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An Initial Research Paper
Presented to:
Architect Baquiran R. L.IARFA
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
Presented by:
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUNDMedium rise building developments continue to be one good choice for
occupancy of studentsnowadays. The concept of Live, Study, Enjoy and
Relax in a single location proves to be a good idea. Locally, around the said
location, there is a growing demand for establishments and developments
which is expected to be encouraging onset for one of theplaces leading
property for a Medium rise building.
BACKGROUND OF THE AREALOCALITY
MANILAMANILA is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and is bordered by the
cities of Navotas and Caloocan to the north; Quezon City to the northeast;San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east; Makati to the southeast, and Pasay
to the south.
Manila has a total population of 1,652,171 according to the 2010 census and
is the second most populous city in the Philippines, behind Quezon City. The
populaces inhabit an area of only 38.55 square kilometers, making Manila the
most densely populated city in the world. It is also the most populous
metropolitan area in the Philippines and the 11th in the world with an
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estimated population of 16, 300,000. The greater urban area is the fifth
largest in the world and has an estimated metropolitan population of
20,654,307.
UNIVERSITY BELT MANILAThe University Belt is the unofficial name of a de facto subdistrict in Manila,
Philippines. It refers to the area where there is a high concentration or a
cluster of colleges and universities in the city.
The University Belt is commonly understood as the one located, mainly, in
San Miguel district. But technically it also includes nearby Sampaloc, Quiapo,
and Santa Cruz. Generally, it includes the western end of Espaa Boulevard,
Nicanor Reyes St. (formerly Morayta St.), and the eastern end of Claro M.
Recto Avenue (formerly Azcarraga), Legarda Avenue, Mendiola Street, and
the different side streets. Each of the colleges and universities found here are
at a short walking distance of each other.
Arellano University
Centro Escolar University
College of the Holy Spirit Manila
De Ocampo Memorial College
Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez
Institute of Science and Technology
Far Eastern University
FEATI University
Informatics International College
La Consolacion College Manila
Manuel L. Quezon University
National Teachers College
National University (Philippines)
Perpetual Help College of Manila
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Philippine School of Business
Administration
PMI Colleges (formerly Philippine
Maritime Institute)
Polytechnic University of the
Philippines
San Beda College
San Sebastian College Recoletos
de Manila
STI CollegeRecto
Philippine College of Health
Sciences, Inc.
Technological Institute of the
Philippines
University of the East
University of Manila
University of Santo Tomas
Mary Chiles College
ACCESIBILITYThe site can be directly accessed by main roads like The original University
Belt stretches along the southern tip of Espaa Boulevard, Nicanor Reyes St.
(formerly Morayta St.), the eastern end of Claro M. Recto Avenue (formerly
Calle Azcarraga), Legarda Avenue, Mendiola Street.
The Light Rail Transit (LRT-1) rolls along Blumentritt Station up to Vito
Cruz Station.
THE SITEThe site is located in the triangular corner through lot near the Far Eastern
University and other universities in Manila. It is mostly student-populated
area, with a few meters away to shopping landmarks. This place is a home to
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some of the top universities/ schools and hospital. It is surrounded by R.papa
st., Lerma St. and Nicanor Reyes Road.
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDYTo discuss the sites definition, activities, terms and
history.
To define the background studies about Medium Rise
Building architecture.
To discuss the areas and special details about the site.
To discuss the areas existing problems and the solution
to it.
To provide site analysis.
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Medium Rise Dormitories
Having a moderately large number of stories, usually five to ten, and equipped with
elevators.
BUILDING REQUIREMENT FOR MEDIUM RISE DORMITORY
DEVELOPING A MEDIUM RISE DORMITORY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Before one develops a medium rise dormitory, there are different studies to be done.
There should be economic, marketing, financial, engineering and environmental
studies to be done. Then there are other requirements that should also be studied,
such as building standards, traffic flow, existing problems and others that may be
necessary for the project. Even with the best studies, most developers will encounter
unforeseen minor and major problems in their projects especially when it comes to
the documentation process.
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BUILDING STANDARDS
As one is dreaming of developing and putting up a mid rise dormitory, he has to beaware of certain standards that are indicated in the National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBC). The NBC indicates the guidelines for the minimum requirements
that the designer has to follow.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
The setback requirements depend on the kind of lot, whether it is a through lot,corner lot or inside lot. The standard setback is 3 meters on the front, 2 meters
on the back and 1 meter on the side. But the minimum setback requirements are
also dependent on the restrictions of the municipality where the building is going to
be built.
PARKING SLOTS
The minimum size of a parking slot according to the NBC is 2.4 meters (7.87 feet)
for the width by 5 meters (16.4 feet) for the length. But due to the changing
times, most developers use 2.5-meters width by 5-meter length for the parking
size. According to the NBC, off campus dormitories are under Group B Occupancy
Division 1. The proposal is designed to be a high-end hotel-like project which is 1 car
parking slot for every 3 rooms or a fraction thereof for highly urbanized areas and 1
car parking slot for every 7 rooms or a fraction thereof for all other areas.
Elevator
Elevators should be provided if the building reaches five stories high. For four stories,
the elevator is optional. For commercial buildings, elevators are required even if they
are only three stories high. Additional elevators and service elevators are just extras.
The size of the elevator depends on the occupant load, which is computed by the
mechanical engineer. There are five-storey high dorms that doesnt have elevator
since the said building have not reached the requirement for elevators which are
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more than 15 meters high from the ground floor level to the fifth floor level (not
ceiling). Elevators must be accompanied by elevator pit (depends on the type of
elevator) and elevator machine room.
Hallways
The ideal width is 1.5 meters and above. It is PWD friendly dimension, enough for a
wheelchair to turn around. But the width size depends on the occupant load per
floor.
Room/ Bathroom size
The minimum size of a room according to the NBC is 6 square meters. Dorm rooms
can be however the design of theStudents living area must have living room,
bedroom, and kitchen. With this kind of minimum size per room, it can only have
one to two people to live in it. When you add the minimum standard to the
room and bathroom, it totals 7.5 square meters. Municipalities approve this kind of
size because it was intended as study rooms or transit rooms for the students or
employees near the school. But there is now an 8.5 square meter studio unit
approved sale.
Unit size
Based on the NBC the minimum size of a room is 6 square meters with the least
dimension of 2000 millimeters plus the minimum size of a bathroom which is 1.5
square meters with the least dimension of 900 millimeters plus the minimum size of
the kitchen which is 3 square meters with the least dimension of 1500 millimeters.
Veranda Railing Height
If there is a veranda, the minimum standard of the railing height is 900 millimeters.
The same requirement goes for the stair railings.
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Fire Exit
The fire exits should be a vacuum, meaning it is smoke-proof. There should be no aircoming in to fan the fire.
Ceiling Height
For rooms that are artificially ventilated, the minimum standard ceiling height for
the ground floor is 2.4 meters. For buildings with more that one-storey, the first
floor minimum height is 2.7 meters; the second floor is 2.4 meters and for the
succeeding floors, the minimum is 2.1 meters. Since the ceiling height for the
succeeding floors is very low, some developers are adding lofts to make the unit
space higher. For naturally ventilated rooms, the minimum height us 2.7 meters.
Fire alarm and Sprinkler system
Every building project would require fire-alarm systems. Every unit should have
sprinkler systems.
Generator
Every building should have a stand-by generator for emergencies or power failure.
Open spaces/ Amenities
Open spaces shall be provided within the project site pursuant to the NBC and its
implementing rules and regulations. These shall include setbacks, light wells, uncovered
driveways, access roads, parking spaces, buffer strips. The open spaces shall also be
allocated for basic utilities and community facilities. Other facilities such as tennis
courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, etc. are optional.
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CASE STUDYFOREIGNIndiana Institute of Technology
About Indiana Institute of Technology
Indiana Institute of Technology serves over
4,000 students from around the world.
The school, located in downtown Fort
Wayne, Indiana, is known for esteemed programs in mathematics, engineering, and
science, but also offers a well-regarded liberal arts program. In the past decade, the
school has undergone rapid growth thanks to the strength of its academic programs.
Their Problem
The school's continued growth has presented the ongoing challenge of offering high-
quality housing for students. Over the summer of 2008, the 21,000 SFT Evans-
Kimmell Hall was completed by Whitley Manufacturing, and the school's overall
development plan called for a sister facility to be constructed. Design Collaborative
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of Fort Wayne, Indiana designed the structure and Whitley Manufacturing prepared a
project timeline with an aggressive completion schedule, controlled construction costs,
and an aesthetic that complemented Evans-Kimmell Hall and the remainder of the
campus.
Our Solution
The project spanned only 90 days from the beginning of construction work to
occupancy of the building. By utilizing modular construction techniques, the
structure was built off-site in a controlled environment while the foundations and
site-work were underway at the campus. As a result, the disruption to the campus
and student safety were kept to a minimum.
For Frank & Anne Oropeza Hall, Whitley Manufacturing utilized unique designs
including slab-on-grade modular construction, panelized building sections, and modular
units with flooring omitted, allowing us to quickly provide an enclosed building and
include areas such as the stairwells. Materials and finishes were selected for
aesthetics as well as their durability and ease of maintenance to minimize the
building's life-cycle costs for the school.
LOCALUniversity Pad
There is a hotel-liked dormitory called the
University Pad Residences that is worth
checking. University Pad Residences is the
newest first class hotel-type dormitory in
Manila, Philippines. The atmosphere is
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student friendly, the fully furnished modern rooms comfortable where the student
will be staying and retaining the feeling of home, there are accessories and amenities
such as gym, chapel, swimming pool, etc. that can help a student to be contented.
One of the best things about University Pad Residences is that it offers:
SafetyYou dont want to move into a student residence that makes you worry about your
personal safety. At University Pad Residences you are in good hands. It is fully
equipped with 24/7security through 80 CCTV cameras, roving guards and a first-
class RFID Card Access security system for the main entrance door and their
respective room.
ConducivenessUniversity Pad Residences offers a very conducive environment for studying and
comfort even with shared rooms. Having everything you need in a room is also
important, such as study area, private bath, refrigerator for your late night snacks,
a sink to wash your utensils, and of course a microwave where you can cook when
you dont feel like going out to eat. At University Pad Residences, housekeeping is
included in the package so you no longer have to worry about cleaning your room
while you do your academic reviews.
Technologically advancedEducation nowadays no longer relies on books alone. The University Pad Residences
provides the latest technological amenities needed to make access to information
faster and a lot easier such as wireless Internet access, telephone and television with
cable connection to know the latest news. By having these important amenities in
your room, you would feel like you havent left the house at all.
Location and Transportation
University Pad Residences is beside De La Salle CSB Design and Arts Building across
St. Scholastica and just a few blocks away from De La Salle University in Taft
Avenue for incoming freshmen, other college levels, and barristers planning to take up
Philippine Bar Exam. It is ideally situated in the heart of Metro Manila close to
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universities, malls, Robinsons Place Ermita, SM City Manila, Harrison Plaza,
universities, and hospitals. Fast food chains, banks, laundry services and groceries are
also nearby.
ROOM ACCOMODATION
Fully-Furnished Rooms 32" Flat Screen TV Room Cable TV Wood Grain Melamine Finish for
Cabinets and Bed
Air-conditioned Rooms 2 Wall Mounted Electric Fan Intercom System Hot and Cold Shower
PVC Windows Granite Countertops Individual water and electric
meters
Bed Frame and Study Table Individual Lock and Keys Smoke Detectors Fire Extinguisher
Room for 2This is a type of dorm room for two
persons who can share in one room.
Perfect for buddies who like to be in
the same room.
Room for 4This is a type of dorm room for four
persons who can share in one room.
Great for groups and students with
similar courses or want to do daily
group studies.
Features and Amenities
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24/7 Security Service CCTV Security System
RFID Card Access System
24/7 Water Supply Electrical and Plumbing Services
WIFI Ready Prayer Room
Lap Pool Fitness Gym
Recreation Area
Backup Generator Laundry Services Visitors Lounge
Daily Cleaning Service
Sprinklers Reception Service Smoke Detectors Puzzle Parking
Centralized Garbage StorageSystem
(S.W.O.T.)(Strength Weakness Opportunities - Threat)
I. Strengthsa. Studentspopulationb. Businessc. Urban Aread. Commercial establishments
II. Weaknessesa. Clogged drainage
Espaa road and Nicanor Reyes road are known for always flooded
areas around the University belt. Manila. Even due to short time
span of heavy rain, it floods. The non-organic solid waste disposal
has become a common problem and is one of the main causes of
impaired drainage and river systems. Unclogging of the drainage
systems is of primary importance in light of the fact that
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flooding has been a perennial problem in many areas of Metro
Manila.
b. Traffic flow & Noise pollutionMostly caused by undisciplined jeepney drivers, strikes or wrong
side parking. Which cause uncontrollable beeps from the drivers
that cause disturbing noise pollution.
c. Undisciplined Street VendorsIt is a common problem of the Filipinos. They are already seeing
the sign saying No vendors allowed yet you will see them after
couple of days again. Side vendors selling cigarettes, candies, etc.
d. Informal SettlersHomeless people attaching or making sidewalks as their new
shelter
e. Safety (Snatchers/ Thieves)The site is located on Morayta, which is near CM Recto. Known
as one of the dangerous place because of the slums. Scattered
thieves and other crimes.
III. Opportunitiesa. Business proposalsb. Improved community livingc. High-end buildingsd. Improved image of the site
IV. Threatsa. Slums/ Informal settlersb. Job/ business for undergraduate peoplec. More population.
Design Recommendations
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This project aims to be the initial start for the sites improvement and
development of high class buildings.
Since the said site is known for its clogged drainage, it is better to have the
site elevated. I would also like to use pervious concrete on my site and on
the parking lot or Novacem cement, a carbon sequestrating cement. With
this, the design would have a grey water system that will be used for water
closets. Greeneries will help absorb the pollution coming from the outside of
the building and also the sound that makes noise pollution. Amenities such as
swimming pools, gym, prayer room, & others will be provided for that the
students will feel that they are staying in some kind of a first class hotel.The design of the building must create a comfortable and student-friendly
environment.
Large openings on the amenities will be included to lessen the use of artificial
lights. Natural ventilation will also be provided. Fire exits must be smoke
proof. As for the faade outside the building, medium height railings will be
used, with a psychological observation. People will respect such thing that
they will avoid to pee on sides, build shelters, vandals, post bills or even the
street vendors itself. The parking lot will be located on the Lerma st. because
this part is not affected with flood always unlike on the two other sides.
There will be an underground parking that is enough for the residents, guests,
employees to ensure that their car is safe. On the ground floor will be the
lobby and commercial spaces, the amenities that are included in the design
requirement will be distributed all over the building.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND page 2-3Sites background, Accessibility and the site information
II. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY page 4
III.BUILDING REQUIREMENT FOR MEDIUM RISE page 5-7DORMITORY
IV. CASE STUDIES page 8-10Foreign and Local case studies
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V. S.W.O.T. page 11(StrengthWeaknessOpportunities - Threat)
VI. DESIGN RECOMMENDATION page 12
VII. REFERENCES page 13
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http://www.whitleyman.com/casestudies/Dormitories/Rogers-Yergens-Hall-3-
Story-Dormitory
http://careers.thomsonreuters.com/where-we-are/manila/
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http://www.linkedin.com/groups/What-are-Manilas-strengths-weaknesses-
1921511.S.107387698
http://www.universitypad.com.ph/
National Building code of the Philippines
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Belt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pervious_concrete
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greywater
http://novacem.com/
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science-2011-conference-vF.pdf