design guidelines and considerations
building types
strictly residential (single detached)
Identify owners requirements and wish-list
Users profile
Special treatment regarding spaces concerning environmental factors
residential
subdivision planning
Consider lot size given for apportioning Roadway system shall be double loaded type provide buffer trees on the perimeter fronting a source of nuissances follow design standards set by authorities
meandering raodways create more interest
residential
apartments/ townhouses/ walk-up condominiums
Cluster arrangements are preferred consider utilities and services like the use of meter banking electrical room, fire exits and suppression system, vertical transport, laundry areas, water tanks etc. follow design standards set by authorities
hallways must be adequate
residential
offices
Consider nature / function/ services of the office
Open planning concept is OK
Most economical ratio 70% rentable space 30% circulatory/ service areas Problem specific situations must be carefully analyzed If basement parking is required, take note of density requirements
commercial
banks
The vault shall be so located at the most secured independent spot within the building The managers cubicle/ office shall be near the public area
Define banking floor and clerical area
Straightforward circulation Security is priority
commercial
hotels
Guests needs always first Guest rooms must be provided with adequate facilities
Internal T&B for guest rooms OK, Bed areas must be adjacent to area with window
Kitchen areas must be accessible to function areas 60% dining, 40% kitchen Provide adequate BOH area away from public view
Business center and concierge must be accessible from all points
Hospitable atmosphere for the whole setting
commercial
cinema
Sightlines in relation to the screen and seating configuration 60 cone of vision Fire protection system and exits must be equally distributed
Acoustical treatment and lighting system
Active ventilation
commercial
recording/ sound studio
Acoustical treatment Apply the principle of box within a box
Cotrol booth with sound equipments
For dubbing studio provide projector room and screen with sound effects pit No walls are perpendicular to each other
Floor must be raised floor system
commercial
shopping center
Every square inch counts Display of merchandise
Space configuration to maximize foot traffic
Ample parkings slot available Service and delivery system
Convenient circulation and wayfinding
commercial
Seaports/ Airports
Passenger and cargo traffic must be segregated Terminal building must be provided with appropriate facilities
Coast guard office / Air Transportation Office is required, provide it with communication facilities Land transportation access must be included
Passenger concourse and waiting area must be adequate especially during peak season
commercial
manufacturing- large scale industry
Eco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutants Buffers zones are very essential
Roadways must accommodate movement of large vehicles and equipment
Site zoning must be clearly established: Administrative, Production, Storage, Prohibited, Utilities Safety features must be included
industrial
factories
Eco-environmental considerations in terms of its emitted pollutants Internal zoning must be established: Color coding of areas are preferred to monitor flow
Catwalks can be provided for systems supervisor
Clinic must be near production area Loading and Unloading zones for raw and finished products must be properly located in relation to storage facilities Pollutants must be checked
industrial
shipyards/ hangars
Stockyard for materials must be large enough to accommodate volume of materials Check dimensions of ship/ aircraft- space must accommodate different models Repair sheds should have ample structure height
industrial
schools
Identify primary users profile Consider the 3 major components of the academe: Instruction, research, and extension
Lecture room size as per DepED/ CHED requirements: 7m X 9m for 40 students Provide ample circulation facilities
Safety and security measures
institutional
research laboratory
Holding area of specimens Safety and security measures
Provision of work stations and technical library
Records vault and surveillance system Databank location
institutional
library
Determine book holdings Use of ICT features
Provide book repairs and work area
Ample storage facilities Dumbwaiter for multi floor libraries
Ample light and ventilation
institutional
museum
Circulation system/ flow of viewers Vault of priceless collections
Curatorial spaces
Workshop area for repair, restoration and maintenance of artefacts Flexible service entrance for large materials
Safety and security
institutional
city hall / civic center
Application of all laws and provisions on design and construction Heavy public oriented/ transactional areas must be on the ground floor
Linear flow of civic services
Flagpole and assembly area Recreational facilities
institutional
hospital
Strict zoning of areas- sterile/ non sterile, private/ public, quiet/ noisy Relationship of major divisionsOPD/ Emergency/ Clinical/ Surgical/ Wards/ Administration/Ancillary Centralized Planning
institutional
fire station
Importance of the apparatus floor Hose tower
Quarters and living areas
Administration and night watch Equipment storage and facilities
institutional
embassy
Delineation of consular affairs, attaches portfolio office and ambassadorial Security and evacuation features
Quarters and residential units
Public spaces, presence of flagpole Image, character
institutional
penitentiary
Classification of areas by concentric arrangement construction Security/ surveillance features
Recreational/ occupational areas
Humane environment
institutional
police station
Booking counter Armory must be near office of station commander
Safety and security features
Cell separation
institutional
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
