INFORMED CONSENT FORM

THESIS TITLE:

A Proposed Quezon Provincial Trade Center in Lucena City

RESEARCHER:

Jayson G. Javier

INTRODUCTION

You are being invited to participate in this study because you qualify as one of the

subjects that could help in the advancement of this research. You fit in the category of the

subject:

 A resident of Lucena city

 Has a high influence on either Economic Development, Building, or City Planning

Development

 Is willing to join and participate in this architectural study

This consent form provides you with information to help you make an informed choice.

Please read this document carefully. If you have any questions, they should be answered to

your satisfaction before you decide whether to participate in this research study.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Trading is an essential part of a thriving community as it will lower the prices of goods

locally and internationally. Trading centers will spark innovations and encourage markets to

become specialized. The impact of this is that a community can focus on its production specialty

or unique resources and trade the excess quantity to different areas (Qurban, 2022). Thus, the

study intends to provide a trading center design that specializes in the unique resources of

Quezon province.

Main objective

To achieve a sustainable building in terms of utility needs by incorporating green building

techniques into the Provincial Trade Center in the overall design.

Specific objectives

1. To develop an architectural design of a Trade Center building that prioritizes the users’

comfort, safety, security, healthcare, and market demands.

2. To minimize the building footprint and paved surface of the intended lot to make space

for greenery and landscape.

3. To provide an eye-catching exterior design and green building aesthetics that will serve

as a landmark and economic achievement of Lucena city.

STUDY DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS' ROLE

A Qualitative Research Design is used in this study, which means, certain individuals are

qualified to participate in this study. These persons may have a position in the government, or

city planning development, or have a clear influence, knowledge, and educational attainment to

participate in an architectural study. The researcher will provide a set of questions that will serve

as a tool to acknowledge the importance and impact of the study in the city. The participants'

role is to share their perception on building a Quezon Provincial Trade Center in Lucena City.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

I, the undersigned, agree to take part in the research study. I have had the research

study explained to me, and have read the Explanatory Statement, which I, myself, as an

important individual in Lucena city, understand that agreeing to take part and willing to:

 Answer the given questions

 Make myself available for further interviews if that would be required

BENEFITS

The research significance intends to have a standard quality of study in order to produce

knowledge that can be a valuable reference for similar projects, institutions, and those seeking
information specifically for the City Planning and Development Office of Lucena, Manuel S.

Enverga University Foundation, College of Architecture, Architects, and Future researchers.

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

The personal Identifiers of the participants will be revealed in the study as part of the

transparency and legitimacy of the individuals. Data provided by the subjects will be used solely

for the purpose of the research

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There is no conflict of interest

CONTACT INFO

If you have further questions or concerns about your participation in this study, please contact:

JAYSON G. JAVIER

Researcher

javier.jayson.g@gmail.com

Mobile: 09165274367
Conforme:

 I understand that taking part is voluntary; I can withdraw from the study at any time and I

do not have to give any reasons for why I no longer want to take part

 All of my questions and concerns have been answered

 I understand the information indicated in this informed consent form.

 I understand that my participation in this study may include interviews if possible

 By signing this form, none of my legal rights have been compromised

Signature over Printed Name Occupation/Position

Date
 A PROPOSED QUEZON PROVINCIAL

TRADE CENTER IN LUCENA CITY

This study is subjected to conduct to help determine the researcher’s objectives, which

is to achieve a sustainable building in terms of utility needs by incorporating green building

techniques into the Provincial Trade Center in the overall design.

The participant who will voluntarily participate in this study must have a position in the

government, or city planning development, or have a clear influence, knowledge, and

educational attainment to participate in an architectural study.

Respondents Name:

Question 1: For many years Lucena city has always been classified as a highly urbanized city

among region IV-A. Is it wise to have a Provincial Trade Center erected in the city?
Question 2: As a qualified individual in your field of expertise, based on your

occupation/position, what is your perspective on having a Provincial Trade Center in the city?

What are the effects and impact of this in Lucena city?

Question 3: What do you expect to see and experience if you want to go to a Provincial Trade

Center? Suggestions?