Project No.
02
A Proposed 12- Storey Condominium
Very High Density Residential
A. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:
A Proposed 12-Storey Condominium (Basement & Mezzanine are optional) on a site having 2% slope.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
A Development company has decided that its 1,386 sq.m. property located in the better parts of Pasig City
Near the pasig river shall be developed to host a Residential Condominium (The Project).
Only (2.0) types of Condo-Units shall be provided by the Developer and these are
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1. Studio - Type unit from i Floor to 12 Floor
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2. One (1.0) Bedroom (BR) units from 2 Floor to 6 Floor
C. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To design a Condominium Unit Building, marketable and attractive to higher and middle
income renter/lesses;
b. To design a building that shall serve as a landmark in the Project Area. The design shall be
along with modern features.
D. PROJECT SITE FEATURES:
The 1,386 sq.m. Total Lot Area (TLA) is rectangular lot. It is located along the 14.00 m. wide street (RROW)
oriented on the south side with 1.8 m. wide sidewalks on either side and 8.00 m. wide of river along north side of
the lot. The lot (or Project site) has a 42.00 m. wide frontage that face the south. The lot slopes at two Percent (2%)
toward the street. The surface of the sidewalk adjoining the lot shall be considered as elevation 0.0 m. The Developer
decided to elevate the Ground Floor at one meter (1.00 m) above the Natural Grade Line {NGL) and 5.00 m. Easement
was required by the Municipality.
1. As per PD 1096 and revised IRR, what is the Zoning Classification does the development fall?
a. R-3 c. R-2
b. R-5 d. R-1
2. What will be the Total Open Space within the Lot (TOSL) for the development?
a. 702 sq.m. c. 492 sq.m.
b. 652 sq.m. d. 382 sq.m.
3. The given RROW is 14.0 m. with 65.5 angle from centerline of RROW, what is the total front incremental
setback of the project?
a. 6.00 mts. c. Not among the choices
b. 4.33 mts. d. Not requirecl
4. What will be the maximum Total Gross Floor Area (TGFA) of the project (area of the basement excluded)?
a. 8016.30 sq.m. c. 7056.30 sq.m.
b. 6372.30 sq.m. d. 7536.30 sq.m.
5. If the developer provides 4 basements for the parking with 3.00 m. floor to floor finish height, what is the height
from basement 4 FFL to NGL?
a. 13.00 mts. c. 11.00 mts.
b. 12.00 mts. d. 10.00 mts.
6. What is the maximum allowable Impervious Surface Area (ISA) of the development?
a. 492.00 sq.m. c. 240.00 sq.m.
b. 450.00 sq.m. d. 350.00 sq.m.
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7. As per PD 1096 and revised IRR, what is the clear ceiling height of Studio unit provided with artificial ventilation?
a. 2.1 m. c. 2.4 m.
b. 2.7 m. d. 2.5 m.
8. As per PD 1096 and revised IRR, what will be the minimum Easement for Urban Area?
a. 5.00 mts. c. 2.00 mts.
b. 40.00 mts. d. 3.00 mts.
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9. What will be the Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 5 floor level if 30% of the floor is non-leasable?
a. 185.71 sq.m. c. 515.85 sq.m.
b. 433.31 sq.m. d. 355.92 sq.m.
10. Facility that can be in the project?
a. Gym c. Generator Room
b. GEO's mini grocery d. Garbage Room
11. What is the minimum Rear-Front-Side setback for the development?
a. 6-3-3 c. 2-5-2
b. 3-6-3 d. 5-2-2
12. Given its orientation, what are the dominant sun-paths for the property?
a. SE to SW & NE to NW c. SE to NE & SW to NW
b. SW to SE & NW to NE d. SE to NW & NE to SW
13. An Architecture based on the analysis of the climate and ambient energy represented by the sun and wind.
a. Climate c. Tropical
b. Outdoor conditions d. Day lighting
14. If the proposed building has a swimming pool at the roof deck, what kind of load should be considered?
a. Dead Load c. Live Load
b. Water Load d. Moving Load
15. In regards to the provisions of B.P. 344 IRR of 2012, what should be the minimum depth of toilet stalls?
Architect payable to him by the owner?
a. 1.40 mts. c. 1.70 mts.
b. 1.50 mts. d. 1.80 mts.
16. How many elderly people can walk side by side in ONE sidewalk which is included in the Road Right of Way (RROW)
Existing in the project site?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
17. What could be the clear width distance of the carriageway?
a. 13.80 mts. c. 13.20 mts.
b. 10.40 mts. d. 12.60 mts.
18. The client want to install 'Granite' in his 'Kitchen Countertop', regardless of this, you as the Architect for this project
will be the one to look for manufactures or suppliers for the requested material. How would you consider things like
'Green Architecture Advocacy' in purchasing such materials?
a. As much as possible, try to order the Materials at Antipolo Quarry Mill.
b. It needs to be purchased from the Northern Parts of Luzon.
c. Since there was some budget to be allocated for the project, it needs to be purchased from Italy.
d. In any means, the importation from China would do since its more near in the Philippines.
19. The site is expected to be 'Clay and Loam' classification of soil, where should the foundation stratum rest?
a. Soft c. Hard to Very Hard
b. Medium d. Very Hard
20. At what stage should you consider the provisions of R.A. 9266?
a. At the very onset, puring Pre-Design Services
b. Anytime during the Design Development Stage
c. During Contract Documentation Stage
d. After Construction Phase
