Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Golden Country Homes, Brgy. Alangilan, Batangas City, 4200

Future Learning Centre: An Advance and Interactive

Academic Space for Filipino Students

in Year 2050

A Research Paper Presented to

The Faculty Members of

College of Architecture Fine arts and Design

Batangas State University – TNEU

Alangilan Campus

In Partial Fulfilment

For the course

ARCH 513

Architectural Design 3

Magpantay, Daniel D.

Hernandez, Vince Michael C.

Samson, Kozoq-Ul Naodab

December 2022
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………1

Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………………………2

Design Objective…………………………………………………………………………………..3

Review of Related Literature……………………………………………………………………..6

Architectural Programming………………………………………………………………………12

Design Concept………………………………………………………………………………..…16

References………………………………………………………………………………..………18
 I. Introduction

A growing body of research has found that school facilities can have a profound impact
on both teacher and student outcomes. With respect to teachers, school facilities affect
teacher recruitment, retention, commitment, and effort. With respect to students, school
facilities affect health, behaviour, engagement, learning, and growth in achievement. Thus,
facility quality is an important predictor of teacher retention and student learning. The physical
and emotional health of students and teachers depend on the quality of the physical location,
which makes establishing safe, healthy buildings essential. According to Dewees (2013), lack
of facilities has an adverse effect on the performance of students in the less endowed schools,
he also noted that students of less endowed schools could therefore not compete with other
students in major public examinations, which determined admission to universities and other
tertiary institution. With all these things being said, what does learning facility will look like in
the year 2050?

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a dramatic disruption in the delivery
of education in the Philippines. With school closures and non-operations, the global pandemic
introduces education with the new mode of learning. Wherein, the teaching and learning
process are happening virtually. With that being said, students and teachers are taught how
to use the power of contemporary technology, that makes the current education more
convenient. Nonetheless, since educational system has already been introduced to the said
mode of learning, by the year 2050, society, community and education will be tech-based as
the technology is progressing as the years passed by.

Learning facilities for kids in 2050, should still be interactive, however, it should also be
advanced. For the reason that, the world we live in changes to embrace tech futures, how
and what we teach in our education system will also be reshaped to keep up to date with
the growing demands of the 21st century. Classrooms will still coexist as physical spaces and
online learning method will be adopted, flipping the current learning model upside down so
that students can learn at home and spend class time collaborating and applying their
knowledge to real-life issues. As Mclaughlin says, education in the future will need to
demonstrate how technology can be used to students’ advantage, as well as teach future
generations how to handle problems that arise from it. Furthermore, technology can change
learning forever and instructors and learners need to embrace it and manipulate it to their
advantage.

In order to build a technologically advance learning facility for the Filipino learners in the
year 2050, the place should be advance and is already sheltered by technology. Here in the
Philippines, numerous cities started to invest on variety of technological advancement to make

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living more comfortable and easier. One of these cities is Baguio City known as the summer
capital of the country. Baguio City aims to be the first Smart City in the Philippines. According
to Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the “computer applications are in line with the plan
of his administration to build the first Smart City in the country” wherein technology will be
used for programs on peace and order, anti-criminality, disaster risk reduction management,
and education. Aside from that, the said city is also named as the Educational Capital of the
North. That said, Baguio City is the best place to adopt the technologically based learning
ground for Filipino children 14 years and below.

Thus, the researcher concludes that the learning facility in 2050, will be advanced and is
facilitated more by technology. As future educational initiatives will need to show how
technology may be used to students' advantage and instruct future generations on how to deal
with issues that arise from it. Additionally, educators and students must embrace technology
and use it to their advantage as it has the potential to fundamentally alter how we learn.

I. Statement of the Problem

1. What will be the educational system look like by the year 2050?
2. How does technology applied in the Learning Centre and to the teaching
and learning process?
3. What are the possible concepts and designs of the Learning Centre based
on the geographical location of the regional area where it is located?

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 II. Design Objective

Educational systems are improving as the year’s progressing. Less than 30 years from
now, though uncertain, people will be living in technologically-advanced community and
society. That said, educational system will of course be caught by the trend and by that time,
the teaching and learning process will be conducted and facilitated mostly by technologies. In
2050, the designer believes that learning method will be conducted with the combination of
Advanced Augmented Reality and Virtual Learning. Wherein, Advanced AR delivers visual
elements, sound and other sensory information to the user through a device like a smartphone
or glasses. This information is overlaid onto the device to create an interwoven experience
where digital information alters the user's perception of the real world. The overlaid information
can be added to an environment or mask part of the natural environment. With AR, classroom
education can be extraordinary and more interactive, as AR can enable teachers to show
virtual examples of concepts and add gaming elements to provide textbook material support.
This will enable students to learn faster and memorize information. On the other hand, Virtual
or Online Learning is a learning experience that is enhanced through utilizing computers
and/or the internet both outside and inside the facilities of the educational organization. The
instruction most commonly takes place in an online environment. The teaching activities are
carried out online whereby the teacher and learners are physically separated (in terms of
place, time, or both).

Augmented Reality (AR) will be applicable for some activities that will require physical
interaction. This might include Physical Education, Music, Arts, Science, History etc. Physical
interaction are relevant to these subjects for the reason that, students are taught on how to
work in a team environment and prepares them for when they enter the workplace with other
staff members. With classroom learning, students don't only learn from the theory the teacher
is presenting. They learn from other students' questions and past experiences. However, since
by the year 2050, technology are more accessible and can be easily used on the educational
system, adopting Virtual or Online learning can be one of the best choices to learn effectively.
In this method, teachers will adopt different sort of Artificial Intelligence and exploit it in the
teaching and learning process. This might include VR Training, Gamification Training,
Conversational AI etc. The said method can be adopted to those subjects which is less
practical and aren’t needy of physical interaction. Aside from that, educational system by that
year will be Project-Based which basically means, incorporation of games that help kids code,
toys which teach robotics, and various apps for teachers to efficiently deliver information to
students will become common. Technologies will facilitate teaching and learning process and
learning will come to be more creative and practical. On the other hand, students will be

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assessed on critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and taking tests will be replaced by
students’ performance through creative projects.

Learning centres or spaces will change drastically by the year 2050. The designer is
proposing a learning facility that is mandated by modern technology and is aesthetically
pleasing to the eye of the users. The proposed facility is not just an ordinary angular-shaped
building, but it incorporates vast variety of shapes and colours that will make it not boring as
a place for learning. To make sure the users are comfortable, the designer makes sure to
provide large spaces for flexible movements and good circulation inside the facility. With all of
the things being considered, since the future educational system will be combination of AR
and VR learning, interactive spaces for learning will be limited only for subjects that requires
physical interaction.

The said interactive spaces also considered the necessities of a student up to 14 years. The
building itself contains materials that isn’t usually found in the present learning spaces. This
includes automatic doors and biometric security system to ensure the safety of users. Aside
from that, the building also incorporates sustainable source of energy such as solar powered
facilities, photovoltaic panels and solar louvers. Photovoltaic glass are transparent solar
panels look like clear glass and let light through like regular windows. But they’re made with a
type of solar glass that absorbs ultraviolet and infrared light – types of light that aren’t visible
to the naked eye – and turn these into renewable electricity. Solar windows and related
transparent solar technologies could provide around 40% of energy demand in the United
States, the MSU team believes. Combined with rooftop solar units, this could rise to almost
100%. (Masterson, 2022). Additionally, according to Colt International Limited UK, Solar
Louvers/ Colt Shadovoltaic is an external fixed or moveable photovoltaic solar shading louvre
system, designed to reduce heat gains and glare whilst maximising the use of natural daylight,
and generating electricity by means of integrated photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells are
integrated into the glass of the shading louvres, either by attaching them to the reverse side
of the glass panels or by laminating them between two sheets of glass. Like Shadoglass,
Shadovoltaic may be installed either vertically or horizontally in front of the façade or on the
roof. It can be either fixed or controllable.

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 Moreover, the designer also integrated the benefits of rainwater harvesting system for
water conservation and maintenance. Also, to secure the comfortability of the users, heat
pump system was also incorporated to achieve necessary temperature depending on the
weather. Classrooms in 2050 will also be mandated by technology but physically looks the
same. However, there will be a minimal alteration to the learning and teaching tools. For
example, blackboards and whiteboards will be extinguished and will be replaced by
viewboards and holograms if possible. Faculty rooms will in 2050 won’t be an open space but
it is subdivided by small quadrants for instructor’s privacy when conducting online learning. In
addition, there will also be a space for lounge, in order for them to maintain good relationship
towards each other. Then we have the computer rooms in 2050, that will be very essential in
the future educational system. Since computer is a necessity, computer rooms will be
expanded and will multiplied in numbers. In 2050, computer rooms will be common as
classrooms nowadays or typically will become the classrooms of future generations. Lastly,
science laboratories in 2050 will be adopting holographic technologies for more effective and
efficient visual presentation for the learners.

The designer came up with the design of learning facility that incorporates one of the
trademark of Filipino personification, Juan De la Cruz, the “salakot”. The designer use its
function and shape which is to protect from sun and rain. About the building, the designer
incorporates louvers that’s in the shape of salakot to create sunshade and painted in different
colours to become pleasing in the eye of the users which are the kids. Aside from that, since
Baguio is also known the Summer Capital of the Philippines, the designer came up with the
idea of maximizing the heat energy from the sun to sustain the functionality by means of using
attaching photovoltaic and solar panels without disrupting its aesthetics.

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 III. Review of Related Literature

This chapter provides a variety of study-related literature that is also important for
a deeper comprehension of the study. This gives a summary of the data the designer gathered
in relation to the design objectives.

Effects of School Facilities on Children

School facilities refer to the entire school plant such as blocks of classrooms,
staff rooms, laboratories, laboratory equipment, workshops, libraries, furniture, audio – visual
aids, electricity, water, stationeries, playground and other material things which a school has
(Alimi, Ehinola and Alabi, 2017). Differences in planning and maintenance of school facilities
in schools could create differences in the level of knowledge delivery and acquisition by
students. This is because the learning facilities students are exposed to can affect their
academic performance. Moreover, school facility consists of not only the physical structure
and the variety of building systems, such as mechanical, plumbing electrical and power,
telecommunications, security, and fire suppression systems. The facility also includes
furnishings, materials and supplies, equipment and information technology, as well as various
aspects of the building grounds, namely, athletic fields, playgrounds, areas for outdoor
learning, and vehicular access and parking (Encyclopedia). Management of school facilities
should be cogitated as well which according International Facilities Management Association
(IFMA, 2016) is the application of scientific methods, in the planning, organizing, decision
making, coordination and controlling of the physical environment of learning for the
actualization of the educational goals and objectives. This means management of school
facilities is a collective and participative decision-making process towards proper facilities
planning, provision, administration and maintenance back up by management policies,
practices and regulations. Thus, school facilities and its proper management is imperative to
successfully achieve the goal of Grace Christian Mission Technical School and it management
to develop the academic performance of their students.

Various studies proved that school facilities may greatly affect the performance
of students academically which was supported by Odigwe F. & Eluwa I. (2019) who exemplify
that a number of school systems, particularly those in urban and high-poverty areas, are
plagued by decaying buildings which threaten the health, safety, and learning opportunities of
students. Good learning facilities are an important precondition for students learning; provided
other conditions are met which support a strong academic program in the school. A growing
body of research has linked student achievement and behavior to the physical building
conditions and resultant overcrowding. More so, with the enormous public concern that is

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placed on high academic achievement, the condition of school facilities is considered a
significant factor that does influence learning.

Integration of Technologies in Education

Integrating technology into teaching and learning is not a new challenge for
educational institutions. Since the 1900s, administrators and faculty have grappled with how
to effectively use technical innovations such as video and audio recordings, email, and
teleconferencing to augment or replace traditional instructional delivery methods (Kaware &
Sain, 2020; Westera, 2020). Within the past two decades, however, this challenge has been
much more difficult due to the sheer volume of new technologies on the market. For example,
in the span of 7 years (from 2008 to 2015), the number of active apps in Apple’s App Store
increased from 5000 to 1.75 million. Over the next 4 years, the number of apps is projected to
rise by 73%, totalling over 5 million (Nelson, 2016). Further compounding this challenge is the
limited shelf life of new devices and software combined with significant internal organizational
barriers that hinder universities from efficiently and effectively integrating new technologies
(Amirault, 2012; Kinchin, 2012; Linder-VanBerschot & Summers 2015; Westera, 2015).

Educational technology is not restricted to individual computer use. It can involve

other equipment and applications, such as videoconferencing, digital television (allowing
students to interact with programs at their own pace), electronic whiteboards, and digital
cameras (Jackson, 20018; Education Week, 2019; McCampbell, 2021; Marshall, 2021).
Educators have struggled with decisions regarding what types of technology to use and how
to use them (Culp et al., 2019). Researchers agree there is not one “right” type of technology
or one “right” way to use it; rather, it should match schools’ learning and teaching goals and
be appropriate for the students who use it (Sivin-Kachala & Bialo, 2020).

Aside from the innovated learning and teaching process, learning facilities can
also be improve by modern technologies. Currently, malls, condominiums or hotels, factories
etc. are investing on solar powered devices and rainwater harvesting system for sustainability.
Therefore, the use of renewable energy to supply electricity has grown in recent years,
especially wind, hydro and solar. Electrical energy has been universally accepted as one of
the most important aspects of electrical energy for human development and economic growth
(Vishnupriyan & Manoharan, 2018). To match the ever-increasing demand for power, the
concept of renewable-based power generation is being implemented and a lot of research is
being done on the same (Balasubrahmanyam & Gupta, 2020). solar energy is one of the
cheapest, pollution free, inexhaustible renewable energy resources. It is used to provide
heating, hot water, electricity, and even cooling to residential, commercial and industrial

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centres (Zoghi et al., 2017). Solar energy is considered a reliable, promising and profitable
energy source. It has various advantages such as pollution free, long life, low maintenance
etc. (Gupta et al., 2016). Solar energy is used in at least 4 different ways in our daily lives, and
these range from heating water to generating electricity (Husain et al., 2018). Meanwhile,
rainwater harvesting, in its broadest sense, is a technology used for collecting, conveying, and
storing rainwater for human use from rooftops, land surfaces or rock catchments using simple
techniques such as jars and pots as well as engineered techniques. Rainwater harvesting has
been practiced for more than 4,000 years, owing to the temporal and spatial variability of
rainfall. It is an important water source in many areas with significant rainfall but lacking any
kind of conventional, centralized supply system. It is also a good option in areas where good
quality fresh surface water or groundwater is lacking. The application of appropriate rainwater
harvesting technology is important for the utilization of rainwater as a water resource.
(Esguerra et al., 2011)

Aside from that, modern facilities are being innovative on their openings such as their
doors and windows. Buildings in the present are maximizing the use of technological
advancement through adopting and applying modernization on their openings. Automatic
doors are dominant and can be seen to almost every facilities in the country. Automatic doors
offer convenience to everyone using them, including those with baggage in both hands, those
with pushchairs or wheelchairs or most simply in this modern age, those with a mobile phone
in one hand and a coffee in the other. An automatic door allows visitors to pass through the
door with ease without worrying about a heavy door to open, meaning your customers will feel
welcomed from the moment they step foot in your premise. It is important to provide access
for everyone regardless of physical capabilities. Aside from that, being hands-free, automatic
doors offer a great solution to facilities where sanitation is essential such as hospitals and food
factories. An automatic door with an air-tight function can also prevent the entry of dirt and
dust by increasing air pressure in the room. This is a great solution for operating rooms and
other controlled environments such as labs (Next Doors, Ltd).

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 Apart from, vast variety of facilities are using biometrics mostly on entrance of the
building for its security and identification. Biometrics is the most suitable means of identifying
and authenticating individuals in a reliable and fast way through unique biological
characteristics (Thales, 2022). Moreover, heat pump system has also been used by
establishments to achieve necessary temperature depending on the weather. Heat pumps
come with multiple advantages for your home. Pumping the heat uses less electricity as
compared to when electricity is solely used as means to convert it. During the summers, the
cycle can be reversed and the unit acts like an air conditioner. Heat pumps are rising in
popularity in the UK, and the government recently started to implement a number of new
schemes, incentivising the transition to green living and alternative energy usage
smoother and more affordable (Vishnubothla, 2022)

Aside from innovations security is also a major concerns for schools Schools are an
integral part of society where every child can feel safe and nurtured. They are a place where
children not just gain knowledge but also make connections, socialize with their peers, and
prepare for the future. Sadly, increasing crime and violence are jeopardizing this right to
safety and security and putting not just students, but teachers at risk as well. Some of
the most common security threats in schools include bullying, anti-social behaviour,
drug dealing, trespassing, intrusions, vandalism, theft, and vehicle crime. All of this
has a significant impact on educational quality, with both students and teachers
suffering at the hands of miscreants and criminals. Because of increased awareness
of the potential dangers of these threats, school security is receiving more attention,
with school administration working harder to provide a safer environment for students
and teachers. CCTV cameras are becoming more common in schools in order to
maintain safety and security and to allow school staff and students to focus on their
responsibilities rather than worrying about unfavorable events like the ones described
above. With that and the rise of technology it has become much more easy to install
and use this CCTV’s in a way that would not jeopardized the students education
through the feel of suffocation and provide much more clear security in the process

Future Potentials of Solar Panels

Every year, approximately 2.5 million exajoules of solar energy reach the Earth. That's
about 6,000 times the amount of energy consumed by people each year. While solar-energy

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lobbying has slowed since its peak in the late 1970s, scientists have continued to develop new
technologies to use the sun as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly power plant. But
economic viability has remained tantalizingly out of reach. The analysis of various aspects
revealed that the most significant global challenges of solar energy development were climatic
challenges, technical constraints, and a lack of investment. As a result of technological
advancements in solar panel production and government support, China has surpassed other
countries in this industry. Finally, the economic estimation of solar energy was presented, with
a focus on the economic barriers to this type of energy in developed countries. According to
the significant decrease in the cost of solar energy electricity production, this source of energy
has the potential to be a major source in the future. To cut costs, it was suggested that a hybrid
of solar energy and other sources such as wind be used. Solar energy has grown at an
incredible rate. Due to technological advancements in recent years improvements that result
in cost savings and Government policies that promote renewable energy creation and
application India is expected to bone of the few countries that is endowed with lot of solar
energy There is enormous potential. For the expansion of the Indian solar market However,
two factors that influence the same growth, according toto us are a lack of proper solar
knowledge consumers' awareness of power technology and penetration of low-quality
products in the market. Photovoltaic cells, also known as solar cells, electronic devices that
directly convert sunlight into electricity. Edmond Becquerel, a French scientist In 1839,
photovoltaic power was discovered. The first is Charles successfully created a working solar
cell. In 1882, fritts were introduced. It was made of thin selenium sheets. And plated in gold
The application of solar panels for Creating electricity and heat appears to be a simple task. It
is not a new development; in fact, it is widely used. Since the early 1900s to generate electricity
Bell was founded in 1954.The first crystal silicon was mass-produced in a laboratory. A solar
cell the bell PV system converted 4% of the sun's energy. Energy into electricity at the highest
possible rate leading-edge energy technology their researchers Daryl M. Chapin and
colleagues created a silicon-based solar cell. With a reported efficiency of about 6%

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Concentrated Solar Power

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power plants account for only 25% of total
emissions, and electrical generation is one source of GHG emissions that is well-suited to
cheap renewable sources. If we don't drastically reduce the remaining 75% of emissions, we
could cover Arizona in photovoltaic (PV) panels and still not reduce atmospheric CO2 levels.
The problem is that the remaining three-fourths of emissions are mostly caused by large-scale
industrial and agricultural processes that are at the heart of almost every product we use in
our daily lives - steel, glass, concrete, grains, beef, plastics, chemicals...the list goes on and
on. These end products or their essential inputs can only be manufactured at extremely high
temperatures; currently, the only way to generate the heat required is to burn fossil fuels. This
situation presents us with the mother of all conundrums: either we destroy the planet's ability
to sustain our complex human civilization, or we give up the fruits of our complex human
civilization in order to preserve the planet for some schmoes we will never meet. In fact, Bill
Gross, founder of the first tech incubator, Idealab, has already followed the chain of logic
outlined above and arrived If Gross and Heliogen are successful in their ambitious plans, we
will all be able to continue enjoying the fruits of a modern, industrial life using heat generated
solely by renewable resources.The application of recent advances in computing power,
imaging systems, and artificial intelligence to the field of Concentrated Solar Power is
Heliogen's secret (CSP). CSP installations, unlike PV panels, do not absorb solar energy;
instead, they use mirrors to focus the sun's light on a specific point. Solar power tower
installations are among the most beautiful and elegant industrial facilities I've seen, with a
meticulously arranged, dish-shaped array of large mirrors known as "heliostats" that silently
reflect the sun's light at a focal area on the central tower. Pipes leading to and from the top of
the tower allow molten salt to flow into an area near the heliostats' focal points. The
concentrated light rays heat the molten salt before transporting it to an insulated tank where it
can be stored until it is needed, such as to generate steam to power a generator. Similarly,
heliostats in a CSP installation are programmed to move based on precise calculations of
where the sun should be in the sky, but they do not receive feedback on how accurately their
rays are hitting the tower.

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 V. Architectural Programming
Qualitative Quantitative
Description of Staffing Analysis Users Plus TOTAL
space Requirements A-Artificially Furniture/Fixtures Approx. No. of Per Total movement AREA/
N-Naturally Area/m2 Users m 2 Area/ Space m2 m2
M-Mechanically m2
Lobby A&N Lighted; M Sofa set; tables and 4.5 3 and 2.0 6.0 30% 12.3
Ventilated; chairs; centralized above
open Planning; AC
informal
Information Receptionist A&N lighted; M Computer desk; 2.5 3 and 1.0 3.0 30% 6.4
Desk ventilated; open computer above
planning;
informal
Waiting Area A&N lighted; Gang chairs; sofa 5.0 3 and 1.5 4.5 30% 10.9
M&N ventilated; sets; centralized AC above
open planning; charging station
informal
Common A&N lighted; Water closet; 2.0 7 1.0 7.0 30% 9
Restroom M&N ventilated; lavatory; exhaust
close planning; fan
convenient
School Head School Dean, A&N lighted; M Computer table; 3.0 4 1.5 6.0 30% 10.8
Office Department ventilated; close office chairs; split
Heads planning; formal type AC; sofa set
Faculty Rooms Preschool A&N lighted; M Computer tables; 3.0 3 1.5 4.5 30% 8.9
(Preschool) Teachers ventilated; close office chairs; split
planning; formal type AC; lounge
chairs; file cabinet
Faculty Rooms Elementary A&N lighted; M Computer tables; 3.0 10 and 1.5 15 30% 22.5
(Elementary) Teaches ventilated; close office chairs; split above
planning; formal type AC; lounge
chairs; file cabinet
3.0 3 1 3.0 30% 6.9
Faculty
Restrooms A&N lighted; Water closet;
(Male) M&N ventilated; lavatory; exhaust
close planning; fan; cubicle; urinal;
convenient toilet sink 3.0 3 1 3.0 30% 6.9
Faculty
Restrooms
(Female)

Preschool A&N lighted; M Tables and chairs; 3.5 10 and 2.0 20.0 30% 29.5
Classrooms ventilated; close learning tools above
planning; formal storage; file
cabinets; split type
AC
Elementary A&N lighted; M Tables and chairs; 5.2 10 and 2.0 20.0 30% 31.2
Classrooms ventilated; close learning tools above
planning; formal storage; file
cabinets; split type
AC
Students A&N lighted; Water closet; 2.5 7 1.5 10.5 30% 16.15
Restroom M&N ventilated; lavatory; exhaust
(Boy) close planning; fan; cubicle; urinal;
convenient toilet sink
Students A&N lighted; Water closet; 2.5 6 1.5 9.0 30% 14.2
Restroom (Girl) M&N ventilated; lavatory; exhaust

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 close planning; fan; cubicle; urinal;
convenient toilet sink
School School A&N lighted; M Tables and chairs; 6.0 10 and 2.0 20.0 30% 32.0
Canteen canteen staff; ventilated; open kitchen sink; above
cashiers planning; counter tops; sink;
convenient trash bins
School Clinic School nurses A&N lighted; M Computer table; 4.0 5 1.5 7.5 30% 13.8
ventilated; close office chair; medical
planning; beds; medicine
convenient cabinet; file cabinet;
lounge chair
Amphitheatre A lighted; M Theatre seat; 10 15 and 1.0 15.0 30% 29.5
with Audio- ventilated; close monitors and above
Visual Room planning; formal speakers; stage
platform
Science A&N lighted; M Adjustable height 8.0 10 and 1.5 15.0 30% 27.5
Laboratories ventilated; close tables; high stools; above
planning; formal teacher’s table;
laboratories tools &
equipment; cabinet
& storage
Computer A&N lighted; M Long tables; chairs; 8.0 10 and 1.5 15.0 30% 27.5
Laboratories ventilated; close teacher’s table; above
planning; formal equipment’s storage
Music Room A&N lighted; M Piano rack; stools; 3.0 3 and 1.0 3.0 30% 6.9
ventilated; close drumset; above
planning; formal instruments storage;
instruments area

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 Art Room A&N lighted; M Long tables; stools; 6.0 3 and 1.0 3.0 30% 9.9
ventilated; close easels; painting above
planning; formal tools storage;
cabinets; armchairs
with drawing tablet
Electrical N lighted; M Electrical 2.0 1 1.0 1.0 30% 3.3
Room ventilated; close Equipments
Water Pump Maintenance planning; Water Pump 2.0 1 1.0 1.0 30% 3.3
System Personnel convenient System
Mechanical Mechanical 2.0 1 1.0 1.0 30% 3.3
Room Equipments
Breast Feeding A&N lighted; Wall mounted 1.0 3 1.0 3.0 30% 2.9
Room M&N ventilated; bench,
close planning;
convenient

Hand A&N lighted;N Lavatory, mirror, 1.0 4 1.0 4.0 30% 6.2
Washroom ventilated; close trash bins
planning;
convenient

Gymnasium A&N lighted; Bleachers, HVLS 10.0 10 3.0 30.0 30% 49.0
N&M ventilated; Fans, Court, above
close planning; Centralized AC,
convenient

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VI. Design Concepts regarding the geographical location of the regional
area where it is located.

The name Baguio conjures, for both the international and domestic traveller, a
highland retreat in the Grand Cordillera in Northern Luzon, with pine trees, crisp cold
breezes and low verdant knolls and hillocks. Through the numerous decades Baguio has
morphed from what was once a grassy marshland into one of the cleanest and greenest,
most highly urbanized cities in the country. It has made its mark as a premiere tourist
destination in the Northern part of the Philippines with its cool climate, foggy hills,
panoramic views and lovely flowers. Being the ideal convergence zone of neighbouring
highland places, Baguio is the melting pot of different peoples and cultures and has
boosted its ability to provide a center for education for its neighbours. Its rich culture and
countless resources have lured numerous investments and business opportunities to the
city. Aside from being called as tourism-centered city of the country, Baguio is also
categorized as one of the advanced city in the Philippines, along with Cebu City, Davao
City, Quezon City etc. In fact, the city leader is aiming to be the first ‘Smart City’ in the
country. With that being said, the designer that Baguio is the perfect location to build a
technology based learning facility for Filipino children in 2050.

The designer proposed a learning facility that incorporates technology that fits the
future educational system in 2050. The structural form of the building is inspired by
strawberries, that is commonly found in Baguio. All-knowing, strawberry is one major
contributor of the income within the city itself. That said, it also contributed to the
maximization of Baguio's way of life and growing economy of the said city. The designer
came up with this strawberry-shaped structural form believing that it will help children
reach their full potential and develop, much like how strawberries improve Baguio locals'
quality of life.

Another concept that the designer incorporates to the building is inspired by

“salakot”, which came from the Filipino Personification, Juan De la Cruz. The designers
chose to incorporate the main function of the salakot and its shape, came up in creating
sunshade since that part of the building where it is located is where the sun path. Because
the salakot is one of the Filipino identity, the architect chose to utilize them because of
wanting to incorporate thing that might disappeared in the future specifically the culture.
While its color is came from the weaving culture of the Filipino that contains different colors
It was made with the intention of giving the learning facility color in the same way as how
it gives identity to the Filipino. Aside from that, since the learners are still on their childhood,
incorporating colors will motivate them to come and learn.

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 Additionally, the designer adopted one of the Baguio’s folk cultures, which is
weaving. Different weaving patterns and colors will be incorporated to the exterior and
interior, and structural designs of the facility. This is not just for aesthetic purposes but also
to preserve the culture of weaving that might be overlooked in the year 2050 and adds up
to the structural foundation of the facility.

Baguio City is also known for its remarkable weather condition. In connection with
the facility, the designer chooses to use solar panels to sustain the building functionality.
Aside from that, the city located in a highland is for sure will be beneficial to the facility. As
it will naturally ventilated that will make the building low in maintenance and will help for
conservation of natural resources. Also, since the facility will be using vast variety of
advance technologies, cool climate in the said city will make the equipment live longer as
it will prevent the equipment overheating.

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