DESIGN Part 4

Under the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP), which is NOT part of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) for the Project?

• Cooling tower area, if introduced
• Elevator Lobby
• Balcony
• Corridor

Which of the following is NOT part of the GFA?

• Carport
• Maid’s Room
• Hallway
• Elevator Lobby

As per NBC, what is the maximum height of a spire?

• 6m
• 3m
• 9m
• No limit

If an Office Tower falls under Division E-3 building occupancy, what is the basis for this?

• Location of Development, Zoning Classification and Number of Storeys
• Location of Development, Number of Occupancies and Number of Storeys
• Size of Lot, Zoning Classification and Number of Storeys
• Location of Development, Level of Use and Width of RROW

Minimum clearance (width) of the Vertical Main Shaft traversing through the entire height of the building.

• 3.00m.
• 1.20m.
• 2.00m.
• 5.00m.

As minimum provisions for natural lighting and ventilation at the Basement levels,the angular shafts shall be at an angle of 60 degrees from the horizontal. What could be the rationale for this?

• Consistent with the maximum Philippine solar angle
• In observance of the recommended setbacks for the development
• Aligned with the public drainage system
• Faster ascending of hot air and carbon emission

On Rule 7 & 8, how much is the total requirement minimum setback of the 9th floor of a C-3 zoned structure, based on the required incremental setback per storey above second floor on the rear and sides, from the property line?

• 4.1 m
• 5.2 m
• 6.3 m
• 4.3 m

What is a good window-floor area ratio to achieve minimum yet an effective daylighting of a room?

• 1:4
• 1:8
• 1:3
• 1:5

What would most consider in structural conceptualization?

• Height
• Modules
• Elevation
• Occupancy

Which slope does not drain well and needs to be paved?

• 0.01
• 0.02
• 0.03
• 0.04