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Criteria for Site Selection for: EDUCATIONAL FACILTIES

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION REFERENCE


PHYSICAL FACTORS
>>> Climate

>>> Topography
A. Legal property description
including limits of property,
easement rights of way, and
north indication

B. Topography Topography. The contour of the land shall be preferably level and have no Department of Education.
1. Contours and spot irregular boundaries. Build and locate buildings on higher elevations of the site (2010). Education facilities
elevations and consider the following: manual. Pasig City,
2. Slopes: percentage, Philippines: Physical
aspect, orientation (1) Soil Condition. Generally, an agricultural land with sandy loam soil is the Facilities and Schools
3. Escarpments best for school sites, as the topsoil is properly balanced to support vegetation Engineering Division, Office
4. Erosion channels and permit surface drainage without erosion. The subsoil provides a proper of Planning Service,
5. Extent, location, and base for economical and substantial foundation of the buildings to be Department of Education
general configuration of constructed on the site. Excavated top soil may be reused on the site.
rocks, ledges, outcrops, (2) Size. The size of school site is determined by the level of education, the size
ridges, drainage lines, and of enrolment, the type of curriculum offered and the location of the school,
other unique features i.e., whether urban or rural. The ground area occupied by school buildings and
6. Visual characteristics other structures shall not exceed 40% of the school site in order to provide
7. Potential problem areas adequate open space for assembly and co-curricular activities (athletic fields,
during construction: playground, lawns, agricultural activities and future building expansions) as
siltation, erosion, etc. well as to conform with national and local regulations and standards pertaining
to setbacks and distances between buildings.
(3) Heat Island. Impervious surfaces (such as concrete pavement, asphalted
surfaces, etc.) must be minimized. Instead, a larger area must be assigned and
established to green areas (including landscaping for trees and shrubs). Native
or indigenous landscaping that is drought- tolerant is recommended.

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