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CHAPTER 1 ..............................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 ..............................................................................................................9
BODY .....................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 3 ............................................................................................................11
RECOMENDATIONS ...........................................................................................11
CHAPTER 4 ..............................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................11
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................13
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
building's goal is to give shelter, which is one of man's most basic requirements. During
prehistoric times, people lived in caves or fashioned their homes out of wood. The
evolution of building and house design and construction began when the world of
demand for economical yet high-quality dwelling. Due to the lack of land in
metropolitan areas, more individuals are opting to live in these types of homes.
Subdivision is one of the areas that most of the individual prefer to be their home
because subdivisions are often built far away from major thoroughfares, many even at
the fringes of Metro Manila. By distancing itself from the hustle and bustle, a
subdivision is able to bring its residents relief from the unbearable noise that comes
When most people think about subdivisions, one idea comes to mind. It includes
rows and rows of homes, occasional cul-de-sacs, and a small, identical tree in every
backyard. But subdivisions are more than suburban communities. Subdivisions can
also promote a green living. In the last years, people have come to realize that going
green is more than planting trees once a year or keeping streets free from candy
wrappers and litter. It must be closer to home. Many Filipinos today are embracing the
eco-friendly lifestyle by carefully choosing where to live, knowing that their home sweet
home can have damaging, irreversible effects to the environment. As a result, eco-
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friendly homes have become more popular than ever. Here in the Philippines, there
are plenty of eco-friendly subdivisions across the country. With some people choosing
horizontal developments over vertical in the midst of this pandemic, you may want to
consider these communities in your hunt for your next home sweet (and sustainable)
home. From the provinces to the capital, you can find a lot of eco-friendly subdivisions
on the largest island in the country, here in Cavite, one of that we can consider an eco-
friendly subdivision is Metrogate Silang Estates and Camella Lessandra Bacoor. Both
subdivision promotes sustainability but were they able to provide the necessary need
that every user has to have not just the sustainability they offer sustainability but also
security.
and also to evaluate the security both the subdivisions have to offer. This showcases
what and eco-friendly subdivision can offer to families. Specifically, the following were
3. What are the common problems that the subdivision faces in terms of
5. What are the factors that proves sustainability that the subdivision offers?
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6. What are the level of security the subdivision has?
society, and profitable to the company. Hill and Bowen (2019) state that
relating to sustainability and security but also to find the cause of the
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III. HYPOTHESIS
Silang Estates and Camella Lessandra will greatly affect the clients. Both
comply and achieve all the standards that a sustainable and secured
subdivision and how are they were able to face issues concerning their
environment and security. The main significance of the study lies in the fact
that there are only few existing studies that have exploited the relation of
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CHAPTER 2
BODY
Subdivisions
Subdivisions are the process of separating land into smaller portions that are
easier to sell or develop, usually through the use of a plat. It refers to the former
single piece as a whole. Subdivisions can be simple, with only one seller and buyer,
or they can be complex, with enormous tracts of property divided into several
smaller portions. If it's for housing, it's usually referred to as a housing subdivision
communities.
Eco friendly
"Going green" and "eco-friendly" have become buzzwords on talk shows, ads,
and product packaging in recent years. The phrase "eco-friendly" has come to
imply so many various things and behaviors that its meaning is at jeopardy. You
can implement habits that will lead to healthier living for the earth and its
to the environment." Most frequently, this phrase refers to products that promote
green living or methods that assist conserve resources such as water and energy.
Eco-friendly items also reduce pollution of the air, water, and land. By being more
careful of how you use resources, you can engage in eco-friendly behaviors or
activities.
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Eco friendly Subdivision
housing units there will have to be energy-efficient, face south and have enclosed
Security of Subdivision
number one reason people choose to live in subdivisions is most likely the security
factor.
Metrogate Subdivision
a 250-hectare master-planned community. From the location map, we can that this
accessible for those who are commuting from those who com Take Aguinaldo
Highway and drive straight to Silang Bypass from Tagaytay to Manila or vice versa.
Robinsons' Mall and SM Dasmarinas are just a stone's throw away from the
community. From Manila, the prime property is accessible via Aguinaldo Highway
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and South Luzon Expressway. If your way is from Coastal Road. But, if you are
from SLEX, Take Carmona or Sta. Rosa Exit, then proceed to Tagaytay Rotunda
Based on its site development plan (see figure2), there are 10 phases of the site
and on the north side of the plan are lots intended for future development and clearly
Storeys: 2
Bedrooms: 3-5
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Figure 2:Site Development Plan
MetroGate Silang offers Terra Cielo and Fern Parc.Terra Cielo is a 20.8-
hectare development that sits on one of the highest points of township estate
MetroGate Silang Estates. Residing in this enclave also means being able to revel
features and facilities that only serve to enhance the overall living experience in
As a new addition to MetroGate Silang Estates which is known for its university-
town appeal, they also have Fern Parc which offers some of the freshest and prime
lot cuts within the property. Away from the hustle of city living, this suburban haven
is a perfect getaway from the busy lifestyle you are used to. This enclave with
numerous amenities has been designed with your need in mind – relax by the
swimming pool on a hot afternoon; watch the kids have fun at the playground, and
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enjoy gatherings in the pavilion and alfresco lounge, or simply enjoy activities with
family and friends. Fern Parc is located at the phase 9 of the subdivision.
Figure 3: Fern Parc Phase Map Figure 4: Terra Cielo Phase Map
Barangay Salinas 2, Bacoor City, one of the key areas and one of the fastest growing
Expressway.
Camella Lessandra Bacoor is composed of nine (9) phases which are almost sold
out. On sale now is Phase 9 which will offer two classic townhomes: Reana and
Margarita Townhomes with floor area of 40-46 square meters and minimum lot area
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of 36 square meters. It offers an exquisite design of townhouses that will best fit every
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The homes in the Lessandra Bacoor community are designed in a
Mediterranean style. The homes are eerily like the villas that dot the Spanish
Mediterranean coastline. The only difference is that they have a contemporary twist
to them. In Lessandra, you can choose between 11 different house models. You
residences. Whatever your budget and family size, Lessandra Bacoor will
Community Features
There are two entrance the Metrogate has. The Main entrance gate is with
gates (one each in Adlas Barangay Road and Biluso Barangay Road). There is
also a Perimeter fence. Their Concrete Road network which is the Main Road
measures 15-8 meters wide and the secondary road measures 8-10 meters wide.
They have Underground drainage system; Elevated steel water tank and pumping
station; Centralized water distribution system; and Meralco electrical lines, with
street lighting
Camella Lessandra
intruders won't have anything to grab onto on this wall, which is smooth finished
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and quite steep, and if they do make it to the top, they'll be met with kilometers
upon kilometers of sharp, barbed wire. The streets within the community are also
wide enough for emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire engines to
respond quickly to any emergency situations that may arise. Hundreds of security
cameras are also installed throughout the community's public areas, and guards
Residential Variant
Metrogate offer three (3) residential variants which are named Ivanah, Blanche,
Ivanah
Blanche
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Kathryn
Camella Lessandra
Lessandra Bacoor will offer two traditional townhomes, Reana and Margarita, with
floor areas ranging from 40 to 46 square meters and a minimum lot size of 36 square
meters. It features an exquisite design of townhouses that are tailored to fit every
Margarita
Starts 1M and up
Reana
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Features & Amenities
These are the recreational features that Metrogate offers to their client.
• Multi-level clubhouse complex with reception and lounge areas, game rooms,
fitness center, gym, shower and locker rooms, function rooms, restaurants,
karaoke rooms, coffee shop, bar and lounge, fast-food and cafe, indoor video
• Children's Playground with free standing space shuttle, seesaw, balance beam,
power space swing and spring sides (total land area: 630 sqm)
• Open and covered (PBA standard) basketball court, covered badminton court
• Commercial complex
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Camella Lessandra
These are the features and amenities that Camella Lessandra offers to their client.
The neighborhood has its own multi-use court. The court also has flood lights, so
if you wanted to, you could play a couple of rounds of basketball at night. In the center
of the community, there is also a central gazebo/community clubhouse. Along with the
gazebo, there is a small children's playground where young children can interact with
• Guard House
• Clubhouse
• Swimming Pool
• Picnic Areas
• Children's Playground
• Basketball Court
comes to accessibility is the best thing about Metrogate and Camella Lessandra
is that it doesn’t want its client to deal with traffic. That’s why they were build
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They both have an easy access to malls, hospitals, schools and other more
quality. They offer townhouses and solo houses that range from 1.3 million to 2.0
million depending on its location and lot area. While Metrogate Silang offer house
the standard Right-of-Way stated in P.D 957, while Camella Lessandra did not
provide the exact width of their main and minor roads, however they clearly
described that the streets within their community are also wide enough for
The difference between the features and amenities they offer are can be
seen clearly in the diagram below. The Metrogate Silang Estates offers more
additional amenities that Metrogate Silang Estates offer, they were able to
emphasize more their landscape and parks which really showcased the green
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METROGATE CAMELLA
CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE
FUNCTION HALL
SWIMMING
POOL
FITNESS GYM
PICNIC AREAS
GOLF DRIVING RANGE
JUNGLE POOL
POCKET PARKS WITH
GARDEN
AMPHITHEATER
PAVILLON
THEMED PARK
water supply, and security and these were all emphasized in the issues of Metrogate
home technology to its house and lot developments. Its main goal is to upgrade your
lifestyle sustainably and efficiently. Furthermore, Camella adds its line of Smart Homes
to provide healthier options for homeowners getting into green living. They also solved
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Camella has introduced the use of Eco-Bins. Eco-Bins are disposal mechanisms
placed at your house gate, making it easier for waste disposal and segregation. This
new upgrade is convenient, sanitary, and an eco-friendly way to keep your homes neat
and tidy.
This new offering allows your home to be secured, accessible, and energy-
efficient with just a single touch on your smartphone. Reduced energy consumption
ultimately leads to a reduced carbon footprint and less pollution to the environment.
Metrogate Silang Estates also showcased the sustainability they offer to their
client through having an underground drainage system; Elevated steel water tank and
pumping station; Centralized water distribution system. However, most of the clients
still complaints about the waterline and they cannot even maintain their surroundings
and cleanliness. The swimming pool are not maintained clean because outsiders can
The location of Metrogate Estate is really peaceful. The place is quite and very
relaxing. However, it seems like the development of the property is really taking too
long, unlike Camella Lessandra which already have taken an action to certain issues
in the subdivision.
already implemented solution on that. They built a tall concrete perimeter wall
encompasses the entire compound. Would-be intruders won't have anything to grab
onto on this wall, which is smooth finished and quite steep, and if they do make it to
the top, they'll be met with kilometers upon kilometers of sharp, barbed wire. In
Metrogate Silang Estates, most of the clients are still experiencing robbery. Moldex
which is the Metrogate Silang Estates Company, still seems like they haven’t taken an
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action yet about all the problems in the subdivision like security purposes, walls that
cows and goats can come in and the fence. Lack of security were caused by areas
which don’t have any tall fences and protection against intruders
Camella Lessandra and Metrogate Silang Estates are both capable of producing or
However, every positive features comes with a few negative features or impacts. The
table below shows the positive and negative points of both subdivision:
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public areas in the underground drainage
community system; Elevated steel
water tank and
pumping station;
Centralized water
distribution system
Introduced the use of Offers more amenities Offer house and lot at
Eco-Bins for their clients a starting price of 8.1
million pesos.
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RECOMMENDATION
Sustainable design is design that works to minimize resource use and impact on
ecosystems while improving the lives of those affected by it. Sustainable design
protects our environment, secures todays living standards and future proofs our
environment, from how streets are designed to maximize solar access for future
dwellings through to the planning of open space and integration with transport
networks.
Based on the data gathered through research, both subdivisions showcased their
capability to provide an efficient and sustainable living for the users in their own ways.
from the sustainable subdivision framework article. They stated what a sustainable
Objective is to improve functional site layout and liveability with a key focus on
• Lot diversity
• Active transport
• Wayfinding
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Streets & Public Realm
whilst increasing biodiversity and mitigating the urban heat island effect. Sustainability
criteria include:
• Street diversity
• Safety
Energy
energy supply through maximizing opportunities for solar access and support all
• Energy efficiency
• Renewable energy
• Energy storage
Energy
subdivision area through protecting native habitat and minimize impact on the natural
• Canopy cover
• Biodiversity conservation
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• Enhance biodiversity value
the water cycle, which includes reducing water consumption, seeking beneficial use
of recycled water and stormwater, and incorporating water sensitive urban design.
• Water supply
• Water efficiency
• Stormwater treatment
• Flood management
• Site permeability
Urban Heat
Objective is to achieve urban heat reduction, manage the effects of urban heat
within the subdivision area and maintain human health and wellbeing through periods
• Access to shelter
Objective is to reduce resource use and improve retention of value through the
materials life cycle by encouraging re-use of onsite materials, using recycled materials,
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• Low embodied carbon
• Recycled content
• Local sourcing
• Future recyclability
• Durable materials
• Certification
These seven key point to achieve sustainable subdivision will be a big help for a
long-term development that the subdivision needed. This could also be served as their
Metrogate Silang Estates must also provide a solution to overcome the issues in their
surroundings particularly in the pool area, they could also provide their own Eco bins
per house which they can segregate their waste into two which recyclable and non-
recyclable. It is also better if a local government and the PNP Silang will focus around
the Metrogate area since robbery is still common on their subdivision. When it comes
to water issue, most of the clients are suggesting having more than 2 tanks for their
water to avoid insufficiency, while their waterline problems are still not fixed.
There are numerous steps that can be taken to practice sustainable development.
To begin with, it is critical to provide people with clean and sanitary living and working
particularly solar energy. It will be beneficial to look for substitutes for proven
dangerous materials based on local resources and needs and create environmentally
friendly products.
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CONCLUSION
progress without depleting the Earth's finite natural resources. As a result, we must all
work together to find ways to meet these needs so that future generations will inherit
This study may prove significant in contributing to the overall knowledge base
this research focuses on the comparison of two subdivision and how are they were
Based on the data gathered, we can clearly identify the difference of Metrogate
Silang Estate and Camella Lessandra in terms of sustainability and security. Both are
eco-friendly subdivision, and they really showed the sustainability they offer to their
clients, but the main point is maintenance, how were they able to maintain their
surroundings and that is where we the main cause of the problem started, because of
lack of security and maintenance, issues about their subdivision arise. There are a lot
of ways and steps to solve this problem to provide what the client deserves. If we are
to determine which subdivision most likely were able to maintain sustainability and
secure their area properly, that would be Camella Lessandra. However, if we look on
the location and amenities, Metrogate Silang Estates offers more features and
amenities, and they have more access in schools, hospitals, and malls.
In other words, each has unique feature that only their subdivision has but if we
are looking for a sustainable subdivision, use the 7 keys to sustainable subdivision
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and use it as a checklist whether the subdivision you are planning to choose comply
Lastly, we must carefully choose where and who we entrust our homes with. All
of these innovative efforts spearheaded are part of a bigger vision to create a future-
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