PROJECT NO.

02

A. Title and General Description:

A Proposed Medium-Rise Apartment Building Project (i.e. A Development with a
Basement Component and on a Project Site with an Eight Percent Slope Towards the
RROW)

B. Statement of the Problem:

A private company has decided that its newly acquired property with a total lot area of
six thousand square meters (6,000 sqm.) shall be developed to host a medium-rise
apartment building. The project is located in a rural area, high-density (Division B1)
maximum R-3 lot. The dwelling units shall be of two types: 1) studio units each with a
GFA of 22 sqm., and 2) one-bedroom units each with a GFA of 50 sqm.

C. Project Site Features:

The site is rectangular in shape and is an interior lot, with a width of 50m. The front
part faces north. The two-lane RROW for access and drainage (to be negotiated with
the owner of the adjoining lot) is 80 meters dep and with direct access to the 20-
meter wide street.

The RROW slopes at 1/3 of 1.0%, uniformly draining west. The road has a 2.4m wide
sidewalk on each side. The site uniformly slopes at 8% towards the RROW and also
slopes at 8% towards the vacant lot in front. The surface of the sidewalk shall be
generally considered as elevation 0.0m.

To the left of the site is a vacant lot (as viewed from the RROW) and to the rear of the
project are 3-storey single-detached residences.

D. Design Objectives
a. To plan and design a medium-rise apartment building, marketable and
attractive to middle-income renters and lessees;
b. To plan/design the apartment building in a way that will maximize rentals and
leases for the developer. The ratio of saleable versus non-saleable spaces
based on GFA shall be 70:30 if the leasable 85% of the TGFA;
c. To plan/design a building that shall serve as a landmark in the area while
considering the least cost for the developer.

1. Which flooring material is not the most economical?

a. China granite tiles
b. Italian granite slab
c. Italian granite tiles
d. Locally manufactured granite tiles
2. Which of the following is not a good depth for a fixed countertop?
a. 400mm
b. 500mm
c. 600mm
d. 650mm
3. According to BP 344, what is the minimum width of a toilet stall?
a. 1400mm
b. 1500mm
c. 1700mm
d. 1800mm
4. According to BP 344, what is the minimum depth of a toilet stall?
a. 1400mm
b. 1500mm
 c. 1700mm
d. 1800mm
5. Which is not an equipment?
a. Exhaust fan
b. Walls
c. CCTV
d. Emergency lights
6. Which is not considered furniture?
a. Sofa
b. Table
c. Curtains
d. Ottoman
7. Which is not considered furniture?
a. Dresser
b. Couch
c. Divan
d. LED TV
8. Which is considered furniture?
a. Armoire
b. Curtains
c. Wallpaper
d. Carpet
9. Drapes, curtains, blinds, etc. are:
a. Furniture
b. Furnishings
c. Fixtures
d. Fittings
10. Which is not a furnishing?
a. Oil painting
b. Ceiling fan
c. Area rugs
d. Armoire
11. Which is not a furnishing?
a. Cornice
b. Blackout curtains
c. Bookcase
d. Chandelier
12. Which flooring material is the most resilient?
a. Vinyl sheets
b. Linoleum
c. Vinyl tiles
d. Ceramic tiles
13. Which flooring material is the least resilient?
a. Vinyl sheets
b. Linoleum
c. Vinyl tiles
d. Ceramic tiles
14. Which is the best location for bedrooms
a. North
b. South
c. East
d. West
15. Which amenity is generally expected to be provided for most high-rise condominium
projects?
a. An Olympic-size pool
b. A gym
 c. Valet parking
d. All these should be provided for high-rise condo projects
16. Which could be a dimension of a square bedside table?
a. 110mm
b. 2200mm
c. 330mm
d. 4400mm
17. Which dimensions best describe a single bed?
a. 90-96 x 200 cm
b. 70-75 x 200 cm
c. 80-85 x 200 cm
d. 75-80 x 200 cm
18. What floor finish is recommended for the play area for children located beside the
pool?
a. Wood decking
b. Non-skid tiles, same as those used around the pool
c. Rubber flooring
d. Rough concrete
19. For extremely high-end apartments, which floor finish is typically used for bedrooms?
a. Vinyl
b. Engineered wood flooring
c. Polished concrete with concrete hardener
d. Laminated wood flooring
20. Minimum dimension of one side of a square table for 8 persons
a. 400mm
b. 750mm
c. 900mm
d. 1200mm
21. Minimum dimension of one side of a square table for 4 persons
a. 400mm
b. 750mm
c. 900mm
d. 1200mm
22. Minimum clearance recommended in front of closets and drawers
a. 300mm
b. 600mm
c. 900mm
d. 1500mm
23. Minimum clearance recommended between side of bed and side of dresser adjacent
to bed
a. 0mm
b. 50mm
c. 150mm
d. 600mm
24. Dimensions of a twin-size mattress
a. 900mm x 1900mm
b. 990mm x 1900mm
c. 2000mm x 2000mm
d. None of the above
25. Dimensions of a California King-size mattress
a. 2000mm x 2000mm
b. 1800mm x 2100mm
c. 1500mm x 1980mm
d. 1350mm x 1980mm
26. Dimensions of a queen-size mattress
a. 2000mm x 2000mm
 b. 1800mm x 2100mm
c. 1500mm x 1980mm
d. 1350mm x 1980mm
27. How much minimum space should be provided on the side of the bed, for circulation
a. 12 inches
b. 22 inches
c. 36 inches
d. 48 inches
28. Clearance from edge of dining table to wall if there will be a chair and passage behind
the chair is required
a. 450mm
b. 600mm
c. 800mm
d. 950mm
29. Which feature are you likely not going to find in low-end or medium-priced
condominium units?
a. Balconies
b. Provisions for cable TV
c. Double-glazed windows
d. Swimming pool
30. Clearance from edge of dining table to wall if there will be a chair and only access to
chair is required (no passage behind chair)
a. 450mm
b. 600mm
c. 800mm
d. 950mm
31. Typical depth of bedroom closets
a. 500mm
b. 550mm
c. 600mm
d. 750mm
32. For low-end apartments, which closet finish will likely be used?
a. Natural wood veneer
b. PVC Laminate
c. Duco finish
d. Lacquer finish
33. Which is a possible length of a three-seat sofa?
a. 600m
b. 900mm
c. 1200mm
d. 1800mm
34. Recommended depth of a sofa including backrest
a. 450mm
b. 600mm
c. 900mm
d. 1350mm
35. To avoid warping, what is the typical maximum width of closet doors?
a. 300mm
b. 400mm
c. 600mm
d. 750mm
36. Which is a recommended depth for a study desk?
a. 400mm
b. 500mm
c. 750mm
d. 1350mm
37. For the studio units, which area would you locate close to the door, farthest away
from the windows?
a. Toilet
b. Dining
c. Library
d. Sleeping area
38. For the one-bedroom units, which area would you locate in the middle of the unit (not
beside the window but not adjacent to main door either)?
a. Kitchen
b. Dining
c. Laundry room
d. Sleeping area
39. Which would you not recommend for the layout of the studio units?
a. A U-shaped kitchen
b. Placing the sleeping area close to the balcony
c. Integrating the bathroom and the laundry area
d. Locating the kitchen far away from the windows
40. Which is not considered a utility provision?
a. STP
b. Genset room
c. Water tank room
d. Laundry room
41. How are master bedrooms typically differentiated from regular bedrooms?
a. By providing them with double lavatories
b. By placing windows only in the master bedroom
c. By providing a nightstand by the bed
d. By providing wood baseboards at the perimeter of the master bedroom
42. Where should the elevator bank be located for this project?
a. In the core of the building
b. On the north side
c. Outside of the building core
d. As close as possible to the largest and most expensive units
43. For a building 7 storeys (21 meters) tall, which would NOT be required by RA 9514?
a. Smoke protection for stairwells
b. Sprinkler systems
c. A Fire Command Center
d. All of these are already required once this height is reached