MKA Architectural Design Services

27/07/2026

🚨 Socialized Housing (BP 220) Spotlight

🔍 Did you know? Under BP 220, the minimum requirements for socialized housing are:

Gross Floor Area (GFA): 24 sqm with loft (at least 50% of the base structure)

Lot Area: 53 sqm

Price Ceiling: ₱530,000

These standards ensure affordable housing while maintaining essential living space.

This is just a glimpse of the detailed diagrams you’ll find in , packed with visual breakdowns of architectural codes and standards. 🚀

🔗 Sign up now at vizcodeph.com

16/07/2026

🚨 Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) Spotlight

🔍 Did you know? Under Rule 3 of the RA 9514, fire walls are mandatory to prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties.

📏 Here’s what the code requires for fire walls:

- Fire Resistance ➡️ Minimum of 4 hours
- Height ➡️ Extend at least 1 meter above the roofline
- Absolutely no openings

⚠️ Fire walls must remain structurally stable even if construction on either side collapses during a fire.

With , these life-saving requirements are made easier to understand through clear visuals. 🔥🏗

✅ Learn more code essentials with visual clarity at 🔗 vizcodeph.com

16/07/2026

🚨 The Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) Spotlight

Did you know there’s a minimum required headroom clearance in exit access routes?

📏 According to Rule 10 of the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514):

“The minimum headroom shall not be less than two meters (2 m) nor any projection from the ceiling be less than two meters (2 m) from the floor.”

This ensures safe and unobstructed movement during emergencies — a small detail that makes a big difference.

At , we visualize critical standards like this to help you master the code with confidence.

Sign up at vizcodeph.com and be part of a smarter way to learn. 🚀

12/07/2026

🔍 Did you know? Under BP 344 (Accessibility Law), signs that label public rooms and areas must have tactile symbols, letters, or numbers embossed with a minimum height of 1mm—to ensure they’re readable by touch.

This is just a glimpse of the visual clarity you’ll find in VIZCODE. From accessibility standards to building code essentials, our diagrams are designed to help you study smarter. 🚀

🔗 Sign up now: www.vizcodeph.com

06/07/2026

🚨 National Building Code (PD 1096) Spotlight

🔍 Did you know? Under Rule VIII, Section 804 of PD 1096, there are specific minimum clearances for firewalls to ensure proper containment and safety between adjoining structures.

📏 Here’s what the code requires for firewall extensions:

Above Roof Line ➡️ 0.40 m min.
From Outermost Edges ➡️ 0.60 m min.
Under the Eaves ➡️ 0.30 m min.

⚠️ Important: The 0.40 m height above the roof is an absolute minimum. No projections (except flashing for anchorage) are allowed to cross over to the other side of the firewall.

This standard is critical in safeguarding properties from potential fire spread across property lines — and brings it to life through visual clarity. 🔥🏠

✅ Dive into more visual interpretations of Philippine architectural codes at
🔗 vizcodeph.com

06/07/2026

01/07/2026

06/04/2026

🔨🪏Porch Renovation...