LOCAL CASE STUDY

PROJECT: 4-STOREY EVACUATION CENTER IN QUEZON CITY

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
LOCATION: Brgy. Greater Fairview, Quezon City
FEATURES: Toilet and shower rooms, infirmary and pharmacy, laundry and drying area,
centralized kitchen, stock room, breastfeeding room, roof deck, paging system room with
security cameras, generator, garbage segregation facility, wheelchair ramp, elevator, fire alarm
system, fire exit, and accommodation area with a capacity of 156 beds and allotment of one
bed per family.
DIAGNOSIS: The structure coined as a standard model for evacuation center all over the
country (Philippines) unlike a typical evacuation center in the country that are just converted
school, gymnasium etc. this is well planned and dedicated structure to serve as purely as an
evacuation center. A structure that is fully equipped of a machineries and facilities to ensure
the safety of the people during calamity event in addition, the structure is (PWD) friendly
through using ramps and elevators and the structure have a gender sensitive toilet and shower
spaces for men and women.
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