV. BENCHMARKED PROJECTS (MINIMUM OF 5)

• MONTERAZZA’S PRIME (CEBU, PHILIPPINES)

• AMONG ITS STANDOUT FEATURES, MONTERRAZAS PRIME
OFFERS BREATHTAKING VISTAS THAT CAPTIVATE
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. THE PANORAMIC
VIEWS ENCOMPASS BOTH THE CITYSCAPE AND THE
SURROUNDING NATURAL LANDSCAPE, CREATING A
TRULY AWE-INSPIRING EXPERIENCE.

• VARNA WAVE BUILDING (VARNA, BULGARIA)

• THE ROUNDED SHAPE OF THE CORNERS ADDS A
GENTLE TOUCH TO THE BUILDING'S OVERALL OUTLINE,
LENDING IT A SUBTLE APPEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY,
THE WHITE CLADDING'S ABILITY TO REFLECT SUNLIGHT
MAKES THE LIVING ROOM BRIGHTER THAN IT USED TO
BE, ENHANCING THE VIEW FROM THE WINDOW.

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• THE EDGE (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS)
• THE EDGE UTILIZES PASSIVE DESIGNING WHICH
INCORPORATES DISTINCTIVE FACADES THAT ADAPT TO
THEIR ORIENTATION. EACH FACADE IS CUSTOMIZED TO
REACT TO SUNLIGHT LEVELS, WHICH CAN INVOLVE
INCORPORATING SOLAR PANELS, UTILIZING LOUVERS
FOR SHADING, OR USING THICKER GLASS TO REDUCE
EXTERIOR NOISE.

• MARCO POLO TOWER (HAMBURG, GERMANY)

• THIS STRUCTURE EMPLOYS TECHNIQUES SUCH AS
CONVERTING HEAT INTO COOLING FOR THE
APARTMENTS THROUGH THE USE OF HEAT
EXCHANGERS AND VACUUM COLLECTORS SITUATED ON
THE ROOFTOP. CREATIVE SOUND-INSULATED AIR
LOUVERS ENABLE NATURAL VENTILATION IN THE
SLEEPING AREAS WITHOUT CONTRIBUTING TO EXTERNAL
NOISE DISTURBANCES.

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• BEITOU PUBLIC LIBRARY (TAIPEI, TAIWAN)
• THE BUILDING COMPRISES SOLAR PANELS WITH A
CAPACITY TO STORE UP TO 16W OF ENERGY AND A
RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM USED FOR FLUSHING
TOILETS AND WATERING INDOOR PLANTS. HOWEVER, ITS
STANDOUT FEATURE IS THE WOODEN BALCONY RAILING,
WHICH CONSERVES ENERGY BY LIMITING THE ENTRY OF
HEAT-INDUCING RAYS INTO THE ROOMS.

• ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY (TORONTO, CANADA)

• THE LIBRARY INCLUDES A GENTLY SLOPING GREEN
ROOF, PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS SEAMLESSLY
INCORPORATED INTO THE ROOF STRUCTURE, AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A WETLAND TO COLLECT
STORMWATER FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES. AS A
RESULT, THE BUILDING ACHIEVED A REMARKABLE 40%
REDUCTION IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION WHEN COMPARED
TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, ALL WHILE MAINTAINING A
HIGH LEVEL OF COMFORT.

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V. SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN BUILDING (MINIMUM OF 5)

• OPTIMIZATION OF BUILDING SPACE AND MATERIAL USE

• THE OPTIMIZATION REGARDING MATERIALS USED IN

BUILDINGS IS A VERY IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE LIFE
CYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THE USE OF GREENER
MATERIALS AND THE INCORPORATION OF PROCESSES
THAT REDUCE POLLUTION AND WASTE STREAMS ARE
KEY FACTORS IN DIMINISHING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT
OF BUILDING SPACE. THE WHOLE BUILDING DESIGN
GUIDE RELEASED AN ARTICLE THAT PROPOSES
DIFFERENT WAYS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING
DESIGNERS, AND ARCHITECTS TO PLAN TO CONSIDER A
PROPER OPTIMIZATION OF BUILDING SPACE AND
MATERIAL USE (GOORE, 2021).

• ENHANCE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (IEQ)

• THE CONDITIONS IN A BUILDING AND HOW THEY AFFECT

THE PEOPLE INSIDE OF IT. THESE CONDITIONS INCLUDE
AIR QUALITY, LIGHTING, TEMPERATURE, AND
ERGONOMICS. ITS OCCUPANTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE,
HEALTH, AND PRODUCTIVITY AND FINANCIALLY
IMPROVE THE RESALE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. IEQ'S
GOALS MAINLY CENTER AROUND CREATING
COMFORTABLE, PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR
THOSE WITHIN IT AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OF HEALTH
PROBLEMS WHILE AT WORK (MENZZANO, 2023).

• ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE

• REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION, USE RENEWABLE

ENERGY, AND INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO
REDUCE POLLUTION. BY DESIGNING BUILDINGS WITH THE
NEEDS OF OCCUPANTS IN MIND, ARCHITECTS CAN
CREATE SPACES THAT ARE BOTH ENERGY-EFFICIENT
AND COMFORTABLE TO LIVE AND WORK IN. FOR
EXAMPLE, BUILDINGS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE
NATURAL VENTILATION AND AIRFLOW CAN REDUCE THE
NEED FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND OTHER ENERGY-
INTENSIVE SYSTEMS (WATERS, 2023).

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• IRRIGATION SYSTEM

• IRRIGATION IS THE PROCESS THROUGH WHICH A

CONTROLLED AMOUNT OF WATER CAN BE SUPPLIED
THROUGH ARTIFICIAL MEANS SUCH AS PIPES, DITCHES,
SPRINKLERS, ETC. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ARE TO HELP AGRICULTURAL
CROP GROWTH, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, REDUCE
THE EFFECT OF INADEQUATE RAINFALL, ETC
(ROSEGRANT AND PEREZ, 2020)
.
• RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM

• THE BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS GO

BEYOND JUST USE IN THE HOME, HELPING TO REDUCE
STORMWATER RUNOFF, EROSION, AND CONTAMINATION
OF WATER SURFACES WITH PESTICIDES. SCROLL
THROUGH TO SEE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED HOMES THAT
COLLECT RAINWATER FOR EVERYDAY USES, THEREBY
REDUCING THEIR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
(BARTOLACCI,2020).

• NATIVE LANDSCAPING

• LOW-MAINTENANCE PLANTS THAT THRIVE NATURALLY

WITH THE CLIMATE AND SOIL CONDITIONS OF A PROJECT
LOCATION ALLOW NATURE SCAPING TO FLOURISH
WITHOUT THE USE OF FERTILIZERS OR PESTICIDES.
NATIVE LANDSCAPES ALSO RARELY NEED TO BE
WATERED OR CUT ONCE ESTABLISHED (ASSOCIATES,
2021).

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