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Physically separated from the
units immediate to adjacent to
them.
There are setbacks on all
R O A D
sides of the house.
The building never touches
the property lines.
A home attached to one
property line and has a
firewall or a party wall.
In contrast, a detached
home means that is free of
any shared walls and R O A D
stands alone.
A row of identical or mirror-
image houses share side
walls. Also sometimes
referred to as Linked
houses or terraced houses.
R O A D
Residential buildings several
storeys high where the units
share common partitions with
other units beside them, above
them, or below them.
Code definitions may vary per
country, but in the Philippines,
National Building code,
Low-rise= 1-5 floors high
Mid- rise= 6-5 floors high
High-rise= 16 or more floors high
A type of terraced housing often
with small footprint on multiple
floors, often non-uniform and
larder and more luxurious than
row houses
Townhouse, typically refers to more upscale
developments.
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900mm deep by 1500mm wide
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900mm wide by 900mm deep
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750mm wide by 1200mm long
600mm wide by 600mm long
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600mm wide by 700mm long
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Keep the basic work area compact, even for larger kitchens
Choose finished that require minimal cleaning and maintenance.
Ensure adequate, even lighting. Minimize shadows.
Provide adequate ventilation. Use exhaust fans and range hoods if
necessary.
Provide adequate storage that is easy to reach and access. Locate items
on/near areas where they are often used.
Consider anthropometrics when deciding on dimensions of various kitchen
elements.
The work triangle composed of three most used workstations in the kitchen:
Cooktop, sink and refrigerator
Ideal for small apartments
Works well with open plans
Highly efficient use of space
“More Storage”
Not ideal on corridor is pen at
both end (Traffic congestion)
Ideal for family kitchens, flexible
Can easily accommodate tables
and chairs in the same room
“Most efficient” most practical
kitchen layout
Requires plenty of space
Affords large amounts of countertop
and storage space
Ideal if kitchen will be used heavily.
The dining room maybe a
separate room, or may be
combined with the kitchen or the
living room or both.
Number of diners
Space used at the table
Space for chairs and for passage behind chairs
Seating arrangement
Size and type of furniture
Storage space
Place setting at the table:
600-700mm
600-700mm with per person
400mm
350-400mm deep per person
200mm
Service space
900-1000mm width is recommended for dining tables (inclusive of
shared space in the middle)
Height of the table; 750mm typical
Height of bar: 925mm approx.
Round tables sizes:
1300mm
150mm.
450mm
Backseat height – 1300mm
Bar stool (seat height) – 750mm
Minimum recommended bedroom size : 3 meters x 3.60 meter,
exclusive of closets
If master bedroom, minimum recommendation is 3.60 meters x
4.80 m meters, exclusive of closets.
Children’s bedroom should be located away from the living room
because conversations in the living room may prevent the
children from sleeping.
Visual and acoustic privacy are primary concerns for bedrooms
Closets should be used bedroom all bedrooms wherever
possible.
Incorporate space for seating or conversation.
A single chair and ottoman is a good alternative to sitting
on the bed for reading or conversing.
Consider a conversation area with sofas or love seats
and comfortable chairs, support them with end tables,
lamps, magazine racks, or case piece furniture such as a
book shelve.
It is recommended that a master bedroom be planned to
contain:
At least one double bed or two single beds.
A crib, if necessary
One dressed
One chest of drawers
On or two chairs.
Two night tables
A small desk of table
Arrangement: fixtures should
be conveniently arranged and
should be given adequate
clearances.
Lighting: For grooming, it is
essential to light the face from
wall angels, clerestory window
provide good general daytime
illumination without sacrificing
privacy.
Ventilation: Essential to reduce
humidity and dispel odors.
Exhaust fans are recommended,
and essential for interior
bathrooms.
Sound control: acoustical privacy in
one of the most common
complaints with regard to
bathrooms. Noise can be reduces by
locating the bathroom properly
relative to other rooms, by using
closets and storage walls as sound
barriers.
Storage: Adequate storage located
where the stored items are likely
going to be used is very important.
Mirrors can serve as cabinets.
Closets inside or near the bathroom
is convenient as they can store
bathroom linens and supplies.
Mirrors: Mirrors create an
atmosphere of spaciousness
and luxury. A full length mirror
is always desirable. Medicine
cabinets usually have mirrored
doors.
zone the following spaces to
Service and
Active Passive
Utility
Living Area Pantry
Boys Bedroom Garden
Pump Room Kitchen
Family Room Girls Bedroom
Foyer Maids Quarter
Carport Dining Area
Master Bedroom Storage
Porch Toilet And Bath
Lanai Maids Quarter
Laundry
Requires movement , Exclusive, intended for
Intended for services
active activities resting or leisure
Lanai Pantry
Storage