MINOR PLATE NO.

1 Commercial Center
Architectural Design VI BSAR 3B
Name: CRUZ, Brix John A.
Student No.: 2020103337
Date: 02/12/2023

I. Site Details
 Location: Dona Remedios Trinidad Hi way, Cut-cot, Pulilan, Bulacan
 Lot size: (1870 sqm)
 RROW: 12 meters

THE SITE

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59m

35m

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II. Building Codes

 Building Classification:
PD 1096 Section 701 Occupancy of Building, Table VII.1
GROUP E - Business and Mercantile (Commercial) – DIVISION 1
 Building Setbacks:
PD 1096 Section 804 Sizes and Dimensions of Courts, Table VIII.3
RROW 10m to 19m = Front: 5m, Side: 2m, Rear: 2m

 Ceiling Height:
 PD 1096 Section 805
Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less
than 2.40 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling; provided that for buildings of more
than one (1) storey, the minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters and
that for the second story 2.40 meters and the succeeding stories shall have an unobstructed
typical head-room clearance of not less than 2.10 meters above the finished floor. Above-
stated rooms with natural ventilation shall have ceiling heights of not less than 2.70 meters.
 Corridors/Hallways:
PD 1096 Section 1207 4.a Width
Every corridor or exit balcony shall not be less than 1.10 meters in width
BP 344 Appendix C 5.1
Corridors shall have minimum clear width of 1.20 m to allow for both a wheelchair
user and a non-PWD to pass. Where space is required for two (2) wheelchairs to pass, the
minimum width shall be 1.80 m.
 Doors:
BP 344 Appendix C 2.1
All doors shall have a minimum clear width of 900 mm.
 Exit doors (swing)
PD 1096 Section 1207
No leaf of an exit door shall exceed 1.20 meters in width.
 Fire Dampers:
RA 9514 Section 10.2.7.2
Where ducting of air-conditioning and ventilating systems passes through from one
room to another room or from one fire barrier to another fire barrier shall be provided with
automatic fire dampers.
 Natural Light and Ventilation
PD 1096 Section 801 - General Requirements of Light and Ventilation
Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Easements of Light
and View, and to the provisions of this part of the Code, every building shall be designed,
constructed, and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation.
 Openings
PD 1096 Section 808
Every room intended for any use not provided with an artificial ventilation system as
herein specified in this code, shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free
opening equal to at least 10% of the floor area of the room.
 Stairways
 PD 1096 Section 1207
5.a Width.
Stairways serving an occupant load of more than fifty (50) shall not be less than 1.10
meters.
5.b Rise and Run.
The rise of every step in a stairway shall not exceed 200 millimeters and the run shall
not be less than 250 millimeters

5.e Landings.

Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the direction of travel equal to the
width of the stairway. Such dimension need not exceed 1.20 meters when the stairs have a
straight run.

 Stair Handrails
PD 1096 Section 1207
h. Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and every stairway required
to be more than 3.00 meters in width shall be provided with not less than one intermediate
handrail for each 3.00 meters of required width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced
approximately equal within the entire width of the stairway. Handrails shall be placed not less
than 800 millimeters nor more than 900 millimeters above the nosing of treads, and ends of
handrails shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety terminals.

BP 344 Appendix A

3.6. Handrails and grab bars that require full grip should have an outside diameter of
38 mm (minimum) to 45 mm (maximum).

3.7. Handrails attached to walls should have a minimum clear distance of 50 mm

from the wall. Handrails on ledges should have a minimum clear distance of 40 mm.

3.8. Stair handrails shall be continuous throughout the entire length and around
landings less than 2100 mm in length, except where it is intersected by an alternative path of
ravel or has an entry door leading into it.

 Accessible Parking
BP 344 Appendix A 4.1 Accessible Parking Slot Requirement
Where parking spaces are required to be provided, the number of accessible parking
lots for vehicles driven by persons with disabilities or vehicles with passengers with
disabilities shall be in accordance with Table B.1.1 below:
 4.2. Parking slots for persons with disabilities should allow enough space for a
person to transfer from a vehicle to a wheelchair.
4.3. Accessible parking slots shall be located nearest to accessible main entrances.
4.4. PWDs should be on board the vehicle to be able to use the reserved parking
space for PWDs (for control use). In addition, an access parking sticker/card is required with
control number.
4.5. Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking slots should be
perpendicular or to an angle to the road or circulation aisles.
4.6. Parallel parking is discouraged unless it can be situated so that persons entering
and exiting vehicles will be out of the flow of traffic.
4.7. Accessible parking slots shall have:
4.7.1 A minimum width of 3.70 m and a length of 5.00 m.
4.7.2 A walkway with a minimum clear width of 1.20 m. provided between the front
ends of parked cars.
4.7.3 Dropped sidewalks or curb ramps leading to the parking level where access
walkways are raised.
 Parking Slot Requirements
PD 1096 Section 707
4.b. The size of an average automobile (car) parking slot must be computed at 2.50
meters by 5.00 meters for perpendicular or diagonal parking and at 2.15 meters by 6.00
meters for parallel parking. A standard truck or bus parking/loading slot must be computed at
a minimum of 3.60 meters by 12.00 meters. An articulated truck slot must be computed at a
minimum of 3.60 meters by 18.00 meters which should be sufficient to accommodate a 12.00
meters container van or bulk carrier and a long/hooded prime mover. A jeepney or shuttle
parking/loading/unloading slot must be computed at a minimum of 3.00 meters by 9.00
meters. The parking slots shall be drawn to scale and the total number of which shall be
 indicated on the plans and specified whether or not parking accommodations are attendant-
managed.

Table VII.4 - Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot, Parking
Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy
One (1) car slot for every 500.00 sq. meters of gross floor area or for a fraction
thereof; and one (1) off RROW (or off-street) passenger loading space that can accommodate
two (2) queued jeepney/shuttle slots or two (2) queued bus slots whichever is applicable;
maneuvering area of buses, trucks and like vehicles shall be outside of the RROW (within
property or lot lines only)
Provide on each side of the RROW one (1) off-RROW (or off-street) passenger
loading space that can accommodate four (4) queued jeepney/shuttle slots or three (3) queued
bus slots whichever is applicable; in case of elevated mass transit stations, on-roadway
terminals or on-RROW terminals on both sides of the RROW may be considered
 Accessibility Ramps
BP 344 Appendix A – General Provisions

1. Accessible Ramps

1.1 Changes in level shall require a ramp except when served by a dropped sidewalk,
curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device.
1.2 Accessible ramps shall have the following facilities and features:
1.2.1 Minimum clear width of 1.20 m.
1.2.2 Gradient not steeper than 1:12.
1.2.4. Maximum length of 6.00 m.: Accessible ramps with a total length
longer than 6.00 m shall be provided with intermediate landings with a minimum
length of 1.50 m.
1.2.5 Level area not less than 1.80 m at the top and bottom of any ramp.
1.2.6 Handrails on both sides of the ramp at 700 mm and 900 mm from the
floor of the ramp.
1.2.7 300 mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided at the top and
bottom of ramps.
1.2.8 Curbs on both sides of the ramp with a minimum height of 100 mm.

2. Slip Resistant Materials

2.1. Slip resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6 for level
surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).
 2.2. If carpets or carpet tiles are used on a floor surface:

2.2.1. it shall be securely attached;

2.2.2. have a firm cushion, pad, or backing;

2.2.3. have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture;
2.2.4. maximum pile thickness shall be 13 mm;

2.2.5. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along
the entire length of the exposed edge;

2.2.6. Carpet edge trim shall comply with 4.5.2. Appendix Note (ADA).

3. Handrails and Grab Bars

3.1. Handrails shall be required for accessible ramps for changes in grade higher than
170 mm.

3.2. Handrails shall be installed at both sides of ramps and stairs. Handrails may be
provided at dropped sidewalks but should not be installed beyond the width of any crossing so
as not to obstruct pedestrian traffic.

3.3. Handrails shall be installed at 900 mm and 700 mm above stairs or ramps.

III. Architectural Approach

Sustainable Architecture

The development of sustainability has framed the discussion and indicated how
broader definitions affect those which are used within the more specific field. Outlining the
evolution of sustainable architecture has suggested that many of the issue’s architects address
today have been present for many years with altering focuses. The brief overview illustrates
how terms develop from societal issues and their relationship with nature. Furthermore, there
is a plurality of definitions which address how architects approach designing with the natural
 environment and finite natural resources. Each definition offers slight nuances in how this is
achieved. Understanding this is crucial in adding precision to interpreting ‘sustainable’
architecture in the built environment. Rather than using ‘eco’, ‘green’, and ‘sustainable’ as
synonyms for each other, using these terms with purpose may add clarity to the profession
and consequently reduce the current explosion of greenwashing. To conclude, the impact of
the Brundtland report on different lexicons is evident, similarly, the SDGs have an
opportunity to help define a more precise and diverse set of terminology which may be used
by a variety of professions, ensuring a more holistic and thorough integration of sustainability
within the current climate emergency (Donovan, 2020).

IV. Reference
Donovan, E. (2020). Explaining Sustainable Architecture. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.
588 032086. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/588/3/032086/pdf
National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096). (2005) Revised Edition
http://www.iibh.org/kijun/pdf/Philippines_02_IRR_of_NBC_of_the_Philippines.pdf
The Fire Code of The Philippines (RA 9514). Revised 2019
https://bfp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RA9514-RIRR-rev-2019.pdf
Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) Amendments Minimum Requirements for
Accessibility (BP 344).
https://uapmakati.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/bp344-comments-on-bp-344-irr-amendments-
complete-part-1-july-10-2013.pdf