design guidelines and considerationsbuilding types

residentialstrictly residential (single detached)Identify owners requirements and wish-list Special treatment regarding spaces concerning environmental factors Users profile

subdivision planningConsider lot size given for apportioning follow design standards set by authorities Roadway system shall be double loaded type provide buffer trees on the perimeter fronting a source of nuissances meandering raodways create more interestresidential

apartments/ townhouses/ walk-up condominiumsCluster arrangements are preferred follow design standards set by authorities consider utilities and services like the use of meter bankingelectrical room, fire exits and suppression system,vertical transport, laundry areas, water tanks etc.

hallways must be adequateresidential

commercialofficesConsider nature / function/ services of the officeOpen planning concept is OKMost economical ratio 70% rentable space30% circulatory/ service areasProblem specific situations must be carefully analyzedIf basement parking is required, take note of density requirements

commercialbanksThe vault shall be so located at the most secured independent spot within the building The managers cubicle/ office shall be near the public areaDefine banking floor and clerical areaStraightforward circulationSecurity is priority

commercialhotelsGuests needs always firstGuest rooms must be provided with adequate facilitiesInternal T&B for guest rooms OK, Bed areas must be adjacent to area with windowKitchen areas must be accessible to function areas60% dining, 40% kitchenProvide adequate BOH area away from public view Business center and concierge must be accessible from all pointsHospitable atmosphere for the whole setting

commercialcinemaSightlines in relation to the screen and seating configuration60 cone of visionFire protection system and exits must be equally distributedAcoustical treatment and lighting systemActive ventilation

commercialrecording/ sound studioAcoustical treatmentApply the principle of box within a boxCotrol booth with sound equipmentsFor dubbing studio provide projector room and screen with sound effects pitNo walls are perpendicular to each other Floor must be raised floor system

commercialshopping centerEvery square inch countsDisplay of merchandiseSpace configuration to maximize foot trafficAmple parkings slot availableService and delivery systemConvenient circulation and wayfinding

commercialSeaports/ AirportsPassenger and cargo traffic must be segregatedTerminal building must be provided with appropriate facilitiesCoast guard office / Air Transportation Office is required, provide it with communication facilitiesLand transportation access must be includedPassenger concourse and waiting area must be adequate especially during peak season

industrialmanufacturing- large scale industryEco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutantsBuffers zones are very essentialRoadways must accommodate movement of large vehicles and equipmentSite zoning must be clearly established:Administrative, Production, Storage, Prohibited, UtilitiesSafety features must be included

industrialfactoriesEco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutantsInternal zoning must be established: Color coding of areas are preferred to monitor flowCatwalks can be provided for systems supervisorClinic must be near production areaLoading and Unloading zones for raw and finished products must be properly located in relation to storage facilities Pollutants must be checked

industrialshipyards/ hangarsStockyard for materials must be large enough to accommodate volume of materialsCheck dimensions of ship/ aircraft- space must accommodate different modelsRepair sheds should have ample structure height

institutionalschoolsIdentify primary users profileConsider the 3 major components of the academe: Instruction, research, and extensionLecture room size as per DepED/ CHED requirements:7m X 9m for 40 studentsProvide ample circulation facilitiesSafety and security measures

institutionalresearch laboratoryHolding area of specimensSafety and security measuresProvision of work stations and technical libraryRecords vault and surveillance systemDatabank location

institutionallibraryDetermine book holdingsUse of ICT featuresProvide book repairs and work areaAmple storage facilitiesDumbwaiter for multi floor libraries Ample light and ventilation

institutionalmuseumCirculation system/ flow of viewersVault of priceless collectionsCuratorial spacesWorkshop area for repair, restoration and maintenance of artefacts Flexible service entrance for large materials Safety and security

institutionalcity hall / civic centerApplication of all laws and provisions on design and constructionHeavy public oriented/ transactional areas must be on the ground floorLinear flow of civic servicesFlagpole and assembly areaRecreational facilities

institutionalhospitalStrict zoning of areas- sterile/ non sterile, private/ public, quiet/ noisyRelationship of major divisions- OPD/ Emergency/ Clinical/ Surgical/ Wards/ Administration/AncillaryCentralized Planning

institutionalfire stationImportance of the apparatus floorHose towerQuarters and living areasAdministration and night watchEquipment storage and facilities

institutionalembassyDelineation of consular affairs, attaches portfolio office and ambassadorialSecurity and evacuation featuresQuarters and residential unitsPublic spaces, presence of flagpoleImage, character

institutionalpenitentiaryClassification of areas by concentric arrangement constructionSecurity/ surveillance featuresRecreational/ occupational areasHumane environment

institutionalpolice stationBooking counterArmory must be near office of station commanderSafety and security featuresCell separation

Sports Facilities climate conditions population of players, expectators, and support persons availability of land and site safety surfacing of the play areas

parks openness free flowing movement segregation of areas of different activities and features

landscaping and way finding elements