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Mapua Institute of Technology School of Architecture, Industrial Design and the Built Environment Manila, Philippines SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Design to Balance Human and Nature A thesis proposal presented to The Faculty of the School of Architecture In partial fulfillment of the course requirements in Architectural Design 11 For the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture Submitted by Venus Marie C. Gabriel 2007100794 September 2011 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Mapua Institute of Technology School of Architecture, Industrial Design and the Built Environment To: Arch. Anna Christina Ealdama In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Architectural Design Thesis, I hereby present to you my design proposal entitled “ Silang Center for Product Development: Design to Balance Human and Nature”. I hope that this will prove to be satisfactory. Respectfully yours, Venus Marie C. Gabriel 2007100794 Noted by: SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Balubad 1st, Silang Cavite Design to Balance Human and Nature Venus Marie C. Gabriel 2007100794 September 2011 CONTENTS Page 1.0 The Problem page 1.1Background / Overview 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Project Goals, Objectives and Strategies 1.4 Significance of the Study 1.5 Review of Related Literature and / or Studies 1.6 Conceptual Framework 1.7 Research Methodology 1.7.a Research design 1.7.1.a Oral Investigation 1.7.1.b.Summary of Findings and Analysis 1.7.2 Case Studies 1.7.2.a. Foreign Studies 1.7.2.a. Local Studies 1.7.3. Archival Investigation 1.8 Scope and Limitations of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms 1 2 3 4 4 9 10 10 11 12 15 18 22 22 2.0 Research Focus 2.1 Rationale 2.2 Discussion of principles and relevance to the project 2.3 Recommendations for application 24 24 26 3.0 Architectural Programming Data 3.1 Site Criteria 3.2 Description of Site Option 3.3 Site Selection and justification 3.4 Site Analysis 3.5 User Analysis 3.3 User Behavior Diagrams 3.7 Space Programming Index 3.8 Laws and Zoning Ordinance 28 28 31 31 34 35 39 43 4.0 Architectural Design Solution 4.1 Design Concept 4.2 Schematic Diagrams 4.3 Floor plans 4.4 Site Development Plan 4.5 Site Elevations 4.6 Revised Commercial Floor Plan 4.6.1 Exterior/ Interior Perspective 4.7Revised Health Spa Floor plan 4.7.1 Exterior/ Interior Perspective 4.8 Presentation Boards Bibliography and References Appendix 49 50 52 54 55 56 59 61 63 67 69 70 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To all the people whom I know (even I if I wasn’t able to mentioned you I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people who help me make all), THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, without all of you, I couldn’t this thesis project feasible through laughter and tears throughout the entire come this so far. year. First of all to my thesis adviser, Arch. Ealdama for giving me all the support, idea and trust throughout my entire thesis days. To all my jurors, for helping me produce a good design solution. To the staff and employees of Silang Cavite City Hall, especially to Mr. Romeo Alilio for being very supportive and for helping me find my case studies. To all my thesis classmates, especially to Winchelle, Hope and Lai for being very encouraging during the time when I’m down thanks! To all my friends, BBTIM and BBG for always making me smile and helping me to produce a new idea. I would also like to thank the presence of my dearest laptop=) thank you very much for not letting me down during the panic days. Without you I couldn’t done this. To my family, my dad, my mom for giving me a glass of milk and a back massage every night=) to my brothers Marco and Carlo, for always giving me a corny but sweet jokes. To my sister Pat, for helping me re-type my thesis.=) and also to our dog, ginger, for always making me happy when I’m tired. And of course, I would like to thank GOD for everything, for making me strong during my up’s and down. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY carbonated water that is the main ingredient of numerous soda fountain drinks. The Philippines is still primarily an agricultural country, because of its rich fertile soil which makes crops grow healthy. Most citizens still live Day spas are business establishments where people tend to visit for in rural areas and support themselves through agriculture. The professionally administered personal care treatments such as facials, Philippines exports its agricultural products around the world, including massages, and other skin care regimens. It is quite similar to beauty the United States, Japan, Europe, and ASEAN countries (members of salons. However, the only difference is that people only visit the the Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Agriculture in Philippines institution for the duration of the treatment, usually lasting only a few has a major role in the country, which feeds millions of people both hours to a day urban and rural place. The Municipality of Silang (Bayan ng Silang) is a first class A spa, as known to us today, is a centre for treatments through various landlocked municipality in the province of Cavite. The vastness of Silang alternate medications, and has grown to include relaxation, unwinding makes it a prospective haven for real estate, industrial, commercial, and and getting pampered. But what makes for an interesting read is the agro-industrial development. The primary crops grown in the area are origin of this culture, and the genesis of the word spa. So, when did the coconut, coffee, corn, banana, pineapple, and tree crops like mango, concept of spa - relaxing and getting treated for ailments through water lansones, and avocado. Spa" is from the word that means "soda fountain" in Eastern New England. Maybe because it was an insinuation to the "mineral" or Fertile soils and abundant water sources make Silang suitable not 2. Since the land is given with natural and healthy resources to only for common commercial crops but also for high value and exotic produce crops, how can the proposal help the city to contribute crops production. and increase their socio-economic status? Silang also have a bountiful resource of beautiful plants, flowers and shrubs. Because Silang is a neighboring town of Tagaytay, both places The agro- industrial areas, which occupy around 40.67 hectares of provide a cool natural breeze of air. The town is a favorite attraction the total municipality’s total land areas, are mostly utilized by poultry when it comes to production of plants. It sells different kinds of plants rising and piggery or livestock production. which make tourist and plant lovers attracted most. The municipality is blessed with natural tourism potential that can be 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM enhanced and developed into tourist destinations. For the Golf enthusiasts, The Riviera Golf Course and Country Club is already in The Municipal Agriculture Office extends agricultural services and operation. There are also historical and cultural sites, among of facilities for the continuous development of the agricultural sector in the which are the Silang Church, one of the oldest church in the municipality. Various programs and projects have been initiated to the Philippines and the La Sallete Shrine. farmers, landowners and farm workers. 1. How can the proposal be the landmark of the city and how can it be developed as potential attraction? 1. What other facilities should be provided in order to produce, develop and advertise their product? 2. What are the facilities/ activities included to the site can inter-act tourist and nature? 3. How can the proposal encourage tourist to visit? Main Objective 1.3 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY To expand the commercial and industrial area of the municipality while preserving its agricultural land, and enhancing its productivity by maintaining its ecological balance. The proponent’s main goal is to develop a Commercial complex and Livelihood program for the locality wherein it will showcase the different Secondary Objective varieties of freshly produce crops from the plantation and by providing them an environment conducive to developing a sustainable community To be able to provide an entertaining and educative activities by promoting their locally products. where people have access or connection between nature. To offer a complete systematic, in-patient natural therapy program by providing a wellness spa for tourists. Since the town occupies only a small hectare from the province of To offer an open restaurant wherein it could cater and produce different variety of menus from freshly harvested crops. Cavite, the project also aims to become one of the landmarks of the town, by providing inter-active facilities to produce and promote their Strategies products. To be able to achieve the goals and objectives and to justify the problem, the proponent should: Conduct a case study for further information Conduct an interview with local government Gather data, facts and related study to support the proposal Conduct a research to improve the facilities Search books, magazines related to the study Acquiring data from the internet for added information 1.5 RELATED LITERATURE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Health is the most precious and very sensitive part of the human 1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY body. Since many researchers, scientist, doctors and nutritionist Economic Significance have been conducting researches and findings to provide the The proposal will also help the socio-economic of silang by providing jobs for the out of school youth, this will also help them by providing people a healthy meal, agricultural research center can be a big help for research works. According an article on why Agriculture facilities to promote their products not only by their locality but also for is important?--“Agricultural science and technology aids in tourists. reducing hunger, improving livelihood production and increasing Architectural Significance economic growth.” Hence, the practice of Agriculture is widely The significance of this project in Architecture will help by providing spread all over the world. Many foreign scientist are practicing comfort environment through space lay-outing and programming design agriculture to contribute to their living society, they are in which nature would be adopted. conducting research to find out how can an indigenous root crop can grow into a big solution which may answer health problems (www.whyisagricultureimportant.com). grain harvests. This will lead to increasing shortages in many food According to Jamie Creamer from the Office of Ag importing country. Communications & Marketing, Auburn University College of Agriculture, “improvements to parking areas, sidewalks, roads and landscaping; and Second, the world food supply may be further constrained by biofuel upgrades in water, sewer and power lines”. In the production of production if international agreement are not reached to limit its cultivating plants, the presence of water is very abundant because it production from food source. carries the life span of the crops. The absence of the water has a big impact on the production. Landscaping also have a big impact to Third and most important, the global cost of food is already rising welcome visitors (Communications and marketing Auburn, University steeply and is showing no signs of abating College of Agriculture /[email protected]). . Because of the vats major production of foods, imported foods were at Based on the findings of the world Energy 2050 the first projection will the top of the market today, because of growing percentage of the examine is the relative contributions of domestic food production and international food production. The department of agriculture is now food imports. It declines over time due to the constraints on yield increasing agricultural land and production for more locally available discussed. The massive rise in Asia’s dependendy on food imports is products of foods. Because of the rapidly percentage of imported food, ominous from many perspective. domestic productivity and trading industry of foods are now failing. First, the required amount of food may simply not be available on the world market, especially if climate change continues to disrupt world WELLNESS CENTER AND SPA Stress can be both physical and mental You may feel physical stress which is the result of too much to do, not Spa treatments can range from wet and dry treatments to wellness therapies and beauty treatments. Treatments at spa include thalassotherapy, meditation, Yoga, Ayurveda flotation therapy, watsu, wassertanzen, water dance, liquid sound, Swedish massage, Japanese enough sleep, a poor diet or the effects of an illness. Stress can also be mental: when you worry about money, a loved one’s illness, retirement, or experience an emotionally devastating event, such as the death of a spouse or being fired from work. Shiatsu, Thai massage, European facials, acupuncture, Dead Sea salt scrubs, Moor microdermabrasion, mud wraps, endermologie, aromatherapy, reiki, aura reflexology, imaging, rasul, hypnotherapy, Tai Chi, dream therapy and much more. Mechanical devices such as Jacuzzi whirlpools, hydrotherapy tubs, Swiss showers, scotch hoses, and vichy showers have been developed to assist these therapies efficiently, and have collectively made the spa experience a better one. However, much of our stress comes from less dramatic everyday responsibilities. Obligations and pressures which are both physical and mental are not always obvious to us. In response to these daily strains your body automatically increases blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, metabolism, and blood flow to you muscles. This response, is intended to help your body react quickly and effectively to a highpressure situation. Today's spa has successfully stuck to its core traditions, simultaneously innovating, interpreting and expressing them (www.soulspace.it/pages_eng/dovesiamo.asp). in its own way However, when you are constantly reacting to stressful situations without making adjustments to counter the effects, you will feel stress which can threaten your health and well-being. Take one thing at a time. For people under tension or stress, It is essential to understand that external events, no matter how you an ordinary workload can sometimes seem unbearable. The perceive those events which may cause stress. Stress often best way to cope with this feeling of being overwhelmed is to accompanies the feeling of “being out of control.” take one task at a time. Pick one urgent task and work on it. Once you accomplish that task, choose the next one. The It will take determination, persistence and time. Some suggestions may positive feeling of “checking off” tasks is very satisfying. It will help immediately, but if your stress is chronic, it may require more motivate you to keep going. attention and/or lifestyle changes. Exercise. Regular exercise is a popular way to relieve stress. Twenty to thirty minutes of physical activity benefits both the Meditate. Just ten to twenty minutes of quiet reflection may body and the mind. bring relief from chronic stress as well as increase your tolerance to it. Use the time to listen to music, relax and try to Hobbies. Take a break from your worries by doing something you enjoy. Whether it’s gardening or painting, schedule time to think of pleasant things or nothing. indulge your interest. Visualize. Use your imagination and picture how you can Healthy life style. Good nutrition makes a difference. Limit manage a stressful situation more successfully. Whether it’s a intake of caffeine and alcohol (alcohol actually disturbs regular business presentation or moving to a new place, many people sleep patterns), get adequate rest, exercise, and balance work feel visual rehearsals boost self-confidence and enable them to and play. take a more positive approach to a difficult task. The most popular treatments Paradoxically, the "rougher" the treatment, the more relaxed you'll Facials. A facial is a good first treatment for men who are nervous feel afterwards, but sometimes the opposite approach is worth about the whole spa experience. A facial doesn't have to involve getting considering. Many places make a virtue of getting you into a more your kit off, is relaxing, varied, and most men are surprised at how receptive state with soft music and low lighting so, for once, try it effective the treatment can be. There is one obvious reason for this. Because men tend to use fewer products such as moisturiser on a daily their way. A footbath or briefaromatherapy treatment helps to make basis, the effects of a thoroughgoing facial treatment can be a massage all the more relaxing. correspondingly dramatic. Saunas and steam rooms. What could be more luxurious than rooms full of swirling steam and jungle heat? This type of treatment is popular Deep tissue massages or Sports massages: Massages are always with men for various reasons. Heat rooms have a long tradition in many going to be popular as they have an obvious, recognisable physical cultures, from Turkish baths to Native American steam lodges, and heat purpose. We all, at one time or another, feel the odd nagging muscular feels like the best kind of self-indulgence. If you're new to heat twinge or more serious pull, while severe stress-pains and tension may treatment, you'll find the unusual sensations it offers hugely appealing. keep you awake at night. Good massage can get right to the root of these problems, and leave you physically and mentally chilled-out Like massage, heat is associated with the relief of muscular stress from afterwards, as well as feeling back in control of your body. sport, exercise or just bad posture. A good steam or sauna will help warm your muscles before a deep massage, and so make the pressure more effective. And don't be scared of mud treatments. You can slap the mud on yourself while sitting in a private steam room or hammam. analyzing the data that was collected and formulating it into an Take it from us: hot mud is a fantastic, sensual, muscle-warming, mind- architectural solution, relieving treat. And you can do it with your partner, too. How hot is that? Thalassotherapy and Hydrotherapy: These water-based treatments are both active and relaxing. Blasting your body with high-pressure Existing Problem Research: Present situation Problem identification Data Gathering Site Identification Problem Analysis Oral Investigation Case Study Data Analysis/ Findings underwater aqua-jets opens your pores, tones your skin and boosts circulation; a high-impact treatment that will leave you feeling exhilarated. 1.6 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK The first step that the proponent did is to identify the existing problem regarding the production and advertising its locally crops.. by this data the proponent came up with the problem to be answer at the end of the chapter. By having the problem, the next step is to analyze the problem, them gathering of data through internet browing, oral investigation and case study, after having sufficient information, the proponent is now into Solution 1.7 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY One of the methods that the proponent’s used in collecting data is through by interview with Mr. Ranillo, head of the City Planning and 1.7.a Research Design Development of Silang, Cavite. The interview was conducted to prove A mixture of research methods had been used by the proponent in this that the proposal is needed to help risen up the economy of Silang not study. First is through conducting an interview and second is through only in local but also as regional. case study. Those kinds of methods are basically necessary to come up with sufficient solutions to the problem to attain the best result for QUESTIONNAIRE formulating the design. The following are the questions that the interviewer has beed prepared for the interviewee. The development is to design to confer and discuss about the problems that have been encountered in production of food. The proponent’s 1. Do you think my proposal will be feasible in your municipality? In developing our city, these kind of project will be possible strategy is to used mixed research methods. It would help in finding the and practicable for the development of our city, it can also solution of the given problem by being familiar with their needs and help to continue increasing the economy of Silang. providing them the absence of other facilities that they need. 2. What kind of Agricultural products does your municipal engage to? 1.7.1 Oral Investigation 1.7.1.a Respondent of the Study We breed different kind of crops, but the main product that we usually develop is the breeding of coconut, coffee and pineapple because it’s growing process is suitable with our climate, soil and water irrigation. municipality while preserving its agricultural and ecological 3. What factors must be considered in choosing a site for the plant and crop breeding? To expand the commercial and industrial area of the balance. In general, pineapple plans should be planted in full sun for To provide improved and adequate service infrastructures and utilities. best growth and fruit production. Select a part of the landscape away from other trees, buildings and structure 1.7.1.b SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS and power lines. Select the warmest area of the landscape that does not flood after typical summer rains. Coffee plants The land use development concept for the municipality primarily hinges grown in full sun, have the potential to produce more coffee on the thrust of developing Silang into Argi-Business Center of the than those grown in shadow but require more fertilizer and Upland Towns of Cavite. The local government has envisioned that watering than those grown in light shades. Silang will take lead in information marketing, trade and technology 4. What are the plans and future development of the City? To channel future urban growth to the best suitable areas development aspects as well as linkages necessary in enhancing agribusiness. and regulating development in some areas such as environmentally critical areas. The focus of development of the municipality will be on the promotion, development and the adoption of sustainable agriculture farming techniques and technologies. reception, waiting area, locker rooms, hot tub rooms, sauna rooms, bar Expansion of industrial and commercial areas may also be considered area, outside seating & separate staff and guest elevators. but it shall not beyond the required standards and limitations. Argibased industries or those industries focusing on food processing and manufacturing utilizing farm products from Silang as raw materials, will be given priority. 1.7.2 CASE STUDIES Another method used by the proponent is through case study in the internet, and some related studies on the books, the case study is composed of foreign and local studies. It focuses on the different aspect on how to diversified agriculture into the production. 1.7.2.a FOREIGN STUDIES "Evergreen Organic Spa Concept: Intimacy This spa promotes relaxation, health and meditation with an appreciation for the body and earth. First floor includes Third floor plan includes waiting/relaxation area, deluxe rooms w/private bathrooms, hot tub, massage area & relaxation area. As well as private staff & guest elevators. Concept: Relaxation w/ the use of Natural Elements. This design The interior style and earthly coloring of all the villas are similar, the only consists of tree trunks, falling water and 3-form panels throughout. difference is the floor plan and of course the number of rooms. Perspective view at eating/lounge area as well as formal dining area & Unlike other bathrooms, it is not cramped at all and there is enough waterfall. space for two. It is an inviting place to spend some time pampering yourself, for instance by soaking for hours in the Jacuzzi while listening Bali Spa to the small waterfall just behind The Villa Air Bali is located in Seminyak, far down the main road in a small street making it a very quiet place to stay All villas have a cozy living area, fully equipped kitchen and dining area in an open pavilion. The decorations are minimal giving it a modern The Villa Air Bali Boutique Resort & Spa has sixteen luxury villas all with their private pool. There are eleven 1-bedroom villas, two 2-bedroom villas, 2 spa villas and one 3-bedroom grand villa (built on 80sq m of land!). and calm atmosphere. The furniture is made of natural materials and blends perfectly with the Rudding Park Hotel, Horrogate, United Kingdom setting and character of the villa. The three storey wing is designed to compliment the existing buildings on the site. In contrast, the spa building is contemporary in design, bringing an exciting new architectural element to the 107 hectare hotel grounds. The spa building set in a beautiful garden surrounded by water The spa features a sedum roof and extensive terracing, non-reflective structural glazing and Cadeby Stone cladding, with timber louvers, columns and cladding features. “The design achieves a balanced composition of respectful guest wing The organic restaurant has been a hit especially for health buffs, they and transparent spa, with a preference for new garden concepts over also started growing herbs like lemongrass, thyme, tarragon, basil and building forms, enabling us to juxtapose historic and contemporary oregano and other asian cuisines are served in the resto. aspirations without conflict,” says Duncan Mackenzie. “The new The scarcity and high cost of organic food in the market is the reason buildings, by virtue of location, landform and landscaping are not why organic farming is becoming a popular and profitable business. particularly visible in the first instance. The new entry sequence adds a sense of discovery when guests come upon the contemporary spa building in this otherwise historic Fiesta Brands Inc. and Fresh Fruit Ingredients Inc. setting.” Fiesta Brands Inc. and Fresh Fruit Ingredients Inc. believe that the people are its primary and most important resource. The highly trained 1.7.2.b LOCAL CASE STUDIES workforce of managers, staff and technical personnel responsible for producing the companies’ award winning products are regarded as the Organic Veggies Greenhouse Resto- San Frenando, Pampangga The restaurant is established in 2004. they has 4 greenhouses constructed in the area. Each greenhouse I 24- meter long and 6 meter wide, and has a concrete lined veggies plots. One measures 22 meters long and 1.4 meter wide, heart and soul of the organization. These are the people who benefit from the dynamic organization with a human resource-centered policy that is focused on harnessing individual and collective creativity, continuous training and development, and growth. Through the ensuing years and in the hands of FBI’s and FFII’s management team, well-trained production staff and zealous workforce, the manufacturing capabilities and other areas of operations of both improving management decision making at all levels. Reorganization companies have increased. Major improvements and expansion took and training programs, both in the technical and specialized fields, were place along with the installation of modern facilities to ensure also initiated to increase the companies’ level of service. steady supply of superior quality products to the companies’ customers. Both companies will continue to provide products and services of international standards by strengthening linkages with distributors and These expansion and improvement of facilities required a significant increase in the level of efficiency in all phases of FBI’s and FFII’s agents and through the following: - the companies’ integrated and most diversified coconut factory in the operations, ushering in further changes. An Enterprise Resource country, utilizing many alternative food processing technologies in food Planning (ERP) computer-based system designed to match the increased interaction and flow of information was installed, thus dehydration, spray drying and UHT processing, supported by a full R&D program for product applications and process design and improvements - a reliable coconut buying program, nurtured by relationships with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software, fully farmers and dealers and backed up by the companies’ own fleet of computerizing laboratory operations in order to assist in maximizing trucks, ensuring uninterrupted flow of raw materials to each processing control over production quality plant Preventive Maintenance Planning System software, which helps plan all - fully implemented HACCP and GMP programs preventive maintenance activities in order to achieve a high degree of - the successful audit and certification by the American Institute of plant equipment reliabilityHuman Resource Information Management Baking, a rating organization widely accepted throughout North System software, which unifies in one database all payroll and human America, and by the British Retail Consortium, an organization whose resource information involving more than 1,800 company personnel, accreditation is widely accepted in the United Kingdom and the EEC making possible better management of work productivity - the high level of information technology throughout the company, - a fully racked and palletized Finished Goods Warehouse equipped which has helped attain a high degree of operation controls, with a ventilation system to provide ideal storage conditions, supported management effectiveness and customer service, such as: by a fully computerized system of tracking down production lot numbers, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, which fully integrates the stock movements for proper storage, allocation to orders and shipping, company’s finance, manufacturing, physical logistics and marketing providing unmatched product traceability information databases, helping to improve management controls and - a modern Techno Center housing modern laboratory facilities, the decision making at all levels Technical Training Room, the Research and Development Center and the Equipment Calibration Center. The laboratories are fully equipped to conduct all standard physical, chemical and microbiological tests for Of the total agricultural area utilized, 3,474 hectares or 35.70% of which process control and release of all finished goods were utilized for the plantation coffee , 2,562.82 hectares or 26.33% for - an integrated Wastewater Treatment Plant using the latest Australian coconut , 1,092 hectares or 11.22% were used in planting pineapples, technology that ensures compliance with government regulatory the remaining 2603.01 hectares or 26.75% for planting rice, corn, fruit standards trees, vegetables, sugar cane and cut flowers. - an expanded Nut Storage Warehouse that assures proper and adequate storage of coconuts required for daily operations The farmers commonly practice the multi-storey and the multiple cropping systems. These include coconut-coffee-pineapple, coffee- 1.7.3 ARCHIVAL INVESTIGATION pineapple and pineapple-sweet corn and vegetables multi-storey 1.7.3.a Agricultural Crop Production cropping patterns. The established coconut-based farming schemes are The municipality of Silang ha a total land area of 15,641 hectares, part of the province wide effort to illustrate sustainable farming systems 9,731.83 hectares or 62.22 percent of which is suitable for agricultural and likewise increase the agricultural efficiency and productivity. Rain production. The municipality is blessed with good agricultural resources, fed rice land areas occupies a mere 0.98% of the total agricultural land such as gentle to undulating slopes, prevailing favorable climatic area. condition and fertile soil with good surface and ground water supply. In 2001, 9731..83 hectares were fertilized for the major agricultural The municipality has a surplus production of its agricultural crops. activities of the municipality. Surplus production of cash crops is marketed in Metro Manila and in nearby municipalities including Sta. Rosa and Biñan, Laguna. Income from these excess production balances the cost deficit in importing There are two nurseries operating in the municipality that provides basic foodstuff. planting materials such as vegetable seedlings, fruit trees, forest trees and anthurium seeds. 1.7.3.b Agricultural Services and Facilities The municipality Agriculture Office extends agricultural services and One nursery is run by the government through the Municipal Agriculture facilities for the continues development of the agricultural sector in the Office located at Barangay Biluso. Forest and fruit trees are distributed municipality. Various and projects have been initiated to the farm to farmers for free . The other nursery is run by the Municipal workers. Agricultural and Fishery Council (MAFC), a people’s organization which also assisted by the DA, project of which is Cutflower – Anthurium. These includes crop production program, livestock production program, There are four (4) rice mills and twenty two (22)coffee mills having a livelihood program, nursery development, Rural improvement Club capacity of 2,200 and 138,500 capacity respectively. Center, seminars and trainings, food production, food processing, Pest and disease management. 1.7.3.c Drainage and Sewerage Sewerage Supervised credit and services programs are also extended to Silang has no sewerage system. Industrial establishments as mandate agricultural workers both by the department and private establishment by RA 6969 are required by law to put up their sewage treatment plant such as banks, loan associations and cooperatives. to treat liquid waste prior to discharge. On the other hand, residential household have their own toilets and septic tanks for their wastewater. Drainage five (25) pumping stations serving 41 barangays out of 64 barangays Construction and maintenance of drainage infrastructures and facilities and serving 14,351 concessionaries. are undertaken by local government units and private sector. The provincial government maintained drainage facilities along provincial 1.7.3.e LAND USE roads, the municipal government on the other hand provides for the General Land Use maintenance and construction of drainage canals along municipal roads As a result of the actual land use survey conducted by the planners, the as well as assistance to barangays in the maintenance of drainage municipality presently exhibits six (6) general land use classifications. along barangay roads. These are built-up-areas, agricultural areas, industrial areas, industrial areas, forest, agro-industrial and water bodies. Real estate developers are required to construct drainage system within their subdivision the same with industrial estate/zones that are required Built-up Areas. to have their own facilities. The municipality’s built-up areas are settlements including the amenities such as sari-sari stores, barangay centers, schools, chapels and 1.7.3.d Water factories. They are further divided into residential, commercial, Water for domestics us in Silang was provided by Silang water District. Institutional, park/playground, roads, cemetery and dumpsites. It has two offices located at Barangay Anahaw II in Buluhan and Buklod Banahayan in Barangay Tartaria. At present, it has a toatal of twenty- TOURISM The tourism spill from the City of Tagaytay and Information Technology The municipality of Silang is blessed with natural tourism potentials that Center in the area are factors for tourism boost in Silang. Restaurants can be enhanced and developed into tourist destinations. Ilog ng Bayan and coffee shops offering bio-organic foodstuffs along the Gen. and Fresco Springs offer cool and refreshing springs ideal for family Aguinaldo Highway from part of tourist. Attractions. Ornamental plants outings. Cabag Cave has Underground River that runs 50 meters these attractions. inward. The forest area in Barangay Pook Is another potential area for tourism development. Development Needs Silang is a potential tourist haven. The cold climate, scenery, the Added to the natural tourism potentials are resort with rest and blooming cutflower industry and the municipal physical attributes entice recreational facilities where seminars, meetings and other forms of tourist. Tourism promotion will generating additional revenues. This gathering can be conducted. Table 53 shows list of resorts, training entails preparation of an effective tourism program side by side with centers and other tourist’s attractions that the municipality offers. fund allocation for the project. There are also historical and Cultural sites, among of which are the The beautification of Silang Town Plaza should be considered to cater Silang Church, one of the oldest Church in Philippines and the La the resident’s recreational need as well as tourist who visit the historical Sallette Shrine. Other landmarks may be further developed as potential church of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. Argi-tourism should be tourist attractions. For the golf enthusiasts, The Rivera Golf Course a promoted through the development of Cabag Cave, Hoyo Lagoon, Ilog Country Club is already in operation. ng Bayan and Fresco Spring. Construction and improvement of support facilities should likewise be given outmost attention. Farm and home hosting accommodation 1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS scheme should be adopted in accordance with DOT standard. Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming. Agriculture encompasses a wide variety of specialties and techniques, including ways to expand the lands suitable for 1.8 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY plant raisin, by digging water-channels and other forms of The main principle of this study is to provide and develop a Commercial irrigation. and a Wellness Spa Facility. This proposal will develop a production Ecological design is an integrative, ecologically responsible and supporting facilities that will eventually help and increase the design discipline. It helps connect scattered efforts in green country regarding Agriculture and tourism. architecture, sustainable agriculture, ecological engineering, The proposed facility will engage and involves Architectural Site ecological restoration and other fields. Ecological design is both Planning, space programming and acoustical building material. A non- a profoundly hopeful vision and pragmatic tool. Architectural details will not be included in the study. This study will only comprise and focus on the production of three main crops of the city, pineapple-coconut-coffee and on how it can be use in the spa and wellness center. CHAPTER 2 R E S E A R CH F O C U S Design to Balance between Human with Nature Integrating with nature provides the knowledge to preserve the existing 2.1 Rationale natural resources. Nature ha often been used as therapy for people with Nature provides the conditions for a healthy, secure and fulfilling physical and mental health problems and even to simply improve mood existence. Among the many benefits people receive from nature are condition. fresh water, food, protection from floods, and spiritual enrichment. It Is hard to think of a development or investment doesn’t in some way 2.2 Discussion of Principles and Relevance to the study depend upon and affect nature. The Cycles of Nature Nature has constant cycle-tides: day and night the four seasons. Relating Architecture with nature seeks harmony between human Seasonal cycles indicate change; we change our wardrobes and our habitation and the natural world through design approaches so social and religious activities. Most of us notice the sun’s cycle, although sympathetic and well integrated with its sites those buildings, we no longer depends on it to dictate our daily activities. Our man made furnishings, and surroundings become part of a unified, interrelated environment shields ud from the sun’s position in the sky, and the composition. moon’s phase attracts the notice of few. It directly confronts the issue of aesthetics and our evolved sense of Our relationship with the cycles of nature is weak, and we are loosing beauty. Incorporating this natural sense of beauty into our buildings will our connection with our natural world. Healing environments can make them not only greener in the environment sense, but also greener incorporate cycles of nature. Patients and staff need access to outdoor in a human sense. areas, and they should be encourage to engaged in outdoor activities. To embrace nature, our designs should change seasonally, Narrow-width floor plates to reduce artificial lighting and to incorporating the colors, foods, smells, and sound of the season. Design optimize natural lighting (at around 14-16 meters external wall- makes best use of the sun’s direction. Put the breakfast area in rooms to-wall plate size with eastern exposure so that visitors can enjoy the morning sun. by Other architectural designs include the use of overhangs floor rekindling our relationship with the cycles of nature we can promote the floor above the external blinds. Light shelf devices can be mental and physical well-being- and a healing environment. used to reflect light back into the inner reaches of the floor spaces. In recent years, buildings have include more and more natural elements The use of larger windows and higher transmittance glazing to into their designs. It’s been demonstrated that doing so has measurable provide sufficient levels of daylight at distance further from the benefits in productivity, emotional well-being, stress redction, learning window has proved to be ineffective. and healing. Designing with Plants Filling spaces with daylight through skylights and windows The more we seal up our buildings to save energy, the staler the air Presenting more views of the outside world becomes. Airtight buildings with double-glazed and inoperable windows Fountains and garden ponds provide low quality environment require high-quality air. Designing with Parks and other outdoor gathering places plants is one of the easiest ways to support healing in a manmade environment. They accent and design or style. Natural Finish Material Roofing Materials Finish materials and furnishings can introduce elements of nature and Construction and Material promote a healing environment. A 20mm studded drainage membrane was specified as the drainage Wood is a favored elements as people love wood and responds solution for the roof, which acts as drainage detail with reservoir positively to it. In selecting furniture for office, people will primarily select capability. This also provides an additional layer of protection for the wood over any other material. Most even prefer fake wood over waterproofing materials lie plastics, metals, glass and even luxury stone materials. prolonging the life of the green roof. A geotextile fleece is laid upon the membrane, helping to prevent deterioration and drainage membrane which acts as a filter for water travelling through Wood floors with linear planks can provide an expansive look. Used on the sedum and soil layer, helping to purify rainwater by retaining the ceiling, wood creates interest and a cozy feeling. We often combine a larger polluting molecules light color floor, like maple dark cherry insets. This creates a light airy spaces that sparkles with color and warmth. Today we used vinyl floors Application printed and embossed with layer that emulate \s wood. Firstly exterior grade roofing felt was installed on top of the wooden deck. Then the drainage solution was laid on top of the felt, followed by Wood furniture with laminate or stone tops is beautiful and durable. a geotextile filter fleece. 25mm of specially mixed roof soil is then raked Wood handrails can be used with acrovyn bull-nose bumper guards. on top of the fleece, with a sedum blanket set down as the final layer. Elements from trees, especially leaves, make wonderful decorative motifd for floor, ceiling and wall design. CHAPTER 3 ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING DATA 3.1 SITE CRITERIA the University of the Philippines campus and the hot spring resorts In order to come up with a good and probable site, the following are the in Los Baños on the slopes of Mount Makiling, Pila Town Plaza, Taytay qualities/ criteria for the site selection. Falls, Majayjay, the wood carvings and papier mache created by the people of Paeté, the turumba of Pakil, the Seven Lakes of San Pablo 3.1.1 Size City and the Hidden Valley Springs in Calauan Property of sufficient size so that it’s features are likely to be sustained even if adjacent properties are developed. Natural Resources: Laguna is endowed with abundant natural 3.1.2 Location resources. Its forests are filled with bamboo, rattan, and soft hardwood. The site should be located on a nearby town for easily accessible Its wide fields and vast forests are ideal for growing rice, coconuts, 3.1.3 Open Space vegetables, tropical fruits, orchids, and other ornamental flowers and Natural, relatively undisturbed areas such as farmland fields or publicy exotic plants.. accessible areas such as neighborhood green spaces, community gardens and nature preserves. Water resources: . It has an estimated 300 million US gallons (1,100,000 m³) of underground water, capable of generating energy for 3.2 DESCRIPTION OF SITE OPTION Laguna's expanding power needs. At least seven principal water basins 3.2.1 Los Banos, Laguna in the province with a total of 5,773 km² drainage area and 1,316 km² Is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON in Luzon. level area provide an estimated 9.238 km³ total run-off annually. Laguna is also famous among tourists for the Pagsanjan Falls, Investment Opportunities: Ecotourism enterprises; Convention centers; Coconut inter-cropping; Forest Trees, Cutflowers & ornamentals; Fruit & vegetable processing; Herbal medicines; Herbal essences; Gifts and housewares; Metalcraft instruments, Agricultural (Industrial equipment, machinery, tools); Engines, Surgical Service Facilities (Packaging, Warehousing, Trucking services, dryers); Electronics 3.2.2 Tagaytay City, Cavite Is a second class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. Only 55 km (34 mi) away from Manila via Aguinaldo Highway, it is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tagaytay City provides a good view of the Taal Volcano. The city is a popular summer tourist destination because of its cool climate due to its high altitude.. (Consumer electronics, Telecommunications, Computers & peripherals, 2 Semi-conductors); and Garments and footwear; Agriculture; Fishing; Land area :Tagaytay City has a total land area of 66.1 km (26 sq mi) Forestry; Tourism. which represent about 5.14% of the total area of the Province of Cavite. There are 34 barangays, 6 of which are urban and the rests are Climate; The province is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year for a small portion near the southern boundary. The other parts, west of Santa Cruz municipality, experience a dry season from November to April and rainy season during the rest of the year. The eastern and southern most portions do not have distinct season, with rainfall more evenly distributed throughout the year. classified as rural. Topography : Tagaytay City is characterized by mixed topography, the southern and eastern portions are covered by hills and mountains which is generally forests and open grasslands. These are the ridge with slope ranging from 10.0 to over 25 percent. On the other hand the portions adjoining the municipalities of Mendez, Indang, Amadeo and Silang are level to nearly level areas interspersed with very gently sloping surface. The built-up areas including the urban center is situated in these come from southwest from May to September. The cool Tagaytay relatively level portions of the city. breeze has made the city ideal for leisurely kite flying and competitions. Climate 3.2.3 Silang, Cavite Temperature and precipitation Tagaytay City's climate is characterized by relatively low temperature, low humidity and abundant rainfall. The City is endowed with a cool and invigorating climate with an average temperature of 22.7 °C. Situated approximately 600 meters above sea level, the city is misty and is relatively cooler during the months of Silang is a first class landlocked municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2009 census, it has a population of 234,285 people in an area of 209.4 square kilometers. [1] Silang is located in the eastern section of Cavite. This is the location of Philippine National Police Academy. December, January and February. Like most areas in the Province of Cavite, the city has two pronounced seasons: dry from November to Geography The municipality of Silang is approximately 45 kilometers April and wet during the rest of the year. The climate has made the city south of Manila. General Trias, Dasmariñas and General Mariano ideal for sports, picnics, conferences, honeymoons, country homes, and Alvarez (GMA) bound it on the south and on the west by Amadeo. spiritual retreats. Silang is noted for its relatively cool and invigorating climate. Humidity: Tagaytay has an average humidity of 78% which makes the city cooler than Metro Manila where relatively humidity exceeds 81%. Northeasterly winds prevail in the City from October to April. Winds Economy Silang, like most of the towns in the province of Cavite, depends on a mainly agricultural economy. Fruit production exceeds the demand of the municipality's population, thus, supply excesses are Based on the proponents collected data and personal observation, marketed to Metro Manila and neighboring urban centers. A number of among the three sites option listed above, silang, cavite has the highest poultry and swine farms are also located in some rural baranggays. criteria. It has a regreshing and cool climate. During summer its climate Fertile soils and abundant water sources make Silang suitable not only for common commercial crops but also for high value and exotic crops is not too hot and dry, and during rainy season it’s not to cold. Natural resources is very abundant within the site. According to the City Development and Planning of Silang, the site has a fertile soil and production. plentiful of water resources. The site is accessible within Metro Manila. Manufacturing and trade, aside from agriculture are Silang’s other major sources of income. Trade and investments grew tremendously with the 3.4 SITE ANALYSIS influx of both Manila-based and foreign investors. 3.4.1 S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS 3.3 Site Selection and justification Strength Water Waste Soil Condition Condition Disposal Climate Accessibility Site 20% 30% 25% 15% 10% Laguna 18% 25% 18% 11% 6% Tagaytay 16% 24% 17% 13% 8% Silang 18% 27% 20% 13% 8% Soil texture: it has loam, clay and sandy loam soil texture which are very important in crop production. The absorption of organic and inorganic fertilizer is higher. Weakness the current economic development and trends such as land conversion, rapid urbanization and industrialization have greatly Cavite. It’s environment is being surrounded by an open space with farmlands. Silang is believed to be the second oldest settlement known in Cavite. affected agriculture thus the farming sector was badly hit by the on-going development. Opportunity the production can gave great contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the locality. To provide livelihood assistance to farmers and locality based organizations and cooperative. Treats The land is being transformed into industrialized area The total built-up areas of Silang increased from 1,268 hectares to 2,574.04 hectares in 1996. it was also subdivided into 11 baranggays. As Silang enters the third millennium, it will have to respond to the 3.4.2 THE SITE issues and concerns related to rapid urbanization, adequate housing for The site is located on the relatively slope with 6 hectares land. It is located along Emilio Aguinaldo Hi-way, Balubad 1, Tubuan, Silang a rapidly growing population, increasing garbage and traffic: adequate and safe supply of water, maintenance of peace and order and the protection of farm lands so there is balanced rural and urban development within the municipality. 3.4.3 MICROANAYLSIS The proposal could probably help the city to reach its goal to become a tourist attraction by developing its own product. The site is located along the National road of Emilio Aguinaldo Hi-way. 3.5 USER ANALYSIS 3.5.1.b Secondary Users The users were classified according to their activities in lieu to the space Sex planning of the proposal. The list of users was based on the proponents personal observation, site visit, and case studies. 3.5.1.a Primary Users TOURIST/ GUEST Kids Teens Sex Age Activity M/F 6-12y/o 13-17 y/o 18 above 25 above 6-25 above 18-30 above 20-45 above walking, eating M/F Adult Office workers from the town M/F Residence of Silang M/F Maintenance Crew M/F Security Staff M/F M walking, eating walking, eating,body masssge walking, eating,body masssge walking, eating,body masssge Cleaning Security Receptionist M/F Admin Staff M/F Treasury Staff Spa & Wellness Staff M/F Theraphist Attendant Commercial Staff M/F F Workers M/F Famers M Age 20-35 above 20-35 above 20-35 above 18-35 above 18-35 above 20-35 above 20-35 above Activity Accomodating the guest Filing papers Filing papers w/ money involve Massaging Accomodating the guest Packaging/Cleaning the raw Foods harvest the fruits 3.6 USER BEHAVIOR DIAGRAM TOURISTS (can enter inside the are with private vehicles SPA BUILDING COMMERCIAL BUILDING Guest stays at the lobby, reception & admin area Guest stays at the lobby, Locker Room Spa Area Coffee Area Bathing room (Sauna/ Steam) Commercial Shops Restaurant OUT Shower room OUT 3.6.1 VEGETATION AND SOIL ANALYSIS 3.6.2 SITE PICTURES View from the major road (Aguinaldo, Hi-way) View from the minor street( Balubad 1) Interior Lot View 3.4.6 SPACE PROGRAMMING DATA MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 3.8 LAWS AND ZONING ORDINANCE 5) Tourism Zone (TZ) SILANG MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO.MVO-018 6) Industrial Expansion Zone (IEZ) Series of 2002 7) Agro-Industrial Zone (AIZ) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE 8) Forest Zone (FZ) MUNICIPALITY OF SILANG AND PROVIDING FOR THE 9) Water Zone (WZ) ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF 10) Agricultural Zone (AZ) AND FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT 11) Strategic THEREWITH. ARTICLE IV ZONE CLASSIFICATION Section 5. Division into Zones or District. To effectively carry out the and Fisheries Development Zone (SAFDZ) Section 7.. Zone Boundaries Portions of Barangay Litlit and balubad with the following boundaries: provisions of this Ordinance, the municipality is hereby divided into the following zones and further into district as shown in the Official Zoning Agriculture Bounded on the North by the 50-meter distance from the road right road-of-way of the Indang-Carmona Road provincial road Maps. Bounded on the south by barangay boundaries with barangay santol 1) Primary Urban Core Zone (PUC) 2) Secondary Urban Core Zone (SUC) 3) General Development Zone (GDZ) 4) Socialized housing Zone (SHZ) Bounded on the east by the 50-meter distance from the road right of way of the proposed diversion road Bounded on the west by the silang boundaries with the municipality of amadeo SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 50 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY e) Open and unlandscape parking lots are discouraged. Section 15. A. Used Regulation Zone Regulation Should open-lot parking be provided, these shall be so landscaped to have a park-like character. 1) Bulk and density The PLO shall be 30% while the FAR shall be one (1.0) 2) Parking 3) Open spaces a) The requirements on PLO are geared to create ample a) Parking spaces for commercial, industrial &recreation ground open space which should be landscaped and, for should have atleast a minimum 15 slots per 1300-1500 development catering to the public, be made accessible to sqm.per building. pedestrian. Aside from providing ample green areas, the b) Parking areas and slots shall be clearly marked in order to provision of adequate ground open spaces in each provide sufficient guidance to the users and passers by property can increase valuable street- level frontages for alike, signs shall be unobtrusive but shall clearly define public- oriented establishments. entry and exit points c) Parking spaces shall have distinct entry and exit points and shall, to the extent possible, be buffered from the sidewalk by visual barriers such as painting strips. d) There shall be a distinct delineation between sidewalks 4) Landscaping a) All large-scale development proposals shall be and parking spaces and the latter shall occupy spaces accompanied by a landscaping plan for review and allotted to the former. approval of the zoning officer. SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 51 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY b) Each development is required to plant at least three (3) trees within their premises. 5) Fencing No abutments on property lines fronting any street are allowed. Building setbacks shall be as prescribed by the national building code. a) Fencing especially along roads, shall be transparent from ARTICLE VI the base and shall have a maximum height of 1.80 meters GENERAL DISTRICT REGULATION from the sidewalk level. b) Fence base made of concrete, hollow blocks, rocky or ant Section 19. Height Regulation material shall have a height of no greater than 0.40 Building heights must conform with the height restriction and requirements meters from the sidewalk level. of the air transportation office, the national building code, structural code c) Side fencing between adjacent properties shall have a and other rules and regulation related to land development and building maximum height of 2.40 meters from the sidewalks level construction. and may be of concrete are similar materials. Exempted from the imposition of height regulations in residential zones are d) Undeveloped properties may be fenced-off by concrete, the following: towers, church steeples, water tanks and other utilities and hollow block or similar materials having a maximum height such other structures not covered by height regulations of the national of 2.40 meters from the sidewalk. building code and the air transportation office. e) Fences shall not in no manner obstruct the flow of pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk. 6) Abutments Section 21. Road Setback Regulations The following road setback regulations shall be applied: SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 52 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Zoning 2. 2. twenty (20) meters in agricultural zones Major Thorough Secondary Tertiary fare Road Road 3. Forty (40) meters in forest zones. Further use of areas along its Classification margins are subject to easement for public use in the interest of Diversion Provincial Municipal Residential 10m 10m 3m Commercial 20m 20m 7m Industrial 10m 25m 10m Agricutural 20m 20m 7m Agro- Indusrial 30m 25m 10m Institutional 20m 20m 10m Section 23. Recreation 10m 10m 3m provided along entire boundary length between two or more conflicting Forest 30m 25m 10m zones allocating 1.5 meters from each side of the district boundary. Such recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage. No person shall be allowed to stay in this zone longer than what is necessary for space and recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing or salvage or to build structure of any kind. Buffer Regulations. A buffer of 3 meters shall be Property owners shall observe the setback requirements annotated in their buffer strip should be open and not encroached upon by any building or respective Transfer Certified of Titles (TCTs). structure and should be part of the yard or open space. Section 24. Section 22. Easement. Specific in the National Building Code. Specific Pursuant to the provisions of Water Code, provisions stipulated in the National Building Code (P.D. 1096) as the following are the prescribed easements for banks of rivers and amended thereto revelant to traffic generators, advertising and business streams, the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length: signs, erection of more than one principal structure, dwelling or rear lots, access yard requirements and dwelling groups, which are not conflict with 1. Three (3) meters within the urban zone the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, shall be observed. SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 53 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ARTICLE VII INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES Section 25. Innovative Techniques or Designs. For projects that introduce flexibility and creativity in design or plan such about not limited to Planned Unit Development or housing projects covered by New Town Development under RA 7279, BLISS Commercial Complexes, etc., the Zoning Officer shall on grounds of innovative development techniques forward application to HLRB for appropriate action, unless the local government units concerned has the capacity to process the same. SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 54 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER 4 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOLUTION SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 55 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 4.1 DESIGN CONCEPT Philippine Culture/ Bamboo (as a material) It reflects the complexity of the history of the phillipines through the belndign of the many diverse traditional malay heritage mixed with Spanish, American and other asian culture. This is the one thing that separates us from the rest of the world - our colorful and lively culture that makes us distinctly Filipino A concept using a traditional and local material like bamboo incorporated with a modern twist of technology like combining light metal elements [tubes /slabs]. Bamboo provides the image of lightness combined with hardness and greater hollowness and it also provide stability of the building. SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 56 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 4.2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM The form of the building developed in the schematic diagram shown. Considering the flow of the users and analyzing their behavior inside the building. The major spaces were arranged according to their use. SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 57 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The initial shape and design of the plan lay out is drawn to analyze the relationship of the spaces inside and outside of the building. SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 58 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 59 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 60 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REVISED PLAN: JULY 19,2011 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 61 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SITE FRONT ELEVATION SITE RIGHT ELEVATION SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 62 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REVISED PLAN: JULY 19,2011 SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 63 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REVISED PLAN: JULY 19,2011 SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 64 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FRONT ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 65 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EXTERIOR PERSPERCTIVES SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 66 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 67 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY REVISED PLAN: JULY 19,2011 SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 68 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FRONT ELEVATION RIGHT ELEVATION SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 69 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AERIAL PERSPECTIVE SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 70 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 71 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TREATMENT ROOM SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 72 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HYDROTHERAPHY AREA SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 73 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 74 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILANG CENTER FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 75 MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY References: Biosciences for Eastern and Central Africa (BECA) Philippines Agriculture, Information about Agriculture in Philippines http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Asia-and-the-Pacific/Philippines-AGRICULTURE.html#ixzz0wFR4ukL0 The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) Stockholm Environment Institute. 2005. 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