Polytechnic University of the Philippines

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

Department of Architecture
Sta. Mesa, Manila

Group Report About

Educational Facility Planning

In partial fulfillment for the subject

AR513 : Planning 3

Submitted by:

Group 6

Angeles, Rizalynn A. (rizalynn_angeles_14@yahoo.com.ph)

Benitez, Jocker C. (jcb03_arki@yahoo.com)

Esguerra, Ma. Joanna Ruby B. (freak2jones@yahoo.com.ph)

Valentos, Leslie I. (lhez_puff@yahoo.com)

BSArch V-2

Submitted to:

Arch. Rey Gabitan

EDUCATION

1.1. Pre-school (Kindergarten Level)

a. School minimum lot area- 500 square meters. The area may be divided into a minimum
of 140 square meters for the classroom and 360 square meters for the playground. This
area is only good for not more than 4 classes.

b. Space for playground must be provided, otherwise, easy and safe access to the nearest
part of the open space or not more than 200 meters walking distance from the school
site maybe presented as an alternative.

c. Ideal class size is 25-30 children per teacher. Class size may be increased to 30-40
pupils per teacher if there is a teacher aide.

d. Classroom size should be 1 ½ square meters per child.

e. There should be atleast one toilet seat for every 25 children at one time, preferably with
separate bathroom for boys and girls.

f. Lighting and ventilation should be proper and adequate. There should be natural and
electrical lighting. For a classroom 7 x 9 meters, there should be atleast 2 flourescent
lamps and one window & electric fans to allow cross ventilation.

1.2 Elementary and Secondary

a. The school site should be accessible to the population it serves. The maximum
distance for a pupil or student to walk from residence to school site is three (3) km, while the
maximum time from residence to school on board of public conveyance is thirty (30) minutes.

b. It should be located beyond 200 meters of places of ill-repute, recreational

establishments of questionable character, manufacturing, and industrial plants or military
barracks.

c. The ground area occupied by school buildings and other structures should not exceed
40 % of the school site in order to provide adequate open spaces for assembly and co-curricular
 activities, as well as to conform with the national and local regulations and standards pertaining
to setbacks and distances between buildings.

Standards for Sizes for School Sites

a. Elementary

1 or 2 classes & no grade above Grade IV 0.5 hectare

(Rural School)
6 or more classes (for central school) or 3-4 1.0 hectare
classes (for non-central school)
7 to 9 classes 2 hectares
10 to 12 classes 3 hectares
More than 12 classes 4 hectares
In special cases where there is difficulty in meeting the above standards, the following
may be allowed:

For Rural Areas:

6 or more classes (central school) or 3-4 0.5 hectare

classes (non-central school)
5-10 classes 1.5 hectares
More than 10 classes 3 hectares

For Urban Areas:

6-10 classes 0.5 hectare

11-20 classes ¾ hectare

b. Secondary Schools

For Urban (Minimum):

12 sections 0.5 hectare

13-25 sections 1.0 hectare
26-50 sections 1.5 hectares
51-75 sections 2.0 hectares

Provide additional 0.5 hectare for every 25 sections above 75 sections

For rural (minimum):

Barangay 1.0 hectare
General/Trade 3.0 hectare
Agricultural 3.0 hectare campus 2.0 has for freshwater
fishponds and/or 2.0 hectares for brackish water
fishponds

Minimum Standards for Instructional and Administative Spaces:

A. Elementary

1. Elementary Classroom 1.40 sq. meters per place

2. Elementary School Shop 2.50 sq. meters per place
3. Administrative Office 5.00 sq. meters per place
4. Library 2.40 sq. meters per place
(10% of the total enrollment)
Provided that it is not smaller than the size
of a classroom
5. Medical/Dental Clinic 28 sq. meters gross
6. Guidance Room 28 sq. meters gross
7. Corridor Above the ground level, the minimum clear
width is 2.00 meters, provided that the
provisions of the National Building and Fire
Codes of the Phil. and other relevant rules
and regulations are observed

B. Secondary

1. Secondary Classroom 1.40 sq. meters per place

2. Science Laboratory 2.10 sq. meters per place
3. Secondary School Shops
- Practical arts/technology and 2.50 sq. meters per place
economics
- Girls trades/homemaking 2.50 sq. meters per place
- Wood trades 5.0 sq. meters per place
- Metal trades 5.0 sq. meters per place
- Mechanical trades 7.0 sq. meters per place
- Electrical trades 4.0 sq. meters per place
- Drafting/drawing 2.50 sq. meters per place
- Farm mechanical 5.0 sq. meters per place
- Farm machinery 6.50 sq. meters per place
- Fish capture/culture/preservation 2.50 sq. meters per place
 4. Administrative and Services Spaces
Administrative Office 5.0 sq. meters per place
Medical/Dental Clinics 28.0 sq. meters gross
Guidance Room 28.0 sq. meters gross
5. Library/Learning Resources Center Capacity of 10% of the enrollment at 2.40 sq.
meters per place. (Provided that the total area is
not less than that of a standard classroom. In
schools with more than one shift, the basis for
computingf thae area is the shift with the largest
enrollment.
6. Corridors Not required at ground level if appropriate
access to enclosed spaces is provided. Above
groundlevel, the minimum clear width is 2.0
meters provided with the provisions of the
National Building and Fire Codes of the Phil.
and other relevant rules and regulations are
observed.

1.3 College and Universities

The area of school site as a general rule is as follows:

500 or less students 0.50 ha.

501 to 1,000 1.00 ha.
1,001 to 2,000 2.0 has.
2,001 to 3,000 3.00 has.

As a general rule, the same ratio should be maintained for enrollment in excess of
3,000.

For larger colleges and universities the campus should be at least 7.0 has. on the
minimum number of students which is 10,000. ( In the utilization of the 7.0 has., the
regular open space minimum dimensional standard needed for any activity of the
school is determined by multiplying a constant of 2.50 sq. m./student. On the other
hand, the minimum standard for indoor facility is multiplied by a constant of 0.90
sq.m. to the total nu,ber of students.)
EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQUIREMENT BY SETTLEMENT TYPE
A. METROPOLIS

TYPE SCHO SCHOO SIZE AREA LOCATI DESIGN ACCESSORY/FACI

OF OL L OF 1 REQUIREM ON FEATUR LITIES
SCHOO AGE CAPACI TYPIC ENT ES
L TY AL
CLAS
S

Nursery 2.5-5 Min. 1 15-20 250-500 Within Accessib Indoor play area
years classroo square subd. le by
old ms meters and path
residenti from
Max. 4 Play lot,
al zones dwelling
classroo administration
adjacent units w/o
ms to elem. crossing
or major
commun streets
ity
centers

Element 6-12 Min. 6 35-40 2000 Near the Accessib Playground,

ary years classroo square residenti le by administration office,
old ms meters- 1 al area foothpat clinic, library,
hectare h from cafeteria
Max. 30 dwelling
classroo units, if
ms streets
be
crossed
it shld be
a minor
street

High 12-16 Min. 20 30-35 1.5-3 Near the Distant Playfield, multi
School years classroo hectares residenti from purpose hall, clinic,
old ms al area major library, cafeteria
street
Max. 40
classroo
ms

College 16-21 Min. 20 20-30 2-5 Near the Adjacent Playfield, parking lot,
years classroo hectares residenti to a park clinic
 old ms al area or an
open
space

Universit 25-30 Min. 80 5-40 20-1000 Accessi Preferab Chapel, gym,

y years classroo on hectares ble at all ly playground, social
old ms case points isolated hall, playfield,
to parking lot, clinic,
Max. case house facility, library
150 basis
classroo
ms

B. REGIONAL CENTER

TYPE SCHO SCHOO SIZE AREA LOCATI DESIGN ACCESSORY/FACI

OF OL L OF 1 REQUIREM ON FEATUR LITIES
SCHOO AGE CAPACI TYPIC ENT ES
L TY AL
CLAS
S

Nursery 2.5-5 Min. 1 10-20 250-500 Within Accessib Indoor play area
years classroo square subd. le by
old ms meters and path Outdoor Play lot,
residenti from administration
Max. 3 al zones dwelling building
classroo adjacent units w/o
ms to elem. crossing
or major
commun streets
ity
centers

Element 7-12 Min. 6 35-40 2000 Near the Accessib Playground,

ary years classroo square residenti le by administration office,
old ms meters- 1 al area foothpat clinic, library,
hectare h from cafeteria
Max. 30 dwelling
classroo units
ms

High 12-16 Min. 12 30-35 1-2.5 Near the Distant Playfield, multi
School years classroo hectares residenti from purpose hall, clinic,
 old ms al area major & library, cafeteria
busy
Max. 32 street
classroo
ms

College 16-21 Min. 12 20-30 1-3 Near the Adjacent Playfield, parking lot,
years classroo hectares residenti to a park clinic
old ms al area or an
open
Max. space
150
classroo
ms

Universit 25-30 Min. 50 5-40 20-1000 Centrall Adjacent Chapel, gym,

y years classroo hectares y Preferab playground, social
old ms located ly from hall, playfield,
quiet parking lot, clinic,
Max. zones house facility, library
150
classroo
ms

C. MAJOR URBAN CENTER

TYPE SCHO SCHOO SIZE AREA LOCATI DESIGN ACCESSORY/FACI

OF OL L OF 1 REQUIREM ON FEATUR LITIES
SCHOO AGE CAPACI TYPIC ENT ES
L TY AL
CLAS
S

Nursery 2.5-5 Min. 1 10-20 200 square Within Accessib Indoor play area
years classroo meters subd. le by
old ms and path Outdoor Play lot,
residenti from
Max. 2 al zones dwelling
classroo adjacent units w/o
ms to elem. crossing
or major
commun streets
ity
 centers

Element 7-12 Min. 6 35-40 2000- 7000 Near the Accessib Playground,
ary years classroo square residenti le by administration office,
old ms meters al area foothpat clinic, library,
h from cafeteria
Max. 18 dwelling
classroo units
ms

High 12-16 Min. 12 30-35 8000 Near the Distant Playground, multi
School years classroo square residenti from purpose hall, clinic,
old ms meters- 2 al area major & library, cafeteria,
hectares busy parking lot
Max. 28 street
classroo
ms

College 16-21 Min. 12 20-30 1.5 -3 Near the Adjacent Playfield, multi
years classroo hectares residenti to a park purpose hall, clinic,
old ms al area or an library, cafeteria,
open parking lot
Max. 28 space
classroo
ms

D. MINOR URBAN CENTER

TYPE SCHO SCHOO SIZE AREA LOCATI DESIGN ACCESSORY/FACI

OF OL L OF 1 REQUIREM ON FEATUR LITIES
SCHOO AGE CAPACI TYPIC ENT ES
L TY AL
CLAS
S

Element 7-12 Min. 3 35-40 Min. 1000 Centrall Accessib Playground,

ary years classroo sq m y le by administration office,
old ms located foot multi purpose
Max. 2000 in every
Max. 9 sq m settleme
classroo nt
ms cluster

High 12-16 Min. 9 30-35 Min. 8000 Centrall Distant Playfield, library,
School years classroo sq m y from admin
old ms located major &
Max. 2 busy
Max. 20 hectares street
classroo
ms

E. SATELLITE MUNICIPALITIES

TYPE SCHO SCHOO SIZE AREA LOCATI DESIGN ACCESSORY/FACI

OF OL L OF 1 REQUIREM ON FEATUR LITIES
SCHOO AGE CAPACI TYPIC ENT ES
L TY AL
CLAS
S

Element 7-12 Min. 3 35-40 1000 sq m- Centrall Accessib Playground,

ary years classroo y le by administration office
old ms 2000 sq m located foot

Max. 6
classroo
ms