Module 1 lesson 1

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

ABUTMENT

Question 2

The maximum portion of the lot that may be occupied by the buildings/structure at grade level after satisfying setback, yard and court requirements.

Answer 2

ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM BUILDING FOOTPRINT (AMBF)

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

ARCHITECT

Question 4

A concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure.

Answer 4

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

ARCHITECTURE

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

AWNING

Question 8

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.)

Answer 8

BUILDING/STRUCTURE

Question 9

The maximum heights to be allowed for buildings/structures based on their proposed use of occupancy.

Answer 9

BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (BHL)

Question 10

The line formed by the intersection of the outer face of the enclosing wall of the building and the surface of the ground.

Answer 10

BUILDING LINE

Question 11

The process of planning and creating a structure or an ornament that will serve its purpose or function.

Answer 11

DESIGNING

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

EASEMENT

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

FIREWALL

Question 14

The perpendicular distance or vertical measurement between the uppermost surfaces (finish
level) of two (2) successive floors of a proposed building/structure.

Answer 14

FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

HEIGHT OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURE

Question 16

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).

Answer 16

LOT

Question 17

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).

Answer 17

PARKING AREA

Question 18

Spaces to be used mainly for parking motor vehicles of all types (private and public).

Answer 18

PARKING SLOT

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

RESIDENTIAL - 1 (R-1)

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

RESIDENTIAL - 2 (R-2)

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

BASIC R-2

Question 22

Low-rise multi-level building/structure of three (3) up to five (5) storeys In height and for use as a multiple-family dwelling.

Answer 22

MAXIMUM R-2

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

RESIDENTIAL - 3 (R-3)

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

BASIC R-3

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

MAXIMUM R-3

Question 26

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

Answer 26

RESIDENTIAL - 4 (R-1)

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

RESIDENTIAL - 5 (R-5)

Question 28

A kind of public open space for the continuous flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic that must be free of all forms.

Answer 28

ROAD RIGHT OF WAY (RROW) OR ACCESS STREET OR STREET

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

ROADWAY OR CARRIAGE WAY

Question 30

The horizontal distance measured 90° from the outermost face of the bulling/structure to the property line.

Answer 30

SETBACK

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

SIDEWALK

Question 32

The process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to or from any space.

Answer 32

VENTILATION

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

YARD