Comprehensive Training for DPWH Field Engineers: Architectural Design

Flashcards covering architectural design considerations, building classifications, height limits, setbacks, accessibility laws (BP 344), and the architectural design process based on the DPWH training transcript.

Architectural design is the process of shaping spaces and structures to meet human needs while achieving beauty, ________, and purpose.

stability

The 2018 edition of the ________ of the Philippines (P.D. 1096) is a primary reference code for architectural designers.

National Building Code

The law known as the Accessibility Law, which enhances the mobility of disabled persons, is ________.

Batas Pambansa Bilang 344

The Act known as the Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines is ________.

RA 9514

According to NBCP Rule VII, Group ________ buildings are classified as Residential Dwellings used for sleeping or living purposes.

A

Group ________ buildings are used for transient accommodation, such as hotels and apartments.

B

Institutional buildings categorized as Group ________ include facilities for care, medical treatment, or detention where occupants need supervision.

D

Group E buildings are used for ________ and Mercantile purposes, such as the transaction of business or sale of merchandise.

Business

Buildings used for the fabrication, assembly, or processing of materials are classified as Group ________.

F

Assembly buildings with an occupant load of ________ or more are classified as Group H.

1000

For commercial buildings with a Road Right of Way (RROW) of $30.00\,m$ and above, the required front setback is ________.

$$8.00\,m$$

The Building Height Limit (BHL) for a Residential 1 ($R-1$) structure is ________.

$$10.00\,m$$

A Commercial 3 ($C-3$) building has a Building Height Limit ranging from 16 to 60 storeys or ________.

$$48.00-180.00\,m$$

In the 2024 amendments to the IRR of BP344, ________ nosings are preferred for stairs.

Slanted

If a parking lot has a total of 51-75 slots, the required number of accessible PWD parking slots is ________.

3

A PWD ramp must have a maximum gradient of ________ to meet design regulations.

$$1:20$$

Handrails on PWD ramps must be installed on both sides at heights of ________ and ________ from the finish ramp level.

$900\,mm$ and $700\,mm$

The minimum turning space required for a PWD water closet stall is ________.

$$1.50 \times 1.50\,m$$

Before starting project plans, proof of land ownership such as a ________ or a Notarized MOA must be established.

Transfer Certificate of Title

The ________ phase of the architectural design process includes activities such as preliminary site analysis.

Pre-Design

The ________ phase involves bubble diagrams and initial zoning of space and functions.

Schematic Design

Coordination between the architect, civil engineer, electrical engineer, and other specialists occurs during the ________ phase.

Design Development