BOARD LEGEND

WATER
1. 1. Metal roofing (recycled material). Designed catchment area is 80.5 sqm. Based on the rainfall data from PAG-ASA,
the potential annual rainwater collection volume for the designed roof is 146,800 liters. The estimated annual water
demand for EcoKubo is 134,600 liters. A net-ZERO water efficiency!

2. 2. Concrete Water Cistern (C.Krete construction). The cistern design volume is 19.7 cu.m. sufficient to sustain
ecoKubos water demand even for a 54 day straight day period.
3. 3. 2 (two) low flow faucets for lavatory and bidet.
4. 4. Low flow shower
5. 5. Low flow kitchen sink. A filtration system is installed in the utility closet for portable water use.
6. 6. Greywater return for recycling
7. 7. Settling chamber
8. 8. Digestive chamber
9. 9. Reed bed. Bed area is 5.3 sqm. Adequate for servicing a 5 person occupancy.
10. 10. Polishing pond (with water aeration system)
11. 11. Monitoring pond. Monitor recycled water quality with fish (dalag, hito, tilapia, etc.) in the pond
W WIND

12. 12. The roof angle at the north facade is designed like a wind scoop, to capture the NE prevailing wind
13. 13. The continuous bamboo screen at the south facade is designed to capture the SE and SW prevailing winds. The
generous fenestration openings at both the north and south faade maximizes cross ventilation all year long. The
design strategy allows passive cooling for minimum reliance on air-cooling.
WALL SYSTEMS
14. C-Krete is a bamboo-reinforced concrete system developed by a Filipino architect. This innovation is
recognized by various government agencies and used by Gawad Kalinga. The system is basically rammed earth
(typically site harvested sandwiched by 2 bamboo mesh and then (La Farge) cement plaster at both sides. EcoKubo
uses this system for its interior walls (hallway, T&B), the elevated floor slabs at the kitchen/T&B, water cistern, and
the biological wastewater treatment structure.

15. Strawable construction is a strategy for energy efficiency and low environmental impact. Dry rice strawbales are
set upon a moisture-protected base, stacked in a running bond, and secured with bamboo sticks. The bale is then
post tensioned with ropes to prevent extreme settling. The resulting assembly is finished with several layers of
cement plaster (La Farge). It is resistant to burning (ASTM E84-09) and pest infestation. EcoKubo uses this system
for its exterior wall infill and roof insulation. The 0.4m thick bale walls designed has an R-42 value!
ECOSAN SYSTEM

16. The EcoSan tolet system is locally manufactured by EcoSan Philippines. Its fixtures are generally cheaper than
conventional toilet fixtures. EcoKubo uses this system as an integral component to the sites ecosystem. (See
earth+fire illustration)
SUN

17. Building Orientation and Passive Solar Design. There are no glazing at the east and west facing walls. The east-
west axis of ecoKubo is 1 degree 11 due east-west. 100% of the glazing at the south-facing wall are completely
shaded (using overhangs, etc. ) at noon on December 21 (the lowest sun-angle of the year at the south side). 100%
of the glazing at the north-facing wall are completely shaded (using overhangs, etc.) at noon of June 21 (the lowest
sun-angle of the year at the north side).
ENERGY

18. Renewable Energy Potential. The roof has 53.7 sq.m. of south-facing area. This roof is sloped 38 degrees,
perpendicular to the sun angle on December 21 noon (the shortest daylight of the year), which is appropriate to
maximize solar harvesting during the months of August to April. The roof also has 39.6 sq.m. of north-facing area
that is appropriate to maximize solar harvesting during the months of May to July. The north-facing roof is sloped 9
degrees, perpendicular to the sun angle on June 21 noon (the longest daylight of the year). The estimated energy the
ecoKubo will require is an average of 9Kwh/day. PV renewable energy will only require around 20 sq.m. of panel area
(22% of the designed roof area) to power this potential NET-ZERO Energy home! A one-battery pack together with
an inverter will easily fit is the utility closet provided.
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