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SUBJECT: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND PLANNING

WARNING: IF there are conflicts between a stated word and the number/amount/figure described, the stated/spelled word shall
prevail. Should there be conflicts between (2.0) stated quantities, the higher figure shall prevail.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For this reformat of the examination in this subject, the Examinee shall be allowed to make full use (open
books) ONLY of Rule VII and Rule VIII of the 2004 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Presidential Degree
(P.D.) No. 1096, otherwise known as the 1977 National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) i.e. ONLY as downloaded and
reproduced from the PRBoA website at www.architectureboard.ph. The use of other IRR versions is specifically disallowed
during this examination.

PROJECT NO. 1 A Proposed Commercial Arcade:

A. A Proposed Three (3) Storey Commercial Arcade, C-1 Project Development, on a Project Site with a 1% slope towards
the (RROW) road right of way.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

A Retired officer has decided that its ONE THOUSAND FORTY_FOUR SQUARE METER (1,044.0 SQ.M.) Property located along
commercial zone of Quezon City shall be developed to a business/residential establishment.
The Project development shall be divided into eight (8) Commercial/Residential units (having firewall on both ends). Ground
floor will be for commercial space. Second floor will be for office space that will provide common toilet, kitchenette & storage
area. Third floor will be residential that will provide living area, dining area, kitchen, common toilet & bath, masters bedroom
with walk-in-closet and toilet & bath, two (2) bedrooms, laundry area, maids room and pocket garden. The second and third
floor will extend three 3-meter arcaded structure. All floors shall have rear foyer/lobby @18.00sq.m. Arcaded sidewalk will take
into consideration. Provide electronic sign board for each unit (1.0m depth x 0.30m width x 5.0m height). Consider minimum
ceiling height for economical consideration as economy is one of the priority in the design consideration.

C. PROJECT FEATURES

The Project Site is an inside lot with 72-meter wide frontage that is facing north. The 18meter road right of way (RROW) is at
0.0 elevation. Under section 1004 of the National Building Code (PD 1096), the width of the sidewalk shall not be less than 1/6
of the road right of way. A rear setback of 2-meter for courts and yards will serve as pedestrian access toward adjacent parking
area. Parking as one of the essential needs of a commercial establishment, 1/3 of the lot at the west side will be the temporary
parking for costumers and tenants.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To plan/design the Project that will provide decent settlement and at the same time opportunity to have a
continuous source of income in their own business.
b. To plan/design the Project on a C-1 Zoned Property.
c. The Project should consider reinforced concrete and conventional type of construction method that will provide
strong character.
d. Provision of roof deck should be considered for the future vertical expansion.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROJECT #1

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PROJECT NO. 2 A Proposed Clubhouse:

A. A Proposed Two (2) Storey Clubhouse on a middle class community. The Project will be on an open planning.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

A Group of young and aggressive businessman & realty developer acquired a 2.8-hectared lot to put a middle class
community with a typical 10-storey condominium that has 139 dwelling units on each structure on a central location that
everyone will enjoy all the convenience of a city living and retreat to your personal sanctuary in minutes.
The community consisting of 2,085 residential units commission to a well-known marketing company for its pre-selling
within 18-months period. The Marketing Group is demanding for all necessary amenities to make use as part of their marketing
strategies that will encourage prospect buyers to invest for their dream home.
Property Management will occupy the space above and below the mezzanine floor as their office facilities, including other
facilities like convenient store, common toilet, shower room for outdoor swimming pool, as well as the central kitchen and

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preparation room for function hall. Property Manager Office will provide 2-cubicle for the staffs, information desk, security
office, maintenance office and a meeting room for visiting directors.
Function Hall that can be serve 100 pax, 2-50 pax at one time and 4-25 pax at one time @ Ground Floor with a 5-meter
ceiling height. Second Floor having indoor recreational facilities will provide the following amenities likes: basketball, volleyball,
badminton court and common toilet & shower room. The outdoor sport facilities with the following amenities likes: basketball,
volleyball and badminton court. Childrens playground and swimming pool are within the outdoor facilities.

C. PROJECT FEATURES

The Project Site is located 20-minutes drive from Ortigas Center, home to some of the citys finest commercial and business
establishment and 40-minutes drive from Makati area.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To plan/design the Project that will serve as common facilities.
b. To plan/design what the marketing needs for their marketing strategies.
c. The Project should consider the importance of land value for the interest of the developer.
d. The Project shall serves as the Landmark of the area.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROJECT #2

21. Providing the required function halls on the ground floor should consider 12 cu.m. of air space per person, what will be
the minimum area allotted for the function halls?
a. Minimum of 240sqm. b. Minimum of 360sqm. c. Minimum of 720sqm.
22. What is the appropriate type of roofing frame considering the facilities provided on the second floor of the clubhouse?
a. Rafter type b. Space Frame c. Truss System
23. What is the appropriate type of construction under Section 401 of Rule IV of PD1096 to consider in designing the
clubhouse building/structure?
a. Type II b. Type III c. Type IV
24. Providing 2.10m ceiling height, above and below mezzanine, what is the appropriate ceiling material to be use?
a. wood board b. acoustic ceiling c. cement board
25. Minimum area allotted for central kitchen and preparation room?
a. 24 sq.m. b. 48 sq.m. c. 72sq.m.
26. Providing the indoor recreational facilities with the required amenities, excluding common toilet facilities and shower
room, what will be the total area allotted for the second floor?
a. Minimum of 650sqm. c. Minimum of 1,800sqm.
b. Minimum of 1,260sqm.
27. Total area to be allotted for outdoor sports facilities in providing the following amenities?
a. approx. 560sqm. b. approx. 1,600sqm. c. approx. 1,800sqm.
28. Short side of the building/structure should face ______, considering rectangular shape in plan layout?
a. North-South b. East-West c. Northeast-Southwest
29. Longer side of the building/structure should face ______, considering rectangular shape in plan layout?
a. North-South b. East-West c. Northeast-Southwest
30. Providing the adult and kiddie swimming pool as one of the amenities of the clubhouse should be on the _______.
a. Northwest b. Southwest c. Southeast
31. The 2,085 possible number of families within the community could possible has different activities, function hall as one
of the prime facility of the clubhouse that will serve as multi-purpose venue for them. What should be the wall finish of
the function halls?
a. Wall paper b. Strip of wood with slot c. Drywall
32. The 2,085 possible number of families within the community could possible has different activities, function hall as one
of the prime facility of the clubhouse that will serve as multi-purpose venue for them. What should be the ceiling finish
of the function halls?
a. Acoustic Ceiling Board b. Flat wall Enamel c. Spraytex
33. If you are to add another room/space to the clubhouse, what would be the appropriate for inclusion?
a. Union Office b. Clinic c. Lotto Outlet
34. Method of construction use in swimming pool.
a. Shotcrete b. Conventional Reinforced Concrete c. Masonry on
wall and concrete on Slab
35. Providing Property Management Offices should consider what type of partitioning?
a. Modular system b. Stud partitioning c. CHB wall
36. Clubhouse is located at the center of the 10 condominium building/structure, what is the best roofing material to use for
the clubhouse?

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a. Pre-painted long span b. Roof Tiles c. Concrete Roof Deck

PROJECT NO. 3 A Proposed Office Building/Structure:

A. A Proposed Eight (8) Storey Office Building/Structure, C-2 Project Development, on a Project Site with a 3% slope from
center of the development towards Northwest and Southeast.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

A Businessman & Realty Developer commission an Architect to put up an Office Building/Structure intended for Prime
Companies to house & establish a main office within Global City as prime location for businesses.
The Ground Floor will provide information counter, Administrative Office, Canteen and Coffee Shop. Provide 3-parking slots
for every office space and 2-parking slots for administrative office at the basement. Basement vehicular access should be thru
and thru (3-meter width and 3-meter turning radius) provided after the drop-off zone at main entrance and before the rear
entrance. Ramp at 5% slope down start from the building line with 1.75 meter elevation below ground line.
Roof deck should accessible for utility needs as the water distribution system consider down feed. All rentable office space
should have toilet. Provide all necessary utility facilities. Minimum ceiling height is required with compliance with the National
Building Code of the Philippines.

C. PROJECT FEATURES

The Project Site having Total Lot Area (TLA) of 4,335 square meters with 42.5-meter frontage that is facing northwest with
18-meter wide road including half of the island and a 3-meter sidewalk and a 6.5-meter one-way service road toward southwest
direction. Consider setback requirement as set forth by authorities. Provision of firewall will be consider on both side with
appropriate provision of maintenance.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To design the Project with wall curtain on building faade that still consider cross ventilation.
b. To plan/design the Project maximize the use of space which consider the per square meter rate rental in office
establishment within the site location.
c. The Project should consider precast and pre-stressed to maximize the span of the structural components.
d. The Project should consider intelligent structure to avoid too much manpower.
e. To plan/design the Project with ample parking at the rear for visitors and guests.
f. To plan/design the Project with common facilities at every floors. Elevators provided on the left side of the 49
sqm. Square elevator lobby and stairs, common toilet & utility on the other side.
g. Centralized air-conditioning system on all floors.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROJECT #3

37. Provision of firewall on both side of the building/structure, what will be the width of the building faade?
a. 41.30m b. 42.00m c. 42.50m
38. The rear side of the building/structure is facing on _______.
a. Southwest b. Southeast c. Northeast
39. Basement vehicular ramp should be on what side?
a. Southwest b. Southeast c. Northeast
40. In providing cross ventilation within every office, a court is provided at the center depth of the building at the back of
elevators and utility facilities, what is the ideal number of office space should be in one floor?
a. 2-4 office units b. 6-8 office units c. 10-16 office units
41. What is the horizontal distance of the ramp for vehicular access within the basement?
a. 25 meters b. 35 meters c. 70 meters
42. What is the maximum number of parking slot should be within the basement?
a. 86 parking slot b. 170 parking slot c. 338 parking slot
43. What is the minimum floor area can be allotted in one office space?
a. Approx. 187.50sqm. b. Approx. 375 sqm. c. Approx. 750sqm.
44. The main faade of the building is facing on _____.
a. Northwest b. Southwest c. Northeast
45. Provision of firewall facing southwest, it is strongly suggested to provide _____.
a. 1.0m firewall above the deck b. firewall flashing c. firewall gutters
46. Basement floor to Ground floor is 3.50meters; Ground floor to Second Floor is 5.0meters, while the typical 2 nd 8th floor
has 2.40 meters ceiling height, What is the minimum height of the building from basement floor to roof deck?

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a. 61.60m b. 33.00m c. 36.50m
47. What kind of glass is use for glass curtain wall?
a. Insulating glass b. Laminated glass c. Reflective glass
48. Receptacle provided at the basement for water distribution system?
a. Sump Pit b. Cistern tank c. Pump Room
49. Considering pre-stressed method of construction, what type of pre-stressed beam should be use?
a. Rectangular Beam b. L-shape & Inverted Tee c. Wide Flange
50. Considering pre-stressed method of construction, what type of pre-stressed slab should be use?
a. Solid Flat Slab b. Hollow Core Slab c. Single or Double Tee
51. If the street line is established at +10.00m, the Ground line is 0.50m above the street line. What is the elevation of the
Ground floor finish?
a. 1.75m b. 3.50m c. 12.25m
52. What system use for glass curtain wall?
a. Coil Ties System b. Frame System c. Spider System
53. How many granite tiles are needed? Using 600mm x 600mm granite tile.
a. 1,840pcs b. 2,084pcs c. 2,480pcs
54. How many acoustic boards are needed? Using 2 x 4 acoustic board?
a. 920pcs b. 1,042pcs c. 1,240pcs
55. What water proofing applied on firewall?
a. Asbestile Cement b. Thoroseal c. Flexibond

PROJECT NO. 4 A Proposed Paradise Travelers Inn:

A. A Proposed One (1) Paradise Travelers Inn, on a Project site with 1:1 slope downhill towards east direction.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

From one of the most well-known tourist spots in our country, a paradise that will give not only a view and great
atmosphere but as well as superb convenient and satisfaction to pamper every beast of their desire.
The Project development shall provide all services that will pamper them from head to toe. Consider day-in/day-out and
night-in/night-out of transient. Let the transient feel the humid of the location even within the premises. All rooms should be
within the unilateral corridor to enjoy the wonderful Taal view. Provide alternative options on room accommodations for
travelers that will suit their needs. All rentable rooms should have toilet & bath. Provide administrative office with information
counter, Restaurant with coffee shop on open deck facing tall lake view with access in all rooms and common toilet facilities.
Provide bilateral 90 degrees parking for visitors and guest at the north side of the lot that will make the restaurant & coffee shop
open even for the by-passers.

C. PROJECT FEATURES

The Project Site is an inside lot, located in Tagaytay City with 76-meter wide frontage that is facing National Highway with 12-
meter wide road toward north going to peoples park and 2-meter sidewalk. The 56-meter depth is within 1:1 slope downhill
toward east direction. Consider setback requirement as set forth by the local authorities, 5-meter front setback.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To plan/design the Project that will consider indigenous materials with application of natural stone that will
create a paradise ambiance.
b. To plan/design the Project that will consider security & safety of tourist for their peace of mind.
c. The Project should consider asbestos shingles on wooden trusses with built-up beams.
d. Provision of viewing deck in all room accommodation on the rear side.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROJECT #4

56. In Design Planning, room accommodation of travelers, corridors and room entrance should face on what side of the
orientation?
a. West b. East c. North
57. Along the 76.0 meters frontage of the lot, the main vehicular entry should be place at the south side, at what side of the
lot should be the location of the parking?
a. Northwest b. Southwest c. Northeast
58. Site Development should consider landscaping to create a paradise atmosphere. Landscaping should consider the
following.
a. Stone, green & water b. Stamped pavement c. Artificial Plants & Trees

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59. In Design Planning, restaurant and open deck coffee shop should be place at what side of the orientation?
a. Southeast b. Southwest c. Northeast
60. A downhill lot having 45 slope should consider the right Site Development, in grading design, balancing of the entire site
as closely as possible is very important to eliminate the need for hauling earth on or offsite. This situation needs?
a. Flat grading b. Cut and Fill c. Provision of substructure
61. Transient need safe and secured parking, Site Development consider provision of parking inside the premises but still
need to provide barrier to separate city into a paradise ambiance, parking area should be ________?
a. On flat area c. Within the basement
b. Goes within the contour of the site
62. Based on the topographical condition of the site location, Site Development should have ______?
a. Sloping site informality
b. Level Site Formality
c. Site Vertical Development
63. Administrative Building/Structures should have a vertical effect that will serve as a fitting termination to a commanding
height. What form of roof should be considered?
a. Flat Roof b. Multi-level Roof c. Steep Roof
64. What flow of activities is best for the walk-in-client?
a. Drive-in, Park the car, Inquiry at the counter, Register, Past through the Administration building, Room Check-in
b. Drive-in, Inquiry at the counter, Register, Get back to the car, Room Check-in
c. Drive in, Park on room garage from room check-in, make a call for registration.
65. Providing travelers room on a cut and fill ground, stair access should be respond to condition of site.
a. Radial b. Centralized c. Curvilinear
66. In Design Planning, the component forms as well as their overall configurations should be _______.
a. Linear Form b. Radial Form c. Clustered Form
67. Providing color scheme, the dominant color of the exterior wall and majority of the surrounding should be _______.
a. Bright color b. Pastel Color c. Neutral Color
68. What roofing materials to be use for Room Accommodation?
a. Concrete with waterproofing
b. Bitumen saturated organic fiber
c. Metal panel with acrylic latex
69. What floor materials to be use for Hanging Viewing Deck?
a. High Density Polyethylene
b. High Density Polyester
c. High Density Polycarbonate
70. What type of material is use for Fabric Shed within the viewing deck?
a. Rubber fabric b. Polyurethane fabric c. Tensil fabric

PROJECT NO. 5 A Proposed Mixed-Use Building/Structure:

A. A Proposed Forty-Five (45) Storey Mixed-Use Building/Structure, C-3 Project Development, on a Project Site with a 5%
slope towards Southwest.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

A well-known corporation decided to put up a multi-billion project within Ortigas Avenue on a commercial zone with Total
Lot Area (TLA) of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY SQUARE METERS (13,750 SQM.)
A Mixed-Use type of building/structure having a complete commercial facilities within the podium of the structure and an
office and residential spaces on top of it. The five (5) level basement parking is allotted for office and residential tenants and the
five (5) level podiums is for shopping mall with supermarket and adjacent parking at each level of commercial use. The
condominium type of residential units will be on top of the seventeen (17) level of rentable office space.
The administrative facilities as well as the main utility system of the structure are located within the lower ground were the
supermarket is located which will occupy 60% of the area. Provide 2-parking slots for every office tenant and 1-parking slot for
every residential tenant. The parking for commercial will consider ten (10) square meter area of commercial space for every 1-
parking slot.
The basement level consider 3.5-meter floor to floor height distance, while the office and residential should have 2.4-meter
ceiling height. The structural component of commercial level consider (pre-stressed method of construction) long span, while
the office and residential have 8-meters module with light load.

C. PROJECT FEATURES

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The Project Site is a corner lot with 125-meter wide frontage that is facing northeast. The commercial level consider 3-meter
floor to floor height distance for except for upper ground that has 5-meter floor to floor height distance, and the lower ground
level consider 4-meter floor to floor height distance. The major roas of 20-meter right of way (RROW) and a minor road of 14-
meter right of way (RROW) and a minor road of 14-meter right of way (RROW) facing southeast. NOTE: Minor road sloping
downward 5% slope from the elevation of the front ground line (+20.0m. elevation) @ east side.

D. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
a. To plan/design the Project an advance technology structure and modern trend of architecture should be
consider on the design configuration.
b. To plan/design the Project on a C-3 Zoned Property.
c. The Project should consider automation system for security of the premises.
d. The Project will consider post construction as the most important design configuration in high-rise
building/structure.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROJECT #5

71. Typical residential floors will have a total of _____ levels.


a. 22 levels with utility floor before the residential floor
b. 23 levels without utility floor before the residential floor
c. 24 levels
72. Considering Central Allocation of Toilet facilities within the Offices and provision of 10cm space for acoustic ceiling
suspension system, what will be the minimum floor to floor height distance?
a. 3.0 m b. 3.20m c. 3.50m

Ceiling height = 2.40


Ceiling system = 0.10
Beam height = 0.50
Slab thickness = 0.20
73. Considering Central Allocation of Toilet facilities within the Residential and provision of 10cm space for acoustic ceiling
suspension system, what will be the minimum floor to floor height distance?
a. 3.0 m b. 3.20m c. 3.50m
74. Ground Floor is 1.50m above the ground line, what will be the Building Height Limit (BHL)?
a. 146.50m b. 149.25m c. 152.00m
75. Ground Floor is 1.50m above the ground line, what will be the Total Height from Ground line to Residential First level?
a. 72.90m without utility floor before the residential floor
b. 76.10m with utility floor before the residential floor
c. 79.30m
76. Ground Floor is 1.50m above the ground line, what will be Total Height of Ground line to Podium Deck?
a. 18.50m b. 21.00m c. 22.50m
77. Rule VIII, what is the maximum front setback of the (COMMERCIAL SHOPPING MALL) podium?
a. 3.0m b. 5.0m c. 8.0m
78. Rule VIII, what is the total FRONT incremental setback of the (OFFICE LEVEL) 5 th 22nd Floor?
a. 27.0m b. 32.0m c. 42.0m
79. Rule VIII, what is the total LEFT-SIDE incremental setback of the (OFFICE LEVEL) 5 th 22nd Floor?
a. 21.22m b. 26.22m c. 33.22m
80. Rule VIII, what is the total REAR incremental setback of the (OFFICE LEVEL) 5 th 22nd Floor?
a. 3.60m b. 4.50m c. 6.60m
81. Rule VIII, what is the total FRONT incremental setback of the (RESIDENTIAL LEVEL) 24 TH - 45thFloor?
a. 59.58m b. 69.58m c. 84.58m
82. Rule VIII, what is the total LEFT-SIDE incremental setback of the (RESIDENTIAL LEVEL) 24 TH - 45thFloor?
a. 47.76m b. 54.76m c. 66.76m
83. Rule VIII, what is the total REAR incremental setback of the (RESIDENTIAL LEVEL) 24 TH - 45thFloor?
a. 3.60m b. 5.50m c. 11.40m
84. Based on Rule VII Section 705, the Allowable Maximum Total Gross Floor Area of the Commercial Shopping Mall based on
Table VII.1.
a. 11,000sqm. b. 55,000sqm. c. 68,750sqm.
85. What is the Maximum Total Gross Floor Area of Residential Space?
a. 1,983sqm. b. 47,350sqm. c. 43,630sqm.approx.
Answer = 38,870 without utility floor
= 37,180 with utility floor

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86. What is the Maximum Total Gross Floor Area of Office Space?
a. 6,581sqm. b. 111,888sqm. c. 126,217sqm.
87. What is the Elevation of Lower Ground Level?
a. 2.50 b. 5.50 c. 17.50
88. What is the Elevation of Basement Level 01?
a. 6.0 b. 7.50 c. 14.0
89. What is the Elevation of Basement Level 05?
a. 0.0 b. 18.50 c. 20.0
90. What exterior material characterizes best for building faade?
a. Glass wall curtain with pebble washout wall finish
b. Aluminum Cladding frameless awning glass doors
c. Precast wall panel with powder coated aluminum window frame
91. What interior material characterizes best for Economic consideration?
a. Polishes floor and glossy wall
b. Unglazed floor and plain wall finish
c. Textured floor and wall paper
92. Loading and unloading dock in essential in supermarket for deliveries, it is best to locate at _____?
a. Northeast b. Southeast c. Southwest
93. Provision of basement parking for offices and residential, vehicular access for basement should be at the ______?
a. Northeast b. Southeast c. Southwest
94. Cistern tank for water distribution should be at the ______?
a. Basement 5 level b. Lower Ground c. Upper Ground
95. Receptacle provided at basement 5 to collect sewer waste.
a. Sump Pit b. Cistern Tank c. Sanitary Treatment Plant
96. Proposed Building/Structure will have a total of _____ Levels?
a. 49 without utility floor b. 50 with utility floor c. 51
97. Main Door Lockset use for Residential Units?
a. Double Lockset b. Pin Code System c. Biometric System
98. Appropriate Elevator to use?
a. Hydraulic Elevator b. Electric Elevator c. Freight Elevator
99. Collection of Garbage is through garbage bin, Collectors should have access through?
a. Main road on Northeast
b. Minor road on Southeast
c. Service driveway on Southwest
100.Provision of garbage chute is provided for garage disposal, garbage bin should be located at what level?
a. Basement b. Lower Ground c. Upper Ground

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is


for you.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

GOOD LUCK ARCHITECTS!!!

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