UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

THE ROYAL AND PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

AD 2 RESEARCH
TWO STOREY FILIPINO HOME:
Contemporary Asian Fusion

Submitted by:
De Dios, Matthew Nathaniel G.
Gemino, Paolo Lorenzo J.
Magat, Joriel Vincent T.
1AR-6

Submitted to :
Ar. Carlo Kayanan

March 28, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS (TEMPLATE)

1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………

2.0 Statement of the problem……………………………………………………

2.1 Project objectives

3.0 Overview of retirement homes and activities……………………………

3.1 Overview of a retirement village for priests

3.1.1 Interview
3.1.2 Activities of a family of five
3.1.3 Needs of a family of five
3.2 Standard needs: layman retirement village

4.0 Effects of different factors to elderly occupants………………………..

4.1 Healing abilities of the natural environment

4.2 Effects of different colors on the elderly

5.0 Site analysis…………………………………………………………………...

5.1 Brief background of the location
5.1.1 Microclimate
5.1.2 Macroclimate

5.2 Importance of Architecture in

6.0 Design standards……………………………………………………………..

6.1 From NBCP

6.2 From FCP
6.3 BPP 344
6.4 From Local Building Code of Quezon City
7.0 Role of art as a generator of design thought…………………………….

8.0 Case studies…………………………………………………………………….

8.1 Case Study #1 (Local)
8.2 Case Study #2 (Local)
8.3 Case Study #3 (Foreign)
9.0 Bibliography……………………………………………………………………..

1.0 Introduction

Filipinos are known to be family-oriented; thus, a ‘home’ plays a great role in the
development of the family and their culture. When one thinks about a Filipino home,
elements of traditional bahay kubo comes to his mind first. One also remembers special
memories and stories shared on the table during meals when the family are gathered
and eat together. One also thinks about his or her loved ones and the journey that
they’ve been. Most especially, one will think about the comfort and the happiness of
coming home and being with the family.
The residential typology is considered as the most relatable of all the building
typologies. It could easily recognized by its characteristics — its territoriality and the
most personal spatial expression of man; for it houses the family, the smallest unit of
society.

2.0 Statement of the Problem

A residential building especially a house is very personal in terms of planning and

design because it is specially made for the clients – the whole family. Facilities must be
designed to fit the family’s needs. Thus, we, as architects, should plan spaces precisely
to fit the needs of the client and this could be done through research of design
standards, anthropometry and ergonomics, and the activities the family commonly do.
We should not just satisfy the family’s physical needs, we must also consider their
mental, emotional and even spiritual needs for a home is the place for comfort,
development and even enlightenment.
2.1 Project Objectives

1. To provide a comfortable home for a specific client ( a family of five)

2. To incorporate views from the outside with the experience inside the
home.
3. To achieve efficiency of movement within the house by proper relationship
of spaces and circulatory elements.
3.1.1 Interview
3.1.2 Activities of a family of five
Car dealer (father)
Likes biking (father)
Likes to cook (mother)
Bake bread every morning (mother)
Likes gardening (mother)
Loves to exercise (mother)
Prepare everything for the kids (mother)
Loves cats (eldest)
Instagram influencer (eldest)
Circuit racing (second)
Mechanics his own car every weekend (second)
Loves boxing (second)
Make-up review (second)
Jogs in the morning (second)
Loves dogs (youngest)

3.1.3 Needs of a family of five

-Training room
 -Master Bedroom that can fit at least a Queen Sized Bed with ensuite full
bath
-One Room for the eldest child
-One Shared Room that can fit at least two twin Beds OR Two rooms that
can fit at least one twin bed (bed can be bigger)
-A Guest Bedroom that fits at least Double Sized Bed (bed can be bigger)
-Room for the helper
- A good sized Formal Kitchen with Pantry
-A Dirty Kitchen that is located outside
-Large garden space both for edible and ornamental plants
-Laundry & Drying Area
-Parking for 3 or more bikes
-Carport for 4 or more vehicles
-Home office
-Large dining area (8 people)
-Large living area (8 people)
-Individual spacious toilet and bath
-Utility area
-Entry Porch (Optional)
-Common Powder Room accessible from the Living Area/ Dining Area

3.2 Standard needs:

5.1 Brief background of the location

5.1.1 Microclimate
Located in an exclusive subdivision in Quezon City
Elevation from 99.00-102.50
Highest point of slope is in the rear and the lowest point is along the road.
Lot is an inside lot with a road right of way 35.0 mts (minor road) and road right of
way of 27.0 mtsL (major road) Lot is approximately 945 sqm.
Provided sidewalk is 1.5 mts
 Site is relatively flat
Site has existing trees

5.1.2 Macroclimate
Macroclimate Topography - Quezon City, Quezon City (to edit) has varied elevations
raging from approximately 28 meters to 100 meters. Lower elevations are areas to be
observed due to the risks of flooding from water the water run-off of those from higher
elevations. The eastern part of the city has a higher elevation while the western part has
a greatly varied lower elevation.
Flood Reports - Flood Hazards are as of follows: Low Hazard (Yellow) for below 0.5
meters, Medium Hazard from 0.5 meters to 1.5 meters, (Orange) and High Hazard
(Red) for floods over 1.5 meters.

5.2 Importance of Architecture in

6.0 Design Standards

6.1 From National Building Code of the Philippines

Chapter VII – Classification and General Requirements of All Buildings by Use or

Occupancy

Section 701. Occupancy Classified

1. There are 10 Groups of Occupancies subdivided into 25 Divisions. The
classification for A Two-Storey Filipino Home is of follows: Group A
 Division 1. Residential building/structure for exclusive use of single
family occupants. It includes single (nuclear) family dwelling.
2. Zoning Classification Residential R-1 – a low density residential zone,
characterized mainly by single-samily, single detached dwellings with the
usual community ancillary uses on a neighborhood scale, such as
executive subdivisions and relatively exclusive residential communities
which are not subdivisions.

Section 702. Change in Use

1. No chance shall be made in the character of occupancy or use of any
building which would change the building/structure’s group and/or division.
2. Unless the creation of such building is made to comply with the
requirements for such division or group of occupancy, then change in
character would be permitted.
3. Change in character and use must be subject to the approval of the
Building Official and the building may be occupied for purposes set forth in
other Groups, provided the new or proposed use is less hazardous.

Section 704. Location on Property

1. General
a. No building shall be constructed unless it adjoins or has direct access to a
public space by at least one side.
b. The centerline of an adjoining street or alley is considered an adjacent
property line.
c. Eaves over windows shall not be less than 750 millimeters.
2. Fire Resistance of Walls
Exterior walls shall have fire resistance and opening protection
a. Projections beyond exterior wall shall not exceed beyond a point ⅓
the distance from an assumed vertical plane located where the fire-
resistive protection of openings.
 b. When openings in exterior walls are required to be protected due to
distance from property line, the sum of the areas of such openings
shall not exceed 50 percent of the total wall area within a storey.
3. Buildings on the Same Property and Buildings Containing Courts
When a new building is to be erected on the same property with an existing
building, the assumed property line from the existing building shall be the
distance to the property line for each occupancy as set forth by the Secretary, for
the purpose of determining the required wall and opening protection.
4. Building Footprint and Firewall Requirements
If without a firewall, the footprint of a proposed building/structure shall be
measured horizontally from the property line to the outermost faces of the
exterior walls of the building/structure.

Footprint Based on Firewall Provisions

i. If with a firewall on one (1) side, the footprint of a proposed

building/structure shall be measured horizontally from the property line with a
firewall to the outermost faces of the opposite exterior walls of the
building/structure; Provided, that the applicable stipulations of the Fire
Code are strictly followed;

ii. If with a firewall on two (2) sides or on one (1) side and the rear
property line, the footprint of a proposed building/structure shall be measured
horizontally from the opposing property lines in case of a firewall on two (2)
sides or from the rear property line with a firewall to the outermost faces of the
opposite exterior walls of the building/structure; provided, that the applicable
stipulations of the Fire Code are strictly followed;

iii. Absolutely no firewalls are allowed for a low density residential (R-1) uses
or occupancies; an abutment of up to 3.20 meters from established grade level
may however be permitted but solely for the purpose of supporting a carport
roof; provided further that such abutment shall be constructed of perforated or
decorative concrete blocks above 1.50 meters measured vertically from the
 established grade level; such an abutment shall not be longer than 7.00
meters or 50% of the side property line in total length, whichever is shorter.

Section 705. Allowable Floor Areas

1. General. Allowable Maximum Gross Floor Area (Based on Percentage Site

Occupancy (PSO) and Total Lot Area (TLA))

1. The percentages indicated in the 3rd to 8th column exclude the multipliers
3,5,12,18,30, which represent the number of floors are percentages of the
TOTAL LOT AREA (TLA). This percentage of the TLA may be used to initially
determine the Allowable Maximum TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA (TGFA).
2. The Allowable Maximum TGFA once established must be thoroughly
crosschecked with the AMVB to find out if the AMVB is not exceeded. If
exceeded, the necessary adjustments on the Maximum Allowable TGFA must be
made since the AMVB must always prevail.
Section 707. Maximum Height of Buildings

1. BHL (Building Height Limit) - The maximum height and number of storeys of
proposed building shall be dependent upon the character of use or occupancy
and the type of construction, giving considerations to end-user population
density, light and ventilation, width of RROW/streets.
a. BHL excludes the height of permitted/allowed projections above the
roof of the building/structure, e.g., signage, mast, antenna, telecom
tower, beacons and the like.

2. Parking Slot, Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Requirements

a. The parking slot, parking area and loading/unloading space requirements
listed hereafter are generally the minimum off-street cum on-site requirements
for specific uses/occupancies for buildings/structures, i.e., all to be located
outside of the road right-of-way (RROW).

b. Minimum Required Off-Street (Off-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot,

Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed
Use or Occupancy
Section 708. Minimum Requirements for Group A Dwellings

1. Dwelling Location and Lot Occupancy – The dwelling shall occupy not more
than 90% of a corner lot and 80% of an inside lot, and subject to the provisions
on Easements of Light and View of the Civil Code of Philippines, shall be at least
2.00 meters from the property line.
2. Light and Ventilation – Every dwelling shall be so constructed and arranged as
to provide adequate light and ventilation as provided under Section 805 to
Section 811 of the Code.
3. Sanitation – Every dwelling shall be provided with at least one sanitary toilet
and adequate washing and drainage facilities.
 4. Foundation – Footings shall be of sufficient size and strength to support the
load of the dwelling and shall be at least 250 millimeters thick and 600
millimeters below the surface of the ground.
5. Post – The dimensions of wooden posts shall be those found in the table below:
Each post shall be anchored to such footing by straps and bolts of adequate size.

Logs or tree trunk suportales may be used as post in indigenous traditional type of construction, provided that these are of such
sizes and spacing as to sustain vertical loading equivalent at least to the loading capacities of the posts and spacing in this Table.

6. Floor – The live load of the first floor shall be at least 200 kilograms per sq.
meter and for the second floor, at least 150 kilograms per sq. meter.
7. Roof – The wind load for roofs shall be at least 120 kilograms per sq. meter for
vertical projection.
8. Stairs – Stairs shall be at least 750 millimeters in clear width, with a rise of 200
millimeters and a minimum run of 200 millimeters.
9. Entrance and Exit – There shall be at least one entrance and another one for
exit.
10. Electrical Requirements – All electrical installations shall conform to the
requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code.
11. Mechanical Requirements – Mechanical systems and/or equipment
installations shall be subject to the requirements of the Philippine Mechanical
Engineering Code.

Chapter VIII – Light and Ventilation

Section 801. General Requirements of Light and Ventilation

 1. Subject to the provisions of the Civil Code of the Philippines on Easements of
Light of View, and to the specific provisions of the Code, every building should be
designed, constructed and equipped to provide adequate light and ventilation.

Section 805. Ceiling Heights

1. Artificially ventilated habitable rooms shall have at least 2.40m height from floor
to ceiling
2. Naturally ventilated habitable rooms shall have at least 2.70m height from floor to
ceiling.

Section 806. Sizes and Dimensions of Rooms

1. Rooms for Human Habitation at least 6 sqm
2. Kitchens at least 3 sqm
3. Bath and Toilet at least 1.20 sqm

Section 808. Window Openings

1. Naturally ventilated room that are intended for any use shall have window or
openings equal to at least 10% of the floor area of room.

Section 811. Artificial Ventilation

1. Rooms or spaces housing industrial or heating equipment shall be provided with

artificial means of ventilation to prevent excessive accumulation of hot and/or
polluted air.
2. Whenever artificial ventilation is required, the equipment shall be designed to
meet the following minimum requirements in air changes as shown in the table
(see next page):
 3. For other rooms or spaces not specifically covered under this Section, see
applicable provisions of the pertinent referral code/s.

Exceptions:

1. Variances, exception or deviations from the provision of light and ventilation may
be allowed only when the following term and conditions are fully complied with:
a. In case of variances - When the property is unique and different from
other properties and because of its uniqueness such the owner cannot
comply with the open space requirements, variances shall be applied to
relax the application of the following provisions:
i. setback;
ii. ventilation and window opening requirements;
iii. percentage of site occupancy;
iv. floor area ratio; and
v. building height limit (BHL).
At least two (2) conditions must be satisfied for exception to be granted.
 b. In case of exceptions
i. The exception must not adversely affect public health, safety and
welfare and must be in keeping with the general pattern of
development in the community.
ii. The exception must not alter the essential character of the district
where the exception sought is located, and will be in harmony with
the general purpose of this IRR.

6.2 From Fire Code of the Philippines

Section 4. Applicability of the Code – The provisions of the Fire Code shall
apply to all persons and all private and public buildings, facilities or structures
erected or constructed before and after its effectivity.

Section 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of the Code – This Code shall
be administered and enforced by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), under the
direct supervision and control of the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection, through
the hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No.
6975. with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG)

Section 7. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions, and

Protective and/or Warning Systems. – As may be defined and provided in the
Rules and Regulations, owners, administrators or occupants of buildings,
structures and their premises or facilities and other responsible persons shall be
required to comply with the following, as may be appropriate:

a. Inspection Requirement - A fire safety inspection shall be conducted by the

Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative as prerequisite to the grants
of permits and/or licenses by local governments and other government
agencies concerned, for the:
i. Use or occupancy of buildings, structures, facilities or their
premises including the installation or fire protection and fire
 safety equipment, and electrical system in any building
structure or facility.
c. Safety Measures for Hazardous Operation/Processes – Fire Safety
measures shall be required for the following hazardous operation/processes:
● Waste Disposal

d. Provision on Fire Safety Construction, Protective and Warning System –

Owners, occupants or administrator or buildings, structures and their
premises or facilities, except such other buildings or structures as may be
exempted in the rules and regulations to be promulgated under Section 5
hereof, shall incorporate and provide therein fire safety construction,
protective and warning system, and shall develop and implement fire safety
programs.

6.4 Local Building Code of Quezon City (Ord. No. SP-2518, series of 2016)

SECTION 3
This Local Building Code covers construction works undertaken in
Quezon City after its publication. It applies to all disciplines: architectural,
civil/ structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary, plumbing and electronics,
as well as to the design, location, site, construction, alteration, repair,
 conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving, demolition of buildings
and structures. However, it doesn’t cover traditional indigenous family
dwellings and those covered by Batas Pambansa 220 for “Economic and
Socialized Housing Projects.”

SECTION 24-25
It also states that the registry of all professionals involved in
construction activities in the city is required. This helps the Building Official
in making sure that all professionals are licensed and doesn’t have
records of malpractice. It certainly defines the accountabilities that
compromise the stability and integrity of the structure like inferior materials
and poor design; thus, promoting safety especially to the occupants of
such structure.

SECTION 33
This Code also requires the supervising professionals to note daily
progress of construction, including weather conditions, tests conducted
and other important data in a logbook of daily construction activities. This
logbook shall be submitted, signed and sealed to the Building Official once
the construction activity is completed.

SECTION 50
This Code doesn’t cover existing buildings and/or structure
constructed before its publication except when there are alterations,
additions, conversions or repairs are done. Hence, only the newly
constructed and/or repaired will be covered.

7.0 Role of art as a generator of design thought *****

Art and Architecture can not be separated, Architecture needs art not the
other way around. Art plays a vital role in formulating concepts in Architecture, it
inspires architects to create innovative solutions through design for the current
problems that our society is facing. Design has become more a part of the
mainstream culture as quality design ideas reach the masses.

A number of well known architects use art especially painting to develop

efficient concepts in their designs. One of them is the late queen of curves, Zaha
Hadid. Hadid did an excellent execution of her ideas from paintings of Kazimir
Malevich. Malevich works had a great impact in Hadid’s perception of art and
style. It is evident through her buildings, having unrestricted lines and fantastic
curves. It is mesmerizing to think that art can move people without even saying
 or doing at all.

"I was very fascinated by abstraction and how it really could lead to
abstracting plans, moving away from certain dogmas about what architecture is"
– Zaha Hadid

8.0 Case Study

Our group were tasked to find one case study each. We can select whether we want a
local or a foreign case study. We researched on houses that is related to our project.
We are tasked to conduct a case study in order for us to know the different needs and
to know how a Two Storey Filipino Home: Contemporary Asian Fusion looks like.
Although, we all have different case studies, we have gathered a lot of useful
information that will help us in our project.

8.1 Case Study #1 (Local)

8.2 Case Study #2 (Local)
8.3 Case Study #3 (Foreign)