Project 01 (ALE 2016)

TWO-STOREY, 2-BEDROOM MODEL HOUSE (R-2 BASIC)

Statement of the problem:

A client commissioned you to plan a 2-storey model house unit located at Bacolod, Philippines.
It will be built under the residential zoning.

The client requires a 2-bedroom unit model house on a seventy-five (75 m.) square meter
rectangular inside lot. The lot will have a seven and a half meters (7.50 m.) frontage with a ten meter
(10m) side.

At the ground floor area will be the living room, dining area, kitchen, stair and toilet and bath.
Below the stair is a storage. The owner wants that the AMBF of the project be utilized. The second floor
will have two bedrooms. One BR will have an area of 13.75 sq.m. the other bedroom will be f 7.75 sq.m.
the 2nd floor will have a hallway and a stair. The total area of the 2nd floor will be the ambf of the project.

Project site features:

The project will have a paved carport of fifteen square meters (15 sq.m.) with opening at
sidewalk at the right corner of the lot. the carport floor line must be the highest natural grade taken
from the rear with an additional of 100mm height. The lot’s right corner is 0,0 elevation from side walk
level upward. The site slopes towards the rear at 1.75% and 1.50% towards the left corner. The orad
right of way and sidewalk is at the south of the project.

Design objectives

1. The architect is required to design and maximize the space in accordance to the client’s
need
2. The project must be designed and planned on an r-2 residential zoning

QUESTIONS

1. Given that the sidewalk is 0.0 in elevation, how much is the elevation diff from the sidewalk to
the rear tip of the property?
a. 0.175 m b. 0.150 m
c. 0.25 m d. 0.180 m

2. How much is the AMBF of the project?

a. 45.00 sq. m. c. 30.50 sq. m.
b. 27.50 sq. m. d. 28.00 sq. m.
3. Based on the given data of the project, how much is the percentage of site occupancy?
a. 36.67% c. 60%
b. 30.00% d. 50%
4. Referring to table VIII.3, section 804 of rule 7 & 8, How much is the AMBF of the project?
a. 45.00 sq. m. c. 30.50 sq. m.
b. 27.50 sq. m. d. 28.00 sq. m.
5. What is the bldg. height of the proj.?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
6. For R-2 and Basic R-3 uses or occupancies (for single family dwelling units only), only up to how
many percent of the front yard abutting the RROW may be paved or hardscaped, i.e., converted
into a courtyard for carport use is allowed? Such use shall not be permitted in all other uses or
occupancies.
a. 60% c. 90%
b. 50% d. 40%
7. For a 2-storey house with a mazimum height of 3 meters for the first floor, what is the maximum
total height in meters of its wooden posts or suportales?
a. 4 m. c. 6 m.
b. 9 m. d. 3 m.
8. The wind loads for roofs shall be at least ____ per sq. m. for vertical projection
a. 121 kg c. 130 kg
b. 123 kg d. 120 kg
9. Referring to table VIII.1, how much is the TOSL of the project?
a. 45 c. 15
b. 40 d. 30
10. It is required open space left between the outermost face of the building/structure and the
property lines.
a. Yard c. abutment
b. Setback d. Court
11. The client wishes to have a customized design of a twin bed, what is the best dimension for it?
a. 90cm x 230cm c. 96cm x 230cm
b. 135cm x 230cm d. 125cm x 230cm
12. Which of the ff. statements is/are true for safety and accessibility for a residential unit?
a. All flammable items should be designed out of the kitchen
b. Sharp corners, exposed handles and control knobs in the kitchen equipment should be
avoided
c. Doors and drawers should be provided with safety catches
d. Provide accessibility to front and back door, laundry area, telephone and bathroom
e. AOTA
13. What should be the desired height of the lavatory?
a. 90-95 cm c. 65-75 cm
b. 75-85 cm d. 80-85 cm
14. How much is the minimum air space that should be provided for a habitable room?
a. 12 cu. m./room c. 3 cu. m. w/ 1 sq.m. of floor area per person
b. 12 cu. m./person d. 14 cu. m. per room
15. The national electrical code provides that: “100 watts shall be the maximum load for each house
hold lighting outlet”.
 a. False, it should be 800 watts
b. True, it should be 100 watts per outlet
c. It depends on the project
16. If the client asks you to buy a 90 x 230 cm bed, what kind of bed is it?
a. Single bed c. twin bed
b. Roll away bed d. double bed
17. For a small appliance load, section 3.3.1.2 of the phil. Electrical code specify 180 watts load
limit/ convenience outlet.
a. True
b. False
18. It is an upright post or support as a window railing.
a. Stanchion c. muntin
b. Buttress d. mullion
19. It is a translucent, hollow block of glass with clear, textures or patterned faces, made by fusing
two halves together with a partial vacuum opening.
a. Glass brick c. glass fuse
b. Glass block d. solar glass
20. It is a concrete proportion primarily used for the walls thicken than 100cm. footing, steps,
reinforced concrete slabs on fill.
a. Class B c. Class C
b. Class AA d. Class A
21. What is part of BHL?
a. Steeple c. Signage
b. Ridge Roll d. Cable antenna
22. Which is not part of the footprint?
a. Trellis c. Exterior Walls
b. Ground Floor d. Utility Room
23. Which is not part of the footprint?
a. Exterior Walls c. Ground Floor
b. Laundry Area d. Storage Room
24. Which is not part of the footprint?
a. Side Terrace c. Interior Courtyard
b. Stairway d. Drivers Quarter
25. What is the prevalent sun-path?
a. NE to NW and SE to SW c. NW to NE and SW to SW
b. N to S and E to W d. S to N and W to E
Project 2

PROPOSED FOUR-STOREY COMMERICAL BLDG. (C2)

Mr. Tan commissioned you to design a Four Storey Commercial Bldg. within a regular inside Lot
whit a size of 14.80 width and 20.50 depth. Bounded on the east is points 1-2. On the North are points
2-3. West points are 3-4. On the South is the shorter side of the lot, are points 4-1 fronting the twelve
meters RROW with the sidewalk. The highest grade of lot from the sidewalk is 200mm. apply minimum
Front and Rear setbacks.

The owner requires a hundred and forty square meters for the ground floor. Having a one-and-
a-half-meter walkway fronting the rentable spaces, ending at the stairs. On the left corner should be the
stairs be located at 2.70m x 3.75m dimensions. Front yard has to be 14.80m x 10.50m parking. He also
need 2.00m x 2.00m.

On the second floor, he strictly requires a total area of 191.80 sq. m. w/ a front balcony of 1.50 x
11.65m. stairs and hallway is 3.15m, fronting the street with an area of 20.32 sq. m. and to be extended
by 3.5m.

The third and fourth floors need an area of 220.40 sq. m. The third floor is available for tenants
while the owner would use the fourth level as his office.

The owner loves roof decks having 2 sides of firewall. He wants a multi-purpose area and also
would like to install solar panels. Prove stairwells with storage of 26.62 sq. m.

1. How much is the AMBF of the project?

a. 255.80 sqm c. 205.80 sqm
b. 199.80 sqm d. 210.80 sqm
2. What is the minimum front setback for the building?
a. 8 m c. 2 m
b. 5 m d. 5 cm
3. What would be the degree of compaction for the backfill for the footings?
a. 60-70% c. 90-95%
b. 70-80% d. 65-75%
4. What is the minimum stirrup spacing for the second floor beam?
a. 50 mm c. 100 mm
b. 80 mm d. 150mm
5. The ideal concrete strength for the suspended slab
a. 1,000 psi c. 2,500 psi
b. 2,000 psi d. 4,000 psi
6. The ideal slab thickness for the roof deck.
a. 200 mm c. 100 mm
b. 150 mm d. 250 mm
7. What would be the most economical partition among rentable spaces?
a. Dry Wall c. Fire wall
b. Brick Wall d. CHB Wall
8. How many parking slot would you provide for the PWDs?
a. 3 c. 2
b. 1 d. 4
9. What would be the volume of concrete for the second floor balcony?
a. 1.00 – 2.00 cum c. 4.00 – 5.00 cum
b. 1.50 – 2.50 cum d. 2.50 – 3.00 cum
10. The owner’s executive office should have at least how many square meters?
a. 20-30 sq.m. c. 10-20 sq.m.
b. 30-40 sq.m. d. 40-50 sq.m.
11. Considering the use of artificial ventilation, what would be your minimum ceiling heights for the
owner’s office?
a. 2.80 m c. 2.10 m
b. 2.60 m d. 2.50 – 3.00 cum
12. Would you advice owner to install elevator?
a. Idk c. owner’s decision
b. Yes, cos Roof Deck d. No
13. What would be the ideal floor finish for the office spaces?
a. Carpet c. monolithic tiles
b. wood d. marble
14. What is the minimum stirrup spacing for the columns?
a. 50mm c. 100 mm
b. 80mm d. 150 mm
15. Kind of beam to be used for the balconies
a. Simple beam c. use slab only
b. Cantilever beam d. use folded slab
16. What would you provide to avoid the slab from vibrating?
a. Thicker Slab c. more rebars
b. More beams d. slab stiffener
17. Baes on the given data of the project, how much is the PSO?
a. 65.85% c. 70%
b. 66.85% d. 60%
18. What would be the BHL of the proj?
a. 4 c. 6
b. 12 d. 8
19. What would be the most crucial factor on roof decks?
a. Slab Thickness c. Waterproofing
b. Beams d. Space
20. The junior executive office should have at least how many square meters?
a. 8-10 sqm c. 40-50 sqm
b. 5 sqm d. 10-20 sqm