CE 321 Building System Designs
Second Semester 2024
1. Course Description: This course focus on developing knowledge of building systems, including
architectural design building materials and construction techniques, and will foster the skills required to
adopt a building systems approach compliant to the National Building Code and its referral codes. The
Students developed knowledge of building systems will also include understanding of different types
and applications of building materials and diverse construction techniques. The Laboratory class will
focus on the tools and techniques to create a computer generated building model, and applied tools for
working with computer model exploring output and simulation. Students will develop techniques looking
at both realistsic and schematic representation, and the integration of building systems modelling as a
tool to inform and enhance the design process..
2. Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students must be able to:
1. Identify appropriate provisions of the National Building Code and its referral codes as these apply
to buildings; .
2. Codes and Regulations: Ability to design sites, facilities, and system that are responsive to relevant
codes and regulations and include the principles of life safety and accessibility standards;
3. Technical Documentation; Ability to make technically clear drawings, prepare outline specifications,
and construct models illustrating and identifying the assembly of materials, systems, and
components appropriate for a building design..
4. Building Envelop Systems and Assemblies: Understanding of the Basic Principles involved in the
appropriate selection and application building envelope systems relative to fundamental
performance, aesthetics, moisture transfer, durability, and energy and material resources;
5. Building Materials And Assemblies: Understanding of the basic principles used in the appropriate
selection of interior and exterior construction materials, finishes, products, components, and
assemblies based on their inherent performance, including environmental impact and reuse;
6. Building Service Systems: Understanding of the basic principles and appropriate application and
performance of building service systems, including lighting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical,
communication, vertical transportation, security, and fire protection systems;
7. Financial Considerations Understanding of the fundamentals of building costs, which must include
life-cycle costs.
3. Course Outline and Time Frame
Week Topic Time Frame
1 Orientation; discussion of the course objectives and expected outcomes; course 6 Hours
policies and grading system.
National Building Code of the Philippines
2 National Building Code of the Philippines 6 Hours
3 National Structural Code of the Philippines 6 Hours
4 National Building Code of the Philippines 6 Hours
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Activity: Three (03) Door Apartment as per Bldg Code
5 National Building Code of the Philippines 6 Hours
Activity: Three (03) Door Apartment as per Bldg Code
6 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 3 Hours
7 Minimum Requirements for Accessibility as per BP 344 6 Hours
Activity: Prepare Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied
codes.
Fire/Electrical Code of the Philippines
8 Space Planning 6 Hours
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes.
Calculations
9 Specifications 6 Hours
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes.
Quantity Survey & Cost Estimates
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes.
10 Building Permit 6 Hours
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes
11 Fundamentals of Performance 6 Hours
Aesthetics
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION 3 Hours
13 Moisture Transfer 6 Hours
Durability
Energy and Material Resources
14 Appropriate selection of Interior and Exterior construction materials 6 Hours
Finishes, Products, Components, and
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Environmental Impact and Reuse of Materials
15 Lighting 6 Hours
Mechanical Systems in Buildings including Vertical Transportation
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes
Plumbing Systems in Buildings
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes
16 Electrical, Communication and Security 6 Hours
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes
Fire Protection Systems
Activity: Three (03) Storey Mixed-Use Bldg as per Bldg Code & allied codes
17 Fundamental of Building Costs 6 Hours
Life-cycle Costs
NOTE: Drawing(2D), Specifications, 3D Modelling & Estimates of Three (03)
Bedroom Apartment & Three (3) Storey Mixed-Used Building as per Codes during
Discussion of the above course outline.
18 FINAL EXAMINATION (Submission of Drawings, Specifications, 3D Models & 3 Hours
Estimates ready for Building Permit)
4. Required Reading
4.1) National Building Code of the Philippines.
4.2) National Structural Code of the Phillippines (ASEP)
4.3) Fire Code/Electrical Code of the Philippines
4.4) National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
4.5) Sanitation Code of the Philippines
4.6) Planning & Estimate (Max Fajardo)
4.7) Plumbing Design & Estimate (Max Fajardo)
4.8) Electrical Design & Estmate ( Max Fajardo)
Note: PDF & Powerpoint presentation(softcopy) to be given after discussion of every Topics.
5. Suggested Watching, Readings and References
You tube links to be given before/after discussion of the topics
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6. Grading System
1. Engineering Courses
Seatworks/Assignments 10%
Quizzes 20%
Recitations/Attendance 5%
Laboratory/Requirements 15%
Major Examinations(Design 50%
Analysis)
Total 100%
2. Computation of Grade
Prelim Grade (PG) = 10% S&A + 20% Q + 5% Rec&Att + 15% Labreq + 50% Prelim Exam
Midterm Grade (MG) = 50% TMGR + 50% PG
TMGR = 10% S&A + 20% Q + 5% Rec&Att + 15% Labreq + 50% Midterm Exam
Final Grade (FG) = 60% TFGR + 40% MG
TFGR = 10% S&A + 20% Q + 5% Rec&Att + 15% Labreq + 50% Final Exam
7. Classroom Policies
1. Any student who comes to class 15 minutes after the official time for the start of the class shall be
marked late. Four marks of tardiness are equivalent to one absence.
2. Every student is allowed a maximum of nine (9) absences before he will be dropped from the roll,
whether the absences he/she incurs are staggered or continuous. It should be understood that this
is an allowance for possible absences due to illness or other reasons which are considered
reasonable and the cause of absences is beyond control. Hence, it should not be viewed as a
privilege or right.
3. A student who has incurred more than nine (9) absences for reasons beyond his control may be
given another chance provided (a) the teacher believes the student can catch up with the class
and (b) the case has been referred to the Dean for final approval.
4. A student is held responsible for the lessons/quizzes missed if by preference he gets absent from
class in favor of attending other activities and is considered unexcused. When the absence is due
to his/her representation of the school in educational, socio-cultural or religious activities , his
absence does not fall under former regulations, as such his/her absence is excused.
VIII. Consultation Hours: 3-5 PM
Prepared by:
Engr. Amer A. Gonzales Engr. Erlie Joy V. Bicera
Instructor Program Chair
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Recommending approval:
Debora B. Sampaga Charline G. Barut Engr. Godofredo M. Batarao, Jr.
Director, Curriculum & Instruction Chief Librarian Dean, CET
Approved by:
Marissa J. Taguinod, EdD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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