EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED DISCIPLINE

RENOVATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY:

A MODERN TROPICAL DESIGN

A thesis proposal submitted in partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

KEISHA PEARL J. SILLA

BSAR-5A

APRIL 2021

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 EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED DISCIPLINE
Architecture Department

This thesis proposal entitled, RENOVATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY: A

MODERN TROPICAL DESIGN prepared and submitted by Keisha Pearl J. Silla of
BSAR-5A, has been approved to proceed to research proper and thesis-writing phase.

Archt. CHARLOTTE B. MONTAÑO, OFS, MArch

Class and Thesis Adviser

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I – INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1

Problem Statement......................................................................................................................1

Objectives of the Study...............................................................................................................2

Significance of the Study............................................................................................................3

Significance of the Project..........................................................................................................3

Scope and Delimitation of the Study..........................................................................................4

PART II – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.................................................................5

CHAPTER III - METHODOLOGY.........................................................................................10

Research Instruments and Data Collection Methods.................................................................11

CHAPTER IV – ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA......12

Green Architecture....................................................................................................................12

Tropical Design Strategies........................................................................................................19

Climate.....................................................................................................................................21

Strategies for Designing a house in the Tropics........................................................................22

Shading.....................................................................................................................................29

Ventilation................................................................................................................................31

Wall Materials and Construction..............................................................................................35

Roof Design..............................................................................................................................36

Exterior Spaces.........................................................................................................................37

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Water and Energy Efficiency....................................................................................................37

Innovative Technologies for sustainability...............................................................................38

Rooftop photovoltaic power system..........................................................................................39

Modern minimalist approach....................................................................................................40

Modernism................................................................................................................................40

Minimalism...............................................................................................................................41

Design consideration for coastal residences..............................................................................43

Benefits of coastal living..........................................................................................................44

Challenges of coastal home design...........................................................................................45

Things to ponder in coastal design............................................................................................50

Appropriate plumbing fixtures and features..............................................................................56

CHAPTER V – SITE ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPENT PLAN............................................59

Site Analysis.............................................................................................................................59

Sun and Wind...........................................................................................................................59

Research Data Application.......................................................................................................66

CHAPTER VI – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT..........................................................................68

Design Philosophy....................................................................................................................68

Design Concept.........................................................................................................................69

Design Objective......................................................................................................................71

Architectural Programming and Analysis.................................................................................72

Activity and User Identification................................................................................................72

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 Building Area/Space Program..................................................................................................74

Space Relationship Matrix........................................................................................................77

Bubble Diagram and Circulation Diagram................................................................................78

Prelimary Design Drawings......................................................................................................80

Schematic Diagram...................................................................................................................80

Design Morphology..................................................................................................................82

Design Essay............................................................................................................................83

PLANS AND DRAWING........................................................................................................88

CHAPTER VII – SUMMARY OF RESEARCH DATA APPLICATION TO THE PROJECT

DESIGN...................................................................................................................................91

Method/s of Data Utilization for Design...................................................................................91

BIBLIOGRAPHY.....................................................................................................................93

Curriculum Vitae......................................................................................................................99

List of Figures

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 Abstract

In general, it is well understood in the Philippines that constructing a pleasant

home is rather costly, especially when considering the cost of maintenance, daily

provisions, and the climatic considerations within the project area.

As a result, the study included tropical design strategies and other significant

innovative technologies for renovating a sustainable and disaster-resistant home.

In this study, descriptive research methods were employed to collect data based

on the investigated ideas, comprehension of experiences, and detailed observations and

context that are limited because to imposed pandemic constraints.

Natural ventilation and lighting effects were included in the project design, as

well as innovative technologies that reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions, as

well as high corrosion resistance materials in consideration of the project's location.

Furthermore, the project design incorporates tropical design concepts and a modern

minimalist approach, resulting in significant aesthetics, sustainability, and comfortability.

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Acknowledgement

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