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METHODOLOGY

3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN

This study will focus mainly in renovating and developing a design for the

improvement of the Silla’s Family residential building into a better and sustainable well-

planned design. The research design to be used is a descriptive type research where the

researcher observes and reflects the characteristics of the existing house, geared towards

elucidating the current concerns of the occupants and modifying it to a well-planned and

constructed premise of the property.

3.2 RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS AND DATA COLLECTION METHOD

The data will be collected through multiple research instruments and procedures

to ensure that all information needed will meet the research objectives, which will be

based on the researcher's detailed information given the physical realities of the property,

will demand a more extensive analysis between the study of literature and direct

observation.

Provided by research instruments such as the observation checklist, the reliability

and validity of Internet-based reference and printed materials which will be the research

instruments used in this study.

A literature search will be conducted to obtain information on Green Architecture,

tropical design strategies, natural catastrophe adaptation characteristics, the Modern

Minimalist approach, design concerns for coastal dwellings, and appropriate plumbing

features and fixtures. The observation will also collect data on the Silla family's house's

current Modern Minimalist characteristics, design concerns for coastal houses,

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appropriate plumbing systems and fixtures by collecting data using observation

checklists.

1. Green Architecture

2. Tropical design strategies

3. Natural disaster adapting characteristics

4. Modern minimalist approach

5. Design considerations for coastal residences

6. Appropriate plumbing features and fixtures

3.3 METHODS OF DATA UTILIZATION AND DESIGN

Research Data Method of Utilization for Design or

1. Green Architecture
2. Tropical design strategies
3. Natural disaster
characteristics
Design Application
This will be applied to the interior and
exterior part of the residential building to
ensure the sustainability of home, using
the following building approach in order
to create a high-performance home
including accessibility, aesthetics, cost
effectiveness, functionality, productivity
and health, history, safety/security,
proper disposal management, passive
cooling effect and sustainability. 
This will be applied to the exterior or
outdoor areas of the house to build a
shelter that provides maximum protection
from the elements and Influencing factors
on our living conditions, particularly
under the heads of seasonality, sunlight,
rain, wind and humidity of the target
construction site, for maximal dialogue
between the structure and its
surroundings, in particular, the climate.
adapting This will be applied to the whole building
approach to mitigate losses of life,
property, and function to design buildings
that are disaster-resistant. This approach
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should be incorporated into the project

4. Modern minimalist approach
5. Design considerations for coastal This will be applied to the foundation and
residences
6. plumbing features and fixtures
planning, design, and development at the
earliest possible stage so that design and
material decisions can be based on an
integrated whole building approach.
This will be applied to the interior part of
the house.
materials of the building.
This is to ensure the provision of a safe
water supply system, an adequate
drainage system, and ample and proper
fixtures and equipment that do not
contaminate water inside and outside the
building. 

LIST OF REFERENCES

Beyond Green Guidelines for High-Performance Homes

https://www.wbdg.org/resources/green-principles-residential- design
Arenas P., and Sakagami K. (2020). Sustainable Acoustic Materials,

Sustainability MDPI.

Lijuaco, C. (2020). Architect Carlo Calma Reshapes Home Design for Post

Pandemic New Normal, Philippine Tatler.

https://ph.asiatatler.com/life/architect

Orgler, L. (2015). Spatial Design in Landscaping Plans, Small Farm

Sustainability, IOWA State University.

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https://www.extension.iastate.edu/smallfarms/spatial-design-landscaping-plans

Perry, F. (2020). What ‘zero net carbon’ really means for cities, Future

Planet BBC. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200922

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/fresh-perspectives/a2129-10 things-
to-remember-when-designing-in-tropical-climate/
Natural Hazards Mitigation; the WBDG Secure/Safe Committee

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S036054421464

Appendix: Observation Checklist

Observation Checklist Table

Category/ Description Observation Comments

Never/ Often Always/
No Yes
1. Green Architecture
a.) Is there any
problem in
accessibility within
the house?
b.) Is passive cooling
effect is present?
c.) Does the materials
that is used are
sustainable and cost
effective?
2. Tropical design strategies

a.) Do the family love

tropical design
strategies?
b.) Do the family
experiencing too
much heat in
daytime?
c.) Do they have
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enough openings and

windows that allows
efficient natural
lighting into your
home?
3. Natural disaster adapting characteristics

a.) Is the building

usually experiences
natural disaster?
b.) Does it cause
substantial property
damage?
c.) Does the building
still stand from its last
disaster that passed
by?

4. Modern minimalist approach

a.) Is there any
minimal touch
already inside the
house?
b.) Where the family
wants to accent it
with other design
approach?
c.) Do they also want
it to apply outside the
house?
5. Design considerations for coastal residences
a.) Is the building
near the coastal area?
b.) Is there any
coastal barriers
present in your
community?
c.) Is it risky for the
house to built more
than 3 storeys?
6. plumbing features and fixtures

a.) Does the family

experience problem in
water supply?
b.) Does the family
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experience inadequate
drainage system?
c.) Is there any
equipment that
contaminate water
inside and outside the
building?