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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

REFERENCES:

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/

http://novacem.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Cement-and-concrete-

science-2011-conference-vF.pdf

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