Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Sumacab Campus, Cabanatuan City

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

Name: MARCO ERAÑO R. RAMOS

Subject Professor: ARCH. ANGELO A. PARUNGAO
Subject Code: AR 415
Course Title: DESIGN 7
Semester: FIRST SEMESTER
School Year: 2022-2023
Topic: RESEARCH WORK

ABSTRACT

Sustainability is a focal point in these modern times, it

helps reduces resources while maintaining a higher quality

environment for individuals in a community, thus the study about

a sustainable community is needed. The goal of a sustainable

built environment is to provide a community sustainable

development of its lifestyle and initiatives. Designing a

sustainable community that takes factors such as the

environment’s natural and climatic conditions, this includes the

area’s sun exposure, wind pattern, rain and vegetation. Utilizing

those efficiently to plan an energy-efficient and comfortable

environment for the said community.

The research's purpose is to plan and construct a

sustainable community where the needs of a community are met, all

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the while protecting and enhancing the natural environment in

which the community is settled.

INTRODUCTION

Simon Fraser University (SFU) describes a Sustainable

Community as a community that utilizes its resources in order to

meet its current needs while still maintains and still secures

sufficient resources for the future of the community. By reducing

waste, eliminating pollution, encouraging efficiency, and

developing local resources to boost the local economy, it aims to

improve quality of life for all citizens while preserving

nature's ability to endure through time.

NOPEC, a nonprofit energy supplier in Ohio, states that a

Sustainable Communities are committed to reducing energy use, all

the while creating a spirit of proactive problem-solving for the

inhabitants to grow as sustainable practices and technologies

evolve. SFU, as well as NOPEC, says that the goal of

sustainability is to protect resources for next generations.

Sustainable communities must thus adhere to their economic

restrictions. They understand that resources are available for

all living things, not only the inhabitants.

Achieving sustainability in the construction industry

involves resource management, life-cycle design and designing for

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humans but designers must determine the principles having

priority related to local natural and cultural conditions. (Sev,

2009)

Sustainability is the main goal of the project, different

definitions of "sustainable communities" exist, but they all

essentially relate to planned communities that have been

developed or altered to encourage sustainable living. In

sustainable communities, the state of the environment, society,

and economy are usually emphasized. Social equality, urban

infrastructure sustainability.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

According to some environmental economics, the natural

resource pool, or "critical natural capital," should take

precedence above the revenue flows that depend on it. (Pearce,

1991) They argue that no amount of man-made capital can

adequately replace all natural capital. When it is most

challenging to replace natural capital with human-made capital,

sustainable development is said to as "strong" rather than

"weak". Sustained development means the management of these

resources in the interest of the natural capital stock if our

goal is the sustainable yield of renewable resources. We will be

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in a better position to decide how much human-made capital should

replace natural capital if we can quantify what is known as

"critical natural capital." (Ekins, 1992)

The sustainability of a community can be taken as simply

proper management of resources, as quoted from Pearce, however,

taking human-generated resources into account, Pareja-Eastaway and

Tosics (2021) states that The creation of high-quality, mixed-use

neighborhoods is necessary for the development of socially and

environmentally sustainable communities. An overview of new

research on the effects of Covid-19 on housing indicates that a

mixed-use neighborhood, or "15-minute city," may be the future.

Sources take the word sustainability in hand with the

structures within the area being developed as mixed-use. Having a

higher residential density is beneficial for both land and energy

efficiency, but mixed-use areas are also more likely to maintain

community amenities like schools, public transportation, and

stores.

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DESIGN PRINCIPLES

 BALANCE

 RHYTHM

 EMPHASIS

 PROPORTION AND SCALE

 MOVEMENT

 CONTRAST

 UNITY

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APPLICATION OF ACCESSIBILITY LAW

A. WALKWAYS

 Slip-resistant materials should be used.

 1.20m - minimum walkways.

 Spaces between long walkways must be provided for a

wheelchair’s turning point. 1.50m should be spaced at

least every 12:00m.

 For the visually impaired, it is important to keep the

routes straight and turned right all the time.

B. HANDRAILS

 Shall be installed in both sides of the ramps. 0.70m.

 For guide it shall be at 1.00 - 1.60.

 0.30m extensions at the start and end of the ramp &

stairs.

C. RAMPS

 Minimum clear width of 1.20m

 Maximum gradient must be 1:12

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 Maximum length must be 6.00m with 1.50m landing

 Hand rails must be on the both side of the ramp with

0.70m and 0.90m from the ramp level

D. DOORS

 Minimum clearance of 0.80m

 Doorknobs must be between 0.82 - 1.06m but 0.90 is

recommended.

E. PARKING

 Must be as close as possible to the entrances.

 Minimum width: 3.70m

 Spaces between slots must be at least 1.20m

F. OPEN SPACES

 Edges must be provided for the awareness of visually

impaired individuals.

G. SIGNAGE

 Signage must be easy to understand and must be in

contrasting colors

 Signage height must be at 1.40 -1.60m

 International signage must be used.

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 Minimum height in public spaces must be 1.00m

H. ENTRANCES

 Must be 1.80m depth and 1.50 width.

I. WASHROOMS & TOILETS

 Minimum area of 1.70 x 1.80m with a turning space of

2.25sqm with a minimum dimension of 1.5m for

wheelchairs,

 Accessories must be provided and must be accessible for

the person in a wheelchair.

 1 every 20 set

 Signage must be a triangular with the vertex pointing

on top when it is for men and points downwards if it is

for women. For visually impaired.

 Height of WC must be 0.45m and the flush must be 1.20

 Lavatories must be 0.80 with a knee rest of 0.60-0.70

 Urinals must be 0.48m in height.

J. STAIRS

 Slip-resistant materials

 Contrasting colors

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APPLICATION OF THE FIRE CODE

 Require portable fire extinguishers within a building, or

may require permanently installed fire detection and

suppression equipment such as a fire sprinkler system and a

fire alarm system.

 Proper egress door and fire exits

COMPUTATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS

A.1. TOTAL LOT AREA

Satellite market E2 = 2,950.00 square meters
B.1 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BULDING FOOTPRINT (Satellite market)
a. Using PSO (Table VII.1)
AMBF = 90% X 2,950.00sqm.
= .90 X 2,950.00sqm.
AMBF = 2,655.00 sqm.
b. Using setbacks (Table VIII.3)
Front = 5.00m

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Sides = 2.00m
Rear = 2.00m

54.00m – 5.00m – 2.00m = 47.00m

54.60.00m – 2.00m – 2.00m = 50.60m
47.00m x 50.60m = 2,378.20 sqm.

c. Using PSO (Table VIII.1)

AMBF = 75% X 2,950.00 sqm.
= 2,212.50 sqm.

d. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (Using Table VIII.1)

ISA = 20% X TLA
ISA = 20% X 2,950.00 sqm.
ISA = 590.00 sqm.

e. MINIMUM UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (According to Table VIII.1)

USA = 5% X TLA
USA = 5% X 2,950.00 sqm.
USA = 147.50 sqm.

f. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE LOT (According to Table

VIII.1)
= 20% + 5%
= 25%
TOSL = 25% X TLA
TOSL = 25% X 2,950.00 sqm.
TOSL = 737.50 sqm.

PSO = AMBF
TLA
= 2,212.50
2,950.00

PSO = 0.75 or 75%

g. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (Using Table VII.2

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h. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (According to Table

VIII.1)
MACA = PSO + ISA
MACA = 75% + 20%
MACA = 95% X 2,950.00 sqm.
MACA = 2,802.50 sqm.

A.2. TOTAL LOT AREA

Ecumenical Chapel = 200 seating x .65 = 130.00sqm

B.2. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BULDING FOOTPRINT (Ecumenical Chapel)

a. Using PSO (Table VII.1)
AMBF = 65% X 130.00sqm
= .65 X 130.00sqm
AMBF = 84.5.00 sqm.

b. Using setbacks (Table VIII.3)

Front = 5.00m
Sides = 2.00m
Rear = 2.00m

20.00m – 5.00m – 2.00m = 13.00m

14.00m – 2.00m – 2.00m = 10.00m
10.00m x 13.00m = 130.00 sqm

c. Using PSO (Table VIII.1)

AMBF = 60% X 130.00 sqm
= 78.00 sqm.

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d. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (Using Table VIII.1)

ISA = 20% X TLA
ISA = 20% X 130.00 sqm.
ISA = 26.00 sqm.

e. MINIMUM UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (According to Table VIII.1)

USA = 20% X TLA
USA = 20% X 130.00 sqm
USA = 26.00 sqm.

f. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE LOT (According to Table

VIII.1)
= 20% + 20%
= 40%
TOSL = 40% X TLA
TOSL = 40% X 130.00 sqm.
TOSL = 52.00 sqm.

PSO = AMBF
TLA
= 78.00
130.00

PSO = 0.6 or 60%

g. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (Using Table VII.2

h. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (According to Table

VIII.1)
MACA = PSO + ISA
MACA = 60% + 20%
MACA = 80% X 130.00 sqm.
MACA = 104.00 sqm.

A.3. TOTAL LOT AREA

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Lot for R1 = 1.5 hectares (15,000.00 sqm.)

B.3. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BULDING FOOTPRINT (R1)

a. Using PSO (Table VII.1)
AMBF = 70% X 15,000.00sqm
= .70 X 15,000.00sqm
AMBF = 10,500.00 sqm.

b. Using setbacks (Table VIII.3)

Front = 5.00m
Sides = 2.00m
Rear = 2.00m

150.00m – 5.00m – 2.00m = 143.00m

100.00m – 2.00m – 2.00m = 96.00m
143.00m x 96.00m = 13,728.00 sqm

c. Using PSO (Table VIII.1)

AMBF = 60% X 15,000.00 sqm
= 9,000.00 sqm.

d. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (Using Table VIII.1)

ISA = 20% X TLA
ISA = 20% X 15,000.00 sqm.
ISA = 3,000.00 sqm.

e. MINIMUM UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (According to Table VIII.1)

USA = 20% X TLA
USA = 20% X 15,000.00 sqm
USA = 3,000.00 sqm.

f. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE LOT (According to Table

VIII.1)
= 20% + 20%
= 40%
TOSL = 40% X TLA

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TOSL = 40% X 15,000.00 sqm.

TOSL = 6,000.00 sqm.

PSO = AMBF
TLA
= 9,000.00
15,000.00

PSO = 0.6 or 60%

g. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (Using Table VII.2

h. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (According to Table

VIII.1)
MACA = PSO + ISA
MACA = 60% + 20%
MACA = 80% X 15,000.00 sqm.
MACA = 12,000.00 sqm.

A.4. TOTAL LOT AREA

Lot for R2 = 1 hectares (10,000.00 sqm.)
B.4. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BULDING FOOTPRINT (R1)
a. Using PSO (Table VII.1)
AMBF = 70% X 10,000.00sqm
= .70 X 10,000.00sqm
AMBF = 7,000.00 sqm.

b. Using setbacks (Table VIII.3)

Front = 5.00m
Sides = 2.00m
Rear = 2.00m

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100.00m – 5.00m – 2.00m = 93.00m

100.00m – 2.00m – 2.00m = 93.00m
93.00m x 93.00m = 8,649.00 sqm

c. Using PSO (Table VIII.1)

AMBF = 60% X 10,000.00 sqm
= 6,000.00 sqm.

d. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (Using Table VIII.1)

ISA = 30% X TLA
ISA = 30% X 10,000.00 sqm.
ISA = 3,000.00 sqm.

e. MINIMUM UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (According to Table VIII.1)

USA = 10% X TLA
USA = 10% X 10,000.00 sqm
USA = 1,000.00 sqm.

f. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE LOT (According to Table

VIII.1)
= 30% + 10%
= 40%
TOSL = 40% X TLA
TOSL = 40% X 10,000.00 sqm.
TOSL = 4,000.00 sqm.

PSO = AMBF
TLA
= 6,000.00
10,000.00

PSO = 0.6 or 60%

g. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (Using Table VII.2

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h. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (According to Table

VIII.1)
MACA = PSO + ISA
MACA = 60% + 30%
MACA = 90% X 10,000.00 sqm.
MACA = 9,000.00 sqm.

A.5. TOTAL LOT AREA

Lot for R3 = 1 hectares (10,000.00 sqm.)
B.5. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BULDING FOOTPRINT (R1)
a. Using PSO (Table VII.1)
AMBF = 70% X 10,000.00sqm
= .70 X 10,000.00sqm
AMBF = 7,000.00 sqm.

b. Using setbacks (Table VIII.3)

Front = 5.00m
Sides = 2.00m
Rear = 2.00m

100.00m – 5.00m – 2.00m = 93.00m

100.00m – 2.00m – 2.00m = 93.00m
93.00m x 93.00m = 8,649.00 sqm

c. Using PSO (Table VIII.1)

AMBF = 65% X 10,000.00 sqm
= 6,500.00 sqm.

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d. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (Using Table VIII.1)

ISA = 20% X TLA
ISA = 20% X 10,000.00 sqm.
ISA = 2,000.00 sqm.

e. MINIMUM UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (According to Table VIII.1)

USA = 15% X TLA
USA = 15% X 10,000.00 sqm
USA = 1,500.00 sqm.

f. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE LOT (According to Table

VIII.1)
= 20% + 15%
= 35%
TOSL = 35% X TLA
TOSL = 35% X 10,000.00 sqm.
TOSL = 3,500.00 sqm.

PSO = AMBF
TLA
= 6,500.00
10,000.00

PSO = 0.65 or 65%

g. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (Using Table VII.2

h. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION AREA (According to Table

VIII.1)
MACA = PSO + ISA
MACA = 65% + 20%
MACA = 85% X 10,000.00 sqm.
MACA = 8,500.00 sqm.

A.6. TOTAL LOT AREA

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Commercial 2 (Com-2) = 10 hectares (100,000.00 sqm.)

B.6. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BULDING FOOTPRINT (R1)
a. Using PSO (Table VII.1)
AMBF = 90% X 100,000.00sqm
= .90 X 100,000.00sqm
AMBF = 90,000.00 sqm.

b. Using setbacks (Table VIII.3)

Front = 5.00m
Sides = 2.00m
Rear = 2.00m

400.00m – 5.00m – 2.00m = 393.00m

250.00m – 2.00m – 2.00m = 246.00m
393.00m x 246.00m = 96,678.00 sqm

c. Using PSO (Table VIII.1)

AMBF = 75% X 100,000.00 sqm
= 96,678.00 sqm.

d. MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA (Using Table VIII.1)

ISA = 20% X TLA
ISA = 20% X 100,000.00 sqm.
ISA = 20,000.00 sqm.

e. MINIMUM UNPAVED SURFACE AREA (According to Table VIII.1)

USA = 5% X TLA
USA = 5% X 100,000.00 sqm
USA = 5,000.00 sqm.

f. TOTAL OPEN SPACE WITHIN THE LOT (According to Table

VIII.1)
= 20% + 5%
= 25%

TOSL = 25% X TLA

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TOSL = 25% X 100,000.00 sqm.

TOSL = 25,000.00 sqm.

PSO = AMBF
TLA
= 90,000.00
100,000.00

PSO = 0.9 or 90%

ILLUSTRATION OF OTHER
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

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Image sources: (City of Reykjavik, 2014)

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