ARCHITECTURAL
PLANS
ENGR. LEMUEL JA SPER S . BADAJ OS
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
1. Vicinity Map/Location Plan
In building plans, a vicinity map and a location map serve distinct but
related purposes. A location map shows the precise location of a specific
site within a larger area, like a city or region. It focuses on the site's exact
position relative to major landmarks and infrastructure, like roads and
waterways. According to architectural resources, a vicinity map, on the
other hand, provides a broader overview of the area surrounding the site,
including nearby buildings, streets, and other points of interest that might
be relevant to the project. Essentially, a location map tells you where the
site is, while a vicinity map shows you what's around the site.
1. Vicinity Map/Location Plan:
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
2. Site Development Plan:
• Depicts the overall layout of the site, including
the building footprint, parking areas,
landscaping, and other site improvements.
2. Site Development Plan
2. Site Development Plan
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
3. Floor Plans:
• Illustrate the layout of each floor of the building, showing
the arrangement of rooms, walls, doors, windows, and
other architectural features.
• Include gridlines, room or functional space identification,
and dimensions.
3. Floor Plans
3. Floor Plans
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
4. Elevations:
• Show the exterior view of the building from different sides
(at least four elevations are typically required).
• Include gridlines, natural ground to finish grade
elevations, floor-to-floor heights, door and window marks,
and exterior finishes.
4. Elevations:
4. Elevations:
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
5. Sections:
• Illustrate vertical cuts through the building, showing
interior and exterior details, structural components,
and other elements.
• Include gridlines, natural ground and finish levels,
outline of cut and visible structural parts, doors and
windows, partitions, and built-in cabinets.
5. Sections:
5. Sections:
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
6. Reflected Ceiling Plan:
• Shows the layout of the ceiling, including lighting
fixtures, air conditioning vents, and other ceiling-
mounted elements
6. Reflected Ceiling Plan:
6. Reflected Ceiling Plan:
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
7. Schedules of Doors and Windows:
• Provide a detailed list of all doors and windows in the
building, including their sizes, materials, and other
specifications.
7. Schedules of Doors and Windows:
7. Schedules of Doors and Windows:
Architectural plans required by the National Building
Code of the Philippines (NBCP) include the following:
8. Other requirements:
• Perspectives: A perspective drawing from a vantage
point is also often required.
8. Perspectives
8. Perspectives
