STANDARDS

FOR
DESIGNING
RESIDENTIALS

RENARD CATABAY
BS IN ARCHITECTURE 1A
 SOUND PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
DISTRIBUTION . refers to the placement, location and arrangement of each room unit and
relation with each other as to function and coordination one particular example is the
interrelation between the dining and the kitchen which are primarily interrelated an should
not be far from each other.
CIRCULATION. Like roads and highways with traffic problems,
traffic is also present inside the building that may be considered in
planning. Circulation and movement of the occupants inside the
building should not be hampered Obstacles nor be detoured as a
result of poor planning.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION. Section 808 of the national building
code on windows opening state that: ‘’ every room intended for any use and not equipped
With artificial ventilations system, should be provided with window or windows with a total
free opening area equal to at least 10% of the room floor area, and such window shall open
directly to a court, yard, public street or alley, or open water courses’’.
SIZES, AREAS AND SHAPES. Section 806 of the national building code on size and
dimensions of rooms provides that:
‘’ the minimum size of rooms and their least horizontal dimensions shall be as follows:
a.) Room for human habitation shall be 6 square meters with a least dimension of 2
meters.
b.) Kitchen shall be 3 square meter with a least dimension of one point 1.50 meters.
c.) bath and toilet shall be 1.20 square meters with a least dimension of 90 centimeters.
ORIENTATION. Refers to the position and direction of the sunrise
and sunset. It also include the prevailing wind direction in the area
for the year round. A brief nap or rest at midday or in the afternoon
is normally done in the bedroom. Thus, bedroom should not be
oriented facing the afternoon sun. The kitchen laundry and
bathroom is better oriented West for sunlight kills many type of
bacteria.
ZONING LAWS. The zoning ordinance should be consulted first
before deciding a final side of the house or building. You might be
constructing your residential house on an industrial or commercial zone. of course, the
family would be very happy if their houses constructed in residential areas provided with the
right facilities like; market, school and playground for schoolchildren, church, etc...
 Height. Section 807 of the building code on air space requirement in determining the
size of the room states that:
‘’ The minimum airspace shall be provided as follows:
1.) Habitabie room… 14.00 cu. m. Off air space per room.
2.) School room ... 3.00 cu. m. with 1.00 is square meter of floor area per person.
3.) Office Workshop and Facilities... 12cu. m. of airspace per person.

Sec. 805 of the building code on ceiling heights provides that:

A. Habitable Room with Natural Ventilation
B. Habitable Rooms with Artificial Ventilation
C. Mezzanine floors
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT. The location of convenience outlet should be planned
simultaneously with the appliances to be placed on. The extension wire for appliances is
the most unsightly obstacle in the room due to improper location of convenience outlet.
LOCATION OF DOORS. When a door becomes an obstacles creating inconvenience to
the occupant, that is the time we realized the mistake of not analyzing its proper position
from the early stage of planning
SUPERSTITION. To do what your client choices and believes as a planner if you don’t
want to lose your bread and butter.

DIMENSIONS OF HUMAN FIGURE

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARNESS FOR
CHILDREN
The physical proportions of children are
different from the adults, children height
substantially varies, but the space must be
approximated.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES OF VERAGE ADULTS Must be provide a

comfortable accommodation larger than average.
 LIVING ROOM
Furnitures may vary from what will be presented
depending upon the taste and preferences of the
individual user. In any furniture groupings, a minimum
spacing distance should be considered and established
for convenience as to :
a. Space allocation
b. Lanes or pathways between furnitures
arrangement.
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE GROUPINGS
• Primary Grouping
• Secondary Grouping
• Reading Group
• Writing or Study Group
• Music Group
• Game Group

THE DINING ROOM

Dining area must have furniture’s for eating, sitting, serving and
storage of things in the kitchen.
SPACE DIMENSIONS
1. SIZE OF PLACE SETTING. Minimum width of .5 meters to .75 meters, but .60
meters width could permit .45 meters at .15 meters apart.
2. FOR A PLACE SETTING. Minimum clearance of .35 clearance of .35 meters,
CLEARANCES BEHIND CHAIRS
Minimum space is .50 to .60 meters. A minimum of .12 to .15
meters passage behind chair. Provide a clearance for
pushing back the chair when leaving the table

COMBINED LIVING DINING SPACES

1. Less space required, but could be used intensively.
2. Its function could be changed making it more flexible serviceable space.
 3. Adoptable to varied furniture arrangements.
4. The room could be made more interesting.
COMBINED DINING-KITCHEN AREA
1. It minimizes housekeeping chores.
2. Provides a space for the family’s daily activities.
3. The kitchen provides a place for

THE BEDROOM
The bedroom must be the preferences of
the owner whether its large, medium or
even small area of room with or without
comfort room. It may also includes
that things that the owner wanted to put
inside the bedroom.
SIDE OF BED
SINGLE - 90 to 96 cm. x 230 cm. long
TWIN BED – 96 x 230 cm. long
THREE QUARTER BED – 125- 135 x 230 cm. long
DOUBLE BED – 135 x 230 cm. long
ROLL AWAY BED – 60 x 150 cm. on edge , 8 cm.
clearance on wall side
BED TABLE – 35 to 60 x 30 to 60 cm.
BEDROOM CHAIRS – small 50 x 50 cm. larger 75
x 85 cm x 95 cm
DRESSERS (3 DRAWERS) – 90 to 120 x 45 to 55 cm.
CHEST OF DRAWERS – 80 to 100 x 45 to 55 cm.
CHAISE LOUNGE – 60 to 70 x 120 to 165 cm.
DAYBED – 83 to 97 x 185 to 210 cm.
DRESSING TABLE – 37 to 55 x 90 to 125 cm.
 THE KITCHEN
A kitchen is a place where we prepared , cooked, store, eating,
entertaining and spending more time here together with our
Family. To have a comfortable kitchen room the kitchen sink
must occupied 43to 48% in preparing food, a range for atleast
14 to 18%, mixing atleast 12 to 13 %, refrigerator at 7 to 8%,
dining room about 7 to 8%, dish storage is 6 to 8% while
serving is 3 to 6% amount for preparing foods.
PLANNING CONSIDERATION:
A. ARRANGEMENT
Gives a comfortable working area for more than one person that arrange according
to its sizes, shapes and spaces.
B. TRAFFIC
Good planning for passing area will help us to work easily without distractions.
C. STORAGE
It should be functional for the average height for adults to
reach the storage facilities and must provide a sufficient
space for storing things in kitchen. Storage must occupied
and can be flexible for adjusting shelves.
D. COUNTERS AND WORKING SURFACE
The counters must be comfortable for working posture of
a person because working with proper lines and spaces
of facilities in the kitchen will help us to move and
cleaning the area.
E. MATERIALS
Selecting the most use and essential things in kitchen will
help to minimize the space area in the kitchen. The windows and ceiling must be in
light colors to gives more lighting in the atmosphere of our
kitchen.
F. LIGHTING
It helps us to work well in the kitchen with the proper lighting
that promotes safety .
G. VENTILATION
Proper ventilation will help to remove such odor in the kitchen .
H. SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY
For our safety , all flammable things in the main kitchen should designed outside
and place separately in another room like a dirty kitchen to store it.
KITCHEN WORK CENTER
 Kitchen must planned with parts, functions and relationship to one another. Basic 6
parts in the kitchen the Sink, Range, Mix, Serve, Refrigerator, and Oven.
REQUIREMENTS FORR KITCHEN STORAGE
1. Total shelf area…………………4.6 square meter minimum
2. Other wall or base cabinet…….not less than 2 square meters
3. Total counter top area…………1 square meter minimum
4. Counter top height……………..75 centimeter minimum to 95 maximum
5. Total drawer area………………1 square m. minimum if a
97 cm. (39in ) not in used
6. Wall shelving……………………180 cm. max. height
7. Height bet. Wall cabinets and counter top….60 cm.
8. Min. height over range and sink …36 cm
9. Shelving ia at the angle of 60 degrees at the bottom of
the cabinet.
10. Dept wall shelves………..10 cm. min. – 45 max.
11. Depth of base shelves……..30 cm. min. – 60 max.
12. Counter top………….36 cm. min. -60 max.
13. Spacing of shelving
a. 10-15 cm with 12 cm spacing
b. 15-25 cm with 15 cm spacing
c. 25-37 cm with 17 cm spacing
d. 37- 60 cm with 25 cm spacing
14. Exhaust fan ……………..36 cm.

TYPES OF KITCHEN FLOOR PLAN

U SHAPED TYPE is the most compact area but has problem of

the door on one side of the three walls.

L SHAPED TYPE has the advantages of concentrating work

area in one corner minimizing travel. The longer travel to the
extremities is one advantages of this type.
CORRIDOR TYPE is satisfactory where the doors are located at
each end of the space. The greater distance along the corridor is
its disadvantages.

BATHROOM
Is a place where we wash our hands, body , hair and also
can be used as a dressing room.

BATHROOM CATEGORIES
• THE LAVATORY OR GUEST BATH
Two fixture bath with the minimum area of about 1.3
square meters.
• LARGER COMPARTMENT BATH
Separates the tubs and shower from toilet that gives
privacy that has a small door to separates each other
• THE CONVENTIONAL THREE FIXTURE BATH
No separate compartment that can be used by one person at a time that has
a 3.7 square meters.
• THE UTILITY BATH
Gives more space area that the minimum size that has a three basib fixtures
for laundering.
 LAUNDRY ROOM
Place where clothes are washing, drying, and ironing.
WORK FLOW
1. Sorting and pre-heating table or counter.
2. Washing machine
3. Laundry tray
4. Dryer
5. Ironing board with 60 to 90 cm.
6. Standing or hanging bar.
7. Counter for ironed items.

CLOSET
A place for storing or placing our closets and for other things. A modern
closet gives an allowance of about 25% capacity incorporated with additional
belongings. ‘’ It is better to have to much space than not enough’’.
THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF CLOSET STORAGE ARE:
SHELVES. Storage for books and magazines. 25 to 30 cm. depth shelf , for
linen article 30 to 40 cm. is acceptable.
DRAWER. Popular closet with minimum space and provides a maximum
convenience. It is dust free, neat in appearance even when carelessly used.
POLES. With the length of 7 cm. for men, and for
women is 5 cm. the height must be 150 centimeters
and can be adjustable. The clearance between poles
and shelf above should be 7 centimeters.
HOOK. The sizes and shapes is based on the users
choice.