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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

The researcher followed and performed the following strategies to achieve his goals for the research project. It is important for the researcher to get hold of pertinent data to properly solve the research queries.

3.1 Method of Research Used

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. This method describes with emphasis what actually exist such as current conditions, practices, situations or any phenomena. Since, the proposed study has been discussing the existing conditions and concerns about the town of Binangonan, latest environmental technologies/principles and many more; the descriptive method of research is the most suitable to use.

3.2 Sources of Data

3.2.1 Primary Sources 3.2.1.1 People/Organizations Engineer Rogelina De Guzman (Binangonan Municipal Hall-Municipal Planning and Development Coordinating Office) 40

Engineer De Guzman is the Administrative Officer IV of the municipalitys planning and development department. She gave all the pertinent information and official documents regarding the proposed Binangonan Recreation Training and Convention Complex. Engineer Nelson Pajarillo (Binangonan Municipal Hall-Engineering Office) The Municipal Engineer of Binangonan and he provided the proposed schematic drawings of the project. Engineer Jesus Laurente (Binangonan Municipal Hall- Solid Waste Management Office) The Municipal Solid Waste Management Office head and he provided all the facts involving the solid waste management program of Binangonan. Engineer Petronio Tolentino (Binangonan Muncipal Hall- Municipal Planning and Development Coordinating Office) He is the head of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinating Office. He discussed the existing land use plan of the municipality and the general style of public buildings in Rizal. Architect Noel Elnar (Rizal Memorial Sports Complex- Philippine Sports Commission) The Sr. SGRO and acting head of the Engineering Section of Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. He discussed the design standards of sports facilities, especially the required bowling center and tennis center facilities.

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Engineer Pedro Pineda Jr. (PhilSports Complex- Philippine Sports Commission) He is the Engineer II of the Philippine Sports Commission Pasig branch. Sir Pineda had conferred the PhilSports Complexs history and the general facts about the Swimming Center.

Mr. Levy Monterona The resident venue-in-charge of the PhilSports Swimming Center and he talked about the day-to-day activities of the center: from its operation, expenses, regular clients and facilities.

Ms. Annie Ruiz Ms. Ruiz is the venue manager of the RMSC Bowling Center. Facts about the center and its operation were provided by Madam Ruiz.

Technological Institute of the Philippines Manila-Casal Library Department The schools library has a wide collection of latest architectural books and magazines available to the researcher.

3.2.1.2 Documents in their original form such as laws and ordinances The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000; Local Government Code of the Philippines; National Building Code; Fire Code; Accessibility Law; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Binangonan; Binangonan Traffic Ordinance and the Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

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Secondary Sources

The researchers secondary sources include the following books, magazines, brochures and unpublished thesis materials: Metric Handbook Planning and Design Data, Architectural Graphic Standards, Time Saver Standards for Building Types, Passive Cooling Technology for Buildings in Hot-humid Localities, Planning and Designers Handbook, Architectural Design Portable Handbook, Simplified Methods on Building Construction, Architectural Building Materials, Visual Dictionary of Architecture; BluPrint Magazines, Architectural Record Magazines, FUTURARC New Architecture Magazine; Lubale de Sacobia: The Proposed Clark Freeport Zone Residential Development and Olongapo City Sports and Leisure Complex thesis materials.

3.3 Sampling Techniques Used

Theres no need to present the population or target inhabitants study of the project. The local Municipal Planning and Development Coordinating Office (MPDCO) had already conducted this study and produced the Feasibility Study of Binangonan Recreation Training and Convention Complex. The study includes the targeted area, market analysis, project description, proposed project implementation schedule, environmental and social impact analysis, operating and management study and financial analysis of the project. In relation, the MPDCO had furnished a copy of the feasibility study to the researcher for his reference. Even more, the studys result had showed that the project is possible for construction.

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3.4 Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher used the following methods to collect important data: clerical tools such as interviews with knowledgeable people, observation through actual visits of related facilities and the site itself, plus the library method. Even more, the use of electronic devices had played a role in the gathering of data.

3.5 Research Instruments Used

Handy mechanical devices like digital camera, voice recorder (MP4) and laptop are the tools used in this research. First hand interviews to knowledgeable individuals, official documents of the proposed BIRETRACC and proper observation of related facilities were also gathered or performed by the researcher.

3.6 Validity of Instruments

Research tools were used throughout the duration of this study to record pertinent information for the project. The mechanical instruments are good enough to capture and record pertinent data or conditions, while the researchers reference books are in their latest editions. In addition, interviews with project officials had given the researcher sensible results. Finally, first hand information means valid analysis and outcome.

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3.7 Treatment of Data

All forms of information gathered by the researcher through interviews, observation and library/internet research will be treated and analyzed in the next chapter. After analyzing and interpreting these data, the researcher is obliged to produce his own architectural solutions for the project.

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