Calamba, Laguna

CS200: Dormitory

Submitted by:

Salvaña, Ivan Paul P

2021-121751
ADESGN3S / 2nd Year Arch211A1

Submitted to:

Ar. Epitacio “dondon” A. Olegario, Jr.

Design III Instructor
Date: January 12, 2023
 Table of Contents
Page
Introduction,,,,.........................................................................................................................................1

History of Dormitories............................................................................................................................2

Laws Governing Dormitories.................................................................................................................3

Types of Dormitories..............................................................................................................................4

Minimum Requirements for Dormitories...............................................................................................7

Space Allocation.....................................................................................................................................8

Types of Dormitory Rooms...................................................................................................................9

Summary and Conclusion.....................................................................................................................12

References.............................................................................................................................................13
 CHAPTER I

THE SUBJECT AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

High school grads frequently have existential crises related to their future college lives.

Where will I live? is a frequent concern. Moreover, a student can presently choose from a variety of

options to respond to this question. Boarding houses and dorms are a couple of the usual responses. A

dormitory is specifically described as a building that offers sleeping and residential space for a sizable

group of individuals, such as boarding school, high school, college, or university students.

Dorm is a frequent acronym for dormitory, which is derived from the Latin term

dormitorium. A dormitory dweller is known as a "dormer" in the Philippines. However, the word

"dormer" is always used to describe a feature of a house, namely a vertical window that protrudes

from a sloping roof and typically lights a bedroom. (Britannica, 2022)

In the US, the word "dorm" is also frequently used. The formal term "residence hall" is

favored, nonetheless, within the community of students who live in residences. In the US, dorms offer

more than simply a place to sleep; they also present chances for intellectual and personal

development. Similarly, the typical term for student living in the UK is "halls," which is short for

"halls of residence," but in English-speaking Canada, the term "residence" or "res" for short, is

frequently used. Lastly, although "college" (or, more technically, "residential college") is also used in

cases of halls of residence, "halls of residence" and "halls" are frequent terminology in Australia.

(New York Times, n.d.)

This research paper will discuss in-depth details regarding dormitories: types, classifications,

laws, and other supplemental information about dormitories.

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History of Dormitories

Dormitories have a long history dating back to the earliest Protestant-sponsored US

universities. Dormitories typically were remote, in small towns or rural areas, to keep students away

from the corrupting influence of the city. In addition to being necessary because local rooming houses

couldn't accommodate all the students, dorms complemented the missionary nature of these early

colleges. The undergraduate experience took on a semi-monastic air as administrators emphasized the

necessity for both an intellectual and moral education. Initially, Harvard University was housed in a

single, multipurpose facility with sleeping quarters next to classes. (Martin, 2019)

Initially, dormitories were generally always segregated. Men were introduced to other men

their own age through college. However, most universities moved non-white Protestant elite males

into separate housing when they enrolled as students. For instance, the Harvard Indian College was

established in 1655 to prevent white students from having to share housing with Native Americans.

When white women of the middle and higher classes started pursuing undergraduate degrees at both

private women's colleges and significant land-grant universities in the middle of the 19th century, this

tendency persisted.

Dormitories turned into crucibles in the 1920s and 1930s when deans and other university

officials acting in loco parentis transformed youngsters into adults. In order for students to fully

benefit from the collegiate experience, administrators came to view dorms as "an intrinsic part of the

educational journey," according to Yanni (n.d.)

The dorms of today nevertheless mirror many of the same fundamental characteristics of

dorms from the past, despite these unconventional design concepts from the 1960s. Today's students

come from a wide range of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, but like their early forefathers,

they frequently live in buildings with many of their fellow students and share rooms down long

corridors. Still serving as a place to enter adulthood, the college dorm as stated by Martin (2019).

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 CHAPTER II

METHODOLOGY AND OTHER RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter includes the information obtained from sources such as books and online

sources. Furthermore, literatures such as laws that govern dormitories shall be classified in this

section.

Laws Governing Dormitories

National Building Code of the Philippines

(1) Dormitories are classified as group A – Residential Dwellings and is included in the

Division 2 occupancy.

(2) For wards and dormitories of institutional buildings – not less than 0.45 cubic meter of

air per minute shall be supplied for each person accommodated as stated in Section 811 entitled

Artificial Ventilation.

(3) As stated in Table XII. General Requirements for Occupant Loads and Exits, in all

occupancies, floors above the first (1st) storey having an occupant load of more than ten (10) shall

have at least two (2) exits.

Minimum of Two (2) Exits

Unit Area per Occupant Other than Elevators are

Use or Occupancy
(sq. meters) Required Where Number of

Occupants is Over

Dormitories 18.60 10

Figure 1. Specific General Requirements for Occupant Loads and Exits of Dormitories

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 CHAPTER III

RESULTS AND FINDINGS

Types of Dormitories

1. Boarding School Dormitories

Typically, dorms at boarding schools serve as resident halls for children as young as 9 years

old up to college students. Typical bunk beds found in historic British boarding schools are what

have come to be known as boarding school beds.

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2. Military Dormitories

Men and women are housed separately during Basic Training in dormitories, which include

communal bunk beds and restrooms. Due to the fact that service members are there for training,

personal belongings are limited, and everything follows a prescribed timetable so that service

members may concentrate on learning and cooperating as a team.

From: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/35/04/06/3504067a5bf9ff632532f220f7dc8d9e.jpg

3. Company Dormitories

Living in a business dorm is a typical practice in Japan for newly graduated singles. During

Japan's years of fast economic growth, several large corporations began to offer corporate

dormitories, and this trend is still present today.

From: https://dishes-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Meito_Dormitory-800x480.jpg

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4. Prison Dormitory
Depending on the number of beds built, a dormitory can accommodate any number of

prisoners. Dormitories, which can be tiny (like 2x3) and take the place of the standard cell, allow two

or more prisoners to share one space. Or, dorms can be big, with communal restrooms, phones, TVs,

and other amenities like entertainment rooms. Higher room grades will be the outcome of better

facilities, which will benefit your inmates.

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articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale

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Minimum Requirements for Dormitories

In providing optimal accommodation to the residents of a dormitory, the following factors

should be taken into consideration when designing especially for the students and/or undergraduate.

(Chiara & Callender, n.d.)

1. Study Area. Individual study can be done while doing a staggering range of things, including

standing, walking, sitting, lying down, singing, whistling, eating, and drinking—alone or with a

partner. Studying in groups is rarely done. A dorm should ideally be designed to meet students' needs

for study space. In order to create a conducive learning environment, a designer should take these

factors into account.

2. Sleeping. The student's schedule is rarely regular; he may rest at any hour of the day or night.

Very rarely do two residents have the same schedule. Even more profound changes to their patterns

occur during exams and social events. Conflicts arise in multiple-occupancy rooms because of the

different patterns.

3. Cooking. One of the basic needs of a student is food. Thus, it is important to allocate a kitchen

where the residents can cook at will. Additionally, issues may arise if the structure does not have

proper ventilation.

4. Socializing. With increasingly lenient rules, a dormitory becomes more of a social hub for people

of both sexes. A dormitory has always attracted social discussions. On the other hand, offers

challenges as a social space due to its split emphasis on study and sleep.

5. Dressing. Dormitory’s abundance of clothing storage makes it impossible for it to be used for

socializing or for dressing, respectively. Storage needs vary by gender in terms of both types and

volumes. Smaller combination-storage units may provide for flexibility in room arrangements and fit

student preferences.

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Space Allocation

Enumerated below are the following factors to be considered in providing the most efficient

space allocation within the dormitory as stated by Chiara and Callender (n.d.).

1. Dimensions of Rooms. Rooms of minimum size cause many complaints from students.

Thus, it is highly implied to carefully consider the gross area allocated for the rooms to maximize the

flow within the structure.

2. Lighting. The amount and brightness of the light sources as well as the environment around them

affect how well-lit student rooms are. Low levels of illumination are ideal for social activities; high

levels for studying. If windows are strategically located and glare is reduced, natural sunshine may

contribute significantly to the amount of illumination required during the day.

3. Acoustics. According to students, quietness is the most desirable feature of any living situation,

thus acoustical considerations are crucial. Walls, floors, windows, and doors that adequately block out

sound from nearby activities are essential to creating quiet settings. Doors do not help with noise

reduction. The best noise inhibitor is proper planning of the interactions between rooms. Social areas

should, whenever possible, be separated from student rooms by at least two doors.

4. Color, texture, Materials. The materials currently in use are hard, unyielding, and selected for

their longevity and simplicity of upkeep. But whenever they are employed, the result is always a

gloomy, clinical, institutional look.

5. Appliances. Recent years have seen a revolution in the development, manufacture, and

promotion of affordable personal appliances. As a result, the quantity of electrical items that students

bring to college is almost always greater than what the designers of modern resident halls had

planned. As a result, there are issues with general safety, fire risks, unpleasant stench, noise levels,

and frequent electrical service interruptions.

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Types of Dormitory Rooms

As stated by the University of Oregon (n.d.) There are five room types for dormitories, such

as: (1) Single Rooms, (2) Double Rooms, (3) Triple Rooms, (4) Suite-Style Rooms, and

(5) Apartment-Style Residence Hall Rooms.

1. Single rooms

Residents won't share a room with anyone in a single room. Students who need

accommodations are given priority because there are a limited number of rooms available.

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2. Double Rooms

In a double room, a resident only has one roommate. Residents will share the room and your

on-campus living experience together.

3. Triple Rooms

A resident shares a triple room with two other people. Usually, bunk beds or lofting beds are

required. Large triple rooms come in a variety of sizes and layouts. Unthank Hall is one of the big

triples that doesn't need bunk beds.

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4. Suite-Style Rooms

In a suite, a single or double room shares facilities with another room, such as a bathroom

and shower.

5. Apartment-Style Residence Hall Rooms

If a resident wishes to live with peers, he/she can register for a four-person suite. A complete

kitchen, bathroom, living/dining area, and individual bedrooms are included in each apartment.

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 CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

In conclusion, a dormitory is specifically described as a building that offers sleeping and

residential space for a sizable group of individuals, such as boarding school, high school, college,

or university students.

There are four different types of Dormitories: (1) Boarding School Dormitories that mainly

accommodates students, (2) Military Dormitories, also known as Barracks which serves as the

camp of military personnel, (3) Company Dormitories which caters the basic needs of employees,

and lastly (4) Prison Dormitories where prisoners take refuge.

To provide an optimal accommodation to the residents of a dormitory, the architect or the

designer shall consider spaces for studying, sleeping, cooking, socializing and dressing within the

vicinity. Moreover, an architect shall consider the following factors in the space allocation process:

dimensions of room, lighting, acoustics, colors, texture, materials and appliances.

Lastly, there are five different types of Dormitory Rooms including (1) Single Rooms,

(2) Double Rooms, (3) Triple Rooms, (4) Suite-Style Rooms, and (5) Apartment-Style Residence Hall

Rooms.

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References

Britannica (2022). Dormer. Retrieved from:

https://www.britannica.com/technology/dormer

Martine, Elyse (2019). The Evolution of the College Dorm Chronicles How Colleges Became Less

White and Male. From: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-college-

dorms-180971457/

University of Oregon (n.d.) Room Types. Retrieved from:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-college-dorms-180971457/

Today’s Military (n.d.) Housing. Retrieved from: https://www.todaysmilitary.com/military-

life/housing

Dishes Japan (2020). Japanese Corporate Dormitory. From: https://dishes-

japan.com/property/japanese-corporate-dormitory/

Chiara, J. D & Callender J. (1997) Time-Saver Standard for Building Type. McGrow Hill

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