Module 1 lesson 1 Flashcards
A form of a semi-permanent or permanent structure constructed along a property line, usually of a masonry or reinforced concrete or other fire-rated material where absolutely no form of permitted opening, whether temporary/permanent or operable/inoperable, is allowed on it.
ABUTMENT
The maximum portion of the lot that may be occupied by the buildings/structure at grade level after satisfying setback, yard and court requirements.
ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)
A person professionally and academically qualifies, registered and licensed with a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Professional Regulation Commission.
ARCHITECT
A concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Two-dimensional representations reflecting a proposed development of an enclosed/semi-enclosed or open area showing features or elements such as columns, walls, partitions etc.
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
The art and science of planning, designing and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment in accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty.
ARCHITECTURE
A movable shelter supported entirely from an exterior wall of a building and of a type which can be retracted, folded, or collapsed against the face of a supporting building.
AWNING
A three-dimensional physical development erected within a lot or property or any combination of or all of its three different levels (at grade, below grade, above grade.)
BUILDING/STRUCTURE
The maximum heights to be allowed for buildings/structures based on their proposed use of occupancy.
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (BHL)
The line formed by the intersection of the outer face of the enclosing wall of the building and the surface of the ground.
BUILDING LINE
The process of planning and creating a structure or an ornament that will serve its purpose or function.
DESIGNING
A kind of public open space defined under the Water Code and other laws that must be absolutely free of all forms of physical obstruction that can negatively affect natural light and ventilation within such space or that can impede access to or to the full recreation use of such space by the general public.
EASEMENT
A reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete separator with the appropriate fire-resistive rating and which shall be positioned between dwelling unit or between buildings/structures to maintain the fire integrity of the building/structure.
FIREWALL
The perpendicular distance or vertical measurement between the uppermost surfaces (finish
level) of two (2) successive floors of a proposed building/structure.
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
The vertical distance from the established grade elevation to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, to the average height of the highest gable, pitch or hip roof, or to the top of the parapet, if the roof is provided with a parapet, whichever is the highest or the top most elevation of the helipad structure, if the roof is provided with a helipad, whichever is higher.
HEIGHT OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
The physical setting for any building/structure whereby the level or intensity of development covering such property is regulated by Development Controls stipulated under the NBCP, by other agencies of the national government concerned with physical development, by the local government unit (LGU) concerned and by the Deed of Restrictions (only if in force).
LOT
Parking slots together with their ancillary spaces (such as driveways connecting such parking slots, ramps, access systems, etc.) for the use of motor vehicles of all types (private and public).
PARKING AREA
Spaces to be used mainly for parking motor vehicles of all types (private and public).
PARKING SLOT
A low density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise single-detached
building/structure for exclusive use as a single (nuclear) family dwelling.
RESIDENTIAL - 1 (R-1)
A medium residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise single-attached, duplex or multi-level building/ structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings.
RESIDENTIAL - 2 (R-2)
Single attached or duplex building/structure of from one (1) storey up too three (3) storeys in height and with each unit for separate use as a single-family dwelling.
BASIC R-2
Low-rise multi-level building/structure of three (3) up to five (5) storeys In height and for use as a multiple-family dwelling.
MAXIMUM R-2
A high density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise or medium-rise building/structure for exclusive use as a multiple family dwelling with mixed housing types.
RESIDENTIAL - 3 (R-3)
Row house building/ structure of from one (1) storey up to three (3) storeys in height and with each unit for separate use as a single-family dwelling.
BASIC R-3
Medium-rise multi-level building/structure of from six (6) storeys up to twelve (12) storeys in height and for use as multi-family dwellings.
MAXIMUM R-3
A medium to high density residential use or occupancy, characterized mainly as a low-rise townhouse building/structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings
RESIDENTIAL - 4 (R-1)
A very high density residential use or occupancy, characterized manly as medium-rise or high-rise condominium building/structure for exclusive use as multiple family dwellings.
RESIDENTIAL - 5 (R-5)
A kind of public open space for the continuous flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic that must be free of all forms.
ROAD RIGHT OF WAY (RROW) OR ACCESS STREET OR STREET
The portion or component of the ROW on which motor vehicles are allowed to pass and on which vehicles may also be allowed to park in case of on-RROW (on-street) or o-roadway parking.
ROADWAY OR CARRIAGE WAY
The horizontal distance measured 90° from the outermost face of the bulling/structure to the property line.
SETBACK
The portion on each side of the road-right-of-way (ROW) reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians and the disabled who are in transit.
SIDEWALK
The process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space.
VENTILATION
The vacant space left between the outermost face of the bulling/structure and the property lines, e.g. front, rear, right and left side yards.
YARD
