MANUSCRIPT - ASENSO LOCALE A Proposed Rural Community Developement Complex

Republic of the Philippines
Bicol University
Institute of Architecture
Legazpi City
ASENSO LOCÁLE: A Proposed Rural Community Development Complex
An Undergraduate Thesis Requirement to the Faculty of

Bicol University Institute of Architecture
A Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Course

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
KIM PATRICK B. BARCENAS

EARL JOHN P. BONTO
Proponents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This thesis project would not be successfully completed without To the Local Government of Tabaco for providing us the needed
the help of the people that took part in giving a hand in the fulfillment of data and also being able to suggest ideas on how we can pull off the
this study. The proponents would like to express their overwhelming study and enlighten us on the LGU’s plan in the island that backed up
gratitude to the following; our study;
To our thesis adviser, Ar. Mary Grace R. Dalinog for accepting To the Barangay Captains of the four barangays of San Miguel
our request as our adviser in this undertaking; Island, for accommodating us and providing us necessary information to
To our first class adviser, Ar. Leo A. Del Rosario, for imparting us help back up our study and also for the suggestions that were greatly
knowledge and advise on how to work out our study and support and considered in the study;
suggestion to our study; To our classmates, that has been always there, brainstorming
To our second class adviser, Ar. Alwin S. Calig, for his ideas, helping out on data gathering;
suggestions and techniques on how to deal with completing the study To anyone knowingly and unknowingly helped us in this endeavor
and imparting knowledge in any way he can and help us in out study. in various support and help, we owe you our deepest gratitude.
To our dear, loving, supportive and understanding families, that And most especially to our Almighty God, for giving us strength,
always have been there to help us out in any way that they can; experience, knowledge, determination and guidance to finish this study.
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ASENSO LOCÁLE: A Proposed Rural Community Development Complex
Kim Patrick B. Barcenas, Earl John P. Bonto

Bicol University, Legazpi City, the Philippines, kimpatrick.barcenas@bicol-u.edu.ph
Bicol University, Legazpi City, the Philippines, earljohn.bonto@bicol-u.edu.ph
ABSTRACT
Rural areas in the Philippines are mostly untouched by development, thus making it hard for the place and the people itself to develop. Lack of
facilities is one factor that hinders developer and people to stay and upgrade their lifestyle and to adapt in the modern changing world, in most cases
people in the rural areas migrate to mainland areas where development has widely emerged and provides them with resources and the basic needs
for daily living. Having rural areas untouched and continue to be underdeveloped may cause the community to struggle with the demand of the urban
scape are introducing.
To help this situation and the community of the rural area in San Miguel Island in Tabaco. A proposal of a rural community development complex
was made to aid in the increase of development and lifestyle and providing the basic resources and opportunities to the community. In the complex is
the local gov’t unit of tabaco’s satellite building to provide services that is also in the mainland to lessen travel and promote safety of the residents from
traversing the sea, training for out of school youth and unemployed residents that are part of the labor force to make them job ready in the complex or
start their own business, there are also facilities implemented to further improve the trained residents and for them to generate income, recreational
zones are also put into place to promote good well being of the residents and provide more interaction and sociability within the community.
The complex provides opportunities, skills development, employment and income generation that will help the rural community of the island to
develop and improve their lifestyle and so that the rural communities can develop and deal with the constant change that the modern world is facing.
Keywords: ASENSO LOCÁLE; Rural; Develop; Community; Improve
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page Rural and Urban Gaps In Informal Settlements–
Camilla Hellebuyck . . . . . . 9
Acknowledgement . . . . . . i
2.3. Related Study: Designing A Complete
Abstract . . . . . . . ii
Community Center: Responsive
Table of Contents . . . . . . iii Design in a Rural Setting . . . . . 11
2.4. Related Study: PROPOSED ACCC

1. INTRODUCTION
COMMUNITY CENTER . . . . . 11
1.1. Introduction . . . . . . 1
2.5. Related Study: Linking Renewable Energy to Rural
1.2. Statement of the Problem . . . . 3
Development . . . . . . 12
1.3. Theoretical Framework . . . . 4
2.6. Related Study: Architects Role in Community Development 14
1.4. Scope and Limitations . . . . 4
2.7. Related Study: Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary
1.5. Significance of the Study . . . . 4
Research . . . . . . . 15
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE &STUDIES . 7
2.8. Related Project: Maryland Heights Community Recreation
2.1. Related Study: CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY
Center . . . . . . . 16
DEVELOPMENT at Madanpur Khadar, New Delhi 7
2.9. Related Project: The Buzz.Ar Community Center . 17
2.2. Related Study: CULTIVATED EDGE: Mediating
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2.10.Related Project: Pumanque Community Center . 18 3.2.2.1.2. Resources Assessment . . 23
2.11.Related Project: Children International Community 3.2.2.1.3. Determining Service Utilization . 24
Center, Daraga, Albay . . . . . 19 3.2.2.1.4. Interviews . . . . 24
3. METHODOLOGY . . . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.5. Surveys . . . . 24
3.1. Problem Formulation . . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.6. Site Analysis . . . 24
3.1.1. Identification of the Topic . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.6.1. Observation . . 24
3.1.2. Defining the Problem . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.6.2. Analysis . . . 25
3.1.3. Identification of Users . . . . 22 3.3. Design Process . . . . . . 25
3.2. Data Gathering . . . . . . 22 3.3.1. Design Formulation . . . . 25
3.2.1. Procedure . . . . . . 22 3.3.1.1. Contest Integration . . . . 25
3.2.1.1. Primary Sources . . . . 23 3.3.1.1.1. Setting Design Objectives . . 25
3.2.1.1.1. Ocular Inspection . . . 23 3.3.1.1.2. Program Development . . 25
3.2.1.1.2. Interview and Consultation . . 23 3.3.1.2. Site Planning . . . . 25
3.2.1.2. Secondary Sources . . . . 23 3.3.1.3. Movement . . . . . 26
3.2.2. Surrounding Area Assessment . . . 23 3.3.1.4. Spatial Organization . . . 26
3.2.2.1. Procedure . . . . . 23 3.3.1.5. Form Finding . . . . . 26
3.2.2.1.1. Needs Assessment . . . 23 3.4. Design Solution . . . . . . 26
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3.4.1. Finalizing the Design . . . . 26 4.2.10. Telecommunication . . . 33
4. SITE STATEMENT . . . . . . 28 4.2.11. Administrative Map . . . . 34
4.1. Site Selection . . . . . . 28 4.2.12. Land Use and Zoning . . . 36
4.2. Macro Analysis . . . . . . 28 4.2.13. Hazard Map – Flood Prone Areas . 36
4.2.1. Site History . . . . . . 28 4.2.14. Hazard Map – Ashfall . . . 37
4.2.1.1. Bicol Region . . . . . 28 4.2.15. Hazard Map – Erosion Map . . 38
4.2.1.2. Province of Albay . . . . 29 4.2.16. Hazard Map – Storm Surge . . 39
4.2.1.3. Tabaco City, Albay . . . . 29 4.2.17. Hazard Map - Lahar Flow . . . 40
4.2.1.4. San Miguel island . . . . 30 4.2.18. Hazard Map – Slope Failure . . 41
4.2.2. Geographical Location . . . . 30 4.2.19. Hazard Map – Lava Flow . . . 42
4.2.3. Soil Type . . . . . . 31 4.2.20. Hazard Map – Liquefaction . . 43
4.2.4. Topography . . . . . . 31 4.2.21. Hazard Map – Rain Induced Landslide . 44
4.2.5. Climate and Weather . . . . 31 4.2.22. Hazard Map – Tsunami . . . 45
4.2.6. Demography . . . . . 31 4.2.23. Hazard Map – Ashfall . . . 46
4.2.7. Transportation . . . . . 32 4.3. Micro Analysis . . . . . . 47
4.2.8. Power Supply . . . . . 32 4.3.1. Site Profile . . . . . . 48
4.2.9. Water Supply . . . . . 32 4.3.2. Technical Description . . . . 49
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4.4. SWOT Analysis . . . . . . 49 4.9. Assessment of Existing Site Conditions . . . 61
4.5. Natural Land Features . . . . . 51 5. PROGRAM STATEMENT . . . . . 63
4.5.1. Drainage Pattern . . . . . 51 5.1. Conceptual Analysis . . . . . 63
4.5.2. Soil Type . . . . . . 51 5.1.1. Project Objectives . . . . . 63
4.5.3. Ground Cover . . . . . 52 5.1.2. Design Focus . . . . . 63
4.5.4. Vegetation . . . . . . 52 5.1.3. Design Philosophy . . . . . 63
4.5.5. Road Network . . . . . 53 5.1.4. Design Concept . . . . . 64
4.6. Sensory Analysis . . . . . . 54 5.1.4.1. Banig . . . . . . 64
4.6.1. Views Into the Site . . . . . 54 5.1.4.2. San Miguel island . . . . 65
4.6.1.1. From the Eastern North . . . 54 5.1.4.3. Bahay Kubo . . . . . 66
4.6.1.2. From the Eastern South . . . 55 5.1.5. Design Consideration . . . . 67
4.6.1.3. From the Western North . . . 57 5.2. Space Programming Analysis . . . . 67
4.6.1.4. From the Western South . . . 58 5.2.1. Organizational Structure . . . . 67
4.7. Noise . . . . . . . 59 5.2.2. Definition of Spaces . . . . 67
4.8. Micro Climate . . . . . . 60 5.2.2.1. Administration Building . . . 67
4.8.1. Sun Path . . . . . . 60 5.2.2.2. Livelihood Zone . . . . 68
4.8.2. Wind Direction . . . . . 60 5.2.2.2.1. Mat Weaving . . . 68
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5.2.2.2.2. Fishing Paraphernalia . . 68 5.3.1. Site Utilization . . . . . 90
5.2.2.2.3. Community Convenience Store . 68 5.3.2. Site Utilities . . . . . . 90
5.2.2.2.4. Bread and Pastry . . . 69 5.3.2.1. Lighting . . . . . 90
5.2.2.2.5. Small Engine Repair . . 69 5.3.2.2. Plumbing and Mechanical System . 90
5.2.2.2.6. Livelihood Training Building . 69 5.3.2.2.1. Drainage . . . . 91
5.2.2.2.7. Recreational Zones . . . 70 5.3.2.2.2. Rain Water Harvesting . . 91
5.2.3. Space Programming Charts . . . 71 5.3.2.3. Waste Management . . . 91
5.2.4. Space Programming Table . . . . 74 5.3.2.4. Ventilation . . . . . 92
5.2.5. General Area Distribution . . . . 80 5.3.2.4.1. Passive Cooling . . . 92
5.2.6. User Analysis . . . . . 81 5.3.2.4.2. Natural Lighting . . . 92
5.2.6.1. Government Officials . . . 81 5.3.2.4.3. Stilts Ventilation . . . 92
5.2.6.2. Government Employees . . . 81 5.4. Site Services . . . . . . 93
5.2.6.3. Trainees . . . . . 82 5.4.1. Parking Area . . . . . 93
5.2.6.4. TRABUHAY Employees . . . 83 5.4.2. Footpaths . . . . . . 94
5.2.6.5. Children/ Teenagers/ Adults/ Senior Citizens 84 5.4.3. Driveways . . . . . . 94
5.2.6.6. Bubble Diagrams . . . . 85 5.4.4. Recreational Area . . . . . 94
5.3. Site Utilization and Services . . . . 90 5.5. Design Technlogies . . . . . 95
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5.5.1. Solar Panels . . . . . . 95 6.1. Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections . . . 100
5.5.2. Rainwater Harvesting System . . . 95 6.1.1. Administration Building . . . . 100
5.5.2.1. Catchments . . . . . 95 6.1.2. Support Services Building . . . . 103
5.5.2.2. Transportation . . . . 95 6.1.3. TRABUHAY – Mat Weaving . . . 106
5.5.2.3. First Flush . . . . . 95 6.1.4. TRABUHAY – Small Engine Repair Building . 109
5.5.2.4. Filter . . . . . . 95 6.1.5. TRABUHAY – Fish Paraphernalia & Bakery Building 112
5.5.3. Permeable pavement . . . . 95 6.1.6. Multi-Purpose Hall . . . . . 115
5.5.4. Stilts . . . . . . . 96 6.1.7. Livelihood Training Building . . . 118
5.6. Building Materials . . . . . . 97 6.1.8. Community Convenience Store . . . 121
5.6.1. Karagumoy . . . . . . 97 6.2. Site Development Plan . . . . . 124
5.6.2. Bamboo . . . . . . 97 6.3. Vehicular Path . . . . . . 125
5.6.3. Coconut Lumber . . . . . 97 6.4. Pedestrian Path . . . . . . 125
5.6.4. Steel . . . . . . . 97 6.5. PERSPECTIVES . . . . . . 126
5.6.5. Photovoltaic Glass . . . . . 97 6.5.1. Administration Building . . . . 126
5.6.6. Volcanic Rocks . . . . . 98 6.5.2. Support Service Building . . . . 129
5.6.7. Cement . . . . . . 98 6.5.3. TRABUHAY – Mat Weaving . . . 130
6. DESIGN SOLUTION . . . . . . 99 6.5.4. TRABUHAY – Small Engine Repair . . 131
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6.5.5. TRABUHAY – Fish Paraphernalia & Bakery Building 132
6.5.6. Multi-Purpose Hall . . . . . 133
6.5.7. Livelihood Training Building . . . 134
6.5.8. Community Convenience Store . . . 136
6.5.9. Aerial Perspectives . . . . . 138
6.5.10. Other Perspective Views . . . 141
7. CONCLUSION . . . . . . . 148
8. RECCOMENDATIONS . . . . . 151
BIBLIOPGRAPHY . . . . . . . 153
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . 156
ABOUT THE AUTHORS . . . . . . 172
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1. CHAPTER I in terms of land travel inside the island, motorcycles, tricycles or simply
by foot the island can be explored. The islands main economic activities
1.1 INTRODUCTION
are farming, fishing, basket and mat weaving, boat transport and cattle
raising. There are elementary schools in each barangay, and three (3)
The urban development of cities has been looked up by many but
secondary schools in Visita, Maliktay, and Hacienda.
the rural areas of our country are not focused upon by our local
governments. The proponent interviewed the Barangay Captains of the
included barangays in the study, and the facilities present in the

The city of Tabaco, a fourth-class city, is located on the east
community are the following:
coast of Albay. The city has a population of 136,567 based from the
Household Population by Urban and Rural Barangay and Average • Multi-Purpose Hall
Household Size, 2018 and has forty-seven (47) barangays, five (5) of • Daycare Center
which are located in the island of San Miguel. Of the 5 barangays only • Evacuation Center
four (4) are indicated as rural areas by the city. • Lying-in Clinic
• Covered Court
The island of San Miguel beyond Tabaco is located at the western
end of the strip of islands in the Lagonoy Gulf, that has a population of For years, San Miguel’s main source of necessity is Tabaco City.
14, 936 as of 2018. Residents, tourists and visitors are transported over Travel time from the island to the mainland of Tabaco is an estimate of
water via a wooden passenger boat manned by the locals of the island, twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) minutes and it also depends from the
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weather of the time of desired travel and if the authorities issue gale two (2) to three (3) power or more interruptions per day caused by
warnings when storms and heavy winds occur the residents of the island disconnections in the span of the electric power lines. In terms of water
cannot travel to the mainland. supply, the inhabitants of the island use deep wells, water pumps, and
personal or private water tanks to get their daily supply of water. Hence
Access points of the Island are the following:
the supply varies through the weather and climate in the area. According
• Sagurong shoreline
to Rappler, a social news network, last June, 2019, many residents in
• Bantayan Port (Rarely Used)
this island have to make a journey – by land or by sea – to another water
• Rawis seaport (accessed by walking or riding a
source as the aquifers and wells in their areas have dried up because of
motorcycle)
the prolonged El Niño phenomenon. According to the residents, they
While Tabaco City continues to develop, San Miguel remains the have been enduring this for 5 long months. These two problems of the
same, people still travel by boat to the mainland and the island is place are only a part of the many things the island is facing.
commonly known for its beaches and other tourist destinations that the
Other issues that the island is facing are out of school youth, with
mainland lack.
the lack of opportunities some of the youth decides on to not finish their
Their source of electricity comes from the connection from the studies and lack of community facilities wherein one case in Visita that
Cagraray Islands through Salvacion in Malilipot. The electric lines the two services of the barangay switched places, therefore making the
spanning many kilometers does not give the island stable and a reliable places inappropriate for the services. In response of the barangay
supply from the electric company. Some of the resident’s experience councils to some issues, they organized clean and green programs, ALS
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(Alternative Learning System) implementation, support to Baclad (fish 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
caging method), tree planting, and waste segregation through the MRF
This study aims to provide an architectural solution on how to
(Material Recovery Facility).
improve the livelihood and services to the residents living in the rural
In the stated problems above, the proponents thought of a Rural
barangays of San Miguel Island.
Community Development Complex to provide a facility that would
Specifically, it sought out to address the following sub-problems:
accommodate the need of the residents of the island in terms of
institutional services that is available in the mainland area of Tabaco.

1. What are the site considerations that will be included for
Stated by Moseley in 2003 rural development is the process of
the complex?
improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in
2. What facilities must be included in the community
rural areas, often relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas
complex?
wherein Developing the rural community will bring more opportunities
and improve the condition of the rural area. Also, the proponent will 3. What design approach would help in order to improve the
provide a facility that would increase the areas’ livelihood and create status of the community in terms of unemployment, out of
more opportunities for the residents, therefor not only providing a facility school youths, and general services of the LGU of
but an opportunity for the residents to improve their lifestyle and skills. Tabaco?
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1.3 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK The scope of the study will only cater to the current issues the
island is facing. Specifically, the study will deal with problems on source
Rural Development is a design implementation that helps in
of necessities, livelihood or jobs, skill-training, recreation and tourism.
improving economic and social life in rural places. It means progress,
The subject of the study includes the residents of the four (4)
for it pushes rural communities from the traditional way of living into a
rural barangays of San Miguel Island namely, Rawis, Visita, Sagurong
more progressive way.
and Agñas. The site will be located by the Farm to Market Road in
There are three core values in development
barangay Visita.
• Increase the availability of necessities throughout an

1.4.2. LIMITATIONS
area such as , food, protection, and health.
The proposal will be limited to the boundaries of the site.
• To upgrade the lifestyle of the people.
Architectural plans, information gathered, legal issues, historical
• To extend the span of economic and social life. By
information, and the designing process that will influence the study.
freeing them from the past ideologies.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
To the Country. This study seeks to widen the area of research in

1.4. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
the rural areas in order for the authorities to expound their efforts to
develop the areas or the rural community and improve the lives of many
1.4.1. SCOPE
and provide the right facilities for the said community.
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To the Region and the City. It will be a reference to other therefore widening the effect of the study. And if the study would not be
communities improving the quality of life of the rural areas and being as effective as planned, improvements and other implications based
able to see the capability of the rural areas for development. from the time span of the study for a more comprehensive study.
To San Miguel Island. The study would provide development
strategies that would help the island prosper and improve in the future.
To Architecture. Through the assessment of the issues and
problems of the community in the island, it would provide data that would
help on how to design and plan the facility that would best fit the
community’s current state.
To future researchers. This study would be a basis and reference
for students, proponents, and researchers who are undertaking a
degree in architecture who would further research on the development
of rural communities.
The community development complex will also create jobs and
opportunities that the current population of the island will make it more
advantageous, than going to the mainland. If this complex would create
a great effect on the island, it may be replicated on other rural areas and
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2. CHAPTER II When engaging with community and the city, both groups-architects,
urban planners and other creatives as well as the community in

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
question- must aim to earn as from one another. Through designer with
specific intentions, it must be kept in mind that ‘the concepts of public

This chapter presents the related literature, studies, projects,
space, democracy and citizenship are ultimately redefined by people
writings and developments the researchers gathered. These related
through life experience
documents include standards, guidelines and information that would be
beneficial in establishing the content and focus of the study. The public realm is not limited to built form and landscape, art and
temporary structures all form a part as well. For the purpose of this
2.1. RELATED STUDIES: CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY
study, built form is he focus. However more important than the stylistic
DEVELOMENT at danpur Khadar, New Delhi Design Public Space
language or building structure, are the experiences such projects make
Public or collective space s seen as a platform for ‘social and political
possible.
mobilization’. The focus of designers and planners is on creating spaces
that ‘act as flexible frameworks for the multiple opportunities and • A designer must ask him or herself the following questions when
possibilities for social, political and cultural change. In both urban as designing a public space- How does the public space.
well as rural environments, public space is seen as an integral element • Capitalize on building design, scale, architecture, and
of socio-cultural interaction. proportionality to create interesting visual experiences, vistas, or
qualities.
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• Accommodate multiple uses? strengthen community ties. It is believed that the more people get a
• Accommodate multiple users? Is it accessible via walking, biking chance to interact with each other, the more community spirit will be
or public transit? fostered. For these processes to be set in motion, according to Burte
• Use, protect, and enhance the encironment and natural (2008), the space must possess the following qualities:
features?
• Occupiability
• Reflect the community’s local character and personality?
• Penetrability
• Foster social interaction and create a sense of community and
• Legibility
neighborliness?
• Sociability
• Provide a sense of comfort or safety to people gathering and
using the space? Context
• Encourage use and interaction among a diverse cross section of

It has been observed that rather than providing places for
the public?
occupation, like plazas and the like, facilities for active recreation like
Space for Engagement sports are more suitable, especially in places with large populations of
teenagers with limited educational and employment opportunities. Effort

The ‘Centre for Community Development’ is an intervention in the
must be directed to create productive space like market facilities,
public realm that specifically, aims to be a ‘space for engagement’. This
community kitchens and laundries, and places for cultural expression.
is a reflection of one of the objectives of the thesis project- that to
Facilities that don’t inspire a sense of community ownership are at risk
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of vandalism and degradation. There is a need to focus on programs Public squares if planned around public destinations, it can boost
that address multiple conditions and needs. economy by building local jobs. It can also boost social interaction and
will result to happiness. People can relax in these spaces if its well-
2.2. RELATED STUDIES: CULTIVATED EDGE: Mediating Rural and
planned. Multi-purpose spaces are usually more successful because of
Urban Gaps In Informal Settlements – Camilla Hellebuyck
the different attractions and activities the place has to offer.
This study focuses on connecting the urban sector with the rural.
Build Local Economies Through Markets
By this, the community in both rural and urban will improve significantly.
It emphasizes the importance of decentralization and also introduces Public Markets are very important to communities. Not only does
agricultural farming on urban settlements. it boost economy, sustain farmlands, and strengthen ties of urban and
rural areas by means of exchanging products, but it helps the

PROPOSED PROJECT NATURE
community to be more active and dynamic since relationship between
This methodology helps to advance the development of cities individuals are forged.
where people of all income groups, social classes and ages can live
Design Buildings to Support Places
safely, happily and in economic security through steps that cities and
communities can take to improve the quality of their public spaces: The success of architecture mostly depends on its exterior rather
than its interior because it’s the one that connects to people. It has the
Create Square and Parks as Multi-Use Destinations
façade that engages with the people. It supports other facilities too.
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Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper: Start Small, Experiment This are questions we can use in designing the proposal:
On the other hand, big is not always better – or the only strategy. Main question: What type of community center does this area
Small moves like creating places to sit, a sidewalk, a café, planning a need?
community event, organizing a container garden or painting crosswalks • Sub Questions:
all have good effects on a community and its public space, informal • Who would use this community center?
settlements in particular are already accustomed to lightweight, • What would a community center be used for?
innovative strategies that can rethink their environment, so • What amenities are needed in this community center? Specific as
implementing small changes here and there can really add up. possible.
• How do the current meeting spaces affect the learning,

Power of 10
participation, and activities?
The importance of a variety of things to do in one location –
• Would a center be supported (both by use and financially) by the
making a place more than the sum of its parts. For example, a park
community?
should not only be a park, but a park with a fountain, playground, food
Synthesis of the Study:
vendor, nearby library, etc. If a neighborhood has 10 places that each
This study has the methodologies on designing effective spaces
have 10 different things to do, then that neighborhood of this nature, all
that can be use in our community complex. The methodologies
citizens will be guaranteed excellent public spaces within walking
aforementioned are, Create Square and Parks as Multi-Use
distance of their homes.
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Destinations, Build Local Economies Through Markets, Design It is a study that has an objective of designing a facility that would
Buildings to Support Places, Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper: Start Small, respond to the needs of the community and would also serve as a place
Experiment, and Power of 10. There are also questions given which the for operations and management of the community development
answers will form the base for the type of center that will best fit San programs of the organization ACCC and its partners which main goals
Miguel Island’s community. are to deal with the issues unemployment, malnutrition, and poverty.
2.3. RELATED STUDIES: Designing A Complete Community

Social Issues in the Philippines
Center:
This are the current social issues in the Philippines. The issues
Responsive Design in a Rural Setting
mentioned below are the ones that are probably more common on rural
It is a common sight to see community centers in use in various sectors.
parts of the world. They have fulfilled a variety of roles in many

• Unemployment - Because of poverty, lack of discipline and
communities for a number of years. This project’s focus is on the design
motivation are common to youth that leads to not finishing school.
of community center for a rural town. The main research question in this
This would mean that there would be an increase on
research asks, “What type of community center does this area need?”
unemployment rate which result to crime, etc.
The sub questions also help to establish the kind of community center
• Malnutrition – Living in poverty would lead to malnutrition.
that is needed and wanted.
Poverty is common in rural sectors.
Solutions for Social Issues

2.4. RELATED STUDIES: PROPOSED ACCC COMMUNITY CENTER
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• Environment
o Ecological Solid Waste Management Program Synthesis of the Study:
o MRF (Material Recovery Facility) The study conducted is all about a community center that helps
• Employment and Literacy the area become more useful. It helps on improving the livelihood and
o Literacy Program the lifestyle of the area which is also one of the goals of the proponents.
o Livelihood Program By using the strategies aforementioned, the proposal will be better and
o Schools on Wheels to Relevant Education Access will be more community-friendly.
Program (SOW to REAP)
o Community-Based Rehabilitation Center 2.5. RELATED STUDIES: Linking Renewable Energy to Rural
Development
Economic Development
According to this Executive Summary, renewable energy is a
• Organic Fertilizer Marketing
significant opportunity for jobs and rural growth in rural regions. It also
• Other household projects
stated that RE electricity sector has grown 26% in 2010 and provides
Architecture
20% of the worlds total power. Also, RE attract a large part of rural areas
Places can be therapeutic. By improving visual aesthetics and
because of the areas potential and resources for RE. Benefits to an area
proper planning, the area would create a positive vibe or ambiance that
that RE is being deployed is new revenue sources, new job
can help the community and improve the place.
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opportunities, innovations in products, practices and policies, capacity This executive summary stated that, when a remote region is able
building and community development, and lastly is affordable energy. to access reliable and cheap energy, this can trigger economic
In deployment of RE to rural areas, it must not be put with a RE development. For example, the small Scottish island of the island of
that is not suited for the area. Rural areas are suited for the best Eigg, was introduced a system that consisted of RE, from that the people
locations because they are advantageous in terms of area and had little dependence on diesel generators thus providing them a stable
resources, while urban areas lack sufficient space to meet the energy and affordable supply of electricity.
needs. It also must focus on technologies that have been tested and
been deemed effective. And ensure the support and acceptance of the If the application of the policy framework for RE, it will contribute
community through benefits and engagement of the projects. to energy security and independence, RE will also help the environment
Renewable Energy can be an ignition for job opportunities for in lowering carbon emissions from the former sources of energy. It will
areas that has few employment opportunities, but direct jobs that may also affect the construction and manufacturing services, thus creating
be created will be limited. People are becoming more specialized and new opportunities for the people.
acquire new skills, their capacity to learn and innovate is improved. Deployment of renewable energy to rural areas was being
Some countries have developed agencies or departments that would supported by inclusive governance, they found out that the key to
handle RE deployment in its localities. In some case studies involving success was having the support and help by intermediate institutions
new governance models, citizens become highly participative and does such as cooperatives, local governments and universities in spreading
not hand over the decision making to the local governments.
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and educating the local community on the reliable information to
influence their decision on renewables a coordinate with the activities. In summary, Noah Akhimien stated that the Integrated Rural Plan
should come as a result of coordinating development interests and the
2.6.. RELATED STUDIES: Architects Role in Community possibility of using land in rural areas and rural settlements. This plan
Development
should provide time and financial compatibility in its natural surroundings
The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of the architect in
and adequate community and economic conditions. A special
community development.
advantage of this new approach is in the possibility of aggregation of
Sustainable community development can be defined as the process
land use data from the plot level to larger area units (i.e. settlement,
of preserving, improving and creating the required quality of the built
area, sub-district, and district) in the process of production, as well as in
environment under specific conditions of particular communities.
the process of their implementation, monitoring and review.
Architects have particular knowledge in designing and planning, their
skills can help sustainable community development in creating physical

The impact of the professional in the development of a rural
facilities or amenities for the rural community. The proponent may also
community employing historical occurrences, prevailing present
use the conservation methods used by architects, such as reuse or
conditions, and proposed future development will be a progressive
recycling of materials and water. Also, to understand the values and
directional master plan for the community.
opinions of one another, they must reduce their ego and listen to the
community for a clear and effective cooperation.
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2.7. RELATED STUDIES: Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Poverty is high on Philippines especially on the rural sector where one
Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2018 (Sources of income in rural in every five Filipinos was poor (2012). Also, seventy percent of poor
Philippines: the role of population pressure, urbanization and Filipinos live in rural areas.
infrastructure development)
There are three ways to get out of poverty: (1) Agricultural
This paper’s objective is to identify ways out of poverty in the rural
entrepreneurship, (2) off-farm and non-farm work, and (3) migration
Philippines by looking at the different sources of household income. It
The increase in agricultural activity would mean an improvement
shows that other far more important sources for income to grow are
to rural income directly to farmers. It would also give an increase to
nonfarm wage work, foreign remittances, and domestic remittances
opportunities to find work in the agriculture sector. For households, the
indicating that nonfarm work and migration are options which can help
probability to engage in agricultural work would depend on their
to open a way to avoid poverty. Many households in isolated or remote
resources such as land, water supply and agricultural technology.
areas engage in agricultural works. Roads, electricity and schools have
positive impact too on nonfarm works on rural areas. In general, the Results and Discussions
study emphasizes the importance of facilities and infrastructures and This section identifies the direction by which population pressure,
capital on humans in making a move to get out of poverty through urbanization, infrastructure, and human capital have induced
migration and also nonfarm work. households to adopt and combine various pathways out of poverty.
Population Pressure
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Labor force as expected would have a positive effect on Infrastructures have positive effect on nonfarm works but
agricultural wage. In contrast with this, improvement on agricultural negative on agriculture cause the presence of infrastructures would
sector would have a negative effect on nonfarm works since labor forces drive away labor force towards nonfarm works.
would be driven towards agricultural work.

Urbanization
The study shows the possible sources of income on rural
It is expected that urbanization would have a negative effect on sectors. It also shows the relationships between the which the
the agricultural sector, and many nonfarm work opportunities would proponents can use on identifying carefully the facilities needed in order
arise, but the income from farming and livestock production would to satisfy the needs of the people in the area and maximize the working
increase. capacity and potential growth.
Human Capital 2.8. Maryland Heights Community Recreation Center /

CannonDesign
As the ratio of women in the household increases, it is expected
that self-employment (non-farm) on households will increase
Infrastructure
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This community recreation center integrated sports and other recreational
activities to the community center. We can use this in our proposal so that
the people in the community enjoy the recreational space and improve their
lifestyle. We can also install the translucent triple-walled polycarbonate to
our facilities.
© Gayle Babcock, Peaks View LLC, Mark Kemp 2.9. The Buzz.Ar Community Center
The Maryland Heights Community Recreation Center is an active
place for sports, recreation,well-being and interaction. The community
center cope with the harsh environment of the highway by means of
lifting the ground plane and the building into the landscape. It also
preserves usable green space. The gymnasium has the tallest ceilling, the
facade of it has a translucent triple-walled polycarbonate facade applied for
noise control and glare. It can still provide natural day lighting and has a
glow for night time.
(c) Pixelaw
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This is a community center created for performances, shops, 2.10. Pumanque Community Centre / The Scarcity and Creativity
plays, and events. It has a continous folding roof that covers a space Studio
that will be a gathering place for the locals who live there.
The designers want the facility to be flexible since flexibility is one
of the most important criteria for designing. It will be used for different
programs, events and other meetings the community will need. For this
to happen, the building gives spaces with details that has multiple
purposes. Its space planning is organized with small clusters and has
no main entrance meaning that it is approachable from any direction.
This community served as the meeting place for the people of all
ages in the community which is one of the goals of our proposal. They
made the spaces flexible meaning that it has multiple purpose. The One of the strongest earthquake ever recorded hit Chile last
proponents may integrate this in the process of space planning, since if February 27, 2010. The buildings on the rural communities were mostly
a space has many purpose, it won’t be a waste of space and money. made of adobe, resulting to a disaster, leaving 80% of the buildings in
There will also be more productivity.

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Pumanque uninhabitable. Chile a Soñar, a community development of the slide that the placed at the roof terrace sliding down towards the
group who were in town, working since the earthquake struck in 2013. ground.
They used a timber screen-wall that wraps the facility and 2.11. Children International Community Center, Daraga, Albay
mitigates the sun but still allows cross ventilation. Inside, two main
rooms are present for diverse activities and the two are separated by an
outdoor entrance lobby and above, there’s a roof terrace that has shade
which is produced by the canopy, which encourages activity outdoors.
There is also a slide from the roof terrace towards the ground floor which
will encourage children to play there.
A new community center and youth resource cent was

The people in the community were facing a crisis because of a strong
opened by Children International in the Philippines. This new center
earthquake. The community center that was donated by the volunteers
will prove beneficial to seven-thousand impoverished children and
was a huge help for them. There, they meet and have meetings and
youth. The community center’s features are, dental clinic, medical
other programs. They started from there. It is also child-friendly, because
clinic, library, children’s playroom, computer lab and nutrition
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center while the youth resource center has several meeting spaces
which can be used as training areas for life-skill workshops and
career-readiness programs. A playground is also present where
kids can play.
Synthesis of the study:
This newly constructed building is a huge help for the youth. In our
study, we will put facilities that can benefit the youth. This
community center can serve as a guide for our proposal. The
aforementioned facilities can also serve as a guide on what the
proponents will place on their proposed complex.
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3. CHAPTER III Research is a vital aspect where in improvement of a topic, issue
or problem is identified, in this matter architecture is where the problem

METHODOLOGY
will circulate, and identify the main problems and the sub problems that
This chapter shows the methodology of the research that is used in will be researched.
the conduct of the study. This study aims to provide effective and 3.1.2. Defining the Problem
appropriate research methods that can produce quality output to Through the statement of the problem and significance, it will
achieve the desired result. The researcher has executed tools, support the research if the problem is existing, if the cited data is
procedures and systems of inquiry which will support the study that enough to support the problem for the study to be conducted. The
includes basic data gathering, evaluation of related data and proper data scope and limitations will indicate where the researcher’s
analysis of procedures and systems. After completing the others steps, boundaries are.
the researcher will then create a design solution that will be looked up in 3.1.3. Identification of Users
the future for further research. The proposal is expected to be used by the population of the
surrounding area of the site and to be benefited by most of the

3.1 PROBLEM FORMULATION
persons living in the area.
3.2. DATA GATHERING

3.1.1. Identification of the Topic
3.2.1. Procedure
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Gathering data for the study must be accomplished to Acquiring information from this survey will broaden the
have enough support and claim to the effectiveness of the study. proponent’s idea on how to effectively design and create a solution for
There are many sources of information that the proponent will the community.
gather and synthesize to support the claim. Sources that will be 3.2.2.2. Secondary Sources
used to conduct the study are of the following: a. Library Research
3.2.2.1 Primary Sources The most typical and simple way of gathering information through
a. Ocular Inspection the library, related books and studies. The proponent will also use of
Having this kind of source is a big part of data gathering, because books from authorities that has past research on topics and data relating
this gives the proponent of the actual situation of the place or area. And to the study.
help in the actual assessment for the study. b. Computer-Aided Research
b. Interview and Consultation A wide range for data gathering in these times, the internet is also
The residents of the area will be used in this type of gathering of a useful and reliable method for gathering data. It presents up to date
data. Consultation of authorities from different institutions to further data that can be used in the study of the proponent.
strengthen and identify the need of the area. 3.2.2. Surrounding Area Assessment
c. Needs Assessment Survey 3.2.2.1 Procedure
3.2.2.1.1. Needs Assessment
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Surveys play a big role for researches as this provides the 3.2.2.1.4. Interviews
proponent of a view from the users of the study, accumulating the users
Interviews are usually defined as conversation with a purpose.
experience and observations that will greatly help in the study of the
This can be helpful as this verify information that was gathered before
proponent. This also provides honest and objective information that the
and acquiring the right information for a more accurate solution for the
people may express through the assessment.
community.
3.2.2.1.2. Resources Assessment
3.2.2.1.5. Surveys
Resources of a community may be of a person, business or the
people itself, or maybe a structure of facility. These resources may be

Using surveys, one can collect information about the behavior,
used for the improvement of the community. Identifying it will help the
needs and opinions using surveys. It can be used to find out attitudes
proponent in maximizing it and using it for the community itself.
and reactions, to measure client satisfaction, to gauge opinions about
various issues, and to add credibility to the research. Written surveys

3.2.2.1.3. Determining Service Utilization
also provide a wide range of respondents.
Service utilization refers to the extent of the of which people are

3.2.2.2. Site Analysis
making use of what is available in the area or community. This will help
the proponent in determining on what services will be included,

3.2.2.2.1. Observation
excluded, and retained from the community.
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Observing the site and its surroundings provides the researcher 3.3.1.1.1. Setting Design Objectives
with firsthand information of the community, its characteristics, nature,

Upon the collection of data, the proponent will arrange the data
tendencies, issues and possible solutions. A guided checklist must be
for interpretation and set the objectives that would most fit the situation
considered in observing, to further narrow down the focus of the
of the community.
researcher to more important things.
3.3.1.1.2. Program Development

3.2.2.2.2. Analysis
Determining the programs, plans and curriculums to be adopted

Collecting and binding the data from the various methods of site
in the study means listing, organizing and analyzing these data for the
observation shall then produce a site analysis map, such as traffic map,
orderly development of the study. Each programs characteristics and
noise map, and several other factors that can affect the site.
definitions must be clear and its objectives must be observable.
3.3. DESIGN PROCESS

3.3.1.2. Site Planning
3.3.1. Design Formulation

Considering the sites existing characteristics, surroundings and
3.3.1.1 Context Integration history shall provide a wider reason for the development of the study.
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3.3.1.3. Movement 3.4. DESIGN SOLUTION
Pedestrians way is a vital aspect in designing a facility, it 3.4.1 Finalizing the Design
promotes the efficiency and safety of the people. And is needed for a
Through all the collected information, finalizing the design should
community-based study.
be interpreted from the solution brought up from the data gathered. It
3.3.1.4. Spatial Organization must be explainable and could be easily understood by the end users of
the study. The final design should answer the questions listed on the
Organization of spaces if also important that of it will be an
Statement of the Problem. Upon completion of the research process, the
advantage because the facility will be having many kinds of uses that
developed plan of the researcher can be evaluated and revised for more
the community will be needing.
knowledge on the subject matter.
3.3.1.5. Form Finding
Physical characteristics of the building must imply to the use and
to the sustainability of the place. Considerations will also be applied from
the observations and the climatic set up of the area, making it adaptable
to the environment.
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4. SITE STATEMENT proposal because after researching and getting data, they
have concluded that the location has a need for this proposal.
This chapter is all about the site, and factors that will have an For the data, please refer to Chapter I.
effect to its design, planning, and site development. This will
comprise zoning, land use, and existing facilities around the site. 4.2. MACRO ANALYSIS
Physical aspects, social features, legal documents and economic 4.2.1. SITE HISTORY
features of the area will be also considered. 4.2.1.1. Bicol Region
The study will start on a general scope to the detailed analysis of The Bicol Region contains the southern Luzon,
the site. Starting from Bicol Region, the study will go further in detail which is the largest island in the Philippines. The total
towards the site located in Visita, San Miguel Island, Albay. Thus, land area of the island is 18,054.3 km^2. The region
this analysis of the site shall generate limitations to its planning doesn’t have a wet or dry season since rain is evenly
development which includes facilities and its programs. distributed throughout the year, making it good for
agriculture. Maximum rain periods happen from

4.1. SITE SELECTION
The proposed site for the Rural Community Development November to January on the east and north of the
Complex would be situated in the vicinity of the Philippine region.
province of Albay, specifically in the San Miguel Island,
Tabaco. The proponents have chosen this location for the
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km^2. It consists of 15 municipalities and 3 cities. The
famous Mayon Volcano is situated in the province
which is the face of Albay with a height of 2460 meters.
4.2.1.3. Tabaco City, Albay

4.2.1.2. Province of Albay
Tabaco City is located on the east of Albay
Albay is placed in the middle of Bicol Region, in its
province. Its total land area is 117.14 km2. The terrain
south is the Sorsogon, while on the north is Camarines
of the city is generally flat with the highest elevation of
Norte. On the east is the Pacific Ocean and on the west
5 meters. In the north-west part, it reaches 400 meters
is the Burias Pass. Albay’s total lot area is 2,552.5
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above sea level while the south-west reaches up to the San Miguel Island is an island in Albay which is
top of the Mayon Volcano with an elevation of 2,462 under the jurisdiction of Tabaco. It is on the western
meters. An island separates from the mainland Tabaco end of Tabaco and Lagunoy Gulf.
which is the San Miguel Island. The total forest area of 4.2.2. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Tabaco is 6,360 acres.

Tabaco City, having coordinates of 13°19'20" North
Latitude and 123°39'47" East Longitude, is located on the
northeastern coast of Albay Province. Approximately 455
kilometers from Manila and 25 kilometers from the provincial
capital Legazpi City. The boundaries of the city are characterized
by the intersection of two national roads, one traversing the east
coast from the southern city of Legazpi, and the other originating
from Tabaco going west across the city of Ligao which, in turn,
connects with the Manila south road.
San Miguel Island is almost surrounded by groups of small
4.2.1.4. San Miguel Island hills with the highest elevation at about 35 m (115 ft) above sea
level.
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4.2.3. SOIL TYPE climate. It is characterized by having no distinct dry season and
the maximum rainfall ranges from November to January.

The soils of San Miguel Islands are classified as Annam
Clay Loam, which is the predominant soil type in the island. This The area has warmness and humidity throughout the year
type of soil makes up 18.95% of the total area of Tabaco City. with a temperature of 26 deg. C and a humidity rage upto 80%.
The coldest month would be February with 21 deg. C and the

4.2.4. TOPOGRAPHY
warmest is May with a temperature of 27 deg. C.
The topography of San Miguel Islands ranges from flat

4.2.6. DEMOGRAPHY
soils to steep hills since it’s an island. There are parts in the road
where it is beside very steep land, since the island is elevating as The island of San Miguel has a total population of
the path reaches to the center. 14, 936 of the 5 barangays situated on the island.
4.2.5. CLIMATE AND WEATHER POPULATION BY SEX

BARANGAY
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
The City of Tabaco, like its neighboring municipalities and
cities, and pretty much what comprises Albay, has a type II Visita 891 803 1694
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Rawis 848 820 1668 and from there, it would be distributed in the whole San
Miguel Island. There is a consistent power-loss in this

Sagurong 1794 1681 3475
area, that some people resort to solar energy for
Agñas 821 752 1573 electricity.
4.2.9. WATER SUPPLY

4.2.7. TRANSPORTATION The water supply is different on every barangay
To get to San Miguel Island, people travel by boat, since there is no stable source. In Sagurong, for non-
from the mainland port. There are two drop-off points in potable water, their sources are (1) Deep-well(public), (2)
San Miguel. They are barangays Rawis, and Sagurong. Water pump (public/private). While for potable water, their
From there, people would travel by motorcycle to the site. sources are tank with faucet (public). In Visita, for non-
potable water, their sources are (1) Water tank (public), (2)
4.2.8. POWER SUPPLY Water pump (public). While for potable water, their
The City is under the service area of Albay Power sources are tank with faucet (public). In Agnas, for non-
and Energy Corporation (APEC). The power lines travel potable water, their sources are (1) Water well (public), (2)
from Cagraray Islands, to Barangay Salvacion in Malilipot, Water pump (private/public). While for potable water, their
and finally to Hacienda, the urban barangay of San Miguel, sources is an electric water pump (public). In Rawis, for
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non-potable water, their sources are (1) Water well easy access of communication provided by wireless
(public), (2) Water pump (public). While for potable water, mobile companies such as Smart, Globe, Sun, etc.,
there is no source within the barangay so they go to other mobile phones has become the preferred type of
barangays. communication. Cell sites are clustered within the urban
barangays and some were scattered in rural barangays to
4.2.10. TELECOMMUNICATION obtain the strongest signals for such facilities. Likewise,
The communication companies present in Tabaco wired internet services are provided by Digitel and
are the Philippine Long-Distance Telecommunication, BayanTel while Smart Communications, Globe
Digitel Telecommmunication Company and BayanTel Telecommunications and Sun Cellular, Inc. are providers
Telecommunications, Incorporated. However, with the of wireless services.
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4.2.11. ADMINISTRATIVE MAP
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4.2.12. LAND USE AND ZONING
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4.2.13. HAZARD MAP – FLOOD PRONE AREAS
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4.2.14. HAZARD MAP – ASHFALL
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4.2.15. HAZARD MAP – EROSION MAP
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4.2.16. HAZARD MAP – STORM SURGE
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4.2.17. HAZARD MAP – LAHAR FLOW
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4.2.18. HAZARD MAP – SLOPE FAILURE
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4.2.19. HAZARD MAP – LAVA FLOW
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4.2.20. HAZARD MAP - LIQUEFACTION
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4.2.21. HAZARD MAP – RAIN-INDUCED LANDSLIDE
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4.2.22. HAZARD MAP - TSUNAMI
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4.2.23. HAZARD MAP - ASHFALL
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4.3. MICRO ANALYSIS
4.3.2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

4.3.1. SITE PROFILE
The site has an area of roughly 10676.73 square meters.

The proposed site is located in the barangay of Visita in
Its longest side is along its frontage on the northern part. It
the island of San Miguel in the city of Tabaco. It is on the east
currently is abundant in foliage and vegetation. It is located near
area of Visita. To the north of the site is Barangay Sagurong, to
the intersection going to barangay Sagurong.
its east is Barangay Agñas, south is the islands frontal forests and
shoreline, and to the west is the populated area of Barangay
Visita.
The site can be accessed by foot or by motorcycle through
a barangay road from Visita or Agñas. The access road that is
adjacent to the site is being widened from a 3-meter road to a
two-way 10-meter Farm-to-Market Road from Barangay
Hacienda to Barangay Rawis.
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LINES BEARINGS DISTANCE (MTS)
1-2 S 73° 06’ E 52.70
2-3 S 49° 06’ E 81.93
3-4 S 50° W 63.70
4-5 S 57° W 31.29
5-6 N 48° W 28.53
6-7 N 55° W 23.68
7-8 N 27° E 9.23
8-9 N 55° W 38.41
9-10 N 29° W 23.20
10-1 N 46° E 71.30
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4.4. SWOT ANALYSIS
ASSETS LIABILITIES
PROFILE REMARKS
(Strenghts and Opportunities) (Weaknesses and Threats)
It’s flexible in development since it is

LOCATION / LAND-USE – the If there’s a lack of facilities, we can
categorized as an agricultural zone.
site is classified as an consider it as a potential, to
The City Architect of Tabaco has There’s a lack of facilities in the
agricutural area in Tabaco’s include the missing facilities in our
mentioned that the Island will be area.
CLUP. proposal. By this, we can
focus of projects, thus making this
maximize the potential of the site.
proposal feasible.
The site is near the intersection of

Sagurong and Visita. The road in Roads are small and only accesible
The location of the site makes it
front of the site is in the scope of the by means of motorcycle or walking
ACCESIBILITY more accesible for the people of
road widening, a project currently since cars are not yet transported
San Miguel.
ongoing, from Hacienda to Visita, into the island.
with a length of 8.3 kilometers.
SOIL-TYPE AND CONDITION The soil type is strong and can hold The land is classified as slightly Maintenance and preservation is
– generally annam clay loam the structures that will be proposed eroded by the CLUP. needed.
The sloping is towards the center,

TOPOGRAPHY – ranges from Maintenance and preservation is
The surface is gradually contoured. making it like a basin, where
flat surface to moderate sloping needed.
flooding may occur.
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The island is located beside the
CLIMATE – Type II Climate (
Pacific Ocean, making it prone to
No dry season with maximum Technologies, and design planning
The climate suitable for recreational disaster when there is typhoon, or
rainfall from November to will be use to counter the effects of
and livelihood activities. heavy rains.
January and wet for the rest of bad climate.
Gale warnings are also a threat
the year.
especially for the sea farers.
Since the land is sloping towards

the center, vegetation may be
VEGETATION – mostly Maintenance and preservation is Maintenance and preservation is
placed there so the water flowing
Coconut and Karagumoy needed. needed.
towards the center may be used by
the plants
Many trees are located within and

Maintenance and preservation is Maintenance and preservation is
SITE VISTAS outside of the site.
needed. needed.
The trees provide a green scenery.
UTILITIES –
Consistent power interruption.
Power : APEC (Albay Power There is a permanent power source. Technologies must be used in
Water source is scarce especially
Energy Corporation) Solar powered tiles are order to solve the lacking of power
when there is El Nino, where
Water : Deep wells, Water advantageous. and water source.
droughts take months.
pumps, Water tanks.
The site is open to designing and

EXISTING FACILITIES No existing facility. No existing facility.
planning.
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4.5. NATURAL LAND FEATURES 4.5.2. SOIL TYPE
4.5.1. DRAINAGE PATTERN
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4.5.3. GROUND COVER 4.5.4. VEGETATION
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4.5.5. ROAD NETWORK
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4.6. SENSORY ANALYSIS
4.6.1. VIEWS INTO THE SITE

4.6.1.1. From the Eastern North
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4.6.1.2. From the Eastern South
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4.6.1.3. From the Western North
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4.6.1.4. From the Western South
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4.7. NOISE
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4.8. MICRO CLIMATE
4.8.1. SUN PATH 4.8.2. WIND DIRECTION
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4.9. ASSESMENT OF EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
In order to provide a design solution, the researchers provided a site evaluation based on these conditions: natural physical features,
man-made features, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, sensory and microclimate. The table below shows an overview of the assessment.
SITE FACTOR EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESMENT
Some of the coconut trees will be put down for the better
The site is gradually contouring towards the center. The
in order to design flexibly in the site. Plants and trees will
NATURAL PHYSICAL soil type is identified as annum clay loam. Many
be added in order to replace the trees and plants
FEATURES coconut trees and karagumoy plants can be found
removed and also in order to provide natural sunshade
within the site. The site is covered with carabao grass.
that will make the temperature cool.
There is a cemetery located north-west from the site.

There is no man-made feature that will obstruct the
MAN-MADE FEATURES Within a 500-meter radius, there are many residential
proposal within the site.
buildings/ houses.
The site is located near the intersection of Sagurong Pinpointing entry and exit points from the road will help in
CIRCULATION (PEDESTRIAN
and Visita, meaning that the site is strategically suitable designing the flow of traffic within the site, for both people
& VEHICULAR)
for the proposal. and motorcycle. Parking will also be provided
The site is rich in green scenery, since there are many

The plants and trees will be considered in designing the
SENSORY trees and plants. There is no noise since it is a rural
facilities in order to make it aesthetically pleasing.
area.
The site is naturally cool in terms of temperature since

The site is already windy by nature, high ceilings will be
there are many coconut trees. There are no tall
MICROCLIMATE applied to all facilities/buildings, in order to maximize
buildings meaning there are no obstruction for the wind
passive cooling.
making the site windy.
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CHAPTER V
5.1. Conceptual Analysis 5.1.2. Design Focus
5.1.1. Project Objectives

The study will focus on creating a rural community
The proponents formulated objectives that will provide complex that will realize the project objectives, and help in the
guidelines for the design of the Proposed Rural Community development of the rural area of San Miguel Island.
Development Complex in San Miguel Island, Tabaco City, Albay, is

5.1.3. Design Philosophy
as follows;
Designing for the Rural people
A. To design a complex that would cater services that is also

Urban communities are a lot different to rural communities. While
found in the mainland Tabaco of which are the following;
urbanized places are a lot crowded and more complex, rural places are
a. Institutional
quieter and subtler. This one difference has a lot of impact to the
b. Livelihood
community making rural and urban communities have its own character.
B. To provide a flexible space that would establish a mindset
Urban areas are also advanced while rural are still economically
among the people and maximize the potential development
challenged.
of the site.
C. To make buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable
and a resilient to the use of the people.
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The proponents have arrived at this philosophy “Designing for the Pandanus simplex (scientific name) is an economically
Rural People” since the main beneficiaries of the proposal is the rural important species of Pandanus (screwpine) endemic to the
Philippines. Commonly known as karagumoy Its leaves and
fibers are used widely in the Philippines for thatching, ropes,
and weaving various traditional handicrafts like baskets and
mats.
This plant has similar features with the pineapple plant,
though the karagumoy plant does not bear a fruit, its structure
community. has its own similarities, Karagumoy has long leaves with
It will uplift people’s livelihood and lifestyle. People of all ages will thorns on its sides that serve as its protection. The leaves
benefit from it. Children will have a space where they can interact with spread outward from the main part of the plant.
each other, likewise the old. Out of-school youths can be trained to be The use of karagumoy leaves are mainly for making
job ready, and the unemployed will have a chance to work again. All of “banig” or indigenous mats for sleeping. The flexibility of the
this in consideration will help in improving the community. leaves after being processed are many and will last for a long
time.
The site, like “banig”, connects. Applying this concept to

5.1.4. Design Concept
the site will give the people more connection and be united
5.1.4.1. Banig
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because the site will ‘weave” lives and make people more B. The Shoreline – in this part of the island people
interactive. prepare for travel above sea, maintain their
equipment for fishing and also trade in order to gain
5.1.4.2. San Miguel Island income for a living.
An island is a land form surrounded by a body of water, it C. The Sea – this part is where the people encounter
is dependent on its natural resources found inside and in the some challenges, use it for travel from one
perimeter of the area, but in some cases some islands also destination to another and be the source of food and
depend on the nearby city or urban area for other goods, income for the fishermen of the island.
services and leisure and recreation, this further strengthens D. The residents – this what makes the island alive,
the quote, “No man is an Island”, that reiterates its context that maintained and regenerative. These residents brings
no one can survive or live alone, that it must have others for a a great story on the islands history, daily living and
properous life. interactions from the different resources that are
The island has the following: existing inside the island.
A. The Land Area – this is where most of the people

These factors will be integrated on the proposal, having San
interact, socialize and do business with the other
Miguel Island as the main basis for planning conceptualization of the
residents of the area.
community complex.
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5.1.4.3 Bahay-Kubo happen there unlike the Westerners were the value more
The Bahay-Kubo is the main representation of Vernacular their own privacy. Not only does it signify Filipino
Architecture in the Philippines. It follows the style from the architecture, it also has good design factors that can be
Southeast Asian rural archetype where all the people from applied to the facilities in the proposal such as the
the family gathers in one place and all of their activities ventilation, stilts and materials applied in making it.
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5.1.5. Design Consideration This office will be provided for the mayor, when he/she shall visit
The proponent recognized deign considerations that would be the complex and have an executive table and a lounge for his/her
the key parameter in the formulation of an architectural visitors.
solution for the Complex. These are as follows;

B. Councilors Office
• Site and Natural Environment
This office will be provided for the councilor-in-charge, when he/she
• Circulation and Zoning
shall visit the complex and have an office table and a lounge for his/her
• Views and Vistas
visitors.
• Climate
C. Secretariat Office
5.2. Space Programming and Analysis
5.2.1. Organizational Structure This space shall be used by the secretary of the mayor and
5.2.2. Definition of Spaces councilors office. A table, working space and storage are shall be
5.2.2.1. Administration Building provided for the files and documents.
This building consists of the Mayor’s office, councilors office and D. Budget Office
other government related offices. And serves as the satellite office of the
This space shall be used by the budget officer and the supply
main city hall in mainland Tabaco.
officer. Tables, working space and a supply room shall be provided for
A. Mayor’s Office the procured supply and goods.
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E. Support Services A. Management Office
This service shall comprise of the following; Conference Room, This area shall consist of the Manager’s office and a separate
Restrooms, Pantry, Lounge, Lobby, Work Stations, Maintenance Room. room for the staff.
5.2.2.2. Livelihood Zone B. Production
This Zone shall be the area where the livelihood facilities will be This area will consist of the, workspace, supply and material
located and cater different services to the users. control, management and control section, finance section, and
packaging and delivery of the product.

5.2.2.2.1. Mat Weaving
A. Processing C. Support Services
This part of the section will consist of the supply and material This part will comprise of restrooms, pantry, lounge, work
control, management and control section, finance section and stations, maintenance room.
packaging and delivery of the product.

5.2.2.2.3. Community Convenience Store
B. Support Services A. Management
This part will comprise of restrooms, pantry, lounge, work This area shall consist of the Manager’s office and a separate
stations, maintenance room. room for the staff.
5.2.2.2.2. Fishing Paraphernalia B. Store Division
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This area shall consist of the cashier/ counter area, and the C. Support Services
shopping area.
This part will comprise of restrooms, pantry, lounge, work
C. Maintenance and Auxiliary stations, maintenance room.
This will provide storage and supply rooms for the store. 5.2.2.2.5. Small Engine Repair
A. Management
D. Support Services
a. Managers Area
B. Repair Room
stations, maintenance room.
This room will be having a receiving area for engines to be
5.2.2.2.4. Bread and Pastry
repaired, a main repair is for the staff that are repairing the received
A. Management
engines, a supply room for tools and other needed materials, and a
This area shall consist of the Manager’s office and a separate storage for repaired engines and other supplies.
room for the staff.
C. Support Services
B. Food Processing
This will cover the baking area for the staff to work on and a stations, maintenance room.
storage area where the baked bread will now be stored.
5.2.2.2.6. Livelihood Training Building
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The following will consist of a lecture and live training room. And It will consist of an assembly area and a stage.
also have support services for the building.

b. Support Services
A. Mat-Weaving
This part will comprise of restrooms, pantry, lounge,
B. Bread and Pastry
maintenance room.
C. Motor and Generator Repair
B. Park
D. Fishing Paraphernalia
a. Central Park
b. Support Services
5.2.2.2.7. Recreational Zones
A. Multi-Purpose Hall This part will comprise of restrooms, pantry, lounge,
a. Hall Area maintenance room.
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5.2.3. Space Programming Chart
COMMUNITY DVELOPMENT COMPLEX
ADMINISTRATION LIVELIHOOD RECREATION
SECRETARIAT FINANCE & SUPPLY

OFFICES SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION DIVISION
SECRETARIAT BUDGET OFFICER

MAYOR'S OFFICE COMFORT ROOMS
OFFICE OFFICE
COUNCILOR'S SUPPLY OFFICER

RECORD'S ROOM LOUNGES
OFFICE OFFICE
BARANGAY PRINTING & COPY SUPPORT STAFF

LOBBY
CPATAIN'S OFFICE SECTION OFFICE
CONFERENCE
SUPPLY ROOM WORKSTATIONS
ROOM
MAINTENANCE
DSWD OFFICE
ROOM
EGINEERING
OFFICE
OSCA OFFICE
DOLE OFFICE
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TRAINING INCOME GENERATING
SMALL ENGINE BREAD AND PASTRY MAT WEAVING SMALL ENGINE BREAD AND PASTRY MAT WEAVING
SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES
REPAIR DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT REPAIR DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT
LEARNING LEARNING LEARNING

COMFORT ROOMS HEAD'S OFFICE HEAD'S OFFICE HEAD'S OFFICE COMFORT ROOMS
RESOURCE CENTER RESOURCE CENTER RESOURCE CENTER
LECTURE/ DEMO STAFF/ EMPLOYEES STAFF/ EMPLOYEES STAFF/ EMPLOYEES

LECTURE ROOM LABORATORY TRAINEE LOUNGE STAFF'S LOUNGE
AREA ROOM ROOM ROOM
FACILITIES/
TRAINEE WORKING STUDENT/ TRAINEE MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT/ TRAINER'S LOUNGE SUPPLY ROOM SUPPLY ROOM SUPPLY ROOM
SPACE WORKING SPACE ROOM
CIRCULATION AREA
FACILITIES/
LEARNING LECTURE/ DEMO CONSULTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION
EQUIPMENT/
RESOURCE CENTER AREA AREA AREA AREA
CIRCULATION AREA
STUDENT/ TRAINEE WORKSTATION

STORE FRONT AREA
WORKING SPACE AREA
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SPORTS SUPPORT
DIVISION SERVICES
MULTI- UTILITY
PURPOSE HALL ROOMS
STORAGAE
PLAYING AREA
ROOMS
COMFORT
ROOMS
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5.2.4. Space Programming Table
NO. OF CIRCULATION TOTAL

FUNCTIONS SPACE REUIREMENTS INCLUSIONS USER/s MINIMUM AREA (30%)
USERS AREA
ADMINISTRATION
LOBBY/ RECEIVING LOUNGE VISITORS 15 18 m²/ 15 pax 5.4 m² 18 m²
AREA INFORMATION DESK OFFICER 1 1 m²/ pax 0.3 m² 1 m²
MAYOR’S OFFICE MAYOR 1 9.30 m²/ pax 2.79 m² 9.30 m²
TOILET MAYOR 1 1.20 m²/ pax 0.36 m² 1.2 m²
SECRETARIAT SECRETARY 1 9.30 m²/ pax 2.79 m² 9.30 m²
COUNCILOR’S
COUNCILOR 1 9.30 m²/ pax 2.79 m² 9.30 m²
OFFICE
Toilet Councilor 1 1.2 m²/pax 0.36 m² 1.2 m²
SECRETARIAT SECRETARY 1 9.30 m²/ pax 2.79 m² 9.30 m²
EXECUTIVE DIVISION
BARANGAY
WORK STATIONS 4 9.30 m²/pax 11.16 m² 37.2 m²
CAPTAINS
CONFERENCE ROOM EXECUTIVE STAFF 8 45 m²/ 15pax 7.2 m² 24 m²
RESTROOM MALE RESTROOM 4 1.80 m² 2.16 m² 7.2 m²
FEMALE
4 1.80 m² 2.16 m² 7.2 m²
RESTROOM
OFFICE WORKERS
PWD RESTROOM 1 3.60 m² 1.08 m² 3.60 m²
Department of Labor and
OFFICE TABLES 3 5 m²/ pax 4.5 m² 15 m²
Employment Office
Engineering Office 3 5 m²/ pax 4.5 m² 15 m²
Department of Social
OFFICES
Welfare and Development 3 5 m²/ pax 4.5 m² 15 m²
Office
Office of Senior Citizen
3 5 m²/ pax 4.5 m² 15 m²
Association
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
JANITORS’ ROOM JANITOR 3 4 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
MAINTENANCE AND
PANTRY - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.2 m²
AUXILLARY
RESTROOM MALE STAFF 2 1.80 m² 1.08 m² 3.6 m²
FEMALE STAFF 2 1.80 m² 1.08 m² 3.6 m²
TOTAL: 299.26 m²
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SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE HEAD MAINTENANCE
1 9.30 m² 2.79 m² 9.30 m²
OFFICE HEAD
TOILET 1 1.80 m² .54 m² 1.80 m²
ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICIAN 1 16 m² 4.8 m² 16 m²
ELETRICAL
ELECTRICIAN - - 1.80 m² 6 m²
DISTRIBUTION TOWER
MAINTENANCE ROOM STAFF 2 12 m² 7.20 m² 24 m²
UTILITY ROOM STAFF 2 12 m² 7.20 m² 24 m²
STORAGE STAFF - 22 m² 6.60 m² 22 m²
MATERIAL RECOVERY
STAFF - - 2.40 m² 8 m²
MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY (MRF)
AUXILLIARY RAINWATER
STAFF 1 18 m² 5.4 m² 18 m²
COLLECTION AREA
COMPOST PIT STAFF - - 3 m² 10 m²
PANTRY - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.2 m²
RESTROOM MALE STAFF 1 to 10 1.80 m² 4.32 m² 14.40 m²
FEMALE STAFF 1 to 5 1.80 m² 2.70 m² 9 m²
MAINTENANCE HEAD MAINTENANCE
1 9.30 m² 2.79 m² 9.30 m²
OFFICE HEAD
TOILET 1 1.80 m² .54 m² 1.80 m²
ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICIAN 1 16 m² 4.8 m² 16 m²
LIVELIHOOD DEPARTMENT (TRABUHAY)
MAT WEAVING
COLLECTION AREA
Collection of Leaves - -
Bundling & Stripping Off
Service area Staff 10 5 m² 15 m² 50 m²
MANAGEMENT Area
GROUP (MAT Drying Area Service Area Staff
WEAVING) PREPARATION AREA
Pagligis Workstation Staff
5 5 m² 7.5 m² 25 m²
Shredding Workstation Staff
WEAVING AREA
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Taytay WORKSTATION STAFF 5 5 m² 7.5 m² 25 m²
POLISHING AREA
Gutab WORK STATION STAFF 2 5 m² 3 m² 10 m²
PACKAGING AND HEAD/ INVENTORY
WORK STATION 1 5 m² 1.5 m² 5 m²
DELIVERY OFFICE MANAGER
PACKAGING AND
Staff 2 5 m² 3 m² 10 m²
DELIVERY ROOM
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING SECTION OFFICE MARKETING HEAD 2 9.30 m² 5.58 m² 18.6 m²
GROUP(MARKETING)
MEETING AREA STAFF 10 45 m²/ 15 pax 9 m² 30 m²
PANTRY STAFF - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.20 m²
RESTROOM MALE RESTROOM STAFF 5 1.80 m² 2.7 m² 9 m²
AUXILLARY SPACES
FEMALE
5 1.80 m² 2.7 m² 9 m²
RESTROOM
PWD RESTROOM 1 3.60 m² 1.08 m² 3.6 m²
TOTAL: 263.64 m²
FISHING PARAPHERNALIA
OFFICE TOILET STAFF - 5 m² 1.5 m² 5 m²
EXECUTIVE DIVISION
HEAD’S OFFICE TOILET 1 1.2 m² 0.36 m² 1.2 m²
WORK SPACE STAFF - 5 m² 1.5 m² 5 m²
RESTROOM MALE RESTROOM - 1.80 m² 0.54 m² 1.80 m²
PRODUCTION FEMALE
- 1.80 m² 0.54 m² 1.80 m²
RESTROOM
PWD RESTROOM 1 3.60 m² 1.08 m² 3.60 m²
TOTAL: 23.92 m²
COMMUNITY COVENIENCE STORE
MARKET MANAGER’S
TOILET MARKET MANAGER 1 5 m² 1.5 m² 5 m²
OFFICE
EXECUTIVE DIVISON OFFICE STAFF - 5 m² 1.5 m² 5 m²
RESTROOMS MALE - 1.80 m² 0.54 m² 1.80 m²
FEMALE - 1.80 m² 0.54 m² 1.80 m²
CASHIER CASHIER 3 2 m² 0.6 m² 2 m²
STORE DIVISION
SHOPPING AREA CUSTOMERS 100 1.50 m² 45 m² 150 m²
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE STAFF - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
AUXILLARY JANITORS’ ROOM JANITOR 3 4 m² 2.4 m² 8 m²
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PANTRY STAFF - 1.80 m² 0.54 m² 1.80 m²
FEMALE STAFF 3 1.80 m² 1.62 m² 5.40 m²
TOTAL: 257.66 m²
BREAD AND PASTRY
BREAK ROOM STAFF 1 4 m² 1.2 m² 4 m²
BAKING AREA BAKER 2 1.20 m² 0.72 m² 2.40 m²
STORAGE ROOM - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
STORE FRONT STAFF 4 1 m² 1.08 m² 4 m²
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
MAINTENANCE AND
PANTRY - - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.20 m²
AUXILLARY
FEMALE STAFF 2 1.80 m² 1.08 m² 3.60 m²
TOTAL: 60.84 m²
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
OFFICE STAFF 1 5 m² 1.5 m² 5 m²
REPAIR ROOM SERVICE STAFF 8 5 m² 12 m² 40 m²
RECEIVING AREA 10 18 m²/ 15 pax 6.66 m² 10.2 m²
SUPPLY & STORAGE
STAFF - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
ROOM
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
MAINTENANCE AND
PANTRY - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.20 m²
AUXILLARY
FEMALE STAFF 2 1.80 m² 1.08 m² 3.6 m²
TOTAL: 129.48 m²
TOTAL: 727.22 m²
TRAINING DEPARTMENT
MAT WEAVING
TEACHER/
LECTURE ROOM 62 40 m² 36 m² 120 m²
STUDENTS
WORKSHOP AREA
TEACHER/
LABORATORY 62 40 m² 36 m² 120 m²
STUDENTS
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STUDENT/ TRAINEE
STUDENTS 62 1 m² 18.6 m² 62 m²
WORKING SPACE
LEARNING RESOURCE TEACHER/
62 15 m² 13.5 m² 45 m²
CENTER STUDENTS
FACILITIES/
EQUIPMENT/ 36 m² 32.4 m² 108 m²
CIRCULATION AREA
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
JANITORS’ ROOM JANITOR 3 4 m² 3.6 m²s 12 m²
MAINTENANCE AND
PANTRY - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.20 m²
AUXILLARY
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
TOTAL: 681.98 m²
BREAD AND PASTRY TRAINING
TEACHER/
LECTURE ROOM 62 40 m² 36 m² 120 m²
STUDENTS
TEACHER/
STUDENTS
STUDENT/ TRAINEE
STUDENTS 62 1 m² 18.6 m² 62 m²
WORKSHOP AREA WORKING SPACE
62 15 m² 13.5 m² 45 m²
CENTER STUDENTS
FACILITIES/
EQUIPMENT/ 36 m² 32.4 m² 108 m²
CIRCULATION AREA
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
MAINTENANCE AND
PANTRY - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.20 m²
AUXILLARY
TOTAL: 681.98 m²
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR TRANING
TEACHER/
WORKSHOP AREA LECTURE ROOM 62 40 m² 36 m² 120 m²
STUDENTS
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TEACHER/
STUDENTS
STUDENT/ TRAINEE
STUDENTS 62 1 m² 18.6 m² 62 m²
WORKING SPACE
62 15 m² 13.5 m² 45 m²
CENTER STUDENTS
FACILITIES/
EQUIPMENT/ 36 m² 32.4 m² 108 m²
CIRCULATION AREA
STORAGE - - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
MAINTENANCE AND
PANTRY - 1.20 m² 0.36 m² 1.20 m²
AUXILLARY
TOTAL: 681.98 m²
TOTAL: 2045.94 m²
RECREATION
MULTI-PURPOSE HALL/ SPORTS BUILDING
BASKETBALL,
ASSEMBLY AREA VOLLEYBALL, - - - 146.83 m² 489.44 m²
BADMINTON COURT
STAGE PERFORMERS 10 1.40 m² 4.2 m² 14 m²
LOUNGE CANTEEN (FOOD
VENDORS - 3.34 m²/stall 3 m² 10.02
STALLS)
WATER REFILLING AREA CUSTOMER 5 .85 m² 1.275 m² 4.25 m²
STORAGE STAFF - 12 m² 3.6 m² 12 m²
RESTROOMS MALE ATTENDEES 1 to 10 1.80 m² 4.32 m² 14.40 m²
MAINTENANCE AND FEMALE ATTENDEES 1 to 10 1.80 m² 5.4 m² 18 m²
AUXILLARY PWD ATTENDEES 1 to 10 1.80 m² 1.08 m² 3.60 m²
SHOWER ROOM MALE ATTENDEES 1 to 10 .58 m²/ pax 1.74 m² 5.8 m²
FEMALE ATTENDEES 1 to 10 .58 m²/ pax 1.74 m² 5.8 m²
LOCKER ROOM MALE ATTENDEES 30 .22 m²/ pax 1.98 m² 6.60 m²
FEMALE ATTENDEES 30 .22 m²/ pax 1.98 m² 6.60 m²
TOTAL: 783.363 m²
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TOTAL AREA: 4119.323 m²
5.2.5. General Area Distribution
GENERAL AREA DISTRIBUTION DIVISION FLOOR AREA PERCENTAGE
Administration Support Trabuhay Training Recreation

ADMINISTRATION 299. 26 m² 7.26%
7%
19% 6% SUPPORT 263.64 m² 6.40%
18% TRABUHAY 727.22 m² 17.65%
TRAINING 2045.94 m² 49.66%
50% RECREATION 783.263 m² 19.01%
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5.2.6. User Analysis
5.2.6.1. Government Officials
5.2.6.2. Government Officials
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5.2.6.3. Trainees
A.
B.
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5.2.6.4. TRABUHAY Employees
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5.2.6.5. Children/ Teenagers/ Adults/ Senior Citizens
A.
B.
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5.2.7. Bubble Diagrams
Administration Building Bubble Diagram (1st Floor) Administration Building Bubble Diagram (2nd Floor)
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Support Services Bubble Diagram Community Convinience Store Bubble Diagram
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Multi-Purpose Hall Bubble Diagram TRABUHAY: Fishing Paraphernalia Bubble Diagram
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TRABUHAY: Small Engine Repair Bubble Diagram
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Livelihood Training Typical Bubble Diagram
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5.3. Site Utilities and Services lighting will be minimized because of the integration of skylights
5.3.1. Site Utilization that will help in providing natural lighting into the complex’s
The development maximized the potential of the site for the buildings.
design of the community complex. However, with site
consideration, since the selected site is an inside lot, and has
a type A occupancy, there will be a minimum of 20% of open
space, parking areas, walkways, landscape and future
development as stated in the National Building Code of the
Philippines (NBCP). The building footprint shall be minimized
without compromising accessibility and flexibility so as to
reduce carbon footprint.
5.3.2. Site Utilities
5.3.2.1. Lighting Photo from: Ben’s Roofing
Illumination of the site during the night will be using energy Visibility on the pathways at night will be utilizing solar powered
effiecient LED bulbs that do not consume so much energy when light posts (or yung lights baga na tig ilawan lang yung pathway)
being used to be able to maximize the stored energy from the so that movement at night time would not be compromised.
battery of the solar panels. But during the day, use of electric
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certain areas. Areas such as roof eaves, open spaces,
driveways shall have drainages beside them.
5.3.2.2.2. Rain Water Harvesting
Since there is water shortage on the island, a rain

Photo from: Yangzhou Jinxi Optoelectrionicts Technology Co., Ltd.
water harvesting system shall be implemented where

5.3.2.2. Plumbing and Mechanical System
the collected rainwater shall be used for restrooms,
5.3.2.2.1. Drainage
vegetation.
Since the site has a high slope ratio, adequate drainage
plan must be implemented in order to avoid flooding on

5.3.2.3. Waste Management
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The complex will be in use of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) In tropical climates, the temperature is always
in dealing with the segregation ang management of the waste that warmer than 18 °C, and the sunlight is intense. Thats
the complex will be producing in its operation. In each area of the why passive cooling shall be implemented in order to
complex it will be provided of a sub-branch of the MRF, for a improve the indoor temperature. This approach on
coordinated and systematic process of collecting the waste from ventilation will help on saving electrical energy, since
different areas of the complex. there will be no need for air-conditioning.
5.3.2.4.2. Natural Lighting

5.3.2.4. Ventilation
5.3.2.4.1. Passive Cooling
Since the site has consistent power interruptions,
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applying natural lighting to the proposal would lessen Since stilts will be applied because of the sloping of
the electricity consumption which is a factor in the site, it will provide additional ventilation, where air
sustainable energy. The figure above shows the can still pass. This will help in letting the air flow
different approachs that the proponents may apply in continously throughout the site.
order to achieve natural lighting.
5.3.2.4.3. Stilts Ventilation 5.4. Site Services
5.4.1. Parking Area
Parking spaces will be provided in the complex, in accordance to the
National Building Code of the Philippines. The minimum required
slots will be considered but will add more if the space inside the
complex permits the proponents to have additional slots.
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5.4.2. Footpaths
5.4.3. Driveways
Pedestrian circulation around the site shall be delivered by footpaths
and walkways, some will be covered from the hard sunlight, but some The driveways for the complex will be limited in circling the complex
will be left unroofed to preserve the views and vistas in the site. around in a one-way scheme and with a separated way for delivery
The walkways for the pedestrian will either have a shed or not, since vehicles that will enter the complex, then be connected by the
the site is rich on tree shading, walkways with shed will be limited. footpaths to access the complex’s different areas.
5.4.4. Recreational Area
Wide open spaces that can be used by all people of all ages will be
present in the proposal. Examples are the multi-purpose hall and the
park.
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5.5. Design Technologies This is a device which will flush off the water that was earlier
5.5.1. Solar Panels received. This will help in clearing of contaminated water
since the rainwater collected earlier has been exposed in the

In response to the unstable flow of electricity from the Electric utility
atmosphere. This are located at the outlet of each drain
company, the complex will be in use of solar panels that would
pipe.
provide power to the electrical needs of the complex. Integration of
5.5.2.4. Filter
these panels to the design of the complex will be vital in maximizing
Filters are treatment of water in order to seperate the water
the capacity and efficiency of the panels.
from microorganisms and feculence. This will help in
5.5.2. Rainwater Harvesting System
purifying the water.
This sytem is composed of 4 components
5.5.3. Permeable Pavement
5.5.2.1. Catchments
This is the area where the rainwater falls thus the one that
contributes the rainwater to the system.
5.5.2.2. Transportation
This part is where the pipes are applied. It’s a must that the
pipes are UV resistant.
5.5.2.3. First Flush
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5.5.4. Stilts
Using stilts for the complex’s buildings has several benefits and
advantages that would be useful in the overall utilization of this
system.
A. View – having the buildings on stilts provide a higher view of the
surrounding area and providing a sight that levels with the trees
or higher in some cases.
B. Stability – with the present conditions of the site with a sloping
ground integration of stilts will be beneficial for the complex, to
Permeable pavements will be applied to the footpaths since it’s not avoid soil run off with the building itself.
applicable on high traffic areas . This will let water pass through thus C. Protection – with these stilts the buildings will be protected from
will avoid flooding. This will also help for erosion control since the site is flooding and erosion from the site.
sloping. D. Ventilation – with the increasing temperatures that the country is
experiencing, stilts provide ventilation in the presence of cool air
in the low areas. Decreasing the overall temperature of the
buildings.
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5.6. Building Materials 5.6.4. Steel
5.6.1. Karagumoy
The leaves of the karagumoy plant when processed can
be used as walls and window or ceiling layers, for insulation
from the heat from the sun.
5.6.2. Bamboo
The bamboo stems can be used as posts, when shredded

Steels are major components that are used in buildings
can be used as window shutters and flooring.
and infrastractures because of it’s high-tensile strenght.
5.6.3. Coconut Lumber
Steels are also low-cost.
Coconut lumber that is prominent in the island will be used
5.6.5. Photovoltoic Glass
for railings and window frames and also framing for ceiling and
other furniture and building features.
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This are types of glass that can convert light into electrical
energy, thus, it can be placed on windows, since it would
require a considerable amount in order to produce electricity.
5.6.6. Volcanic Rocks
The site is located on Albay, where rocks as agregates are
cheap since the material is accesible.
5.6.7. Cement
Cements are used in order to hold together agregates. After
mixing, it will harden in time.
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6. DESIGN SOLUTION
6.1. FLOOR PLANS, ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS
6.1.1. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
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6.1.2. SUPPORT SERVICES BUILDING
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6.1.3. TRABUHAY - MAT WEAVING BUILDING
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6.1.4. TRABUHAY – SMALL ENGINE REPAIR BUILDING
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6.1.5. TRABUHAY – FISH PARAPHERNALIA & BAKERY BUILDING
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6.1.6. MULTI-PURPOSE HALL
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6.1.7. LIVELIHOOD TRAINING BUILDING
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
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6.1.8. COMMUNITY STORE
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6.2. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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6.3. VEHICULAR PATTERN 6.4. PEDESTRIAN PATTERN
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6.5. PERSPECTIVES
6.5.1. Administration Building
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6.5.2. Support Services Building
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6.5.3. TRABUHAY – Mat Weaving
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6.5.4. TRABUHAY – Small Engine Repair Building
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6.5.5. TRABUHAY – Fish Paraphernalia & Bakery Building
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6.5.6. Multi-Purpose Hall
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6.5.7. Livelihood Training Building
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6.5.8. Community Convenience Store
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6.5.9. Aerial Perspectives
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6.5.10. OTHER PERPECTIVE VIEWS
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7. CONCLUSION ASENSO LOCALE: A Proposed Rural Community
Development Complex was proposed to provide services which are

The people are what makes the community what it is, but
necessary for a developing community to boost its economy and
without proper facilities for engagement, actions are limited, making the
lifestyle. New job opportunities will be available that will help the
community lesser than what it’s supposed to be. In an urban setting, the
community, and leisure for people of all ages will also be present whch
urban community also rises since facilities are available making work
will help the people in interconnecting with each other, thus, will greatly
more flexible and possible. It helps in uplifting people of all ages. While
enhance the relationship within the rural community.
in rural communities, options are limited. With limited options, comes
ASENSO LOCALE has facilities for the young, the youth, the
limited opportunities.
adults, and senior citizens. Recreational spaces are there to provide
San Miguel Island is a rural community residing in Tabaco,
enjoyment and relaxation, such as the Sports Building and the Park. The
where you will need a ride on a boat in order to get to the location.
Sports Building houses three sports which are, basketball, volleyball,
People from that area are forced to go the mainland Tabaco since there,
and badminton. This will help the youth in developing their talent in
work and resources are more available.
sports and can provide enjoyment to all. The Park located at the center
According to our interview with the City Architect of Tabaco, of the proposal is easily accessible from all the facilities and can help in
most projects in the future will be focused on San Miguel Island. This easing the mind and provide relaxation. It can also be a place for kids to
project will surely help the community rise and will prove beneficial to play with others. Now, out-of-school-youth is a major concern for most
them. rural communities and San Miguel is not an exception. With this, training
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facilities are present to make them job ready. Unemployment in San
Miguel has a high rating which made us, the proponents, to provide jobs
which will not only help the people who gets it, but also will provide
service to the community. An example is the community store where
goods and resources are available. Commonly, people will need to travel
to the mainland in order to attain these goods, but with the community
store present, travelling won’t be necessary. And lastly, in order for all
this to function well and have a direction, an Administration Building
which will house the local government units will be present and will
provide people help in their issues residing within the community.
Supporting facilities will help in making the proposal function well.
In general, the community complex will provide services in
many ways possible to help the community build up its lifestyle and
livelihood.
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8. RECCOMENDATIONS • Since the proposal will provide service to the community, it is
needed that people from young to old will be considered in

Designing a rural community development complex varies from
designing and planning the facilities.
every community since not all issues from each are alike. In planning,
there are also many factors to be considered that will help the • Local government units are necessary for a rural community
complex since it will be the main administrator of the

community benefit.
community. It can also help in connecting the rural area to the
Since this study has a wide scope, the proponents will
urban which in this proposal’s case, San Miguel will collaborate
recommend pointers that needs to be researched and be taken into
with the mainland Tabaco so that the it can elevate and provide
consideration.
more services to the community.
• Designing a rural community development complex
• Supporting facilities are a must because it will help in
necessitates careful analysis of current issues of the
maintenance and make facilities more efficient.
community since the proposal will focus on providing help in
combatting this issue.
• Having a design concept that can represent the community is
a plus factor since the beneficiaries are the community itself.
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Name: Earl John P. Bonto
Sex: Male
Age: 20 years old
Parents: Mr. Edwin B. Bonto Jr.
Mrs. Marie Jane P. Bonto
Address: Purok-3, Sto. Nino, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Birth date: September 23, 1999
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Contact No.: 09453571158
E-mail Address: earljohn.bonto@bicol-u.edu.ph
Educational Background Year Graduated Educational Attainment
Primary: San Jose Elementary School 2011 Graduate
Secondary: Tabaco National High School 2015 Graduate
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Name: Kim Patrick B. Barcenas
Sex: Male
Age: 22 years old
Parents: Mr. Pedro B. Barcenas
Mrs. Perla B. Barcenas
Address: Z7 Teachers Village Bangkilingan, Tabaco City, Albay
Birth date: February 9, 1998
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Contact No.: 09267039043
E-mail Address: kimpatrick.barcenas@bicol-u.edu.ph
Educational Background Year Graduated Educational Attainment
Primary: Tabaco South Central Elementary 2011 Graduate
Secondary: Tabaco National High School 2015 Graduate
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ASENSO LOCÁLE: A Proposed Rural Community Development Complex

An Undergraduate Thesis Requirement to the Faculty of

A Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Course

KIM PATRICK B. BARCENAS

gratitude to the following; our study;

Kim Patrick B. Barcenas, Earl John P. Bonto

Keywords: ASENSO LOCÁLE; Rural; Develop; Community; Improve

Title Page Rural and Urban Gaps In Informal Settlements–

Table of Contents . . . . . . iii Design in a Rural Setting . . . . . 11

2.4. Related Study: PROPOSED ACCC

2.11.Related Project: Children International Community 3.2.2.1.3. Determining Service Utilization . 24

Center, Daraga, Albay . . . . . 19 3.2.2.1.4. Interviews . . . . 24

3. METHODOLOGY . . . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.5. Surveys . . . . 24

3.1. Problem Formulation . . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.6. Site Analysis . . . 24

3.1.1. Identification of the Topic . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.6.1. Observation . . 24

3.1.2. Defining the Problem . . . . 22 3.2.2.1.6.2. Analysis . . . 25

3.1.3. Identification of Users . . . . 22 3.3. Design Process . . . . . . 25

3.2. Data Gathering . . . . . . 22 3.3.1. Design Formulation . . . . 25

3.2.1. Procedure . . . . . . 22 3.3.1.1. Contest Integration . . . . 25

3.2.1.1. Primary Sources . . . . 23 3.3.1.1.1. Setting Design Objectives . . 25

3.2.1.1.1. Ocular Inspection . . . 23 3.3.1.1.2. Program Development . . 25

3.2.1.1.2. Interview and Consultation . . 23 3.3.1.2. Site Planning . . . . 25

3.2.1.2. Secondary Sources . . . . 23 3.3.1.3. Movement . . . . . 26

3.2.2. Surrounding Area Assessment . . . 23 3.3.1.4. Spatial Organization . . . 26

3.2.2.1. Procedure . . . . . 23 3.3.1.5. Form Finding . . . . . 26

3.2.2.1.1. Needs Assessment . . . 23 3.4. Design Solution . . . . . . 26

4. SITE STATEMENT . . . . . . 28 4.2.11. Administrative Map . . . . 34

4.1. Site Selection . . . . . . 28 4.2.12. Land Use and Zoning . . . 36

4.2. Macro Analysis . . . . . . 28 4.2.13. Hazard Map – Flood Prone Areas . 36

4.2.1. Site History . . . . . . 28 4.2.14. Hazard Map – Ashfall . . . 37

4.2.1.1. Bicol Region . . . . . 28 4.2.15. Hazard Map – Erosion Map . . 38

4.2.1.2. Province of Albay . . . . 29 4.2.16. Hazard Map – Storm Surge . . 39

4.2.1.3. Tabaco City, Albay . . . . 29 4.2.17. Hazard Map - Lahar Flow . . . 40

4.2.1.4. San Miguel island . . . . 30 4.2.18. Hazard Map – Slope Failure . . 41

4.2.2. Geographical Location . . . . 30 4.2.19. Hazard Map – Lava Flow . . . 42

4.2.3. Soil Type . . . . . . 31 4.2.20. Hazard Map – Liquefaction . . 43

4.2.4. Topography . . . . . . 31 4.2.21. Hazard Map – Rain Induced Landslide . 44

4.2.5. Climate and Weather . . . . 31 4.2.22. Hazard Map – Tsunami . . . 45

4.2.6. Demography . . . . . 31 4.2.23. Hazard Map – Ashfall . . . 46

4.2.7. Transportation . . . . . 32 4.3. Micro Analysis . . . . . . 47

4.2.8. Power Supply . . . . . 32 4.3.1. Site Profile . . . . . . 48

4.2.9. Water Supply . . . . . 32 4.3.2. Technical Description . . . . 49

4.5. Natural Land Features . . . . . 51 5. PROGRAM STATEMENT . . . . . 63

4.5.1. Drainage Pattern . . . . . 51 5.1. Conceptual Analysis . . . . . 63

4.5.2. Soil Type . . . . . . 51 5.1.1. Project Objectives . . . . . 63

4.5.3. Ground Cover . . . . . 52 5.1.2. Design Focus . . . . . 63

4.5.4. Vegetation . . . . . . 52 5.1.3. Design Philosophy . . . . . 63

4.5.5. Road Network . . . . . 53 5.1.4. Design Concept . . . . . 64

4.6. Sensory Analysis . . . . . . 54 5.1.4.1. Banig . . . . . . 64

4.6.1. Views Into the Site . . . . . 54 5.1.4.2. San Miguel island . . . . 65

4.6.1.1. From the Eastern North . . . 54 5.1.4.3. Bahay Kubo . . . . . 66

4.6.1.2. From the Eastern South . . . 55 5.1.5. Design Consideration . . . . 67

4.6.1.3. From the Western North . . . 57 5.2. Space Programming Analysis . . . . 67

4.6.1.4. From the Western South . . . 58 5.2.1. Organizational Structure . . . . 67

4.7. Noise . . . . . . . 59 5.2.2. Definition of Spaces . . . . 67

4.8. Micro Climate . . . . . . 60 5.2.2.1. Administration Building . . . 67

4.8.1. Sun Path . . . . . . 60 5.2.2.2. Livelihood Zone . . . . 68

4.8.2. Wind Direction . . . . . 60 5.2.2.2.1. Mat Weaving . . . 68

5.2.2.2.3. Community Convenience Store . 68 5.3.2. Site Utilities . . . . . . 90

5.2.2.2.4. Bread and Pastry . . . 69 5.3.2.1. Lighting . . . . . 90

5.2.2.2.5. Small Engine Repair . . 69 5.3.2.2. Plumbing and Mechanical System . 90

5.2.2.2.6. Livelihood Training Building . 69 5.3.2.2.1. Drainage . . . . 91