design guidelines and considerations

building types

strictly residential (single detached)

Identify owners requirements and wish-list

Users profile

Special treatment regarding spaces concerning

environmental factors

residential

subdivision planning
Consider lot size given for apportioning
Roadway system shall be double loaded type
provide buffer trees on the perimeter fronting a source of nuissances
follow design standards set by authorities
meandering raodways create more interest

residential

apartments/ townhouses/ walk-up condominiums

Cluster arrangements are preferred
consider utilities and services like the use of meter banking
electrical room, fire exits and suppression system,
vertical transport, laundry areas, water tanks etc.
follow design standards set by authorities
hallways must be adequate

residential

offices
Consider nature / function/ services of the office
Open planning concept is OK
Most economical ratio 70% rentable space
30% circulatory/ service areas
Problem specific situations must be carefully analyzed
If basement parking is required, take note of density requirements

commercial

banks
The vault shall be so located at the most secured
independent spot within the building
The managers cubicle/ office shall be near the public area
Define banking floor and clerical area
Straightforward circulation
Security is priority

commercial

hotels
Guests needs always first
Guest rooms must be provided with adequate facilities
Internal T&B for guest rooms OK, Bed areas must be
adjacent to area with window
Kitchen areas must be accessible to function areas
60% dining, 40% kitchen
Provide adequate BOH area away from public view
Business center and concierge must be accessible from all points
Hospitable atmosphere for the whole setting

commercial

cinema
Sightlines in relation to the screen and seating configuration
60 cone of vision
Fire protection system and exits must be equally distributed
Acoustical treatment and lighting system
Active ventilation

commercial

recording/ sound studio

Acoustical treatment
Apply the principle of box within a box
Cotrol booth with sound equipments
For dubbing studio provide projector room and
screen with sound effects pit
No walls are perpendicular to each other
Floor must be raised floor system

commercial

shopping center
Every square inch counts
Display of merchandise
Space configuration to maximize foot traffic
Ample parkings slot available
Service and delivery system
Convenient circulation and wayfinding

commercial

Seaports/ Airports
Passenger and cargo traffic must be segregated
Terminal building must be provided with appropriate facilities
Coast guard office / Air Transportation Office is required,
provide it with communication facilities
Land transportation access must be included
Passenger concourse and waiting area must be adequate
especially during peak season

commercial

manufacturing- large scale industry

Eco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutants
Buffers zones are very essential
Roadways must accommodate movement of
large vehicles and equipment
Site zoning must be clearly established:
Administrative, Production, Storage, Prohibited, Utilities
Safety features must be included

industrial

factories
Eco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutants
Internal zoning must be established:
Color coding of areas are preferred to monitor flow
Catwalks can be provided for systems supervisor
Clinic must be near production area
Loading and Unloading zones for raw and finished products
must be properly located in relation to storage facilities
Pollutants must be checked

industrial

shipyards/ hangars
Stockyard for materials must be large enough to
accommodate volume of materials
Check dimensions of ship/ aircraft- space must
accommodate different models
Repair sheds should have ample structure height

industrial

schools
Identify primary users profile
Consider the 3 major components of the academe:
Instruction, research, and extension
Lecture room size as per DepED/ CHED requirements:
7m X 9m for 40 students
Provide ample circulation facilities
Safety and security measures

institutional

research laboratory
Holding area of specimens
Safety and security measures
Provision of work stations and technical library
Records vault and surveillance system
Databank location

institutional

library
Determine book holdings
Use of ICT features
Provide book repairs and work area
Ample storage facilities
Dumbwaiter for multi floor libraries
Ample light and ventilation

institutional

museum
Circulation system/ flow of viewers
Vault of priceless collections
Curatorial spaces
Workshop area for repair, restoration and maintenance of artefacts
Flexible service entrance for large materials
Safety and security

institutional

city hall / civic center

Application of all laws and provisions on design and construction
Heavy public oriented/ transactional areas must be on the ground floor
Linear flow of civic services
Flagpole and assembly area
Recreational facilities

institutional

hospital
Strict zoning of areas- sterile/ non sterile, private/ public, quiet/ noisy
Relationship of major divisionsOPD/ Emergency/ Clinical/ Surgical/ Wards/
Administration/Ancillary
Centralized Planning

institutional

fire station
Importance of the apparatus floor
Hose tower
Quarters and living areas
Administration and night watch
Equipment storage and facilities

institutional

embassy
Delineation of consular affairs, attaches portfolio office
and ambassadorial
Security and evacuation features
Quarters and residential units
Public spaces, presence of flagpole
Image, character

institutional

penitentiary
Classification of areas by concentric arrangement construction
Security/ surveillance features
Recreational/ occupational areas
Humane environment

institutional

police station
Booking counter
Armory must be near office of station commander
Safety and security features
Cell separation

institutional

Sports Facilities
climate conditions
population of
players, expectators, and support persons
availability of land and site
safety
surfacing of the play areas

parks
openness
free flowing movement
segregation of areas of different activities and features
landscaping and way finding elements