High-Rise Building
Also known as: High-Rise Building · High-Rise Building (Philippines) · Skyscraper · Vertical Tower
Definition
High-Rise Building, in the Philippines, is defined under the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096) as a multi-story structure exceeding a specific height threshold (typically 15 meters or 5 stories), requiring advanced structural engineering, elevator systems, and specialized fire protection systems. Regulated by local Building Officials and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), high-rises are the dominant structural format for commercial office towers and residential condominiums in primary business districts like Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Ortigas Center. (Wikipedia)
Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | High-rise building |
| Wikidata | Q11387 |
| DBpedia | High-rise_building |
| ProductOntology | N/A |
| Wiktionary | high-rise |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | Tall buildings — Philippines |
| MeSH | N/A |
| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | high rise building skyscraper engineering fire safety Philippines |
| ConceptNet | highrise |
| OpenCyc | N/A |
Also Known As
- High-Rise Building
- High-Rise Building (Philippines)
- Skyscraper
- Vertical Tower
Examples and Analogies
- High-Rise Building (Philippines): The main canonical article details the full engineering codes, history, and tallest towers in the country.
- Residential High-Rise: A 40-story residential condominium tower offering vertical housing units to urban families.
Usage Scenarios
1. Applying for structural clearance
A structural engineer submits seismic calculations for a 50-story high-rise to the city building office for approval. (Source)
2. Conducting a fire drill
A property management team coordinates with the BFP to conduct an annual evacuation drill in a high-rise office tower. (Source)
Strategies
- Cross-reference high-rise building regulations with the main High-Rise Building (Philippines) article for detailed engineering codes.
- Incorporate wind-tunnel testing in the structural design phase to ensure high-rise stability against Pacific typhoons.
Security and Safety Measures
- Verify that high-rise buildings are equipped with pressurized fire escape stairs, wet standpipes, and automatic sprinkler systems.
- Ensure structural compliance with the latest seismic zoning updates under the National Structural Code of the Philippines.
Historical Context
The construction of high-rise buildings in the Philippines began in the post-war era, accelerating in the 1960s with the development of the Makati CBD. The enactment of the National Building Code (PD 1096) in 1977 established unified national safety and structural standards, enabling the construction of modern skyscrapers exceeding 200 meters in height during the 1990s and 2000s. (Wikipedia) (Source)
Challenges and Controversies
Earthquake Vulnerability
Constructing high-rises along active fault lines requires expensive seismic damping and foundation engineering.
Utility Pressure Demands
Pumping water and maintaining air ventilation systems to top floors in hot tropical climates involves high operating costs.
Related Topic
- High-Rise Building Philippines
- Mid-Rise Building Philippines
- National Building Code of the Philippines
- Condominium Development Philippines