Architectural Design 4

SPACE PLANNING 1
AR. JULIETA B. MATEO, UAP, March MCTM
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, OBJECTIVES, GRADING SYSTEM
AND CLASSROOM POLICIES
AR DES 04 LEC &
• CLASS ORIENTATION
LAB

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

College: Architecture
Department: Architecture
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 04:
SPACE PLANNING 1
Course Code: DS 224/DS224L
Pre-requisite: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 03 LEC & LAB
Pre-requisite to: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 05 LEC & LAB
Credit Units: 1 unit Lecture, 2 units laboratory
Instructor: AR. JULIETA B. MATEO,UAP, March CTM
Consultation
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
– 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course includes the design exercises
involving innovative approaches on
vernacular architecture including energy
conservation, interior design and space
management.

• 1-unit Lecture; 2-unit Laboratory

 SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022

Course Requirements:
Laboratory Lecture:
1. Preliminary Studies 1. Research works
2. Esquizzes 2. Quizzes
3. Major Plates 3. Periodic Exams

Grading System: Major Exam Plate/Written Exam 40% + Class Standing 60%

For Laboratory : Class Standing For Lecture : Class Standing

Prelim/Midterm/Final Prelim/Midterm/Final
- Attendance/Class Behavior - Attendance/Class Behavio
- Esquizzes - Research
- Preliminary Drawings - Seatwork/Concept
- Oral Report
For Lecture and Laboratory
FFG - Prelim Grade (30%) + Midterm Grade (30%) + Final Grade (40%) = 100%

Semestral Grade : Lecture 30% + Laboratory 70%

RUBRICS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4

Name of Student: Date:

Major Plate:
Performance/Proficiency levels

Excellent Requirements exceeded expectations

Very Satisfactory Requirements are met with minimal corrections
Satisfactory Requirements are complied but with corrections
Below satisfactory Requirements are complied but lacks clarity
Poor Requirements are not met

IndIcators

Criteria GRADE
Excellent Very Satisfactory Below Poor
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
96-100 85-95 70-84 60-69 59-50

DESIGN Philosophy and Concepts

(10%)

Site Planning/ SDP

(25%)

Architectural Planning/Bldg laws

(35%)

Architectural Character &

Sustainable Strategies (20%)

Completeness/Presentation

(10%)
(96-100) (85-95) (70-84) (60-69) (50-59)

GRADE
 SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022

COURSE MATERIALS
1. 20 x 15 Tracing paper
2. Rendering Materials
3. Other Drawing Equipment/Tools
 SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022

Course Policies :
1. No make-up plates and other requirements

2. NO Submission of LATE plates/projects , except for the following reasons:

a. Grave illness supported by medical certificate
b. Death of a third-of-kin relative.

3. Students should pass both in the Lecture and Laboratory

4. Students with 20% absences in class attendance are considered dropped.

5. All Requirements to be submitted onsite and on time.

6. Late/Special written exams will have deductions of 5 points from the raw
score even when excused

7. All late plates will have a grade of 60 and below

CLASS POLICIES
- Attend the class, f2f, regularly
on time both in Lec & Lab
• See Flexible Learning Program Guidelines in our E-Learning or Blackboard
- Always open your Camera.
- Keep your Audio muted during the lecture/discussion.
- Raise your hand, using raise hand icon in google meet, if you want to talk
or speak
- Use the chat box for any questions, comments & reactions, (avoid all capital
letters)
- Wear proper dress code for online class
- Avoid multi-tasking during the lecture
- Plates should be done in the classroom on a given schedule
- Laboratory hours are asynchronous or WFH
 SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022

References:

a. John Willey , 2009, N.J. Hoboken : Architectural Graphic Standards..

b. John Willey, 2009 ed., N. J. Hoboken: Sustainable construction:
Green Building Design & Delivery
c. Ching, Francis D.K. , 2009: Architectural Graphics.
d. Little Field, David, 2009 , Metric Handbook: Planning & design data.
e. Guthrie, Pat., 2010, The Architect’s portable handbook: First step rules
of thumb for building design
COURSE GUIDE & MODULES
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MAJOR PLATE NO. 1
FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS
 ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
College of Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4

OBJECTIVES & COURSE OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge learned in the application of space planning/programming.
2. Design architectural forms applying space management principles.
3. Apply relevant laws and regulations (applicable for the given design problem) to the design
outputs.
CO1: Ability to conceptualize architectural solutions based on the given project requirements in accordance to
design standards and guidelines.
CO2: Ability to translate architectural drawings to specific building technologies and utilities system.
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge in principles, theories and concepts in architecture.
CO4: Ability to express effectively architectural solutions, design concepts, philosophies, theories orally in
writing, and in using various media and techniques.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Major Plate #1
Title: APARTEL

A. Background of the Problem :

In high-class neighborhood in a quiet section of a city an investment company proposes to

build an apartel in answer to a social problem in the city where many families find it difficult and
sometimes impossible to maintain townhouses due to the mounting responsibilities.
The site selected is an inside lot 55.00 meters by 65.00 meters. The site is really ideal for the
proposed building which contemplates to house 25 families distributed among three(3) floors
with the ground floor allocated for a restaurant to seat 20-30 persons and all the building
services.
The company decided to give the architect a freedom to introduce new ideas in design,
however, they gave the following conditions.
1. Create a homey atmosphere with the provision of natural and artificial ventilation.
2. Comply with the minimum requirements of DOT for accreditation of Apartel.
3. Maximize the lot providing 13 suites with single-bedroom and 12 suites with two-bedroom.
4. To allocate the ground floor for administration, maintenance and other services required.
5. To allocate area for parking spaces following the rules and regulations set on NBCP and BP
344
A. Space Requirements :
B.1 Ground Floor
1. Main Lobby
- Reception/front desk area
- Small lounge/waiting area
- Main stairs and Passenger Elevator for PWD (1)
- Public toilet for Female, Male and PWD
2. Administration offices
- Receiving area for guests with small waiting area(2)
- Accounting clerks(2)
- Manager’s office (1)
- Small meeting room (10)
- Kitchenette/Pantry
- Toilet for staff (F/M)
3. Maintenance and Housekeeping Department
- Dept. Head Office (1)
- Staff area (6)
- Space for shops/repair
- Staff lockers, toilet and small pantry
- Laundry/Drying/Ironing with linen storage
- Small Clinic
- Service stair
4. Others
- Public Laundry Shop
- Restaurant (20-30 seating capacity) with kit. and service area
- Parking area on site for guests/customers; Specify PWD parking
- Parking for services (for delivery)
- Garbage area
- Landscape
- Fire Exits
B.2 Upper Floors
1. Suites
1.a Single Bedroom - 13 units
1.b Two-Bedrooms - 12 Units
1.c Refer to DOT manual for complete requirements
2. Halls and corridors (avoid dead-ends)
3. Main stair
4. Service stair
5. PWD Elev.
6. Fire exits
B.

4. Floor Plans (complete with furnitures & plumbing fixtures) – Scale 1:200;250;300
- DO NOT indicate the property lines
5. Site Development – showing traffic flow & circulation (indicate prop. Lines;
North; driveway entry/exit; Parking area; Pedestrian access; service access; drop-off
area to main building, garbage area & landscape)
- Scale 1 : 400m
6. 4 Elevations - Scale 1: 200m or 1:250m
7. 2 Sections (along stair/elevator) - Scale 1: 200m or 1:250m
8. Exterior Perspective – men’s eye view, two-point pers. (view from the main road)
- Any Convenient Scale (ACS)
C. RUBRICS - Given
A. Site : 3-Storey
Existing Comml. Building

65
3-Storey
Existing Comml.
Building

2-Storey
Existing
Comml. 55
Building N

30.00 m Main Road

Gasoline Station
References :
1. DOT Rules and Regulations to govern the Accreditation of
HOTELS, TOURISTS INNS, MOTELS, APARTELS, RESORTS, PENSION
HOUSES and other Accommodation Establishments
- Definition of Terms
- Minimum Space Requirements
2. National Building Code of the Philippines
- Parking requirements/PWD parking
- Setbacks
- Percentage for open space & buildable area
- Fire Exits
- Types of Lots
3. Accessibility Law (BP 344)
- PWD toilet Layout
- PWD Elevator size & Layout
- Ramp
- Parking for PWD; its size & location
4. Plumbing Code
- Number of toilet cubicle/Water Closet/urinals
5. Internet search for Related Literature
- Design Trends/Concepts
- Sample of Existing Apartel; Local & Foreign
D.
Drawing Presentation
•All drawings should be in manual presentation (mechanically
drawn)
•All drawings should be drawn in 20x15 tracing
paper
•Provide your own name for APARTEL and indicate it in all
sheets
•Use your own knowledge in presentation techniques using
mixed media
•NO need to indicate dimensions just indicate the scale used
Name of Apartel

FLOOR PLANS
Scale 1:200M
Title Block
SUBMISSION DATES REQUIREMENTS
January 31,2023 Graded. To be submitted onsite
(Tuesday) • Concept Board
Lec. Activity No. 1 • Space Programming – Bubble Diagram
Schematics

February 2,2023 Graded. To be submitted onsite

(Thursday) • Site Analysis
Lab. Esquisse No. 1 • Floor Plans
Schematics

February 16,2023 Graded. To be submitted onsite

(Thursday) • Site Development Plan
Lab. Esquisse No.2
Schematics

February 23,2023 Graded. To be submitted onsite

(Thursday) • Elevations (4)
Lab. Esquisse No.3 • Sections (2)
Schematics

March 2,2023 Graded. To be submitted onsite serve as PRELIM EXAM LAB

(Thursday) • Complete Boards (Drawing requirements No. 1 – 8)
Major Plate No. 1
FINAL PRESENTATION
GRADING RUBRIC
FOR MAJOR PLATES
RUBRICS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4

Name of Student: Date:

Major Plate:
Performance/Proficiency levels

Excellent Requirements exceeded expectations

Very Satisfactory Requirements are met with minimal corrections
Satisfactory Requirements are complied but with corrections
Below satisfactory Requirements are complied but lacks clarity
Poor Requirements are not met

IndIcators

Criteria GRADE
Excellent Very Satisfactory Below Poor
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
96-100 85-95 70-84 60-69 59-50

DESIGN Philosophy and Concepts

(10%)

Site Planning/ SDP

(25%)

Architectural Planning/Bldg laws

(35%)

Architectural Character &

Sustainable Strategies (20%)

Completeness/Presentation

(10%)
(96-100) (85-95) (70-84) (60-69) (50-59)

GRADE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1
REVIEW
ANTHROPOMETRICS IN
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
• Anthropometrics is the
comparative study of
the measurements and
capabilities of the human
body. It derives from the
Greek words 'anthropos'
(meaning human), and
'metron' (meaning
measure).
• Anthropometry may also impact on space requirements
for furniture and fittings. For example, a bathroom must have enough space to
comfortably fit a bath and sink; a bedroom must have enough space to
comfortably fit an average-sized bed; an office building must have
enough space to fit desks, air-conditioning units, communal areas,
meeting rooms, and so on.
ERGONOMICS IN CONSTRUCTION
• Ergonomics is a branch of science
related to the design
of workplaces, products and systems
to best fit those who use them. The
term is derived from two Greek
words, ‘ergon’ meaning work, and
‘nomos’ meaning laws.
• It can be used interchangeably with
‘human factors’,
although ergonomics has more
relevance to the environment’s
physical aspects, such as
workstations and control panels,
whereas human factors has
relevance to wider socio-technical
systems in which people work and
the cognitive aspects concerned with
human performance.
ERGONOMICS IN CONSTRUCTION
• Ergonomics is particularly relevant in the workplace, where
activities may be repeated frequently, of positions maintained
for a long period of time.

• Studies have shown that poor ergonomics is likely to result in a

loss of worker productivity, higher rates of lost work days
through illness, a lack of staff morale and motivation, and
increase employee turnover.
AREA PLANNING
• In developing any architectural design, the designer should
progress logically follow step by step the design process.
One key step is to divide the functions of the building into
specific areas.

• In multi-storey buildings, a separate floor plan is drawn for

each floor level when the layout of the room is not in each
floor. However, when two or more floor levels have the
same arrangement and features, one typical floor plan
representing all the identical floors will suffice.
FLOOR PLAN
• It shows the size and
arrangement of the
rooms. It also presents
the sizes and locations
of the stairs, door and
windows openings, and
partitions and walls.

• Sometimes it includes the kind of furnishings in each room. However,

the materials required for constructing permanent or integral parts
of each room such as bedroom closets, kitchen cabinets, etc., should
also be accounted for in the bill of materials.
TERMS IN DRAFRING
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR PLANS
WHAT ARE THESE?
TECHNICAL TERMS ENCOUNTERED
IN DRAFTING FLOOR PLANS
• Bathroom- As much as possible the toilet must be situated
near the kitchen. The bath and toilet must be near the
bedrooms, accessible to the living room even without passing
through other rooms.
• Carport- is a garage consists of a free-standing roof completely
separated from the house, or it may be built against the
existing walls of the house with one or more of the exterior
walls removed.
• Garage- is an enclosed structure designed primarily to shelter
an automobile.
• Kitchen- is the place where foods are prepared.
• Living room- is the center of the living area in most homes.
TECHNICAL TERMS ENCOUNTERED
IN DRAFTING FLOOR PLANS
• Main Entrance- provides access to the house. It is the one
through which guests are welcomed. It provides shelter to
anyone awaiting entrance.

• Service Entrance- provides access to the house through which

supplies can be delivered to the service areas.

• Dining Area. This is the area where greatly depend on eating

habits of the occupants. This should be located between the
living room and kitchen. Its size and shape are determined by
the size of the family.
THREE (3) MAJOR FUNCTIONAL
AREAS OF A HOUSE

1. The Living Area

2. The Sleeping Area
3. The Service Area
THREE (3) MAJOR FUNCTIONAL
AREAS OF A HOUSE
LIVING AREA
• This living area is the center or heart of most homes. It should
be centrally located and should be adjacent to the outside
entrance and to the dining area, but the entrance should not
lead directly into the living room.
• This is the area of the home that most strangers or visitors
observe. As the name implies, it is here where the family
entertains, relaxes, listen to music, watches television, enjoy
hobbies, dines and participates in other recreational activities.

• Recommended sizes should be at least 2.00m x 3.00m small,

3.70m. x 5.50m. average or optimum size would be 6.10m x
7.90m. in rectangular shape
THREE (3) MAJOR FUNCTIONAL
AREAS OF A HOUSE
SLEEPING AREA
• The primary function of the sleeping area is to provide
facilities for sleeping and taking rest of the family. The
bedroom is usually located in a quite part of the house.
THREE (3) MAJOR FUNCTIONAL
AREAS OF A HOUSE
SERVICE AREA
• The service area includes the kitchen, laundry, garage
workshops storage room and utility room.
• Since great number of activities takes place in the service
area, it should include facilities for the maintenance and
serving the other areas of the house.
• The function of the living and sleeping areas is greatly
dependent upon the efficiency of the service area.
KITCHEN
• a. Function - The preparation of food is the basic function of the
kitchen. It may be used however as dining and as laundry area.
The proper placement of appliances, storage cabinets and
furniture is important in planning to eliminate wasted motion.

• b. Location - Since the kitchen is the core of the service area, it

should be located near the service entrance and near the waste-
disposal area. It must be adjacent to the dining area and
outdoor eating areas.
THE WORK TRIANGLE
• From the work sequences described above, it will be observe
that there are three activities which relate to three main
appliances – the refrigerator, the sink and the gas range or stove.

• The relationship of these three is commonly referred to as the

work triangle.
TYPES OF KITCHEN
U-SHAPED TYPE
TYPES OF KITCHEN
L-SHAPED TYPE
TYPES OF KITCHEN
GALLEY / CORRIDOR TYPE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
STANDARADS
WHAT ARE THESE?
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
STANDARDS
LEGAL PROVISIONS:
Section 806 of the National Building Code (NBC). Size and
Dimension of Rooms:
• a. Room for human habitations should be 6.00 square meters
with at least a dimension of 2.00 meters.
• b. Kitchens should be 3.00 square meters with at least a
dimension of 1.50 meters.
• c. Bath & Toilet – 1.20 square meters with at least dimension of
0.90 meters.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
STANDARDS
LEGAL PROVISIONS:
Section 1207. Stairs, Exit, and Occupant Loads:
• Width and Height. Every required exit doorway shall have a size
to permit the installation of a door not less than 900 mm/0.90
meters in width and not less than 2.00 meters in height.
• Stairways width. Stairway serving an occupant load of more
than 50 shall not be less than 1.10 meters. While stairway
serving an occupant load of 50 or less shall be 900 millimeters
wide.
• 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.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
STANDARDS
LEGAL PROVISIONS:
Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) for Walling and Partitions
Sizes:
• CHB - 0.10 T x 0.40 W. x 0.20 H. (4” T x 16”W x 8”H) is used
for interior walls or sometimes exterior wall with no heavy
loads.
• CHB - 0.15 x 0.20 x 0.40 (6” x 8” x 16”) is used for exterior
wall sometimes for interior wall.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
STANDARDS
LEGAL PROVISIONS:
• Plastering of CHB wall should not be less than 0.015 mm, or not
more than to 0.05 cm in thickness.

NOTE:
• In lay outing floor plan walls, it should be scaled with same sizes of all
actual materials to be used. If the occupancy wants to use 0.10 x
0.20 x 0.40 CHB plus plastering of 0.015 mm thickness on both side
walls, the total thickness of the wall is 0.13 m.
• On the other hand, intends to use 0.15 x 0.20 x 0.40 CHB plus
plastering of 0.015 mm thickness on both sides a total average is
0.018 cm. since it is very hard to layout the accurate scale of 0.18
wall thickness, so most draftsman prefer to use 0.20 m. wall in lay
outing floor plan.
WALL OPENINGS
• Entrance door- is preferably with 0.90 m. to 1.00 m.
width.

• Bedroom door- has a minimum width of 0.80 m.

• Toilet and Bath door- have a minimum width of

0.70 m. to 0.80 m.

• Minimal width of windows- is preferably 0.60 m.

DEVELOPMENT OF SPACES
WHAT ARE THESE?
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
• Before you begin to actually draw your house
plans, it is a good idea to create simple
architectural bubble diagrams for your floor
plans.
• This will allow you to play around with the
locations of rooms and how they interact with
one another.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM

• consider all your notes on your space requirements

page and consider some of the options for house
location. Choose one of your potential house
locations as indicated on your site map.
BUBBLE DIAGRAM
ORGANIZATION OF/AND RELATION
BETWEEN SPACES
• Begin to draw house plans bubbles for each
space or room keeping in mind the connection
between the rooms or spaces.
• Think about where you will prepare food and
where you will eat it. Do you want your living
area and/or eating area open to your kitchen or
completely separate?
TRANSFORMING SPACES TO
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
WHAT ARE THESE?
DEVELOPMENT OF SPACES
TRANSFORMATION FROM ARCH. PROGRAM TO SCHEMATIC DESIGN
• The first diagram is an abstraction of
the program of the house
• The functions and the relationships
between functions are indicated as
well as the hierarchy of these
functions and relationships
• The major access points are clearly
visible
• The “bubbles” have no positional
significance because the program
does not contain that sort of
information
• If the relationship links between
functions are retained, the bubbles
can be moved to several different
positions without changing the basic
information of the diagram, as in the
smaller diagrams 1ST PHASE
DEVELOPMENT OF SPACES
TRANSFORMATION FROM ARCH. PROGRAM TO SCHEMATIC DESIGN

• The second diagram responds

to site and climate
information, establishing both
position and orientation of
functions with respects to
each other and the site

• Natural light and heat, views,

building access, and zoning of
functions are also considered

2ND PHASE
DEVELOPMENT OF SPACES
TRANSFORMATION FROM ARCH. PROGRAM TO SCHEMATIC DESIGN

• The third diagram reflects

decisions on scale and shape
of the spaces required to
accommodate the
programmed functions

• Here, consideration is given to

functional needs and a
planning grid

3RD PHASE
DEVELOPMENT OF SPACES
TRANSFORMATION FROM ARCH. PROGRAM TO SCHEMATIC DESIGN

• In the fourth diagram,

specific structural,
construction, and enclosure
decisions come into play

• Sufficient formal definition

has been indicated for the
diagram to be called a
schematic design

4TH PHASE