DAY 2 (Architectural Design and Site Planning) 03 June 2023 8am-6pm

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figure
described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2.0)
stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For this examination in this subject, the Examinee shall be allowed to
make full use open books) ONLY of Printed Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096,
otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP). The printed
copy shall be subject to inspection during the examination. This will be confiscated in the event
that any markings are found thereon.

A. PROJECT NO. 4 TITLE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A Proposed Five-Storey Residential Condominium Project

B. STATEMENT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING and DESIGN PROBLEM:

A real estate developer acquired an 8,000 sqm property and decided to construct a five-
storey residential condominium because of the proximity of the property to the CBD. The
developer engaged your services to design the residential condominium that is future-
ready, integrating the latest technologies and systems as much as possible. Since this is
one of the company’s first residential ventures, having focused more on commercial
ventures previously, they intend this project to be a statement project that will set the tone
for the residential projects that will follow.

Due to its proximity to an airport, the LGU has confirmed that the maximum height for
this specific property is only five floors. The developer commissioned a market research
to study the needs of the target market, and came up with the following unit mix: 40% of
the units will be studio units, 30% will be one-bedroom units, 20% will be two-bedroom
units, and the remaining 10% will be three-bedroom units.

The residential floors, which begin on the second level, follows a straightforward layout
with a straight, double-loaded corridor flanked by condominium units on either side.

C. PROJECT SITE FEATURES:

The site is an inside lot that faces a 15-meter RROW on the west. On the east is a small
creek that is dried up for most parts of the year. The site is trapezoidal in shape, with a
140-meter long side on the north and a 180-meter long side on the south. The west side is
parallel to the north-south axis, while the east side is not. The site slopes perpendicularly
towards the road at 3%. The project will not have firewalls.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES:
 To design a residential condominium building that maximizes efficiency, despite the
limited height
 To design a residential condominium building that will appeal to the high-income
market
 To design the building in a way that it will stand out from the current design trends
and will establish a signature look for an up and coming developer
DAY 2 (Architectural Design and Site Planning) 03 June 2023 8am-6pm

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING

WARNING: If there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figure
described, the stated/spelled word shall prevail. Should there be conflicts between two (2.0)
stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For this examination in this subject, the Examinee shall be allowed to
make full use open books) ONLY of Printed Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1096,
otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP). The printed
copy shall be subject to inspection during the examination. This will be confiscated in the event
that any markings are found thereon.

A. PROJECT NO. 5 TITLE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A proposed Four-Storey Administration Building in Sub-Capitol Site

B. STATEMENT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING and DESIGN PROBLEM:

As endorsed by its duly approved Comprehensive Development Master Plan, the
provincial local government unit (LGU) announced the proposed construction of an
auxiliary provincial office (sub-capitol) for greater accessibility to the constituency. The
master development plan has already been prepared for this new project site that allows
flexibility in planning and building/structure siting, and offers usable open spaces for
public use and business services.

C. PROJECT SITE FEATURES:

The lot property has the following technical information:

TCT No. : 002 – 2012048272

Page No.: 2

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (continued from page 1)

LRC REC. NO. 2041) , SITUATED IN THE BGY. BANGAG, LALLO ,
CAGAYAN, REG. 2, BOUNDED ON THE S. , ALONG LINE 1 TO 2 BY LOT
19 (NAT’L HI-WAY); ON THE S., ALONG LINE 2 TO 3 BY ROAD LOT 19;
ON THE S., ALONG LINE 3 TO 4 BY ROAD LOT 19; ON THE E. , ALONG
LINE 4 TO 5 BY LOT 11 (ROAD LOT); ON THE E., ALONG LINE 5 TO 6 BY
ROAD LOT 11; ON THE E., ALONG LINE 6 TO 7 BY ROAD LOT 11; ON THE
N., ALONG LINE 7 TO 8 BY LOT 2 (INTERIOR ROAD); ON THE W., ALONG
LINE 8 TO 9 BY LOT 5; ON THE W., ALONG LINE 9 TO 1 BY LOT 5, ALL
OF BLK 2-G , ALL OF THE CONS. SUBD. PLAN. BEGINNING AT A POINT
MARKED “1” ON PLAN, BEING N. 52 DEG. 6169.56 M. FROM BLLM NO. 1,
LALLO, CAGAYAN, THENCE N. 90 DEG. 0’ E. , 200.00 M. TO POINT “2” ;
THENCE S. 54 DEG. 09’ E. , 49.70 M. TO POINT “3” ; THENCE N. 65 DEG.
29’ E. , 55.67 M. TO POINT “4” ; THENCE N. 14 DEG. 46’ E. , 20.00 M. TO
POINT “5” ; THENCE N. 10 DEG. 34’ E. , 47.86 M. TO POINT “6” ; THENCE
N. 45 DEG. 00’ W. , 61.00 M. TO POINT “7” ; THENCE S. 90 DEG. 00’ W. ,
235.00 M. TO POINT “8” ; THENCE S. 25 DEG. 02’ W. , 48.70 M. TO POINT
“9” ; THENCE S 10 DEG. 57’ E. , 60.49 M. TO POINT OF BEGINNING; …

Inside the property and within the development plan, the Sub-Capitol Building’s footprint
has a front setback of 33.0 meters from Line 1-2 and its reference central axis starting at
Pt. “2” will run perpendicular to Line 1-2. The building’s 4-storey footprint is 90.0
meters wide and 40.0 meters deep, with 1-storey high-ceiling annex halls at left and right
measuring 16.0 m X 16.0 m each wing.
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151. Project No. 4. What is the use of the building?

a. B1 c. R2 Max
b. A2 d. R3 Max

152. Project No. 4. What is the zoning classification for this project?
a. B1 c. R2 Max
b. A2 d. R3 Max

153. Project No. 4. What is the max PSO of the project?

a. 50% c. 70%
b. 60% d. 80%

154. Project No. 4. Based on Table VII.2, what is the BHL?

a. 10 meters c. 36 meters
b. 12 meters d. 54 meters

155. Project No. 4. What is the maximum FLAR allowed for this project?
a. 1.80 c. 7.10
b. 2.10 d. 8.10

156. Project No. 4. What is the maximum TGFA, based on Table VII.1?
a. BONUS: 76,800 sqm c. BONUS: 76,800 sqm
b. BONUS: 76,800 sqm d. BONUS: 76,800 sqm

157. Project No. 4. What is the minimum front setback required for this project?
a. 2 meters c. 6 meters
b. 3 meters d. 8 meters

158. Project No. 4. What is the minimum side setback required for this project?
a. 2 meters c. 6 meters
b. 3 meters d. 8 meters

159. Project No. 4. What is the minimum rear setback required for this project?
a. 2 meters c. 6 meters
b. 3 meters d. 8 meters

160. Project No. 4. How much easement is required from the creek?
a. 2 meters
b. 3 meters
c. 20 meters
d. An easement is not required for creeks that is dry for most parts of the year
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161. Project No. 4. What is the minimum width of sidewalks per side for the project’s
RROW?
a. 1.20 meters c. 1.50 meters
b. 1.34 meters d. 1.87 meters

162. Project No. 4. What is the minimum width of planting strips per side of the
RROW?
a. 0.20 meters
b. 0.30 meters
c. 0.40 meters
d. Planting strips are optional
163. Project No. 4. Assuming the building is going to be artificially ventilated, what is
the minimum required unobstructed typical head-room clearance above the finished floor
on the topmost level?
a. 1.80 meters c. 2.40 meters
b. 2.10 meters d. 2.70 meters

164. Project No. 4. Which of the following kitchen sizes are compliant with the
requirements of the NBC?
a. BONUS: 1.50 x 2.00 meters
b. BONUS: 1.50 x 2.00 meters
c. BONUS: 1.50 x 2.00 meters
d. BONUS: 1.50 x 2.00 meters
e. BONUS: 1.50 x 2.00 meters

165. Project No. 4. What is the maximum flow rate of a dual flush water closet at full
flush?
a. 3 liters/flushing cycle c. 6 liters/flushing cycle
b. 4.9 liters/flushing cycle d. 7 liters/flushing cycle

166. Project No. 4. What is the maximum flow rate of a dual flush water closet at low
flush?
a. 3 liters/flushing cycle c. 6 liters/flushing cycle
b. 4.9 liters/flushing cycle d. 7 liters/flushing cycle

167. Project No. 4. What is the maximum flow rate of a urinal?

a. 0.50 liters/flushing cycle c. 1 liter/flushing cycle
b. 0.70 liters/flushing cycle d. 2 liters/flushing cycle

168. Project No. 4. In the Green Building Code, what is the minimum TGFA that will
result in a condominium being covered by the Green Building Code and therefore liable
to follow the Green Building Code’s requirements?
a. 10,000 sqm
b. 15,000 sqm
c. 20,000 sqm
d. All condominiums constructed after the effectivity of the Green Building Code,
no matter the TGFA, are covered and must comply with the Green Building Code
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169. Project No. 4. Which metal roof color has the highest SRI?
a. Reflective white c. Beige
b. Basic white d. Light to medium grey

170. Project No. 4. Based on the Green Building Code, where must the photoelectric
sensors for the daylight controlled lighting system be installed in this project?
a. The common areas with access to daylight only
b. The parts of the condominium units with access to daylight only
c. Both A and B
d. Photoelectric sensors are not required for this project

171. Project No. 4. Which has the highest R-value?

a. Polyurethane
b. Polyisocyanurate
c. Plastic fiber
d. Open cell spray foam
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172. Project No. 4. What is the maximum allowed lighting power density for this
project, under the PGBC?
a. 8.70 W/sqm
b. 10.8 W/sqm
c. 12.9 W/sqm
d. 16.1 W/sqm (excluding accent lighting)

173. Project No. 4. Based on the PGBC, what is the MRF minimum daily storage
requirement applicable to the project?
a. 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 300 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
b. 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1250 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
c. 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1400 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
d. 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 2500 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
174. Project No. 4. Which of the following area among the four types of solid wastes,
according to the PGBC?
a. Compostable
b. Non-recyclable
c. Recyclable
d. All of the above are among the four types of solid wastes in the PGBC
175. Project No. 4. At least how much of the required USA must be planted with
indigenous and adaptable species?
a. 20% min. c. 50% min.
b. 30% min. d. 60% min.
176. Project No 5. What is the TLA?
a. 21,000 sqm d. 31,000 sqm
b. 24,000 sqm e. 34,000 sqm
c. 27,000 sqm

177. Project No 5. What is the zoning classification for this development?

a. General Institutional (GI)
b. Light Commercial (C-1)
c. Medium-Rise Multi-Level Building (Max. R-3)
d. Park Structures, Recreation and Entertainment (PRE)
e. Planned Unit Development (PUD)

178. Project No 5. What is the GFA?

a. 12,000 sqm d. 21,000 sqm
b. 15,000 sqm e. 24,000 sqm
c. 18,000 sqm

179. Project No 5. What is the building footprint?

a. 3,600 sqm d. 4,500 sqm
b. 3,900 sqm e. 4,800 sqm
c. 4,200 sqm

180. Project No 5. What is the percentage of site is occupied by the building?

a. 10.0 % d. 15.5 %
b. 12.0 % e. 20.0 %
c. 13.5 %
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181. Project No 5. The Philippine Green Building Code (“GB Code”) is endorsed by
the DPWH in relation to PD 1096 as?
a. Advisory Code d. Referral Code
b. Auxiliary Code e. Supplemental Code
c. Miscellaneous Code

182. Project No 5. In prescribing acceptable set of standards and requirements for

relevant buildings, the GB Code aims to regulate the various aspects of the said buildings.
The following are identified aspects except one.
a. Use, occupancy, planning, design
b. Location, site, use, occupancy
c. Operation, maintenance, structural integrity, aesthetic
d. Construction, quality of material, operation, maintenance
e. Planning, design, construction, quality of material

183. Project No 5. What is the length of Line 9-1?

a. 50.50 m d. 80.50 m
b. 60.50 m e. 90.50 m
c. 70.50 m

184. Project No 5. As requirement for accessibility, walkways should be kept as level

as possible and provided with slip-resistant material. The maximum slope gradient for
walkways is allowed up to?
a. 5% d. 20%
b. 10% e. 25%
c. 12%

185. Project No 5. As prescribed by BP 344, how long is the extension of the handrail
that should be provided at the start and end of ramps and stairs?
a. 0.10 m d. 0.25 m
b. 0.15 m e. 0.30 m
c. 0.20 m

186. Project No 5. What is the minimum width of accessible parking slots?

a. 2.70 m d. 3.60 m
b. 3.00 m e. 3.70 m
c. 3.20 m

187. Project No 5. Which is the allowable maximum slope for ramps?

a. 5% d. 12%
b. 8% e. 15%
c. 10%

188. Project No 5. What is the minimum dimension for accessible elevators?

a. 1.10 m x 1.20 m e. 1.50 m x 1.60 m
b. 1.20 m x 1.40 m
c. 1.30 m x 1.60 m
d. 1.40 m x 1.80 m
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189. Project No 5. As per BP 344, the maximum height of water closets should be?
a. 0.45 m d. 0.60 m
b. 0.48 m e. 0.80 m
c. 0.50 m

190. Project No 5. As per BP 344, the maximum height of lavatories should be?
a. 0.45 m d. 0.60 m
b. 0.48 m e. 0.80 m
c. 0.50 m

191. Project No 5. Handrails attached to walls should have a minimum clearance of

a. 25 cm d. 40 cm
b. 30 cm e. 50 cm
c. 38 cm

192. Project No 5. The minimum clear width of doors under BP 344 is

a. 0.70 m d. 1.00 m
b. 0.80 m e. 1.10 m
c. 0.90 m

193. Project No 5. The maximum location of doorknobs above the floor as per BP 344
is
a. 0.85 m d. 1.10 m
b. 0.95 m e. 1.20 m
c. 1.05m

194. Project No 5. Thresholds shall be kept to a minimum and whenever necessary,

thresholds and sliding door tracks shall have a maximum height of
a. 6.5 mm d. 25 mm
b. 13 mm e. 38 mm
c. 19 mm

195. Project No 5. As per BP 344, manual switches shall be located no further than
what distance from the latch side of the door?
a. 0.10 m d. 0.40 m
b. 0.20 m e. 0.50 m
c. 0.30 m

196. Project No 5. A perimeter fence with 13.50 m length shall be erected from an
existing parking concrete pavement using 6-inch CHB’s with stiffener columns
30cmX30cm supporting the 3.30 meter high wall that includes an intermediate beam on
top (beam depth: 30cm). An 8% allowance shall be provided for the CHB quantity to
address breakage/wastage. How many CHB’s shall be brought to the site?
a. 450
b. 485
c. 520
d. 555
e. 600
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197. Project No 5. Along the length of perimeter wall a 2.4-meter wide path walk shall
be paved with tactile surface using textured tiles (30cmX30cm). A 5% allowance shall
be provided fot the tile quantity to address breakage/wastage. How many tiles shall be
brought to the site?
a. 320 d. 380
b. 340 e. 400
c. 360

198. Project No 5. At the side of pathwalk length is a natural ground that slopes down
at 12% toward another perimeter wall (6.0 meters distance from perimeter wall parallel to
side of pathwalk). This sloping ground shall be provided with earthfill to level with said
pathwalk. A 20% shrinkage factor shall be provided for the earthfill quantity for
compaction. How much earthfill shall be brought to the site?
a. 29.0 cu.m d. 36.5 cu.m
b. 31.5 cu.m e. 39.0 cu.m
c. 34.0 cu.m

199. Project No 5. The leveled ground is then constructed with a covered roof. Using
4x8 fiber cement boards for ceiling, how many pieces shall be brought to the site?
a. 30 d. 45
b. 35 e. 50
c. 40

200. Project No 5. A stage shall be installed above the leveled ground using lumber (2
X 6 x 10) decking. The deck is 5.0 meters wide and 3.0 meters deep. How many pieces
of said lumber shall be brought to the site?
a. 30 d. 45
b. 35 e. 50
c. 40