DESIGN STANDARD AND GUIDELINES – STAGE 3 REPORT

New Clark City Master Plan:

 New Clark City (NCC) is approximately 9,450 hectares of land located strategically in an area well-serviced by a major
expressways, rail, sea, and air transport infrastructure.
 It is planned to become a global gateway, located in close proximity to Clark International Airport, with a planned 85-
kilometer railway connection to Manila and dedicated freight connection to Subic Port. It is approximately 120 km north
of Manila via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and 90 km from the Subic Bay Freeport via the Subic-Tarlac-Clark
Expressway (STCEX) and is directly served by the MacArthur Highway that connects directly to Metro Manila.
 NCC Phase One is 1,302.4 hac of land mainly concentrated in the northeast corner of NCC. It is the consolidation of
the approved PJIC plan dated 19th May 2017 and proposed pioneer projects and submitted plans from MTD and
Filinvest. The proposed Phase One Boundary takes into consideration the latest changes and additions made on
ground. The NCC design Standards and Guidelines is applicable to the proposed Phase One boundary of NCC as
outlined in figure 1.3 below.

 NCC is divided into a total of 13 distinct planning zones, each defined on the basis of characters and primary function,
physical boundaries and distinctive features.

13 Planning Zones:
1. Civic Center
2. Downtown
3. Clark Valley – Clark Valley is a recreation and lifestyle area of NCC bounded by two hills along the sides, this district
encompasses an urban leisure environment, complementing the CBD’s fast-paced vibe to the north and the academic
area to the south.
4. University Place -
5. University Heights - University Heights champions a health and wellness theme. The residential communities here are
tucked at the foothills surrounding the Philippines’ Sports City. The topography is a slope that transitions from the lower
levels of NCC up to the higher elevations towards the western area.
6. North Gate
7. East Gate
8. South Hill – south hill has a unique landform integrated to the overall open space network. Around the unique cone-
shaped hill are high-density mixed-use developments and a vocational center to the east. It is truly s live-learn-work
enclave adjacent to some of the most active areas throughout NCC.
9. South Gate
10. Clark Science City – Clark Science City aims to be the new technology center of NCC with its proximity to future
university campuses. The research and development within this rea can support various industrial sectors such as IT
and Biotech.
11. West Technopark – West Technopark is a unique setting in NCC, bounded by a protected hill to the eat and a bird
habitat to the west near Camp O’Donell. It is therefore vial that the industries in this zone are encouraged to adapt to
their processes to minimize their impact to the surrounding area. Recommended industries for this area can be quieter
ones that produce electronic, electrical, and optical products.
12. Clark Highlands – Clark Highlands is a “live-work” industrial district with a diverse ix of upscale, market, and potential
company-subsidized residential. “Play” is only a short hike up from the foothills to the peak for a 360-degree glimpse of
NCC. Potential industries for the area can be labor intensive due to is proximity to residential communities and
recreation along with accessibility to existing and future primary roads.
13. North Technopark – directly north of downtown, North Technopark is planned as a crucial start-up area in NCC which
will attract new residents and provide employment. This zone is planned primarily as an industrial area pioneering
 clean technology manufacturing and assembly industries. It will accommodate key light industrial areas and R&D, as
well as ancillary functions such as a technical university and residential.

CHAPTER 2: ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN

2.4 LAND USE ZONING

Definition of Zones

Industrial Zone
 R&D Zone (I1) – allows for a combination of R&D and commercial development, as well as supporting retial uses.
Some residential uses may be permitted in certain portions of plots in the zone to provide a supporting residential
community, subject to approval of the Declarant. This is to encourage primarily economic activities in the zone.
 Light industrial (I2) -
 General industrial (I3) – is intended for all other industrial uses not permitted in the R&D Zone and Light Industrial
Zone, some small-scale retail uses may be permitted in certain portions of plots or buildings in the zone, subject to
approval of the Declarant.
Other Zones
 Government/Institutional (G) – is intended as an institutional zone for government offices and public facilities, as well as
related commercial and retail uses.
NCC Building Usage in Land Use Zoning (cont’d)
Zoning Category Permitted Uses Conditional Uses
Institutional
R&D zone (I1) Commercial Residential
 Small retail shops (e.g., convenience  Condotel
store, supermarket/grocery store,  Ancillary Residential
restaurant, bakery/pastry shop/bake Facility (e.g., ancillary
shop, barber shop, beauty parlor, laundry area, ancillary
laundry/dry cleaning) recreational facility,
Industrial building manager’s office,
 R&D Facility private swimming pool,
 Warehouse refuse disposal &
Public Facility collection point)
 Public Transport station (BRT/LRT Commercial
Station and Line)  Radio Broadcasting
Open Space & Park and/or Film Studio
 Public Park  Petrol Filling Station
Infrastructure Industrial
 Minor Infrastructure (e.g., minor  Motor Vehicle Showroom
electrical substation, road (excluding Public Facility
Expressway), Telecommunication  Polytechnic, University,
Antenna, Utility Installation for Private Vocational school
use of Locators)  Fire Station, Security
 Ancillary Car Park Station
 Place of Worship
Open Space & Park
 Community Farm, Urban
Farm
General industrial (I3) Commercial Residential
  Petrol Filling Station  Worker’s Accommodation
Industrial Commercial
 Automotive Repair Workshop  Small Retail shops (e.g.,
 Warehouse convenience store,
 Non-Pollutive Industrial Use (e.g., High supermarket/grocery
Technology, Research and store, restaurant,
Development (R&D), High Value- bakery/pastry
Added and Knowledge Intensive shop/bakeshop, barber
Activities) shop, beauty parlor,
 Industrial uses Not Specified Above laundry/ dry cleaning)
Open Space & Park Public Facility
 Public Park  Fire Station, Security
Infrastructure Station
 Major Infrastructure (e.g., Utilities  Place of Worship
corridor, major electrical substation,
pumping station, expressway, water
tank and reservoir, power plant,
sewage treatment)
 Minor Infrastructure (e.g., minor
electrical substation, road (excluding
Expressway), Telecommunication
Antenna, Utility Installation for Private
use of Locators)
 Ancillary Car Park
Other Zones
Government/Institutional Residential Industrial
(G)  Multi-family Housing (townhouse,  Warehouse
condominium, apartment, flat0 Public Facility
 Ancillary residential Facility (e.g.,  Fire station, security
ancillary laundry area, ancillary station
recreational facility, building manager’s  Place of Worship
office, private swimming pool, refuse  Funeral/Memorial Service
disposal & collection point) Open Space & Park
 Dormitory  Community farm, urban
Commercial farm
 Small retail shops (e.g., convenience
store, supermarket/grocery store,
restaurant, bakery/pastry shop/bake
shop, barber shop, beauty parlor,
laundry/dry cleaning)
 Commercial retail & services e.g.,
fashion, stationery shop, pawn shop,
photographic studio and shop, travel
agency, hardware, financial
institution/bank, ATM, money
exchange, service trade, massage
establishment, commercial bathhouse,
canteen, fast food shop
 Office
 Showroom excluding Motor-Vehicles
Public Facility
  Hospital, health institution
 Clinic/polyclinic, dental clinic, sports
club, gym
 Community center
 Post office
 Public library
 Museum, art gallery, concert hall &
opera house, cultural center
 Place of restoration, sports or culture,
multi-purpose arena
 Exhibition or convention hall
 Government facility
Open Space & Park
 Public Park
Infrastructure
 Minor infrastructure (e.g., minor
electrical substation, road (excluding
expressway), telecommunication
antenna, utility installation for private
uses of locators)
 Ancillary Car Park

DEVELOPMENT DENSITY

Industrial Zone FAR Max. Bldg. Max. Bldg. Min. Lost size
Coverage Height (m) (sqm)
R&D zone (I1) 3.0 80% 80 5000
Light industrial (I2) 0.5 60% 20 5000
General industrial (I3) 0.4 60% 20 5000
Other zones
Government/Institutional (G) 2.0 60% 40 5000

R&D zone
Maximum Building Coverage: 80%
Maximum FAR: 3.0
Maximum Building Height: 80m
Minimum Lot Size: 5,000 m2

Government and Institutional Zone

Government Offices Public Facilities
Maximum Building Coverage: 60%
Maximum FAR: 2.0
Maximum Building Height: 40m

GROSS FLOOR AREA

Gross floor area is defined as the total sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of a buildings to be erected on a plot,
measured from the external face of external walls or absence of such walls, the external perimeters or midpoint of common or
party walls.
When calculating the permitted GFA of a building, there are building areas that the declarant has at his sole discretion,
determined that are:
 Always included
 Always excluded
 In specific/special circumstances excluded and
 In specific/ special circumstances eligible for bonus far

The following building areas are always included in the calculation of GFA:
 Administrative offices
 Air handling unit rooms not exclusively serving the entire building
 All indoor sports facility
 Balcony at building interior counted at 100%
 Bay window where the base of the bay is less than 1 meter from the floor line
 Changing room and locker room
 Escalator space at each floor
 Floor area measured to the exterior of perimeter walls and windows
 Floor space in accessory building
 Floor space in open or roof porch floor space in penthouse
 Lobby/foyer mezzanine
 Balcony of residential building at building exterior counted at 50%
 Balcony at all other buildings counted at 100%
 Toilet and bathroom
 Any other floor space not specifically excluded in this definition

The following building areas that are always excluded in the calculation of GFA, provided the declarant is satisfied that they are
constructed for this sole purpose are:
 Covered areas used for parking and driveways, services, and utilities
 Loading and unloading area for motor vehicles
 Vertical penetrations in parking floors where no residentials or office units’ area is present
 Areas to be occupied solely by machinery or equipment for any elevator, air-conditioning or heating system,
mechanical or electrical risers, or refuses collection area exclusively serving the entire building
 Elevator shaft and fire stairs at each floor
 Enclosed fire exit and exit enclosure
 Uncovered gardens/landscape areas, children’s play area, uncovered and unenclosed recreational and sports facilities
 Areas occupied by mandatory skywalk system and vertical interchanges that are open 24 hours a day or as determined
by the management
 Arcade at ground level, measured up to 6.0m wide for arcades designated as a a mandatory arcade and up to 4.0m
wide for those without mandatory requirement
 Areas occupied by a mandatory and non-commercial communal sky bridge, up to 6.0m wide that are open 24 hours a
day and linking blocks within a single development
 Areas occupied by non-commercial arcades, footways, linkways and underground pedestrian links, to enhance design
flexibility in the provision or more pedestrian links, to enhance design flexibility in the provision of more pedestrian
thoroughfares and linkages for ease of pedestrian movement
 Areas for museums convention facilities and public libraries, subject to appropriate guidelines and approval of the
declarant

Setback
Building façade if any shall be built at the property line where a build-to-line is a requirement. In such a case, a minimum 20-m
high building frontage is required for commercial and mixed-use developments.
R1 and R2 Other zones Built-to-line
Front 5m 5m 2m
Side 2m 3m
Rear 2m 3m

Basements
Basements are permitted up to the property line, subject to public and roadway easements. At the grade above basements must
be designed and landscaped so as to integrate with their immediate surroundings.

Building Design
Building design is governed by a range of factors and visual patterns including its massing, colors, texture, and materials, etc. in
determining the design of a building, it is important that it respects the character of buildings in the same block or district, and
that they employ different but complementary architectural elements t avoid repetition and monotony in the city. Comparable and
compatible design details should also be employed at all sides of the building.

 District porosity – the height of buildings and strategic location of sky terraces shall be designed to improve porosity
and views from each bldg.
 Block porosity – fully enclosed building clusters should be avoided to allow cross ventilation through internal
courtyards.
 Block diversity – city identity and aesthetics shall be enhanced by varying heights of buildings within blocks. The scale,
form, and architectural expression of buildings, shall be considered and designed to contribute positively to the skyline
of the city.
 Building porosity – void decks are encouraged where possible in residential developments (r2 and r3) to enhance
communal spaces planned between residential, create comfortable spaces for residents and visitors alike, and to
minimize the impact of flooding at flood prone areas, if any.
 Green infrastructure – rain gardens and urban farms are to be integrated in each development, where possible, to
provide ecosystem services, improve health and livability, provide space for local food production, as well as to mitigate
heat island effect.
 High rise development – high rise developments should provide publicly accessible green spaces within the plot, as
well as high rise or vertical greenery that complement the streetscape and urban landscape to create a greenery
environment.
 Buildings along parks – buildings along parks should adopt buildings forms that ‘look out’ onto the park, such as
incorporating upper floor balconies and deck terraces, to enhance visual connection to green open spaces. Buildings
should not act as symbolic walls that block public access and views of parks, but as gateways with corridors that
provide visual connection to the iconic skyline.
 Local culture and design – vernacular architecture, indigenous materials, and plants are strongly encouraged to reflect
the local culture. The design of the building shall respond to the local climate in both the overall form and materials
used.

Building Materials and Color

 Buildings and other improvements, including landscaping, lighting and signage, must be consistent with the character
of the environment in which they are located, as well as the requirements of the design standards and guidelines.
 Materials and colors used should contribute to and enhance the character of the environment in which they are located.
 The use of sustainable construction materials is encouraged. Examples of sustainable construction materials include
steel, other metals, glass and recyclable substitutes of concrete, etc. High performance glass that reduces heat ingress
 while allowing high daylight penetration is encouraged to maximize performance and energy efficiency. Externa
reflectance of materials should not impair the visibility of drivers and pedestrians.
 The selection of building materials and colors for the external finish of any buildings constructed or to be constructed
shall be capable of easy maintenance and should be developed according to these design standards and guidelines.
The color, type, and materials of bldgs. are subject to design approval of the declarant.

Building Façade
 All building walls, including parking structures, should be designed with sufficient architectural details to create identity
and still be in harmony with the context.
 Buildings should provide for a hierarchy of horizontal and vertical expression and patterns that should relate to the
particular form and proportion of a building. The purpose of detailing is to create consistency among the building
frontage (tower) and other architectural features, such as building entrance, corner, and variation in setback, etc.
 All service areas and equipment of any building constructed or to be constructed shall be fully screened and concealed
from adjacent public streets, or located to the side or rear of the buildings. This includes all plumbing and other
pipework, at grade or rooftop water tank, mechanical and telecommunications equipment Etc.
 All parking above ground shall be confined in parking structures and be visually screened from the public streets.
Parking structure side openings shall be concealed with grills or similar treatment of no more han50% open and/r
transparent area.
 Buildings facades fronting through-block links are encouraged to feature art work or shop windows to heighten the
sense of place ad to add interest and variety to the pedestrian experience.

Roof
 Utilities and equipment on roofs must be screened from top and sides with appropriate structures that are visually in
line with the building design
 Roofs are encouraged to be designed with landscaping, urban agriculture, and amenity space (e.g., Gardens, pools
and play areas, etc.) with access for tenants and residents.
 Roofs are encouraged to be used for energy generation, including wind and solar collectors.

Fences, Walls, and Gates

 Gates should be recessed towards the interior property or should not project beyond the property line when open. This
is to ensure free and unimpeded movements along sidewalks and roads.
 Fences should act as visual screens as well as physical screens. They are to be developed according to these design
standards and guidelines.
 Fences and walls are encouraged to be attractive, permeable, ad with a maximum height of 2m
 Feces and walls along the plot frontage, public parks, and streets must have a minimum porosity of 50%. Landscape
elements such as hedges are encouraged in place of fences or walls.

CHAPTER 6:

Building Façade Lighting

Landmark buildings or key buildings at major intersections shall be well lit including its podium façade, all sides of the tower and
top of the tower.

CHAPTER 7:

SIGNAGE
Building signages
 An identification sign limited to the building logo and or name, or the logo and or name of the principle tenant or other
organization as contracted by the building owner.

Design Criteria
 Quantity – one per building on address street except streets having two frontages in which case one sign per frontage
is permitted

 Location – signs shall be located within the lot where the business operates, a minimum 15 meters from the a street
corner, and may be placed in the landscape area

 Size – face of the sign shall be not exceed 10.0 square meters ; maximum height if 2.0 meters, and maximum
thickness of 0.5 meters

 Illuminations – if illuminated, halo illuminated, internally illuminated box letters, or exterior illuminated

 Material / color – colors and materials used shall complements the architecture of the host building.

Design Criteria- Street Wall

 Quantity – one per façade on a public access
 Location – signs shall be located on the fencing wall or podium façade along the plot frontage
 Size – face of the sign shall not exceed a maximum height of 1.0 meters and 20% of the length of the building façade
 Illumination – if illuminated, halo illuminated, internally illuminated box letters or exterior illuminated
 Material, color – colors and materials used shall complements the architecture of the host building

Building Entrance Signages

Identification sign limited to the building name or building address and street name
 Quantity – one per building on address street, except streets having two frontages, in which case one sign per frontage
is permitted
 Location- signs shall be positioned over main entry doors or applied to architectural elements near main doors, and
located within the plot
 Size – face of the sign shall not exceed 4.0 square meters; maximum height of 0.5 meters; projection beyond the
property line is not permitted
 Illumination – non illuminated
 Material color – colors and material used shall complement the architecture of the host building

EASEMENT AREA AND PLAZAS

Easement and plazas are areas of publicly accessible public open space that are encouraged, where appropriate, at intersection
of streets and green parks. Easement areas and plazas provide a spill over space for pedestrians to create a safe and
comfortable urban environment, while serving a visual and amenity function within private developments. Easement areas shall
be developed and maintained at the cost of the Locator.

The ff are the types of easement areas provided within private lots in NCC:
 Plaza Easement Area- public open spaces at the intersection of streets and public parks or green spaces
 Roadway Easement- greenways along major roads and footpaths key intersections and gateways
  Landscape Easement - public landscaped areas adjacent to green spaces and greenways

STREETSCAPE

Street (ROW)
 The streetscape or street ROW shall include landscape areas, and pedestrian and NMT zones that prioritize the safe
movement or pedestrians, cyclists and PMD users
 Landscape zones are intended to provide a buffer to pedestrian and cyclist zones within the ROW
 Utility zones, required for the installation and maintenance of various utility lines, shall be integrated with the landscape
zones planned within ROW. Public use of these landscape areas may be suspended if access to utility lines so
necessitates.

Landscape and Materials

 Pavement and landscape materials shall complement the urban character of the district. Paving materials used must be
safe, non-slip, durable and easily maintained, and aesthetically pleasing.
 Dedicated space for planting and bioswales designed for water drainage management shall be planned within the ROW,
where feasible.

JOP Building Concept

“Flexible building with energy-saving factors”

Energy Saving Factor:

 Rooftop Greening
 Mist Spray
 Rainwater Harvesting
 Solar Panel
 Top & High-side light
 Light Well
 Wind power generation
 Shading
 Light Ceiling
 Bio-skin
 Double glazing
 Natural Ventilation
 Task ambient lighting
 Task ambient air-conditioning
 Earth & Cool tube

PARKING
All required car parking lots are to be provided within the plot boundary to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles along adjacent
roads.

Car parking spaces are encouraged to be located:

 Underground
 Above the second floor
 Surrounded by buildings
Car Parking Design
 To maintain an attractive streetscape, any at grade or above grade car park and loading/unloading bays are to be fully
integrated within the overall building form, and visually screened from above and on all sides
 At grade car parking areas are encouraged to have semi-permeable surface and provide adequate drainage

Parking and Loading Space Provision

 All developments shall comply with the required car parking and loading space requirements in the Building Code of
the Philippines

Parking Incentives
A reduction of up to 30% in car parking standards may be permitted by the declarant if:
 The development is within 300m radius of a Rail, LRT or BRT Station
 An automated vehicle station, shared car or bike station, or any other smart mobility solution is integrated within the
development to contribute to a Car-lite city

District Parking – structures, with combined parking requirements for multiple buildings and lots are allowed within a 200 m
walking radius of such buildings and lots
 Minimum Parking Requirement: 100 lots
 Incentives – 100 lots (30%) = 70 lots
 300m radius from Rail / LRT / BRT Station
 Electric Vehicle Station
 Automated Vehicle Station

Loading/Unloading
 Where possible, loading/unloading spaces should be accommodated inside the building or underground
 The maneuvering of lorries shall be within the lot except where access is onto a vehicular service lane
 For Hotel/other use, loading/unloading bays should be located close to the service entrance

Vehicular Access
 Curb cuts for vehicular access must be no greater than 7 m wide for residential developments, and 9 m wide for all
other developments
 In determining location of an access point, consideration shall be given to the following:
o Access points are to be located at least 12m away from bus stops/bay, taxi bays, pedestrian crossings,
property line corner and other access points to the plot and neighboring plots.
o Provision of access points on top of utility services is strongly discouraged and require permission from the
declarant. In avoidable cases, the locator must install removable pavers above the utility services to allow for
maintenance works.
o All service access including to refuse bin centers, and loading/unloading bays, etc., shall be provided within
the plot boundary. Separate access directly from the public street is prohibited.

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

Through Block Link

Linkages running through a block that allow pedestrians to move directly through large building blocks so as to improve ground
floor permeability and pedestrian connectivity.
 Width - 6.0 meters minimum interior clearance unless otherwise specified. Laneways should not be obstructed by
parking or other service mechanical units
  Height- 10.0 meters minimum interior height
 Cover - through block links may be open to the sky or covered
 Lighting - skylight or lighting shall be provided throughout the entire though block link, should it be enclosed

Arcade
 An arcade is a ground level covered pedestrian way that runs parallel to and in between/storefronts and the property lines
 All developments are encouraged to provide arcades. Development locations that are required to provide for and link into
an arcade system
 Arcades must be provided at the ground level and should link continuously into the arcade of an adjacent development as
they are intended to ensure adequate weather protection to pedestrians during inclement weather
 An arcade shall be funded, constructed and maintained by the locator of the site
 No commercial activity is allowed within the arcade zone unless approved by the declarant. Retails activity and display
windows are encouraged at areas fronting arcade zones to add interest to the pedestrian experience
 An arcade shall be solely used for the purpose of pedestrian movement, unless approved by the declarant

The design of the arcade must be compatible with the character of the building which it forms part and of the neighborhood in
which it is located. The design of the arcade must comply with the following guidelines:
o Width - for single height arcade, 4.0 meters minimum interior clearance, 3.5 meters minimum continuous clear zone,
free of columns and other obstructions, unless otherwise specified.
o For double height arcade, 6.0 meters minimum interior clearance, 5.5 meters minimum continuous clear zone, unless
otherwise specified
o Height – must match with at least of the ground floor of the building
o Cover – arcades must be continuously covered overhead; minimum distance between columns on the street side shall
be 4.5 meters. Vertical clearance for such opening shall be 4.0 meters
o Lighting – shall be provided throughout the entire arcade

Covered Walkways
 Are covered linkages connecting adjacent buildings or across plots and property lines is classified. All developments are
encouraged to provide covered walkways that link continuously to an adjacent development and or transit station to provide
pedestrian refuge from sun and rain.
 Development locations that are required to provide link into covered walkways are indicated in arcade, canopy and covered
walkway plan
 Covered walkway shall be funded, constructed, and maintained pro rata by the adjoining locators.

The design of the covered walkway must be compatible with the overall character of the neighborhood in which it is located and
with the architectural treatment of the building that they form part of and or connect into. The design of the covered walkway
must comply with following guidelines:
o Width – 4.0 meters minimum interior clearance, 3.5 meters minimum continuous clear zone, free of columns and other
obstruction, unless otherwise specified
o Height – 3.5 meters minimum interior height between the sidewalk and the lowest portion of the fascia
o Cover – covered walkways must be continuously covered overhead. They cannot be enclosed and must be accessible
by the public
o Lighting – shall be provided throughout the entire covered walkway

UTILITIES

Water Supply
  Water meter chamber – the water meter chamber shall be located not more than 1m from the boundary line along
internal access roads.
 Storage tank – the service shall be connected to storage tank(s) provided by the locator within the plot boundary.
 Water pump – no water pumps directly connected to a water main of the declarant shall be permitted. Booster pumps
may be installed to pump water from a ground storage tank of adequate capacity supplied b natural pressure from the
declarant’s water main. The installation of booster pumps shall require the prior written consent of the declarant and
shall comply with other applicable requirements provided in this design standards and guidelines.
 Water meter room – the locator shall provide a space within the plot and/or buildings for a meter room accessible from
outside at all times. No rent or change for the meter room shall be charged to the declarant/ water supplier.

Electricity Supply
 Electricity component space – the locator shall provide a space to accommodate the electrical components to the
specifications of the utility agency. The locator shall allow reasonable access to this space. It is the responsibility of the
locator to obtain design and construction criteria and building code compliance from the appropriate government and
utility agencies.

Utility Agency Requirement

 The locator shall accommodate the required provision of water supply and comply with the utility agency requirements

Telecommunication
 Television Antenna – The locator shall construct as an integrated component of the building, install, provide, and
maintain a communal television antenna on the roof of building constructed or to be constructed on the lot

Cellular Phone Site

 Any cellular phone sites constructed, installed, or provided within a building to be constructed on the lot must secure
the prior written endorsement of the declarant

Drainage
 Drainage connection – sewerage and storm water drainage connections shall be provided by the declarant up to the
boundary of each plot. The locator shall construct and maintain at his own expense such drains and channels within
the boundary of his lot, to intercept and convey into the nearest connection of the sewerage/storm water drainage
system.
 Water discharge – the locator shall not discharge directly or indirectly, or cause or permit or suffer discharge into any
public sewer, storm water, drain, channel, stream-course or any sea any trade effluent or foul or contaminated water or
cooling or hot water without the prior written consent of the declarant or the appropriate government agency, who may
as a condition of granting its consent require the locator to provide, operate, and maintain at the locators own expense,
within the lot or otherwise and to the satisfaction of the declarant or the appropriate government agency, suitable works
for the treatment and disposal of such trade effluent or foul or contaminated or cooling or hot water.
 Drainage system maintenance – the locator shall be responsible for the maintenance of the sewerage and storm
drainage water system within his own property and the individual connections to the public sewerage and storm water
drainage system.
 Drainage network – the locator is not allowed to change river alignment, without permission of the declarant, because it
may ruin the flood control plan of NCC. The alignment revision may be permitted if its catchment area is kept same.

Drainage Design Criteria

Land Use (Note 1) Minor System Major Drainage System
Design Capacity Check Capacity Drainage (Note 2)
Drainage Pipes 15-year flood 25-year flood 100-year flood
 Culverts (Note 1) 25-year flood 50-year flood
Esteros/ Creeks/ Drainage 15-year flood 25-year flood
Channels

Solid Waste
 Recycling – the locator is required to comply with the recycling requirement and other requirements and guidelines of
the declarant regarding solid waste.
 Garbage collection station – the locator shall provide adequate areas within its land for garbage collection stations
which have enough capacity for its residents. The ff design criteria shall be considered:
o The size of a station shall be determined based on number of households and building types
o A station shall be located at the area which is easily accessible by garbage truck
o A station shall not be located at the area which s easily accessible by a garbage truck
o A station shall not be located at an area with traffic obstacles
o A station shall be kept sanitary

Fuel Restrictions
 The locator shall not use any fuel or store any fire hazardous materials on the lot or any part thereof or in any building
or any part of any building constructed or to be constructed therein other than gas, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas,
kerosene, or other conventional liquid fuel. Use of any other fuel or storage of ire hazardous materials shall require the
prior written consent of declarant.

CHAPTER 11: ROAD DESIGN

11.3 RIGHT-OF-WAY
Collector C (38m)
ROW 38m
Number of Lanes 2 lanes/direction, two ways
BRT Lane None
Median strip Required
Bicycle ROW More than 2.0m
Pedestrian ROW More than 3.0m
Storm Drainage and Utility Space More than 8.5m
 Allowed to install under Bicycle/Pedestrian
way and planting strip
 Dedicated space for bioswales for drainage
water management wherever feasible

Local Road A (31m)

ROW 38m
Number of Lanes 2 lanes/direction, two ways
BRT Lane None
Median strip None
Bicycle ROW More than 2.0m
Pedestrian ROW More than 3.0m
Storm Drainage and Utility Space More than 7.6m
 Allowed to install under Bicycle/Pedestrian
way and planting strip
 Dedicated space for bioswales for drainage
 water management wherever feasible

11.4 Access Control

Frontage Road
 Frontage road should be one-way road. Separation of frontage roads at cross streets shall be maximized to ensure
sufficient storage for cross-road traffic between frontage roads and the arterial road.
Collector Road
 Unless where there is no reasonable access from a local road, access from collector shall be prohibited. When
providing unsignalized access, it must be physically blocked by a median to prohibit left turns.
Local Road
 Access from local roads is permitted as long as the design ensures traffic safety.

CHAPTER 15: FIRE PROTECTION

15.1 Fire Protection

 The locator shall comply with the rules and regulations of the National Building and Fire Codes, the Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, these Design Standards and Guidelines relative to fire protection systems
within the building, exterior connection for fire department equipment and required water storage for fire fighting.
 The Locator shall provision or fire lanes within his property, as necessary, to provide access at all times to the fire
department equipment. Locator shall make provision for telecommunication connection of the building’s fire protection
systems to the local municipality fire department communication center.
 The Locator shall at all times permit the fire department of his representative to enter the buildings premises to conduct
inspection and testing of the building’s fire protection systems. In addition, the Declarant, shall as it deems necessary,
conduct visual review of the building’s fire protection systems and issue written notice to the Locator, copy furnish the
fire department, of observed non-compliance to the National Fire Code.
 Temporary fire detection and alarm system must be provided to temporary accommodation and facilities required to
provide life safety warning as part of construction of buildings.
 The safe and proper storage of flammable materials and liquids on site will be in accordance with the National Building
Code and Fire Code.
 The Locator shall maintain adequate insurance to indemnify the Declarant against claims for fire damage how so ever
caused to third parties.

15.2 Emergency Access

 Emergency exit doors when open must not project beyond the property line. The design of exit is subject to subject to
building, fire and other relevant codes and guidelines.
 Exist areas should be designed with flared or bevelled corners, angle inset or with similar details in order to avoid an
enclosed and box-like appearance. The doors should be designed and decorated so as to blend the overall design and
character of the building.
 Service access points garbage trucks, etc. must be located away from the emergency exit areas.

COMPREHENSIVE MASTER DEV’T PLAN

SOCIAL ASPECT
  Demography – an estimated 2,826 households in the project site will be affected by the CGC project. The majority of
residents (close to 70%) particularly in the northern section and proposed urban zone are Capas born and consists of
mainstream lowlanders and a visible minority Ayta, an indigenous community.

TRAFFIC VOLUME FORECAST AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN

 Traffic volume forecast
o Based on the approved land use plan, there will be two (2) main types of travel demand. These are (i)
commuter and (ii) cargo traffic.
o It is estimated that at full development, the Clark green city (cgc) will generate about 1,965,000 person trips
per 24 hours. Of these trips, 60% or approx. 1,179,000 will be internal trips, and the remaining 40% or approx.
786,000 will be external trips.
o The vehicle trips per land use per 24 hours was estimated at 589,000, about 354,000 within CGC, and about
236,000 will be going in/out of CGC.
 Transport system plan
o Private mode
o Public transportation
 Internal (brt/lt)
 External (clark railway)
o Cargo traffic

GREEN BUILDING GUIDELINE

Green Building Requirements

The GB Code shall be subject to the following performance standards:
9.1 Energy Efficiency
9.2 Water Efficiency
9.3 Material Sustainability
9.4 Solid Waste Management
9.5 Site Sustainability
9.6 Indoor Environmental Quality

Section 10. Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, designs, methods and technologies that reduce energy
consumption resulting in cost savings.

BUILDING ENVELOPE
10.1.1 Air Tightness and Moisture Protection
a. General
As the humidity levels are very high in the Philippines, the unwanted infiltration and humidity ingress
into the spaces can cause additional load on the air conditioning system and a detrimental impact on
air quality. Buildings must be planned and designed with specific details to ensure that air tightness
is maximized. Details should precisely include joints, service entry points, windows and doors. The
implementation of these measures requires only increased attention to the construction details and it
can be implemented at practically no cost.
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
 c. Requirements
Buildings shall be planned and designed with:
i. Complete gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps and seals within and around window and
door assemblies
ii. Moisture protection on the surface of the external façade to reduce vapor or moisture migration from
external spaces

d. Exceptions
Buildings and spaces without provisions for air conditioning systems are exempt.

NATURAL VENTILATION

a. General
This measure will give building occupants the flexibility and opportunity to use natural ventilation for
free cooling and fresh air in regularly occupied spaces. This measure will limit the tendency to create
glass- sealed box type buildings. Size of each room and space shall be consistent with the
occupancy load of the NBC.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements

i. Operable windows or balcony door shall be provided in regularly occupied spaces. The size of the
opening shall be equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the floor area of regularly occupied spaces.

ii. All operable windows shall be provided with safety features for protection against strong winds, water
penetration and protection for building occupants including child safety and security.
d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

BUILDING ENVELOPE COLOR

a. General
Light-colored building envelope, especially the roof areas which are the most vulnerable, can reduce heat
transfer from the outside to the inside of the building by having surfaces with high Solar
Reflectance Index (SRI).
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
i.
METAL SURFACE SRI
Reflective white 86 to 92
Basic white 80 to 88
Beige / Tan 74 to 80
Dark brown 0 to 33
Light to medium brown 45 to 56
ROOF INSULATION

a. General
Insulation can help reduce heat gain in a building thus improving thermal comfort, acoustic quality
and reducing the load on the air conditioning system.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
Buildings shall be provided with roof insulation so that the average thermal resistance value (R-
Value) of the roof is at least R-8. See Annex 4 (Insulation R-Value).

For Insulating Values of Common Building Materials see Annex 3

Table 6. R-Value of Common Roof Insulation

INSULATION R-Value / inch (25.4 mm)
Polyisocyanurate 5.6 to 8.0
Polyurethane 5.6 to 6.5
Closed cell spray foam 5.5 to 6.0
Phenolic foam 4.8
Urea formaldehyde foam 4.6
Plastic fiber 4.3
Mineral fiber 4.2 to 4.5
Cementitious foam 3.9
Polystyrene 3.8 to 5.0
Fiberglass 3.7
Rockwool 3.7
Rigid foam 3.6 to 6.7
Cellulose 3.6 to 3.8
Open cell spray foam 3.6
Sheep’s wool 3.5
Hemp 3.5
Cotton 3.4
Loose cellulose 3.0 to 3.7
Mineral wool 2.8 to 3.7
Straw 2.4 to 3.0
Vermiculite / Perlite 2.4
Reflective bubble foil 1 to 1.1

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

10.1.1 Air Conditioning System

a. General
Air conditioning typically accounts for more than fifty percent (50%) of total electricity costs in a
centrally air conditioned building. Hence, the efficiency of an air conditioning system is of prime
importance. The heart of the air conditioning system is the cooling system, typically chillers in large
buildings and is important to procure an efficient cooling system.
 b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
The cooling equipment shall meet or exceed the minimum efficiency requirements as indicated in
Tables 7 and 8.
Table 7. Electrically Operated Unitary Air Conditioners and Condensing Units

Size Category Sub-Category or

Equipment Type Minimum Test
Rating
(in Btu/h) (in kJ/h) Efficiency Procedure
Conditions
14.0 SEER
Split systems
Air conditioners, 12.0 EER AHRI 210/240;
<65,000 <68,585
air-cooled 14.0 SEER PNS ISO
Single packaged 5151:2014;
11.6 EER
PNS ISO
16358-1
Split systems 12.0 SEER AHRI 210/240;
Through-the- <30,000 <31,655 PNS ISO
wall, air-cooled Single packaged 12.0 SEER
5151:2014;
PNS ISO
16358-1
Small-duct high AHRI 210/240;
velocity, <65,000 <68,585 Split systems 10.0 SEER PNS ISO
air-cooled 5151:2014;
PNS ISO
16358-1
≥65, 000 & ≥68, 585 & 11.5 EER
<135,000 <142,447 11.3 EER
≥135, 000 & ≥142, 447 11.5 EER
Air conditioners, <240,000 <253,238 Split systems and 11.3 EER
air-cooled single packaged AHRI 340/360;
≥240, 000 & ≥253, 238 & 10.0 EER PNS ISO
<760,000 <801,922 9.8 EER 5151:2014;
9.7 EER PNS
≥760, 000 ≥801, 922 ISO 16358-1
9.5 EER
AHRI 210/240;
<65,000 <68,585 14.0 EER PNS ISO
5151:2014;
Air conditioners, PNS
water ISO 16358-1
Split systems and 14.0 EER
and
single packaged
evaporative ≥65, 000 & ≥68, 585 &
13.8 EER
cooled 135,000 142,447
≥135, 000 & ≥142,447 & 13.8 EER AHRI 340/360;
240,000 253,238 13.8 EER PNS ISO
5151:2014;
14.0 EER
≥ 240,000 ≥ 253,238 PNS
13.8 EER ISO 16358-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

10.1.1 Daylight Provision

a. General
Building should be planned and designed to maximize the use of natural light so to reduce the use of
artificial illumination.

b. Applicability.
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table
1. For residential condominiums, it does not apply to individual dwelling units.

c. Requirements.
All regularly occupied spaces inside the building shall have a view of any combination of the following
features that can allow daylight into the room space:

i. Window
ii. Light shelf
iii. Clerestory
iv. Skylight
v. Light monitor / light scoop
vi. Other devices that can allow daylight inside

d. Exceptions
Spaces where daylight access hinders its intended function are exempt from this provision with
justification for exemption.

10.1.2 Daylight Controlled Lighting System

a. General
Building interior perimeter zones exposed to daylight generally do not require artificial lighting during
the day. However, sub-optimal design and operation of the building results in use of artificial lighting
when not required.

Photoelectric sensors connected to luminaires help in dimming or switching off lamps that do not
require to be operated due to presence of adequate daylight.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as stated in Table 1. For residential condominiums,
this applies only to common indoor areas with access to daylight.

c. Requirements
Applicable buildings shall comply with the following:

i. Lighting fixtures within the daylight zone shall be controlled with photoelectric sensors with an auto
on-off basis or continual dimming. The photoelectric sensor shall be located approximately at half (½)
the depth of daylight zone.

ii. If occupancy sensors are installed in the daylight zone, the occupancy sensor shall override the
photoelectric sensor during non-occupancy period.
d. Exceptions
Installed lighting fixtures within the day-lit zones are exempt from using photoelectric sensor if this
hinders its intended function, with justification for exemption.
10.1.3 Lighting Power Density (LPD)

a. General
Limitation of LPD will help to design the lighting system in the most efficient way and
reduce the lighting and cooling load in the buildings. 3 The maximum allowed LPD for each
space type is specified in Table 11.
3
The IIEE Manual on the Practice of Efficient Lighting System can be a reference for the design
of building lighting systems
b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.
c. Requirements
All applicable building types shall comply with the LPD limits in the 2010 PSVARE
Standards, as shown in Table 11.
Table 11. Maximum Allowed LPD4

USE / OCCUPANCY Building Average LPD (W/m2)

CLASSIFICATION
Residential Dwelling: Condominium 10.8
Hotel / Resort 10.8
Educational: School 12.9
Institutional: Hospital 12.9
Business: Office 10.8
Mercantile: Mall 16.1 (excluding accent lighting)
Source 2010 PSVARE Standards
4
Above requirement excludes parking and exterior lighting (see Table 12)

Table 12. Maximum Allowed LPD

Other Uses Average LPD (W/m2)

Covered parking 3.2
Open and outdoor parking 1.6
Exterior Façade 2.15
Active entrance (pedestrian
98.4
conveyance)
Inactive entrance
65.6
(normally locked / inactive use)
Source : ASHRAE - IESNA 90.1

d. Exceptions
Elevators and Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways
 1. General
Escalators / Moving Ramp / Walkway must be fitted with controls to automatically reduce
speed or stop when no traffic is detected. Elevators must be fitted with mechanisms to
reduce energy demand.

2. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

3. Requirements

Applicable buildings shall comply with the following:

a. Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways

 Escalators / Moving Ramps / Walkways shall be fitted with automated controls to reduce to
a slower speed when no activity has been detected for a maximum period of one and a
half (1-1/2) minutes and duration may be adjusted depending on the demand.

 The escalator / moving ramp / walkway shall automatically be put on a standby mode
when no activity has been detected for a maximum period of five (5) minutes and duration
may be adjusted depending on the demand.

 These escalators / moving ramps / walkways shall be designed with energy efficient soft
start technology. Activation of reduced speed, power off and power on modes shall be
done through sensors installed in the top or bottom landing areas.

b. Elevators

 Elevators shall be provided with controls to reduce the energy demand. To meet this
requirement, the following features must be incorporated:

- Use of Alternating Current (AC) Variable Voltage and Variable Frequency (VVVF) drives
on non-hydraulic elevators

- Use of energy efficient lighting and display lighting in the elevator car shall have an
average lamp efficacy, across all fittings in the car, of more than 55 lumens / watt

- Lighting shall switch off after the elevator has been inactive for a maximum period of five
(5) minutes

- The elevators shall operate in a stand-by condition during off-peak periods

4. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.
. WATER EFFICIENCY

Water efficiency requires the adoption of efficient practices, plan, design, materials, fixtures, equipment
and methods that reduce water consumption resulting in cost savings.

11.1 WATER FIXTURES

 a. General
Efficient water fixtures include faucets, showerheads and water closets that use less water
in order to perform the same function of cleaning as effectively as standard models. Water
efficiency is an important aspect, especially as fresh water resources start getting depleted
at a rate faster than they are replenished. Use of efficient plumbing fixtures, sensors, auto
control valves, aerators, flow control and pressure-reducing devices, wherever possible,
can result in significant reduction in water consumption.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
Applicable buildings shall comply with the requirements as shown in Table 13.

d. Exceptions.
There are no exceptions to this provision.

Table 13 Water Fixture Performance Requirements

Type of Fixtures Maximum Flow Rate

Dual Flush Water ≤6 full
liters / flushing cycle
Closet 3 low
Single Flush Water
4.9 L0iters / flushing cycle
Closet
Shower ≤9 (80PSi) liters / min at 551.6 kPa
Urinals ≤1 liters / flushing cycle
Lavatory taps ≤4.8 (60PSi) liters / min at 417.7 kPa
Kitchen faucets ≤4.8 (60PSi) liters / min at 417.7 kPa
Handheld bidet sprays ≤4.8 (60PSi) liters / min at 417.7 kPa
Source: Prescribed Requirements, IFC Philippine Green Building Code Project, May 2013

11.2 WATER MANAGEMENT

11.2.1 Rainwater Harvesting

a. General
Rainwater is one of the purest sources of water available. Rainwater from roofs and
hardscape must be collected and reused for non- potable purposes.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements

i. Minimum storage tanks size (in cu.m) shall be calculated by dividing the building footprint
area by 75.
 ii. Collected water shall be used for non-potable purposes such as toilet flushing,
irrigation and cooling towers.

d. Exceptions.
There are no exceptions to this provision.

11.2.2 Water Recycling

a. General
Recycled water from Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) shall be reused for non-potable
purposes.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
The recycled water produced on site shall be reused for non-potable purposes such as
toilet flushing, irrigation and cooling towers, through a distinct and separate piping system
from the potable water supply system.

d. Exceptions
Buildings with no dedicated STP are exempted from this requirement.

MATERIAL SUSTAINABILITY

Material Sustainability governs all matters related to resource efficiency and material selection and use with
the least impact on the environment.

12.1 Non-Toxic Materials

a. General
Non-Toxic building materials refer to building materials without hazardous or toxic chemicals
that could cause Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and eventually lead to Building Related
Illness (BRI).

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements

i. Paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants used indoors or non- ventilated areas shall not
contain Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC) or should be within levels tolerable to humans as specified in Table 14.

ii. Composite wood shall not have urea formaldehyde content.

iii. All other materials containing chemicals used in construction shall not compromise and be
 deleterious to the health and safety of the workers and occupants of the building.

iv. Specifications shall comply with the allowable VOC limits as stated in Table 14 with
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from supplier and other certification to justify the
compliance of the material.

d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Efficient waste management requires the adoption of efficient waste management practices
and use of eco-friendly materials.

13.1 Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

a. General
MRF shall be provided for the collection and segregation of solid waste materials

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
i. Buildings shall be provided with a minimum area for MRF as specified in Table 15.

ii. MRF shall be fully enclosed and easily accessible from within the building and from
the outside for easy collection of waste.

iii. Solid waste containers shall be provided for at least four (4) types of wastes:
- compostable (biodegradable)
- non-recyclable (to be disposed off in the landfill)
- recyclable (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, etc.)
- special waste

iv. For hospitals, isolated bins for hazardous wastes shall be provided to avoid
contamination.

d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

Table 15. MRF Minimum Daily Storage Space Requirements

Use / Occupancy Requirement

Residential Dwelling:
1.0 sqm waste storage space per 2,500 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
Condominium
Hotel / Resort 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 2,500 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
Educational: School 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 300 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
 Institutional: Hospital 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1,250 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
Business: Office 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 1,400 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
Mercantile: Mall 1.0 sqm waste storage space per 400 sqm TGFA + 50% circulation space
Source: DENR (EMB Report on Solid Waste Generation) and NBC
SITE SUSTAINABILITY

Site sustainability requires the adoption of planning, design, construction and operation practices that
minimize the adverse impact of buildings on ecosystems and water resources.

14.1 Site / Ground Preparation and Earthworks

a. General
Site clearing, grading and excavation shall be planned at the start of construction to
mitigate pollution caused by erosion and sedimentation taking into consideration
existing endemic foliage as regulated by the DENR.

All existing utilities and water bodies and waterways, shall be protected and shall not
be disturbed.

b. Applicability
This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
Measures for site protection shall be in place before the start of construction.

i. Building site erosion and sedimentation control plan that outlines measures to be
applied to prevent soil that can run-off at the natural bodies of water, causing water
pollution.

ii. Additional measures to mitigate the effect of pollution and safety on construction
conforming to Rule XI of the NBC

iii. Storm water collection management plan

iv. Structures or facilities for storm water collection

d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.

14.2 Open Space Utilization

a. General
The inclusion of green areas or landscaped areas for indigenous or adaptable species
of grass, shrubs and trees will help in providing more permeable surface for the building
development’s open space and thus allow the re-charging of natural ground water
reservoir, control storm water surface run-off, cool the building surroundings, and
provide indoor to outdoor connectivity for the building occupants.

b. Applicability
 This measure applies to all building occupancies as indicated in Table 1.

c. Requirements
A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required Unpaved Surface Area (USA), as
required in Rule VII and VIII of the NBC, shall be vegetated with indigenous and
adaptable species.

d. Exceptions
There are no exceptions to this provision.