MET Design
Lot Suitability Scorer
Lot Scorer
Score a lot before
you commit.
Architect-led pre-purchase analysis. Get a buildability scorecard, hidden cost flags, and orientation guidance before you sign the deed.
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3 minutes. Six quick steps about the lot you're considering.
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PH NBC defaults. Built on the National Building Code (PD 1096) with editable overrides for subdivisions.
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Cost-aware. Flags slope retaining, soil treatment, and access burdens with peso impact.
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Yours. Download a one-page scorecard PDF, or proceed straight to the budget wizard.
Location
Where is the lot?
City and zoning class drive setbacks, lot coverage, and height limits.
R-1Low density · single detached
R-2Medium · duplex / townhouse
R-3High · mid-rise
Subdivisions often have stricter rules than NBC. You'll edit setbacks on the next step if needed.
Geometry
Lot dimensions
Approximate is fine — refine when you have the survey.
▭Rectangle
⬢Trapezoid
⌐L-shape · corner
⚑Flag · irregular
N
W
lot
E
S
In Metro Manila, N or S frontage is preferred — the long axis runs N-S, minimizing west afternoon sun.
Setbacks
Setbacks & coverage
Auto-loaded from your zoning class. Override if the LGU or subdivision is stricter.
PSO = Percentage of Site Occupancy. Building footprint cannot exceed PSO × lot area.
Site
Slope & site conditions
These drive the hidden sitework cost adders.
≈Flat · <3%
⟋Gentle · 3–10%
⟍Moderate · 10–20%
▲Steep · >20%
Risk & price
Risk factors & lot price
For the value-per-buildable-sqm calculation and risk-adjusted verdict.
Used for the value metric: lot price ÷ maximum buildable floor area.
Overall Verdict
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Key metrics
Lot area
—sqm
Max buildable footprint
—sqm
Max gross floor area
—sqm
Max storeys
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Sitework cost adder
—PHP
Cost per buildable sqm
—PHP/sqm
Scorecard
MET commentary